Cleaning car alloys - car pics page 2 =]

[Pana440]

Hi all, got shampoo/polish/sealant from cleanyourcar, funds were tight so couldn't get anything else for the time being and I need to clean my wheels! Obviously I could just use the shampoo + some rags with elbow grease or should I really go and purchase some alloy cleaner? :hug:

[Jimmy-Boy]

don't need it tbh, i would recomend the stuff you put on once there clean though. can't rember what its called lol but you slap it on once there washed and then when they get flirty of brake dust etc. only need the once over... Great stuff imo..

ahh wheel sheild! :)

[Pana440]

Anywhere sell that in shop (supermarket equivilent or halfrauds etc?) as wanted to sort the car out tomorrow, will be buying some more stuff from CYC (awesome service btw!) next week anyway so hopefully won't matter if I can't get any

[RedB]

I always use a degreaser like CG Citrus which soaks on and shifts most of the cack making wheels much easier to clean and keep marks and anything else to a minimum.

Meg's APC and something like a general degreaser...

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/chemical-guys-strong-wash-bug-bugger-/prod_183.html

Made up to a strong solution, depending on how much grime there is on your alloys.

A bit of AutoGlym's SRP also adds shine/gloss and wheel sealant is a must.
Makes cleaning a doddle and brake dust wipes off after a couple of layers...

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/poorboys-wheel-sealant/prod_9.html

Red

[immense]

I use AG Wheel Cleaner - works a treat, bit of elbow grease obviously but worth it when you see the results :)

[Branter33]

I always use a degreaser like CG Citrus which soaks on and shifts most of the cack making wheels much easier to clean and keep marks and anything else to a minimum.

Meg's APC and something like a general degreaser...

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/chemical-guys-strong-wash-bug-bugger-/prod_183.html

Made up to a strong solution, depending on how much grime there is on your alloys.

A bit of AutoGlym's SRP also adds shine/gloss and wheel sealant is a must.
Makes cleaning a doddle and brake dust wipes off after a couple of layers...

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/poorboys-wheel-sealant/prod_9.html

Red


Good bit of advice there. :y:

You can pick up APC from Tesco's that does the job fine for like 80p. It's called Daisy I think.
And a degreaser wont be too hard to come by either.

As Red said, this should clean up the majority of gunk from your wheels, but if your alloys have yellowing spots and brake dust, you will need to get a dedicated wheel cleaner to shift it.

And I second the wheel sealant... If your low on funds, scrape some together to get PB Wheel Sealant definitely :y:
Put the elbow grease in first, then apply and smile next time you clean them and the muck just comes straight off with your normal car shampoo.

[Pana440]

Awesome, thanks for the tips guys, off to tesco tonight anyway so will check them out! will definatly be ordering the proper stuff from CYC anyway soon - thanks for links (think i'm addicted now, can't stop looking! :()

Will get some before and after pics up too, though the before shots will make some of you cry!

[RedB]

Awesome, thanks for the tips guys, off to tesco tonight anyway so will check them out! will definatly be ordering the proper stuff from CYC anyway soon - thanks for links (think i'm addicted now, can't stop looking! :()

Will get some before and after pics up too, though the before shots will make some of you cry!

Hope it helps mate :)

Had to stop myself from ordering a load more Menzerna and Meg's polishes along with a few new waxes and sealants to try out last night lol.

[Pana440]

:D Well it's the first time i'm going to be washing my car properly, got a mitt, using 2 bucket method etc etc

Normally just used a sponge + 1 bucket, never thought it would be a problem until I started reading here/CYC forums! :fcuk:

Really looking forward to seeing the results :y: Although I wish I'd spent a bit more and bought a clay bar, but will save that for next time! ;)

[Predator_R32]

i use an all purpose degreaser, the poorboys is really good spray it on leave for a few minutes and then use this brush to clean them, also do the tyres with this degreaser, and depending on your alloys you may need a different brush to get in awkward places

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/ez-detail-brush/prod_480.html

after finished a coat of wheel sealent, again poorboys is great :y: and finish

[Viper]

havnt read any of the replies as i cant be arsed. lol

what ive done is few months ago, took the whees off, used some strong wheel cleaner all over the wheels, get all the dirt off. then i used my poorboys (think its PB) wheel sealant on.

