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AndytheScientist · Sep 16th, 2005, 04:46 PM

Hi guys, i've been sorting out my car care products since i got my new mini last month. I've decided to give WheelWax a go (the stuff in the pot) from autostylin so i ordered it off there website, but it appears their not doing it any more as they have refunded me and taken it off.

Anyone have any idea if it is available anywhere else in the UK? I found it via the .net e-mail adddy which appears to be dead now.

tnoy66 · Sep 16th, 2005, 05:00 PM

http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/c...Wheel_Wax.html

AndytheScientist · Sep 16th, 2005, 05:02 PM

yay good spot, thanks.

MINICooperMurph · May 29th, 2006, 04:38 PM

They don't stock this anymore. Do you know of anywhere else?

N

SteveM3 · May 29th, 2006, 09:59 PM

I've got a part used tub because I didn't find it helped at all. I have found Greenstuff pads
to be far better in keeping my alloy wheels bright and shiny

. If it is no longer available
don't fret about it.

uncle albert · May 30th, 2006, 09:05 AM

I've recently been considering purchasing something like this to look after the wheels. Is it worth it, or should I just stick with regular cleaning using the sprays?

James

Mini-Trainer · May 30th, 2006, 09:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66

http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/c...Wheel_Wax.html

Fabulous stuff

Rams

uncle albert · May 30th, 2006, 10:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer

Fabulous stuff

Rams

Well, I've ordered some, so it'll be interesting to see if it makes a difference.

James

PmP · Jun 2nd, 2006, 10:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert

I've recently been considering purchasing something like this to look after the wheels. Is it worth it, or should I just stick with regular cleaning using the sprays?

James

Sprays?????

Most cleaners are acidic and will wreck the finish on your rims! Even if they say they are mild!

Dont use anything other than car shampoo, a good clay bar to remove bonded contaminants, a mild polish if necessary and a good wax. I used zymol carbon wax on my rims and they are very shiny.

Treat your wheels like you would the rest of your paintwork!

Nick666 · Jun 3rd, 2006, 10:08 PM

You can use several of the available commercial wheel cleaners on your MINI wheels. What strength of product you use will depend on how bad the wheels are at the moment, and how much elbow grease you want to use. I have used Wheel Brightener (by Meguiars) on my white painted Team Dynamics, although it is not for use on polished or anodysed rims, but there are several others available. Just use a reasonable amount of caution, and follow the instructions

They are serious stuff and not to be left on the wheel for long!

Ideally though, use something to get them clean initially, then clay them, and then seal and wax them like you would the rest of the car (Poorboy's EX-P sealant and Wheel Sealant wax are my current favourites and excellent value for money AND great products in their own right).

Once you've got them cleaned, sealed and waxed, just clean them as you would the rest of the car, ie. a decent car shampoo, and a top up of wax/sealant. If you do this reasonably often, you won't have to use the wheel cleaner again.

(By the way, clay isn't something to use every wash - once to twice a year at most.)

Sep 16th, 2005, 04:46 PM	#1
AndytheScientist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 115 Offline	WheelWax, available in the UK? Hi guys, i've been sorting out my car care products since i got my new mini last month. I've decided to give WheelWax a go (the stuff in the pot) from autostylin so i ordered it off there website, but it appears their not doing it any more as they have refunded me and taken it off. Anyone have any idea if it is available anywhere else in the UK? I found it via the .net e-mail adddy which appears to be dead now.

Sep 16th, 2005, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 1,875 Offline	http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/c...Wheel_Wax.html Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

May 29th, 2006, 09:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 1,800 Offline	I've got a part used tub because I didn't find it helped at all. I have found Greenstuff pads to be far better in keeping my alloy wheels bright and shiny . If it is no longer available don't fret about it. Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

May 30th, 2006, 09:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mini-Trainer Morph-a-Doodle My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shakey Wakey!! Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 3,109 Offline	NXT Generation® All Metal Polysh Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/c...Wheel_Wax.html Fabulous stuff Rams MINI Test Vid - Google Video New MINI JCW Test Drive... My Sharona R56 JCW Vs R53 JCW :-http://www.vimeo.com/1212517

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Sep 16th, 2005, 05:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
AndytheScientist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 115 Offline	yay good spot, thanks.

May 29th, 2006, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
MINICooperMurph aka Nick Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 314 Offline	They don't stock this anymore. Do you know of anywhere else? N

May 30th, 2006, 09:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefrd/Bath/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 818 Offline	I've recently been considering purchasing something like this to look after the wheels. Is it worth it, or should I just stick with regular cleaning using the sprays? James

May 30th, 2006, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefrd/Bath/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 818 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer Fabulous stuff Rams Well, I've ordered some, so it'll be interesting to see if it makes a difference. James

Jun 2nd, 2006, 10:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 2,721 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert I've recently been considering purchasing something like this to look after the wheels. Is it worth it, or should I just stick with regular cleaning using the sprays? James Sprays????? Most cleaners are acidic and will wreck the finish on your rims! Even if they say they are mild! Dont use anything other than car shampoo, a good clay bar to remove bonded contaminants, a mild polish if necessary and a good wax. I used zymol carbon wax on my rims and they are very shiny. Treat your wheels like you would the rest of your paintwork!

Jun 3rd, 2006, 10:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nick666 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leeds Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 400 Offline	You can use several of the available commercial wheel cleaners on your MINI wheels. What strength of product you use will depend on how bad the wheels are at the moment, and how much elbow grease you want to use. I have used Wheel Brightener (by Meguiars) on my white painted Team Dynamics, although it is not for use on polished or anodysed rims, but there are several others available. Just use a reasonable amount of caution, and follow the instructions They are serious stuff and not to be left on the wheel for long! Ideally though, use something to get them clean initially, then clay them, and then seal and wax them like you would the rest of the car (Poorboy's EX-P sealant and Wheel Sealant wax are my current favourites and excellent value for money AND great products in their own right). Once you've got them cleaned, sealed and waxed, just clean them as you would the rest of the car, ie. a decent car shampoo, and a top up of wax/sealant. If you do this reasonably often, you won't have to use the wheel cleaner again. (By the way, clay isn't something to use every wash - once to twice a year at most.)

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