MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: robby on September 26, 2011, 07:15:44 pm
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My alloys have a lot of ingrained brake dust (thanks to previous owner) which my non acidic Viro-sol wont remove, what's the most effective cleaner i can use that wont damage the alloy/ laquer?
I know i can clay but i was hoping for something easier as the ED30 wheels aren't the easiest :)
Thanks
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Wolf's Chemicals WF-1P Wheel Cleaner >>> http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=WF-1P1
This is a great product. Use with a good quality wheel brush. Works very well on my ed30's perscara alloys. Once cleaned get yourself a good wheel sealent to keep all the brake dust and crap off :happy2:
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Thanks, looks easy enough :happy2: does it remove all the small particles as well or is claying still needed?
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have you tried Valet Pro Bilberry Wheel cleaner? It's very good at shifting ground in brake dust and isn't harsh on paint or laquer. I'd then highly recommend sealing your wheels with a good sealant like Poorboys Wheel Sealant once you've shifted it so it can't ground in again :happy2:
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A fallout remover is definitely the way to go, such as the Wolf's product suggested above.
I personally favour Iron-X though, as it works a bit quicker and is a touch more effective, but its a bit more expensive.
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Iron X is a much better product. the wolfs just hasn't got enough of the raw ingredients for it to compete with iron x.
Its more expensive, but you won't be using it much so defo go for the better product ;)
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Definitely!
4L should be about £52 when its out, which isn't too bad I guess!
Have you tried any of the others Jay? I tried Purple Rain and it seemed too clingy and a bit watered down!
I got some of the Turtle Wax one today too, and yes it reacts, but it doesn't seem to shift an awful lot.
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Definitely!
4L should be about £52 when its out, which isn't too bad I guess!
Have you tried any of the others Jay? I tried Purple Rain and it seemed too clingy and a bit watered down!
I got some of the Turtle Wax one today too, and yes it reacts, but it doesn't seem to shift an awful lot.
I tried turtle wax about a year ago and came to the same conclusion.
The problem lies here..... Its easy for chemists to come up with a solution to turn purple out of the bottle. It's harder and more expensive for the chemical to properly react with iron filings forcing them out of the paint.
So... Don't think just because it turns real purple it's a good cleaner
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Wolf's Chemicals WF-1P Wheel Cleaner >>> http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=WF-1P1
This is a great product. Use with a good quality wheel brush. Works very well on my ed30's perscara alloys. Once cleaned get yourself a good wheel sealent to keep all the brake dust and crap off :happy2:
Well i bought some of this and have tried it 3 times, it does make the ingrained bits run but even when i used a toothbrush to aggitate it it still wont shift it - looks like i might have to clay them :confused:
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Well i bought some of this and have tried it 3 times, it does make the ingrained bits run but even when i used a toothbrush to aggitate it it still wont shift it - looks like i might have to clay them :confused:
Sounds like your wheels are real bad. Wolf's work well on mine because there kept up together. I would now try iron-x as sugested above. :happy2:
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Sounds like your wheels are real bad. Wolf's work well on mine because there kept up together. I would now try iron-x as sugested above. :happy2:
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The ingrained bits arer't noticeable unless you look close but as i know it's there it's annoying to me :ashamed: who sells the iron-x?
thanks
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Take a look over here >> http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=iron+x&osCsid=8db361b023cee089c4b4dc6e4d96e2f3&x=8&y=7
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Take a look over here >> http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=iron+x&osCsid=8db361b023cee089c4b4dc6e4d96e2f3&x=8&y=7
Thanks
looks like the paste might be the one to go for?
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Thanks
looks like the paste might be the one to go for?
I would personly go for the spray because you can cover the whole wheel more effectivly. Let us know how it goes :happy2:
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The paste is for difficult to tackle areas. I'd stick with the spray too.
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And dont use it on a windy day as it stinks and spray back is a bitch.