MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: nads1_uk on September 23, 2012, 10:07:30 am

Title: Wheel cleaner recommendations
Post by: nads1_uk on September 23, 2012, 10:07:30 am

Currently use bilberry wheel cleaner and I was wondering if this is the best for value or are there any better ones?

Any suggestions?

Andy

Title: Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
Post by: stealthwolf on September 23, 2012, 10:40:32 am

The inner faces of my alloys hadn't been touched for over a year. Despite this, bilberry brought them up nicely.

AS smart wheels are another DW fave.

Title: Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
Post by: Eccie on September 23, 2012, 12:19:01 pm

I like auto bright very cherry wheel cleaner - mine you my wheels are sealed well, so it makes light work of cleaning, I use it at a very weak mix

Title: Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
Post by: maxload on September 23, 2012, 02:34:27 pm

Megs alloy wheel cleaner is good stuff.
The easy way is to clean them , polish and seal them. That way the next time you clean them , just a shampoo will be all you need  :happy2:

Title: Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
Post by: nads1_uk on September 23, 2012, 05:00:45 pm

Is the megs stuff acid free and safe to use on diamond cut faces?

Andy

Title: Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
Post by: stealthwolf on September 23, 2012, 05:43:47 pm

As with any wheel cleaner, it's usually best to dilute them which can help reduce the harshness and risk of damage. I believe the latter occurs if left on too long rather than just from the product itself.

Title: Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
Post by: nads1_uk on September 23, 2012, 06:52:23 pm

Understood. Think I might just stick with bilberry.

Title: Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
Post by: maxload on September 23, 2012, 07:05:55 pm

Quote from: nads1_uk on September 23, 2012, 05:00:45 pm

Is the megs stuff acid free and safe to use on diamond cut faces?

Andy

Yes , but as with all wheel cleaner's I would still dilute it slightly. Just don't leave the product on the wheel for to long as per instructions.

Title: Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
Post by: s3kel on September 24, 2012, 09:58:49 pm

Espuma Revolution is what i use..:)

Title: Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
Post by: Frenzy on September 26, 2012, 01:42:46 pm

bilberry never fails to do the job for me and i'd bet it hasn't for you either  :happy2:

Title: Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
Post by: homesqueeze on September 26, 2012, 07:19:10 pm

Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel came top of a magazine group test recently. Haven't tried it myself yet, but I might get some soon.