Alloys.....

[pitch3110]

Now thats a challenge...

Just back form 4 days up norrrrth, left the A4 in the garage & took the ED30 for its first real run out.

Its tad Sh#**y to say the least.

Here goes.

[pitch3110]

Right....outside only & in at 1hr 5mins.
But I have just done 600 miles over the last 5 days & Wednesday was hot (= lots of bugs)


Dirty..........




.....& clean

[Jkctr]

Try doing 1200 miles in one day



 

[ifti]

Just waiting for my ordered cleaning stuff to arrive
Got a few bits to pick up from Halfords, which I'll get on Tuesday when I take my car in to the dealers to get the air intake re-attached and keys re-coded.
After that just hope the weather holds up for a cleaning session!
Luckily I have a garage to put the car back in to as soon as its clean

[JonnyG]

If you have Pescara's I can highly recommend this wheel brush  :

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

It got excellent reviews on Detailing world, and you can get right inside the rims and around the calipers 

Otherwise I agree with the advise above ... spend a long time first go, getting the car mint, and use a good long long lasting wax such as this :

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/collinite-no-476s-super-doublecoat-auto-wax/prod_207.html

Give the wheels a few layers of protection and then you don't need to use a cleaner - just use normal shampoo and top up regularly with a sealant such as Poorboys wheel sealer, Jetseal 109, Finish Kare 1000P or Klasse AIO and Sealant.

[Len]

So whats a good product to use after cleaning wheels?

A sealer type thing to make brake dust easier to remove.

[pitch3110]

So whats a good product to use after cleaning wheels?

A sealer type thing to make brake dust easier to remove.

yep I use AG Alloy Wheel Seal

ta

[Conker]

In the meantime - has anyone tried 'Meguiars Nxt Generation Spray Car Wax' ?? Any good?

I've used a bottle of it. In short...

1) It leaves a high gloss.
2) Its VERY easy to apply and remove - Its like milk.
3) The protection will last ONE rainstorm, if that. Its terrible in this respect.
4) It would be ideal for a dealership or something like that where they want an easy high shine to apply every day.
5) I wouldn't buy it again, unless it was dirt cheap.


If you want super-easy spray on wax, that gives a good gloss and loads of protection, at a reasonable price (a little goes a long way) I have yet to better this stuff:  http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/optimum-sizes-p-167.html


In terms of alloys, if I wasn't too stingy (I just use soapy water and elbow grease) I would buy this stuff for its bang-per-buck value:  http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Products/Exterior+Cleaners/Item1184

[ifti]

Cheers I may try that car wax

[JonnyG]

So whats a good product to use after cleaning wheels?

A sealer type thing to make brake dust easier to remove.

Yes,  people on Detailingworld are currently raving about Finish Kare 1000 :

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=102302