Advice Pls-Alloys-Big-Mess

[ChrisS]

My darling wife is not into cleaning her car.

I gave it a quick clean on Tues.

And this is the state of her Alloys.(after cleaning)

 

Is this a job for the pro's ? or do you recon I could revive them ????????

[Stew]

You'll save them!

 

What you got in the way of products?

 

It'll take a while and you might need to remove them....

[rtbiscuit]

just needs some good products on them

[IanS]

Bilberry if you can get it, Auto Glym tar remover if you cant....and a whole lot of patience!

[ATTAK Z]

At least she hasn't kerbed it ...... looks like the one most prone as well .... NSF

[ChrisS]

Megs All metal,Autosol,good old Brasso.

Allsorts of fine wire wool (I finnish wood products) Wet and dry to 1500.

And all sorts of solvents including a cheepo spray can of 151 brake cleaner.

 

But my main thoughts were, would I mess up the powdercoating!!?

[ChrisS]

Bilberry if you can get it, Auto Glym tar remover if you cant....and a whole lot of patience!

 

Not heard of Bilberry, gis a clue.

 

Thanks for all comments.

[JAMIE MOY]

Wonder Wheels does wonders............

[IanS]

http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Products/Exte ... l-Cleaners

 

Dilute it to what you need, strongest 1:1. I use it 1:10 in a spray bottle, should be everything you need. Very popular with folks on http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/

[ChrisS]

http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Products/Exterior-Cleaners/Wheel-Cleaners

 

Dilute it to what you need, strongest 1:1. I use it 1:10 in a spray bottle, should be everything you need. Very popular with folks on http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/

 

Thanks Ian looks like I'll soon be sorted.

 

And thanks to all.

 

Chris

[Stew]

Megs All metal,Autosol,good old Brasso.

Allsorts of fine wire wool (I finnish wood products) Wet and dry to 1500.

And all sorts of solvents including a cheepo spray can of 151 brake cleaner.

 

But my main thoughts were, would I mess up the powdercoating!!?

 

 

I'd use none of that!

 

A good quality wheel cleaner, I'd avoid the acid that is wonderwheels!

 

Then a good claying. It's not going to be a quick job but it'll work!

[srobrien]

^ as stew says, get a good quality wheel cleaner and brush like Bilberry. I dont agree with never using wonderwheels though, it has its place, it will definatly shift dirt that others wont and if used CORRECTLY shouldn't damage the wheels.

 

R

[clarkie34]

Try this mate,should do the trick.

 

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog ... heels.html

[Chris`I]

Agree with Stew, start off with something like Bilberry working into stronger concentrations of the stuff, as it might look a mess now, but it might come off relatively easily. You'll likely want to jack the wheel up (cheap jack and jack stands can be had from Halfords) and remove it to get it good and clean. Dont let any products you use sit on there too long and dont use anything for metal polishing (autosol brasso etc)!. Claybar when it looks clean if you can be bothered and a quick polish and they should look good as new.

 

If thats too much hassle a pro will be able to do them

[phil440]

autosmart smart wheels or bilberry should do the job any remaining marks should polish off with something like AG SRP

[ChrisS]

Just to update......

 

 

Bilberry on order tis in the post, and should be here Mon/Tuesday.

 

I'll post after pics next week.

 

Chris

[Envy Valeting]

Patience, a lot of effort, then a bit more patience.

Did an evo 8's wheels only this year and took 6hrs just to clean 4 wheels. They were fooked but got there in the end.

I must say I was glad to see the back of them!

It will probably require many applications and leave it on to soak for a good preiod of time, but dont be tempted to use neat products etc. Keep cleaning and re-applying.

Tim