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General => Detailing => Topic started by: Jimmymature on 25 February 2011, 10:41
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Hi all, what's the best wheel cleaner for my wheels on my Mk6? They are quite a polished finish and want to use stuff that wont damage them.
Thanks guys,
Jim
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Hi Jim,
What you want is to steer well clear of the acid based cleaners sold in Halfrauds and the like and us e a safe, citrus based cleaner that won't damage your wheels. Something like Dodo Juice Mellow Yellow should do the trick and i dilute-able making it cost effective.
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=318&idcategory=81
I use Bilberry Wheel Cleaner (http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=85&idcategory=81) which is acid free and is a great product and will not harm your wheels. This is the one i would recommend as you can dilute it 1:10 and it will still be effective.
Hope this helps
Jon
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Thanks for the advice Jon.
Would this be ok? I want to do my wheels this weekend and can get some from my local Motorist Discount Centre.
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=92&idcategory=13.
Also, how do I know if its acid based on or?
Cheers,
Jim
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Thanks for the advice Jon.
Would this be ok? I want to do my wheels this weekend and can get some from my local Motorist Discount Centre.
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=92&idcategory=13.
Also, how do I know if its acid based on or?
Cheers,
Jim
Jim,
Sorry for the late reply bud, did you end up getting that wheel cleaner? Was it any good?
You can tell if its acid based by the pretty pungent smell! After using Bilberry on mine, im inclined to try something else, maybe im not doing something right with it, i mean, it smells nice but i do them every week and after a bit of snow foam, they come up sparkling without the wheel cleaner!
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Thanks for the advice Jon.
Would this be ok? I want to do my wheels this weekend and can get some from my local Motorist Discount Centre.
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=92&idcategory=13.
Also, how do I know if its acid based on or?
Cheers,
Jim
Jim,
Sorry for the late reply bud, did you end up getting that wheel cleaner? Was it any good?
You can tell if its acid based by the pretty pungent smell! After using Bilberry on mine, im inclined to try something else, maybe im not doing something right with it, i mean, it smells nice but i do them every week and after a bit of snow foam, they come up sparkling without the wheel cleaner!
Thanks for the reply mate, I'm leaning towards not getting any wheel cleaner, at the moment they come up a treat just with my Megs shampoo.
Cheers,
Jim
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stick with that Jim if its working for you, as long as you seal them up and keep on top of them you shouldnt have any probs really.
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stick with that Jim if its working for you, as long as you seal them up and keep on top of them you shouldnt have any probs really.
+1 for that
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stick with that Jim if its working for you, as long as you seal them up and keep on top of them you shouldnt have any probs really.
What sort of sealant should I use?
Thanks agains gents,
Jim
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what have you got in your gear Jim?
jetseal 109 is prefect for the job if you have it, any of the colli waxes will do etc etc.
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what have you got in your gear Jim?
jetseal 109 is prefect for the job if you have it, any of the colli waxes will do etc etc.
The only wax I have is Dodo Juice Light Fantastic, I dont have anything else.
So is it a specific wheel wax sealant I need?
Jim
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you can if you want to spend the money on it and they are all pretty good tbh, friend of mine(full time pro detailer) rates the rimwax,
dodojuice is fine mate but wont last long on the rims tbh but gives a lovely finish, i use 109 or colli 845 then top with any dodo wax to bling it up a bit on the gloss front.
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stick with that Jim if its working for you, as long as you seal them up and keep on top of them you shouldnt have any probs really.
What sort of sealant should I use?
Thanks agains gents,
Jim
Jim,
You'll catch the bug soon and in no time at all you'll be collecting waxes! I really recommend getting some Chemical Guys Jetseal109. Not only is it great on wheels in its own right, apply it to paintwork in 2 thin coats (leaving to cure for 30-40mins or so) and stick your Light fantastic over the top of it to provide extra protection!
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=78&idcategory=8 - i know its fairly expensive but it really is good stuff and it lasts a long time!
Wheels, I give them a coat of Jetseal109 and then a coat of Swissvax Autobahn which smells like the old Cola Cubes - lovely stuff!
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+1 for Jetseal! Great stuff, keeps it beading for longer and i use it on my tailpipes too, give your pipes a good clean with something like autosol (can get this from halfrauds) and a couple of coats of jetseal and now when you clean the car again just give the pipes a wipe and jobs a good un!
So just to recap, you can use JS 109 on your bodywork, wheels and tailpipes, need i say more? :wink:
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britemax metal twins blow autosol out of the water for cleaning and polishing metal,
and yes jetseal was designed for use on paint,windows(exept the outer windscreen) and can be used on wheels, a very durable product,
another product to consider for the wheels is fk1000p, very durable product and can withstand high temps before it starts to break down so perfect for rim protection, only downside is its a bit fiddly on removel which puts people off it.
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Windows??? Have you tried it ph? Any good?
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Thanks guys, just ordered some JetSeal 109 from Waxamomo, should get it before the weekend.
Cheers,
Jim
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Windows??? Have you tried it ph? Any good?
yes just make sure you clean the windows well with diluted apc and even clay them if they are rough to the touch before applying it so it bonds better,like it does on your paint/wheels it helps keep them cleaner for longer and protects them from contaminants etc also aids demisting to a point.
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Can you link me to a decent APC please mate?
Jimmy, good man you won't be disappointed! :cool:
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http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=7&idcategory=17 - Megs APC - thats what i use
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as per musicmans post, unless you can get some Autosmart g101.
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Cheers gents! :cool:
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http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=7&idcategory=17 - Megs APC - thats what i use
Just read the uses for that and it says for interiors??? :huh:
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as per musicmans post, unless you can get some Autosmart g101.
G101 will be in stock soon :wink:
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as per musicmans post, unless you can get some Autosmart g101.
G101 will be in stock soon :wink:
excellent chris:)
pm'd
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http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=7&idcategory=17 - Megs APC - thats what i use
Just read the uses for that and it says for interiors??? :huh:
Yeah APC has so many uses, you can dilute and wipe down the interior with it before using a dressing, its a great carpet cleaner!