Cleaning High mileage alloys
Discussion
Mates just bought a Volvo thing with alloys, which show heavy signs of tar and brake dust.I don't reckon the insides have been cleaned ever and its done 94k miles. Apart from removing the wheels, what do you all reckon on getting this all back. There is the black tar spots on the spokes, which seem too difficult to pick off with a finger nail. Loks like a long Easter week end getting this stuff off.................
Scooby72 said:
Clay ??
What is this ?
What does it do ?
Where do you buy it ?
Sorry if these seem silly questions but never heard of clay in the context of car cleaning, or wheel restoration.
This will help a little What is this ?
What does it do ?
Where do you buy it ?
Sorry if these seem silly questions but never heard of clay in the context of car cleaning, or wheel restoration.
http://kdskeltec.co.uk/claying.phtml
, but i am sure someone like PJS who is on this section all the time, will be along to explain in full detail the process of claying and then head you towards the best clays on the market !
This will also help too
http://www.bilthamber.com/autoclay.html
Edited by kds keltec on Thursday 2nd April 21:14
Clay as used in bodyshops / paint shops has been around for some time and I believe originated in Japan. Like a putty when used with either a lubricant or water (Bilt Hamber) removes debris from the paint / clearcoat and also from alloys.
Many concourse entrants clay their cars two or three times a year, using a variety of aggressive or less aggressive clays before rewashing, sealing, glazing and waxing their cars.
On alloys clay (a more aggressive compound) can help remove tar, baked on dirt etc and leave you with a clean and as new surface, for additional waxing etc.
Sonus, Bilt Hamber, Meguiars, Clearkote, Poorboys and Mothers all make clay, and most also make lubricants which are essential to stop marring!
Many concourse entrants clay their cars two or three times a year, using a variety of aggressive or less aggressive clays before rewashing, sealing, glazing and waxing their cars.
On alloys clay (a more aggressive compound) can help remove tar, baked on dirt etc and leave you with a clean and as new surface, for additional waxing etc.
Sonus, Bilt Hamber, Meguiars, Clearkote, Poorboys and Mothers all make clay, and most also make lubricants which are essential to stop marring!
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