MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: George10 on September 12, 2013, 09:06:35 pm
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I've recently bought some new wheels which have machines faces, some of the wheel sprays/ cleaners say not use on polished face.. Does anyone reccomend a product?
Would be deeply appreciated.
Thanks
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Try autobrite direct wheel cleaner ...nice and safe
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Cheers dude
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Auto finesse iron out
or Iron x
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Thanks :happy2:
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+1 for iron x, its good stuff. I have no experience of using it on polished wheels though.
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Dont forget Iron x or any iron removal product is not actually a wheel cleaner. They are an iron contamination removal product.
The plan is to clean and seal the wheels - then only clean them with regular shampoo. Ive never touched my wheels since theyve been on (3 moths+) with either iron x or a wheel cleaner..
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I've only used ironx on a new purchase of wheels or if you buy a car ...as above I only clean usually with shampoo as I don't leave it long between washes ...I use autobrite wheel cleaner only through winter if it's been really bad weather and been a couple of weeks between cleans ...
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They've been sealed and are regularly washed using shampoo. I'll just leave a wheel cleaner then. The wheels are coming off soon as the salt/grit on the roads will ruin them.
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Once you've got them sealed properly you should never need to use a wheel cleaner, most of the crud on mine comes off when I pressure wash them (at a safe distance of course :wink:) then I just use a sponge or mitt with normal shampoo.
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They're coming off soon anyway, just thought it would be handle for a cleaner :)
Thanks for all your comments :happy2:
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100% acid free wheel cleaner, has been tested on all wheel types and works a treat :) dont need much and foams up nicely
http://formulaclean.co.uk/formula-clean.php#!/~/product/category=5058168&id=19993467
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Chemical guys Diablo, I've used it for a couple of years now on polished dishes with no problems.
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I use espuma revolution 20-1 mix or use can use 10-1 mix for ingrained dirt and grime ...
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I use espuma revolution 20-1 mix or use can use 10-1 mix for ingrained dirt and grime ...
+1 I've just switched to this as my very cherry ran out, it's very good - my wheels are sealed but I still give it a light spritze of revolution, it's almost a touch-less-wash on the wheels (using a power washer)
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Dont forget Iron x or any iron removal product is not actually a wheel cleaner. They are an iron contamination removal product.
The plan is to clean and seal the wheels - then only clean them with regular shampoo. Ive never touched my wheels since theyve been on (3 moths+) with either iron x or a wheel cleaner..
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I've started using AutoSmart Smart Wheels. I think AS recommend a dilution ratio of 1:3 but I use it at 1:10 with good results. At that dilution, it's LSP safe too (at least IME).
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I use this
http://www.bilthamber.com/auto-wheel-1
very good product
then seal with poorboys http://www.poorboysworld.com/wheel-sealant.htm
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Poorboys wheel sealant is not very good at all.
The durability is very poor.
The only plus is that it smells nice.. which when using a product for a job isn't what I look for.
FK1000p or Collinite 476s are far, far better choices and £ for lb, cheaper.
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IME Fk1000p is a really really excellent sealant.
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FK1000p or Collinite 476s are far, far better choices and £ for lb, cheaper.
476s is very durable but I don't think it's heat resistant and I stopped using it on wheels after it started to yellow. I thought the lacquer had discoloured but normal service resumed after they were stripped back and resealed.
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I use it on my polished lips with no problem.
I will try to spot any yellowing that you mention but this could be polishing oils or other residues under the surface of your wax.
Thanks for sharing info though :happy2:
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I'm pretty sure it was heat related as the yellowing was mostly around the centre of the wheels and not apparent towards the outer edges.
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Thanks :signLOL:
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Wax-tec fallout V2 I would recommend only £8 for 500ml bottle smells great and is the best iron removal product I have used. Once sealed then last awhile I only ever then need to use a more neutral balanced wheel cleaner if they become a little too dirty between washes.
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http://formulaclean.co.uk/wax-tec.php#!/~/product/category=5298517&id=22004981
thats the wax tec stuff, second how good this is! go for the V2 as the smell is 100x better!
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I seal with fk1000 then use billberry to clean them
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Bilberry Wheel Cleaner is amazing. Diluted right down it's very effective and works brilliantly.
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Bilberry Wheel Cleaner is amazing. Diluted right down it's very effective and works brilliantly.
+1 for this. Works out to be pretty cost effective too as it's relatively cheap to start with, plus as above you can dilute it down and it still works a treat!
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Bilberry and Iron-X over here. Does the job a treat. Just don't let the Iron-X dry out!