theman Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 Is it safe to use white spirit on my chrome wheels after using a cleaner and washing, just to remove last bits of dirt prior to applying a sealant? Cheers Quote
marzman Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 I wouldnt personally - i used some halfords bug and tar remover on my standard jdm wheels and it made a bit of a mess of the finish! Quote
Chris`I Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 Is it safe to use white spirit on my chrome wheels after using a cleaner and washing, just to remove last bits of dirt prior to applying a sealant? Cheers Get yourself a Megs Clay Bar kit from Halfords, that should remove it. If it doesnt post up a pic/description of what you are trying to remove and we'll advise. Craig (Muddy) is an ex-pro detailler so he will know what to use to shift it safely Quote
H5 Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Is it safe to use white spirit on my chrome wheels after using a cleaner and washing, just to remove last bits of dirt prior to applying a sealant? Cheers Get yourself a Megs Clay Bar kit from Halfords, that should remove it. If it doesnt post up a pic/description of what you are trying to remove and we'll advise. Craig (Muddy) is an ex-pro detailler so he will know what to use to shift it safely +1 But I'd avoid white spirit! Quote
GIXXERUK Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Is it safe to use white spirit on my chrome wheels after using a cleaner and washing, just to remove last bits of dirt prior to applying a sealant? Cheers Get yourself a Megs Clay Bar kit from Halfords, that should remove it. If it doesnt post up a pic/description of what you are trying to remove and we'll advise. Craig (Muddy) is an ex-pro detailler so he will know what to use to shift it safely +1 But I'd avoid white spirit! it will dry too quickly and leave a pattern in the chrome after a wash they should be clean ? if not just use some polish on them to clean off any tarnished marks, then some wheel wax, i use poorboys Quote
theman Posted December 21, 2008 Author Posted December 21, 2008 Thanks for all the feedback chaps. I have just purchased some 'restore' wheel cleaner which I may use on the wheels to get all the real grime out of them. I want to get them as clean as possible prior to sealing. I have used Poorboys' wheel wax, it is good kit I must agree. I also use Poorboys' Natty blue wax on the paintwork-quality product! Once the wheels have had a deep clean it should do the trick, don't take the car out in the wet! Quote
GIXXERUK Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Thanks for all the feedback chaps. I have just purchased some 'restore' wheel cleaner which I may use on the wheels to get all the real grime out of them. I want to get them as clean as possible prior to sealing. I have used Poorboys' wheel wax, it is good kit I must agree. I also use Poorboys' Natty blue wax on the paintwork-quality product! Once the wheels have had a deep clean it should do the trick, don't take the car out in the wet! is it safe for chrome ? most wheel cleaners shouldn't be used on chrome, they have driers in them and leave water marks in the chrome Quote
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