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General => Detailing => Topic started by: Kermit on 12 May 2009, 21:51
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As title. I've used AutoGlym for years - "Clean Wheels" then the "Alloy Wheel Seal" stuff. My original Monza's had white worm and tese were replaced under warranty (6 months ago) - I've noticed on my wheels in some places the lacquer has gone and the worm might be coming back. I appreciate road damage may have happened (they have not be kerbed) but I can't help thinking the Clean Wheels stuff may be accelerating this process. So, I;m looking for the best wheel cleaner - I know about poor boys sealant so getting some of that but something PH neutral thats good at shifting the crap
Cheers
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bilberry - its the only way
spray on, power wash off, if you have PB wheel sealant on then this will work fine
i have tried everything from wonder wheels (horrid stuff) to muc-off (good stuff and enviro friendly) but bilberry works a treat and is enviro friendly and smells nice too!
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Autosmart Smart Wheels is good. Acid free but may be difficult to get hold of.
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bilberry - its the only way
spray on, power wash off, if you have PB wheel sealant on then this will work fine
i have tried everything from wonder wheels (horrid stuff) to muc-off (good stuff and enviro friendly) but bilberry works a treat and is enviro friendly and smells nice too!
Everyone thanks for the responses. I use muc-off on my mountain bike, never thought about using it on my car :shocked: I don't have a power wash but assuming the bilberry will come off with a wash mitt ok so will give that a go - the AutoGlym Clean Wheels stinks so sounds like this is a good alternative :grin:
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bilberry - its the only way
spray on, power wash off, if you have PB wheel sealant on then this will work fine
i have tried everything from wonder wheels (horrid stuff) to muc-off (good stuff and enviro friendly) but bilberry works a treat and is enviro friendly and smells nice too!
Everyone thanks for the responses. I use muc-off on my mountain bike, never thought about using it on my car :shocked: I don't have a power wash but assuming the bilberry will come off with a wash mitt ok so will give that a go - the AutoGlym Clean Wheels stinks so sounds like this is a good alternative :grin:
bilberry - http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/bilberry-safe-wheel-cleaner-1-litre.php?cPath=25_30 (http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/bilberry-safe-wheel-cleaner-1-litre.php?cPath=25_30) also available in industrial size
muc-off - http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/muc-off-wheel-cleaner.php?cPath=25_30 (http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/muc-off-wheel-cleaner.php?cPath=25_30)
autosmart - http://www.smartvaleting.co.uk/index.php?cmd=cat&catid=28 (http://www.smartvaleting.co.uk/index.php?cmd=cat&catid=28)
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I used to use Meg's Hot Rims but it's supposed to be bad news because of its acidity.
Now I use Bilberry which is awesome and smells lush too!
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I used to use Meguiars Hot Rimz to clean the wheel, but found it finished way too quickly. So now I just clean them with the normal Autoglym wash, but now have a Turtlewax alloy wheel polish and wax kit, which makes cleaning them A LOT easier now :)
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bilberry - its the only way
spray on, power wash off, if you have PB wheel sealant on then this will work fine
i have tried everything from wonder wheels (horrid stuff) to muc-off (good stuff and enviro friendly) but bilberry works a treat and is enviro friendly and smells nice too!
+1
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How is the billberry applied guys.. do you need some sort of pump/spray gun?
Also what's a good wheel sealant
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Yes, something like this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/accessories/handi-hold-bottle-947ml-/prod_375.html
I have seen good results with Poorboys Wheel Sealant.