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Offline kahunajb

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Alloy wheel cleaning
« on: 21 April 2012, 18:44 »
Got some marks on my alloys which I just cant seem to shift. They were refurbished less than a year ago so it's really annoying me  :angry:

Currently clean them most weekends and have started waxing them (not special wheel sealant), but should have done this straight away really. Anyway have also tried Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover which has worked on some but just can't shift these.

Any suggestions please?


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Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
« Reply #1 on: 21 April 2012, 18:51 »
Give them a real good dosing with tar remover, leave it to dwell for ages. If that doesn't work then try some de ironizer, that stuff shifts all sorts, mainly metal deposits which that could be...

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Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
« Reply #2 on: 21 April 2012, 19:59 »
AS Tardis shud do the trick.... :wink:
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Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
« Reply #3 on: 21 April 2012, 20:13 »
you could try paint cleanser/polish if not

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Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
« Reply #4 on: 21 April 2012, 23:00 »
if all else fails try some iron-x, then obviously reseal and wax

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Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
« Reply #5 on: 22 April 2012, 10:27 »
if all else fails try some iron-x, then obviously reseal and wax

mind and wear gloves though, this stuff seriously stinks. works like a treat though!
Wouldn't be fun if it was easy, but does it have to be this much fun?

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Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
« Reply #6 on: 22 April 2012, 10:48 »
Thanks for the advice will get some iron x. Can it damage the lacquer at all?
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Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
« Reply #7 on: 22 April 2012, 12:23 »
if all else fails try some iron-x, then obviously reseal and wax

mind and wear gloves though, this stuff seriously stinks. works like a treat though!

i wear gloves for anything and everything now..

Thanks for the advice will get some iron x. Can it damage the lacquer at all?

anything could if used incorrectly... follow the instructions and you should be ok

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Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
« Reply #8 on: 25 April 2012, 13:56 »
I just used some Iron X on my polished TT's worked a treat, swear by it now!

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Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
« Reply #9 on: 28 April 2012, 11:53 »
Got some marks on my alloys which I just cant seem to shift. They were refurbished less than a year ago so it's really annoying me  :angry:

Currently clean them most weekends and have started waxing them (not special wheel sealant), but should have done this straight away really. Anyway have also tried Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover which has worked on some but just can't shift these.

Any suggestions please?




All you need is some Megs Scratch X or similar mild scratch remover. I occasionally use it to remove minor blemishes from the paintwork. It leaves a swirl-free glass smooth finish so no need to worry about damaging the finish on your wheels.
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