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Ralph
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by Ralph » Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:49 pm
Can anyone recommend a good wheel cleaning product that I can use on my bare aluminium wheels.
Preferably something non-acidic and water soluble. I've been using hand wipes but was really looking for something I can spray on and wash off. Maybe foaming?
After cleaning I then use Gibbs/XCP or similar for protection.
Cheers.
911hillclimber
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by 911hillclimber » Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:23 pm
Wonder Wheels solution I think will stain them, very aggressive and stings your skin if contact made.
Recently I've used Autoglym's Wheel cleaner.
Seems to be very effective and no skin irritation.
HOWEVER, all this is on painted wheels.
But, I'm sure a contact with Autoglym would sort out your concerns.
Many years ago I had 'bare' alloy wheels on my hot rod, Wolfrace wheels, and used nothing after a good wipe/polish with Autosol.
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hmg66
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by hmg66 » Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:33 pm
You need to be very careful on bare aluminium wheels. Nothing aggressive at all, keep them polished and they should be easy to keep on top of.
The best Polish is this.
https://www.ibhs.co.uk/zeppelin-mirror- ... 175ml.html
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911hillclimber
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by 911hillclimber » Wed Jul 12, 2023 8:29 am
Indeed, my Wolfrace wheels came highly polished nad I simply polished them regularly.
Only used the car in the summer, but in the rain too.
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Ralph
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by Ralph » Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:07 pm
Thanks, but it's only really for cleaning off the brake crud. I don't want to polish the rims just keep them looking as they are but protected from corrosion.
I'll have a browse down at Halfords.
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by 911GP » Wed Jul 12, 2023 11:05 pm
I haven’t used it but have heard good things about Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel. Non Acid and non alkaline, pH balanced.
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by Bootsy » Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:40 am
Worth just trying Gibbs Brand to clean them - bit of rubbing? - get the crud off and then a good layer to protect
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by tangerineT » Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:56 am
Hi All
I know this might sound silly but when I had my Fuchs reanodised I was told NOT to use wheelcleaner but instead use a mild solution of baby shampoo which is ph neutral
That's what I used and no issues whatsoever
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by hmg66 » Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:59 pm
tangerineT wrote: ↑ Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:56 am
Hi All
I know this might sound silly but when I had my Fuchs reanodised I was told NOT to use wheelcleaner but instead use a mild solution of baby shampoo which is ph neutral
That's what I used and no issues whatsoever
Yep. Unless you leave your wheels for weeks on end….once clean, polished and coated the brake dust should come off easily with a few bubbles.
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Ralph
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by Ralph » Fri Jul 14, 2023 5:49 am
Thanks for the tips. I'll probably try some baby shampoo over the weekend and see how I get on.
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by mrmojorisin » Wed Jul 19, 2023 10:55 am
Bilt Hamber Korrosol is an excellent iron remover, or BH Auto Wheel PH balanced is also excellent.
I have had no issues when using either.
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