chirag1988 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 So I ran out of Iron X over the weekend. Made good use of it and it seemed to work well. Just wondering if there's anything else I could try out this time round? Also I'm looking at getting new wheels with multi spokes so would also look at getting an alloy wheel brush as well. Hit me with your options guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Iron X isn't a wheel cleaner, it's a fallout remover. I use Envy Evolution as a wheel cleaner, and follow it up with Envy Iron Awe which I found to be a touch more aggressive in removal than Iron X itself. I've also used Espuma Revolution as well, which is just as good as the Envy stuff but more expensive. As for wheel brushes, I've tried a few but the EZ Detail brush is my go-to brush of choice. I keep smaller brushes handy for the details on the wheel, but that baby is just awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I use the Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel stuff. Spray it on and work it in with the supplied brush if you have any hard to get places. Leave until it looks like your wheels are bleeding then hose or jetwash off. Gets rid of all the muck/fallout/iron particles etc off my wheels. Then I just wash them using same wash as i use on my car. Once dry I then seal with FK1000 wax and that protects them nicely until next time I wash. At the moment I only get the spare time to wash my car once every month and i find the above seems to protect them & keep them looking like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Envy Evoution / Espuma Revolution is good and can be bought in proper quantities. Also like Sonax. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/sonax-full-effect-wheel-cleaner/prod_1180.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thanks guys - will check out the options you've provided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmck13 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 As above EZ brushes best out there IMO, Also endorse FK 1000p high temp wax for wheels. Used both these products for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 I think I'm gonna go for Bilt Hamber wheel cleaner and the EZ brush. Bilt around £10 for a litre and EZ is £20 - sound about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipwahh Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Auto Finesse Iron Out - Works well for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridz Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I use the Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel stuff. Spray it on and work it in with the supplied brush if you have any hard to get places. Leave until it looks like your wheels are bleeding then hose or jetwash off. Gets rid of all the muck/fallout/iron particles etc off my wheels. Then I just wash them using same wash as i use on my car. Once dry I then seal with FK1000 wax and that protects them nicely until next time I wash. At the moment I only get the spare time to wash my car once every month and i find the above seems to protect them & keep them looking like new. +1 for Bilt Hamber, as it's pH neutral so wont damage your alloys. Wheel Woollies for wheel brushes, bit expensive but good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 20 quid for 5 Ltr and dilute at 10:1 Tis slippeyerrr than a slippery thing.. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Espuma-0532-05-Revolution-Wheel-Cleaner/dp/B0058GW0XQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449682483&sr=8-1&keywords=espuma+revolution+wheel+cleaner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Wheel cleaner - soap and water. Brushes - Wheel Woolies. The three pack and one of the angled ones for getting behind the spokes. Fallout remover is a whole other topic - currently almost everything has beaten Iron X in my (ongoing) test, Car Chem Revolt is currently my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 Right now that I got me some new shiny wheels I need to get some detailing stuff for them for sure! Stuck between EZ brush or Wheel Woolies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 No harm in both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeW Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) post removed for new thread Edited January 25, 2016 by GeorgeW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 As above EZ brushes best out there IMO, Also endorse FK 1000p high temp wax for wheels. Used both these products for years. +1 whilst Envy Evolution wont strip FK1000p, the Iron Awe will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Chirag how was the BH stuff? I took receipt of some on Friday but havent had the chance to try it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 The Bilt Hamber stuff will be fine, as will anything that doesn't have acids in really. Personally, I'd simply use some regular car shampoo and then use a good fallout remover as well. Safer all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Only feedback on the BH stuff is that it stinks, pretty bad, even when I put the lid back on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscopervis Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Once a year give the wheels a good clean with a good bleeding wheel cleaner like Bilt Hamber's Auto Wheel, which is like their fallout remover Korrosol, but with added degreasers as well, then with a good tar remover. Then give them a good sealing/coating so that all you will need is soap and water. The less harsh the washing mechanism, the longer the wheel coating will last. A good coating like Gtechniq C1 will last a year, something like FK1000P will last about 3 months, but this is obviously dependent on mileage. You shouldn't have to use harsh cleaners on sealed or coated wheels. All bleeding products that have a fallout remover element will smell bad to some extent, some have a scent to disguise, though the base will always be rotten eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Just tried out the Bilt Hamber stuff, used it on the missus megane (so excuse the kerbing!) as my wheels are still pretty clean. I don't have a pressure washer or hose (yes I bucket wash and rinse the car by hand each week!) so had to toss a saucepan of water over it, anyway: Before wash: A sped up video of the process, I left it on for a couple of minutes: Rinsed without any agitation of the wheel so spray on rinse off (no pressure washer or hose), still a fair bit of dust and dirt around the edges of the wheel: Another spray and use of a brush supplied with the cleaner and another rinse resulted in this: Then a wipe down with a microfibre: Overall a good result, I am sure a pressure washer would make for an easier life (and I didn't bother with the inside of the wheel nut cavities) but seems to do a good job, and water based as well. I would also possibly consider buying the concentrate as I bought a pre-diluted bottle to try it out and imagine that won't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GappySmeg Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Love the Bilt Hamber wheel stuff... especially like how, once it's reacted and you then rinse it off, it looks like there's been a ritual sacrifice on your driveway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 You shouldn't have to use harsh cleaners on sealed or coated wheels. I was just going to say I just use normal car shampoo and they come up nice and shiny, but then mine are powder coated and black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Chirag how was the BH stuff? I took receipt of some on Friday but havent had the chance to try it yet? Haven't had a chance to it yet Col, but looking forward to giving the zed a good wash when I get back I'll report back with a pressure washer wash - yours in fact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) You shouldn't have to use harsh cleaners on sealed or coated wheels. I was just going to say I just use normal car shampoo and they come up nice and shiny, but then mine are powder coated and black! Shampoo will get rid of the superficial dirt and make them look shiny, so looks fine with the naked eye. The point of products like BH is that it goes red/purple, this is the product removing the micro particles of hot metal that embed themselves onto your wheels during day to day driving which will be left behind after your wipe down with wash mitt and shampoo. BH is PH neutral so not harsh and will not damage wheel finish. Chirag! its funny, since I moved I could possibly use that pressure washer now as its easy to get parked outside, oh how I spend many an evening pining for my little blue pressure washer Edited February 1, 2016 by coldel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscopervis Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 You shouldn't have to use harsh cleaners on sealed or coated wheels. I was just going to say I just use normal car shampoo and they come up nice and shiny, but then mine are powder coated and black! Shampoo will get rid of the superficial dirt and make them look shiny, so looks fine with the naked eye. The point of products like BH is that it goes red/purple, this is the product removing the micro particles of hot metal that embed themselves onto your wheels during day to day driving which will be left behind after your wipe down with wash mitt and shampoo. BH is PH neutral so not harsh and will not damage wheel finish. Chirag! its funny, since I moved I could possibly use that pressure washer now as its easy to get parked outside, oh how I spend many an evening pining for my little blue pressure washer Any fairly strong chemical product, water based or not, will degrade a sealant more than a normal car soap would. I know the function of what these wheel cleaners are for, but if you properly clean and seal your wheels, soap wand water and a wheel brush will get it clean enough. The benefits are two fold. One, you save time, two, these wheel cleaners are really expensive so you save a load of money too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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