MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: AndyED30 on November 20, 2011, 07:01:49 pm

Title: Wheels sealed - same old wash routine afterwards?
Post by: AndyED30 on November 20, 2011, 07:01:49 pm

I've just given my wheels x3 coats of poorboys plus one coat of Dodo PH.

Next time I wash the wheels can i carry on using an EZ brush/Bilberry and normal routine or will this break down the sealant?

I only dilute 1/10 for the Bilberry anyway so if I'm careful with the brush is this ok? I only ask because the wheels/arches/calipers etc took AGES and I'm not doing that again for a while  :signLOL:

Cheers, Andy.

Title: Re: Wheels sealed - same old wash routine afterwards?
Post by: stealthwolf on November 20, 2011, 07:10:45 pm

If you've adequately sealed the wheels, then a simple rinse/powerrinse will be enough.

If you need to shift some more dirt, then use a wash mitt and shampoo.

Title: Re: Wheels sealed - same old wash routine afterwards?
Post by: Greeners on November 20, 2011, 07:14:27 pm

Yes was about to say the same as Stealth, just the good old Power washer and a soft mitt should be more than enough!

As long as you don't leave it 3 months that is!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Wheels sealed - same old wash routine afterwards?
Post by: AndyED30 on November 20, 2011, 07:28:19 pm

Cheers Stealth, that sounds good to me.

Don't worry Nathan it gets washed every weekend mate................without fail  :happy2:

Title: Re: Wheels sealed - same old wash routine afterwards?
Post by: JackG on November 26, 2011, 08:43:38 pm

As above, power wash should help move alot of the brake dust
Use a brush to help agitate if it's not all moving...or even a very light mixture of wheel gel to aid the removal without damaging the wheel surface too much   :happy2: