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Can anyone recommend an effective wheel cleaner? I've read quite a few reviews and they're varied. Also, as a 'wheel protector' I have tried Autoglym but it seems to be about as useful as a bugle player on a stealth mission.
An area of car detailing which has a multitude of opinions, but from my experience, Bilt Hamber auto wheels to get that initial clean. A little smelly though.
Seal with Gtechniq C5 wheel armour. Brake dust and dirt just slide off with normal washing. Had mine on for 3 years and wheels look as good as new after every wash. 8)
I've used poorboys wheel sealant before and collinite wax and things seem ok.
At the end of the day though, wheels get brake dusty and no magic potion will stop that.
As long as they're in good condition they should clean up with hot soapy water no problem. The polishes and coatings may make it marginally easier.
I avoid Gtecniq like the plague since I used the C4 plastic and trim stuff on my wife's brand new Abarth and it wrecked certain parts. You always get the "you must have applied it incorrectly" response from Gtecniq HQ too.
Poor results and poor after sales.
I totally agree with warm water and a double dose of good 'wash n wax' once or twice a week giving great results, in fact a guy who was stopped beside me at traffic lights a couple of weeks ago was agog when I assured him my wheels were not actually new but 10 years old :thumbs:
Whenever I get a new set of wheels to deal with I always get them off the car and wash them with warm water and suds then I treat the more reluctant or detailed areas with machine cleaner (Autoglym). Then I use Autoglym polish a couple of times to lift any remaining tar/dust etc. Finally a couple of coats of Rimwax to finish.
Then it is down to regular bi weekly washing and a 3 monthly Autoglym polish and Rimwax finish..... good as new every time!
I used to work with a guy whose mantra I have adopted. He used to say that if you don't let your car get dirty it will never be hard to keep clean. He ran a very successful rally team and his cars were alway stunning. So that's what I do now, clean them before they start to show signs of grime. If you do just that normal everyday car products will give brilliant results every time. :bye:
Have used Wonder Wheels as it came top in the Auto Car wheel cleaner review some years ago. Effective on the wheels but played havoc with the coloured when crests. Too harsh so steer clear.
Bilt Hamber if they are very grubby, elbow grease in between. Wheel woolies are a godsend, the larger diameter ones are great for cleaning the wheel arch liners too.
A really good clean then degrease with Gyeon Q2M prep and then seal with Gyeon Q2 quartz coating, last for bloody ages and is exceedingly hydrophobic and mega easy to clean.
Have used Wonder Wheels as it came top in the Auto Car wheel cleaner review some years ago. Effective on the wheels but played havoc with the coloured when crests. Too harsh so steer clear.
This stuff stripped ALL the finish of the wheels on a Mk3 golf I had once , Mrs T called me in for something ( ?? ) then by the time I returned .... all off..... Never use this on your wheels ..
I like Bilt Hammer on the wheels , but never leave it on for long ......
How is it my elderly lady neighbor always thinks its a good time to come over for a chat when she sees me washing my car ... that's THE worst time possible !!!!!!!
How is it my elderly lady neighbor always thinks its a good time to come over for a chat when she sees me washing my car ... that's THE worst time possible !!!!!!!
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