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JohnWB · Mar 9th, 2007, 08:27 AM

What do people think is the best way to clean alloy wheels - then

What is the best way to keep them from getting dirty / staining

ScottyBoy · Mar 9th, 2007, 08:39 AM

Buy a good Quality alloy wheel cleaner such as Meguiars Hot Rims if you have time take the wheel off and fully clean it inside and out with the cleaner, when dry use either a dedicated alloy wheel wax or even the wax you use on your paintwork (if you do) i use the wax i use on my paintwork!

and then keep them clean by regular washing! you dont need to use the Cleaner everytime if you clean them regular just every few washes maybe!

any black spots that dont come off with the clener can be taken off with Autoglym Tar Remover etc! then clean that off and dry then wax!

JohnWB · Mar 9th, 2007, 08:46 AM

Any recomendations for a good Wheel Wax

ScottyBoy · Mar 9th, 2007, 08:51 AM

Chemical guys WHEEL GUARD, Poorboys WHEEL SEALANT, there is too many different products really it all comes down to personel choice and how much you wanna spend on products!

most people do actually use there dedicated paintwork wax because it will do exactly the same job and when you spending £20 on wax for your paintwork and then £20 on wheel wax it can be expensive!

check this place out this is the place to look for product information is a good read aswel!

Detailing World - A world for detailers by detailers.

Japper · Mar 9th, 2007, 09:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnWB (original)

Any recomendations for a good Wheel Wax

As the mini is really bad for brake dust welding itself to the lacquer on the front wheels, I found the following made a huge difference and now I clean them once a week rather than twice.

Clean using water and meguiars shampoo only, no wheel cleaner. Dry off wheel and apply BMW mini liquid wax ( this stuff is like water ) allow to dry then buff to a high shine. Now use Autoglym wheel wax spray. Spray evenly over alloy and leave to dry, no need to polish.

No need to use the BMW wax each time, but use 2 coats of the Autoglym spray stuff. This makes it a very quick and easy task.

J.

grantw · Mar 9th, 2007, 10:11 AM

I have just bought some P21s wheel cleaner form UK Car Care and Accessories, brilliant no corrosive stuff.. better and easier to use than the megs stuff i had before...

I then put swissol autobahn wheel wax on to prevent build up...

CC07ERS · Mar 9th, 2007, 10:48 AM

I dont have to clean mine , my g/f kerbs them that often there always being refurbed

alski · Mar 9th, 2007, 08:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cco7ers (original)

I dont have to clean mine , my g/f kerbs them that often there always being refurbed

can she drive my car, always thought the s-spokes to heavy but cant afford new wheels

burns863 · Mar 9th, 2007, 08:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yellow_Mini_Scott (original)

Chemical guys WHEEL GUARD, Poorboys WHEEL SEALANT, there is too many different products really it all comes down to personel choice and how much you wanna spend on products!

most people do actually use there dedicated paintwork wax because it will do exactly the same job and when you spending £20 on wax for your paintwork and then £20 on wheel wax it can be expensive!

check this place out this is the place to look for product information is a good read aswel!

Detailing World - A world for detailers by detailers.

Using a non-wheel dedicated wax/sealant (ie using the same wax as on your bodywork) is no good for your wheels. The brakedust will melt the wax leaving you with bare wheels as thry were before you applied.

Always go with dedicated wheel waxes/sealants.

ScottyBoy · Mar 9th, 2007, 09:13 PM

Im afraid that the Boy's of detailing world will disagree there and me, as if you click on the link provided on the first post of mine and go to the section on wheels and tires there you will find a wealth of Beginners and enthusiasts and who do use there normal wax on the wheels!

Detailing World

read this it'll leak the truth in what im saying, of course a dedicated wheel wax/ sealent is obviously better but there is many Cleaning Enthusiasts including me who dont use them, many people use Autoglym Super Resin Polish (SRP) topped with Autpglym Extra Gloss Protection (EGP) and that works perfectly fine!

Nothing on the wheel will melt at all it will just wear away with time and washing! thats why you will need to top it up once a month etc!

the main reason i wont buy a wheel sealent is, when you start to buy products it becomes very expensive ive spent at least £100 in a week on decent cleaning products and to buy more for my wheels when the wax i have works fine is stupid!

Eventually i may do but thats eventually!

wozcoop · Mar 11th, 2007, 03:00 PM

...and the Meguiars wheel cleaning brush is a fantastic tool - makes cleaning wheels easy right to the back of the rim...

Meguiar's Ultra-Safe Wheel Spoke Brush

one of these and Meguiars hot rims all wheel cleaner is all you need to clean them up.

