Best wheel cleaner?
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I use this myself - https://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/imperial-1litre
Don't buy it as the 500mm bottle though, but the 1l concentrated bottle and dilute yourself, last a long time.
Could also use this is they're quite bad - https://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/iron-out-500ml
If you're taking the wheels off to clean them, it would be good to seal the wheels to make life easier in the future. Previously I've used auto finesse tough coat just because I had it, but there are specific sealants for wheels which I'm assuming cope better.
Don't buy it as the 500mm bottle though, but the 1l concentrated bottle and dilute yourself, last a long time.
Could also use this is they're quite bad - https://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/iron-out-500ml
If you're taking the wheels off to clean them, it would be good to seal the wheels to make life easier in the future. Previously I've used auto finesse tough coat just because I had it, but there are specific sealants for wheels which I'm assuming cope better.
This: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/whe...
And this: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/son...
Are the 2 best wheel cleaners out there for me, and both proper wheel cleaners not just fallout removers like Iron Out for instance.
Auto Wheels is my favourite as it is much better value.
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And this: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/son...
Are the 2 best wheel cleaners out there for me, and both proper wheel cleaners not just fallout removers like Iron Out for instance.
Auto Wheels is my favourite as it is much better value.
😊
roscopervis said:
Bilt Hamber Autowheels is very very effective. Depending on how dirty they are, you may need a tar remover too. finally, some wheels are so bad that acid is the only thing that will work, but hopefully yours aren't in that state.
Acid (or things like Wonder Wheels) are too strong, they don't just take the grime off they take the paint too.Just take your time with decent products.
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hstewie said:
hstewie said: If you want something you can probably go out and get today or tomorrow I'd to to Euro Car Parts and buy something from Sonax.
Nah, I've got enough jobs stacked up today already! Was considering ordering from Amazon for next day delivery but then I'd fk up my Saturday with more tasks 
Arriving Tuesday. No pressure
If the wheels are really black with baked on brake dust then Wonder Wheels is the only thing that will actually get it off relatively easily, and it's cheap. It's not for regular cleaning though. It's very strong, but despite what people say I've never actually damaged any wheels with it.
I also bought some Bilt Hamber Auto-Wheel based on the good reviews, but it was rubbish - that's when I went back to good old Wonder Wheels. Bilt Hamber also STINKS!! The whole 'turns red as it eats the brake dust' is just a silly gimmick to impress teenagers.
I also bought some Bilt Hamber Auto-Wheel based on the good reviews, but it was rubbish - that's when I went back to good old Wonder Wheels. Bilt Hamber also STINKS!! The whole 'turns red as it eats the brake dust' is just a silly gimmick to impress teenagers.
Edited by Wait Here Until Green Light Shows on Friday 11th August 14:55
Autosmart acid free cleaner concentrate is really good. Comes in a 5l tub and dilute it 1:1. I dont know if you can buy it in any shops though, we buy it from a man with a van that goes round all the garages selling cleaning stuff. They also do loads of other really food cleaning stuff and waxes.
I'm looking for something pretty strong. From a few track days brake dust has baked itself on my wheels and each time I go to clean it after the track days I really struggle to get it off. In fact, I can't get all of it off no matter which product I try and if I scrub too aggressively I micro mar the surface and end up with a bunch of fine scratches.
I have tried multiple bottles of Auto Finesse Iron Out, Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel, foam cleaner, etc. I can see them working and getting the big stuff out but there are little specs that just won't come out and when you rub a towel across the wheel it will snag as a result. So polishing the wheels or adding a sealant is not that easy.
Is there a gel or something that I can spray on or apply and let it sit for a while to attack the brake dust? Something that is really aggressive but won't damage the paint?
I have tried multiple bottles of Auto Finesse Iron Out, Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel, foam cleaner, etc. I can see them working and getting the big stuff out but there are little specs that just won't come out and when you rub a towel across the wheel it will snag as a result. So polishing the wheels or adding a sealant is not that easy.
Is there a gel or something that I can spray on or apply and let it sit for a while to attack the brake dust? Something that is really aggressive but won't damage the paint?
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