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bobos · Apr 3rd, 2002, 12:09 PM

hi guys try this electric tooth brush to clean your alloy wheels is brill

chiph · Apr 3rd, 2002, 01:43 PM

I use P-21S (www.p21s.com). Endorsed by Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, and BBS.

Spray it on, wipe with a sponge, rinse off. A bit more work than the "Instant" wheel cleaners, but it's gentle on the finish.

Chip H.

scott shand · Apr 3rd, 2002, 02:26 PM

i used the bmw approved wheel cleaner which is a acid based solution, spray on leave for 10mins wash off, i always wax my wheels, makes them very shiney and protects them from brake dust pitting.

smiffy · Apr 4th, 2002, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bobos
hi guys try this electric tooth brush to clean your alloy wheels is brill

Also use Aqua fresh to keep them white

Kinster · Apr 4th, 2002, 07:01 AM

How often are you meant to clean them? It's been a week and a half and I still haven't cleaned my car!

ant · Apr 4th, 2002, 07:41 AM

I refuse to believe that - I'd only had mine 2 days before it got washed!

Kinster · Apr 14th, 2002, 07:07 AM

You should use Comma - Alloy Wheel Wash or Wonder Wheels. Both topped in Auto Express!

I've also just bought some other products to clean my clean. Bloody expensive...

AidenL · Apr 14th, 2002, 07:36 AM

I washed mine twice one day......am I mad, or what ??

smiffy · Apr 14th, 2002, 08:27 AM

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Originally posted by AidenL
I washed mine twice one day......am I mad, or what ??

Or what

kjs · Apr 14th, 2002, 08:49 AM

I reckon with the 5-spokes there's enough space to get a dish-washing brush in around the spokes and that it will probably be highly effective too....

I draw the line at wearing marigolds to wash the car though as someone here suggested!

kjs

Kinster · Apr 14th, 2002, 12:25 PM

Halfords sell blue car cleaning gloves for £1.99 if you don't wanna look like a p**f!

ant · Apr 14th, 2002, 12:31 PM

Or be a man and put up with cold hands!

AidenL · Apr 14th, 2002, 01:44 PM

Id prefer to clean the 16" 5 spokers, than my 15" 8 spokers, 3 extra spokes per wheel, times 4, loads of extra work !!

This is how I try to justify to myself that maybe I need to change to Chilli wheels.....maybe I am mad .......or what !!!!??

kjs · Apr 14th, 2002, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ant
Or be a man and put up with cold hands!

exactly, my friend, exactly!

AidenL · Apr 14th, 2002, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ant
Or be a man and put up with cold hands!

Could always use a bucket of hot water ??

ant · Apr 14th, 2002, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Could always use a bucket of hot water ??

Some people have an answer for everything!

Any idea what this week's Lottery numbers will be?

AidenL · Apr 14th, 2002, 02:54 PM

Oh, I do wish !!

Kinster · Apr 14th, 2002, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kjs

exactly, my friend, exactly!

Tough guyz huh?

Don't you mind having chemicals all over your hands?

kjs · Apr 14th, 2002, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kinster

Tough guyz huh?

Don't you mind having chemicals all over your hands?

hey, I wear gloves in the lab all week, I've got to get chemicals on my hands sometime!!!

ant · Apr 14th, 2002, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Don't you mind having chemicals all over your hands?

Depends on what kind of "chemicals" you mean

Apr 3rd, 2002, 12:09 PM	#1
bobos MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 01:35 PM Posts: 11 Offline	alloy wheels hi guys try this electric tooth brush to clean your alloy wheels is brill

Apr 3rd, 2002, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 1,574 Offline	I use P-21S (www.p21s.com). Endorsed by Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, and BBS. Spray it on, wipe with a sponge, rinse off. A bit more work than the "Instant" wheel cleaners, but it's gentle on the finish. Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Apr 3rd, 2002, 02:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
scott shand MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:35 PM Posts: 137 Offline	i used the bmw approved wheel cleaner which is a acid based solution, spray on leave for 10mins wash off, i always wax my wheels, makes them very shiney and protects them from brake dust pitting. S12COT, Cooper 'S' arrives 14th April after 3 years without a Mini i could not help myself!

