Wheel Cleaning...

[bmh.01]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=168559

Just bought those wheels to replace my standard dynamique wheels and I was wondering how I should clean them.
Previously I just used autoglym wheel cleaner but seeing as these are powercoated I wanted to make sure what I should be using as I don't want to strip the powercoat off or anything silly like that.

 

[FiDoDiDo]

I would recommend the Blue Rim Wheel Cleaner from CarWashnWax and use a Wheel Brush like this one from CleanYouCar and then the RimWax to protect them.

 

[Tommy182]

just make sure the wheels are well waxed every now and again. that way soup and water will wash all the dirt off easy enough

 

[Rich]

Just try car soap and water first before using anything.

 

[Tommy182]

soap not soup*

 

[Rich]

Heinz Chicken works well to be honest.

 

[cleanyourcar]

Apparently it's the flour in Chicken soup whick makes it so effective and the little bits of fake chicken that work well as the adbrasives to remove the baked on dust.

I do have a new wheel cleaner/wax coming in this Moday all being well which should be interesting:

Chemical Guys Wheel Guard:

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Wheel_Wa..._p/wac_303.htm

More then any wax or sealant, CG –Wheel Guard combines the latest innovations in molecular chemistry to deliver a protective coating that will out last and outshine any wheel product on the market today. Wheel Guard is formulated to safely and effortlessly clean, shine, protect and prolong all types of wheels and wheel finishes. Wheel Guard delivers a high gloss durable wet shine finish on all chrome, aluminum, stainless, powder coated, and even painted wheels....

I'll keep you posted

 

[FiDoDiDo]

safely and effortlessly clean, shine, protect

Sounds good Tim, I can see this being ordered soon

 

[Grizzle]

i have tried the wheel guard and its fantastic was down at davids and he let me try a sample he had got. Deffo on my shopping list!

 

[FiDoDiDo]

Would you say it's better than the RimWax Gizzle?

 

[cleanyourcar]

It's in stock now:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/shop/wheels-amp-tyres/chemical-guys-wheel-guard/p_197.html

It's a very soft paste wax (much softer than Poorboys Wheel Sealant), and it goes on nicely with a microfibre applicator.

As for durability obviously the jury is still out, but it seems a nice product.

Cheers Tim

 

[cliokiz]

lol.... RimWax