last time i washed the car, it had a few months worth of shit on the wheels, so just sprayed them with autoglym clean wheels and wiped down with my wheel dedicated wash mitt and hosed down

nice and easy :y:

[Krys_23]

havnt read any of the replies as i cant be arsed. lol

what ive done is few months ago, took the whees off, used some strong wheel cleaner all over the wheels, get all the dirt off. then i used my poorboys (think its PB) wheel sealant on.

last time i washed the car, it had a few months worth of shit on the wheels, so just sprayed them with autoglym clean wheels and wiped down with my wheel dedicated wash mitt and hosed down

nice and easy :y:

PB Stands for Poor Boys buddy :y: lol

[Viper]

i know that. lol

i was just saying that i think its poorboys that i use.. :)

[Krys_23]

i know that. lol

i was just saying that i think its poorboys that i use.. :)

Sorry if i sounded a cunt lol..

I just use an old megs wash mitt for wheels and some Megs Wheel Brightner or some Bilberry Wheel Cleaner :y:

[RedB]

PB Stands for Poor Boys buddy :y: lol

i know that. lol

i was just saying that i think its poorboys that i use.. :)

Lol'd at that!

CG or PB it would be.
CG - Orange
PB - Pink and smells like lush bubblegum :drool:

Wheel sealant really makes a difference. Good bit of kit to have :)

[Viper]

yup, PB

smells fucking lovely!!!

i started applying it by hand so my hands would smell of it. l0lz

[Pana440]

Managed to pick up some Simoniz wheel cleaner from Tesco, no idea if it's good but it should do the job for now, says its a degreaser too, looks thick like gel ;o

No sealant though, but that will be bought soon anyway! Thanks for the advice and links guys :y: Hope the weather holds up at least tomorrow :(

[Furio_Rob]

sorry for jacking ur thread mate but i'd get complains if i made a new one :D
what should i use to clean the alloys?
i dont wanna use the wash mit that i use on the actual car, could i just use a sponge or a hard brush?
im getting them painted, a hard brush or sponge wont scratch it will it?
thanks

[Predator_R32]

get an ez wheel brush rob, there great, get right into the wheel, so cleans them fully then something like a paintbrush that hasnt been used for paint on the face of the wheels :y:

[Furio_Rob]

get an ez wheel brush rob, there great, get right into the wheel, so cleans them fully then something like a paintbrush that hasnt been used for paint on the face of the wheels :y:

£17???????
my wheels arent worth that much :(
lol
face of the wheels being which bits?
lol if you think im cleaning my alloys with a toothbrush :D

[Predator_R32]

i might actually go to b&q to get some paint brushes that were recommended on diling world

may do it on sunday when we go to durham meet, theres one near by, not sure it if will be open like

[Furio_Rob]

well would a sponge damage the paint or a hard bristled brush?

[Krys_23]

Just use a wash mitt for the wheels mate or a sponge :y:

.. I just ordered some autosmart smartwheels if that appeals to you :P

[arsenal_69r]

dunno if ure talking about the facia of the alloy or not but i got my brake dust of wich tbh wen i took wheel of hadnt bin done since the car was first made 8 years ago lmao but just used warm soapy water and a brush

from this
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn90/arsenal_69r/P310508_0908.jpg

10 mins later this is result
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn90/arsenal_69r/P310508_095901.jpg

and tbh with ya think they look alot better even tho there not sparkling clean only used a stiff brush from halfrauds:y:
needed somehting smaller to get in at the bottom there tho o well never mind :D
o yer forgot also put some protective stuff on after cant member wat it called tho it just washes of with wash down and sponge now tho top noch :Y:
hope helps in some way

[Pana440]

Well got it cleaned today, pleased with the results with just shampoo/polish/sealant

[Saxo_Scott]

you forgot the tire shine

[Jimmy-Boy]

you forgot the tire shine

don't they always :P

[Pana440]

I didn't forget, honest :fcuk:, hadn't hoovered the inside yet so it's all going to be hoovered and tyre shined today, wouldn't forget it with you eagle eyed people :P

[Elliott]

looking alright now!

[Pana440]

Needs lowering badly and a few other cosmetic uplifts! Hopefully will get some funds together for a few things, probably start a progression thread :y:

[carismine51]

i got it how to clean my car.