Apr 4th, 2002, 06:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 01:35 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Re: alloy wheels Quote: Originally posted by bobos hi guys try this electric tooth brush to clean your alloy wheels is brill Also use Aqua fresh to keep them white S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Apr 4th, 2002, 07:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 2,709 Offline	How often are you meant to clean them? It's been a week and a half and I still haven't cleaned my car! Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

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Apr 4th, 2002, 07:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
ant MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elland (nr. Halifax) Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 195 Offline	I refuse to believe that - I'd only had mine 2 days before it got washed! Indie Blue/White Cooper ordered - Expecting Late March... hang on - make that mid March. No, wait - it's here!!!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Apr 14th, 2002, 07:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 2,709 Offline	You should use Comma - Alloy Wheel Wash or Wonder Wheels. Both topped in Auto Express! I've also just bought some other products to clean my clean. Bloody expensive... Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Apr 14th, 2002, 07:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	I washed mine twice one day......am I mad, or what ?? *Global Moderator*

Apr 14th, 2002, 08:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 01:35 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL I washed mine twice one day......am I mad, or what ?? Or what S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Apr 14th, 2002, 08:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
kjs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dreaming Spires, Oxf Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 334 Offline	I reckon with the 5-spokes there's enough space to get a dish-washing brush in around the spokes and that it will probably be highly effective too.... I draw the line at wearing marigolds to wash the car though as someone here suggested! kjs

Apr 14th, 2002, 12:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 2,709 Offline	Halfords sell blue car cleaning gloves for £1.99 if you don't wanna look like a p**f! Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Apr 14th, 2002, 12:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
ant MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elland (nr. Halifax) Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 195 Offline	Or be a man and put up with cold hands! Indie Blue/White Cooper ordered - Expecting Late March... hang on - make that mid March. No, wait - it's here!!!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Apr 14th, 2002, 01:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Id prefer to clean the 16" 5 spokers, than my 15" 8 spokers, 3 extra spokes per wheel, times 4, loads of extra work !! This is how I try to justify to myself that maybe I need to change to Chilli wheels.....maybe I am mad .......or what !!!!?? *Global Moderator*

Apr 14th, 2002, 01:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
kjs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dreaming Spires, Oxf Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 334 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ant Or be a man and put up with cold hands! exactly, my friend, exactly!

Apr 14th, 2002, 01:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ant Or be a man and put up with cold hands! Could always use a bucket of hot water ?? *Global Moderator*

Apr 14th, 2002, 02:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
ant MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elland (nr. Halifax) Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 195 Offline	Quote: Could always use a bucket of hot water ?? Some people have an answer for everything! Any idea what this week's Lottery numbers will be? Indie Blue/White Cooper ordered - Expecting Late March... hang on - make that mid March. No, wait - it's here!!!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Apr 14th, 2002, 02:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Oh, I do wish !! *Global Moderator*

Apr 14th, 2002, 03:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 2,709 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by kjs exactly, my friend, exactly! Tough guyz huh? Don't you mind having chemicals all over your hands? Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Apr 14th, 2002, 03:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
kjs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dreaming Spires, Oxf Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 334 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Kinster Tough guyz huh? Don't you mind having chemicals all over your hands? hey, I wear gloves in the lab all week, I've got to get chemicals on my hands sometime!!!

Apr 14th, 2002, 04:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
ant MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elland (nr. Halifax) Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 195 Offline	Quote: Don't you mind having chemicals all over your hands? Depends on what kind of "chemicals" you mean Indie Blue/White Cooper ordered - Expecting Late March... hang on - make that mid March. No, wait - it's here!!!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

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