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Old 27th November 2007, 11:18   #1
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Token the alloys off and i discovered how stubborn this dirt is layered on! Ive tried the usual wonder wheels etc, that does the outside which are clean but the inside ... its thick dirt thats molded on the wheel. Brake dust and gerenal crap.

Whats the best stuff to get this off without damaging the wheel surface?
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Old 27th November 2007, 11:21   #2
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de greaser leave for about 5 mins wash off

spray more on and adjitate then rinse keep doing that until happy
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Old 27th November 2007, 11:22   #3
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I used oven cleaner.
Seriously... Did a good job.
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Once you get it off, get yourself some poorboys wheel sealant, and it wont happen again, as long as you wash them on a fairly regular basis
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Old 27th November 2007, 11:28   #5
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oven cleaner lol? loving it mate.
Where do i get good de greaser?
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Old 27th November 2007, 11:32   #6
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oven cleaner lol? loving it mate.
Where do i get good de greaser?
Try something like gunk, you do need to be careful that the stuff you use is not too abrasive/harsh as it could dull the alloy or work its way into it
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Old 27th November 2007, 11:33   #7
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Meg's Wheel Brightner, swear by the stuff for insides of alloys. Makes it a 10 minute job.
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Cool thanks guys, will try some of these products

Main reason is i'm painting them after i do this. While im here ...
White is the colour i've been wanting for some time, what contrast of white would look the best against black paintwork?
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Cool thanks guys, will try some of these products

Main reason is i'm painting them after i do this. While im here ...
White is the colour i've been wanting for some time, what contrast of white would look the best against black paintwork?
White on black gives a very good contrast, I think it will look ace. Do your badges white as well and your on to a winner
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Cheers i wasn't to sure at first but now i've thought about it, it could look nice. The badges are black but i'll take them off again and paint them white to, possibly do the shevrons at front to
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Old 27th November 2007, 14:26   #11
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Need to do mine but i got black painted inner rim so may be nasty using the oven cleaner lol

anyone knwo of a wheel sealant you can get from halfrauds etc poorboys from here - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels...nt/prod_9.html

are out of stock etc
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Id leave halfords alone as I can highly recommend the poorboys stuff. People on here who have seem my car know my wheels look brand new, even though iv had them for nearly 10 months. Try www.PolishedBliss.com thats where i get my bits from
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aye all i here is poorboys every 5 mins on here im sure your all paid by em lol

just no stock so cant order ill check that link out. i got two tone wheels so really want to look after em :d cheers for link
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Need to do mine but i got black painted inner rim so may be nasty using the oven cleaner lol

anyone knwo of a wheel sealant you can get from halfrauds etc poorboys from here - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels...nt/prod_9.html

are out of stock etc
can get poorboy's wheel sealent off ebay mate.
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www.cleanyourcar.co.uk
www.cleanandshiny.co.uk
www.polishedbliss.com etc all sell them

Degreasers are widely available but you want a strong chemical one or a citrus based degreaser
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links galore ta bought myself a megiuars wheel cleaner brush last night seeing as it was same price as economy versions.

rubber end so i dont scratch the wheels etc. will scrub it up on my dinner today then try get some poorboys after the weekend
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gave em a quick go with the new brush and shit! its caked on and pitted black bits everywhere. jacking car up and rims coming off on weekend me thinks ! time to get scrubbing!
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