Mar 9th, 2007, 08:27 AM	#1
JohnWB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Middlesbrough, UK Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 324 Offline	What is the best way to clean alloy wheels, then keep them clean What do people think is the best way to clean alloy wheels - then What is the best way to keep them from getting dirty / staining Laser Blue / Black MCS - Arived March 07

Mar 9th, 2007, 08:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
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Mar 9th, 2007, 09:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 919 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JohnWB (original) Any recomendations for a good Wheel Wax As the mini is really bad for brake dust welding itself to the lacquer on the front wheels, I found the following made a huge difference and now I clean them once a week rather than twice. Clean using water and meguiars shampoo only, no wheel cleaner. Dry off wheel and apply BMW mini liquid wax ( this stuff is like water ) allow to dry then buff to a high shine. Now use Autoglym wheel wax spray. Spray evenly over alloy and leave to dry, no need to polish. No need to use the BMW wax each time, but use 2 coats of the Autoglym spray stuff. This makes it a very quick and easy task. J. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Mar 9th, 2007, 08:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
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Mar 9th, 2007, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 2,867 Offline	Buy a good Quality alloy wheel cleaner such as Meguiars Hot Rims if you have time take the wheel off and fully clean it inside and out with the cleaner, when dry use either a dedicated alloy wheel wax or even the wax you use on your paintwork (if you do) i use the wax i use on my paintwork! and then keep them clean by regular washing! you dont need to use the Cleaner everytime if you clean them regular just every few washes maybe! any black spots that dont come off with the clener can be taken off with Autoglym Tar Remover etc! then clean that off and dry then wax!

Mar 9th, 2007, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 2,867 Offline	Chemical guys WHEEL GUARD, Poorboys WHEEL SEALANT, there is too many different products really it all comes down to personel choice and how much you wanna spend on products! most people do actually use there dedicated paintwork wax because it will do exactly the same job and when you spending £20 on wax for your paintwork and then £20 on wheel wax it can be expensive! check this place out this is the place to look for product information is a good read aswel! Detailing World - A world for detailers by detailers.

Mar 9th, 2007, 10:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
grantw MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: scotland Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 138 Offline	I have just bought some P21s wheel cleaner form UK Car Care and Accessories, brilliant no corrosive stuff.. better and easier to use than the megs stuff i had before... I then put swissol autobahn wheel wax on to prevent build up...

Mar 9th, 2007, 10:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 2,721 Offline	I dont have to clean mine , my g/f kerbs them that often there always being refurbed

Mar 9th, 2007, 08:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
burns863 The Muffin Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hadfield, Derbyshire Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 1,624 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Yellow_Mini_Scott (original) Chemical guys WHEEL GUARD, Poorboys WHEEL SEALANT, there is too many different products really it all comes down to personel choice and how much you wanna spend on products! most people do actually use there dedicated paintwork wax because it will do exactly the same job and when you spending £20 on wax for your paintwork and then £20 on wheel wax it can be expensive! check this place out this is the place to look for product information is a good read aswel! Detailing World - A world for detailers by detailers. Using a non-wheel dedicated wax/sealant (ie using the same wax as on your bodywork) is no good for your wheels. The brakedust will melt the wax leaving you with bare wheels as thry were before you applied. Always go with dedicated wheel waxes/sealants.

Mar 9th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 2,867 Offline	Im afraid that the Boy's of detailing world will disagree there and me, as if you click on the link provided on the first post of mine and go to the section on wheels and tires there you will find a wealth of Beginners and enthusiasts and who do use there normal wax on the wheels! Detailing World read this it'll leak the truth in what im saying, of course a dedicated wheel wax/ sealent is obviously better but there is many Cleaning Enthusiasts including me who dont use them, many people use Autoglym Super Resin Polish (SRP) topped with Autpglym Extra Gloss Protection (EGP) and that works perfectly fine! Nothing on the wheel will melt at all it will just wear away with time and washing! thats why you will need to top it up once a month etc! the main reason i wont buy a wheel sealent is, when you start to buy products it becomes very expensive ive spent at least £100 in a week on decent cleaning products and to buy more for my wheels when the wax i have works fine is stupid! Eventually i may do but thats eventually!

Mar 11th, 2007, 03:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
wozcoop MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 154 Offline	...and the Meguiars wheel cleaning brush is a fantastic tool - makes cleaning wheels easy right to the back of the rim... Meguiar's Ultra-Safe Wheel Spoke Brush one of these and Meguiars hot rims all wheel cleaner is all you need to clean them up.

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