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Title: wheel cleaner(diablo gel)
Post by: symsymma on 02 March 2012, 18:12

Hi,i have part powdercoated and part polished wheels are there any totally safe cleaners to use on these?theres so many wheel cleaners out there was just wanting someone in the know to advise.i know wonder wheels is very harsh by the way :laugh:

Title: Re: wheel cleaner
Post by: dragonfly on 02 March 2012, 19:15

There are plenty of mild cleaners (like Bilberry, Dodo Juice Mellow Yellow) or even safer use a diluted shampoo mix.

Bilberry is ace as you can vary the concentration and goes a long way.  Use a foaming spray head.

Title: Re: wheel cleaner
Post by: symsymma on 02 March 2012, 19:22

Quote from: dragonfly on 02 March 2012, 19:15

There are plenty of mild cleaners (like Bilberry, Dodo Juice Mellow Yellow) or even safer use a diluted shampoo mix.

Bilberry is ace as you can vary the concentration and goes a long way.  Use a foaming spray head.

hi will these remove small bits of baked on brake dust and tar like stuff you get on the wheels there not bad because i clean them regular just need something a bit stronger than car shampoo to help shift the more stubborn bits.

Title: Re: wheel cleaner
Post by: dragonfly on 02 March 2012, 20:14

You could clay them or use Autosmart Tardis.

Title: Re: wheel cleaner
Post by: symsymma on 02 March 2012, 20:35

Ok mate ill look into it.thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: wheel cleaner(diablo gel)
Post by: symsymma on 02 March 2012, 21:02

Anyone used diablo gel says its safe on painted and polished wheels and is non acidic and has a natural ph.also how do you apply diablo?

Title: Re: wheel cleaner(diablo gel)
Post by: symsymma on 04 March 2012, 22:07

C,mon some people must use wheel cleaners :undecided:

Title: Re: wheel cleaner(diablo gel)
Post by: sch01 on 05 March 2012, 10:05

Bilberry all the way, love the smell & the colour & gets the job done  :grin:

Title: Re: wheel cleaner(diablo gel)
Post by: Mr Blue on 05 March 2012, 18:06

Iron X ftw.

Title: Re: wheel cleaner(diablo gel)
Post by: Guy on 06 March 2012, 08:55

Quote from: Mr Blue on 05 March 2012, 18:06

Iron X ftw.

is that safe on a polished finish?

bilt hamber are soon to launch a wheel cleaner which 'i think' will be polished wheel safe afaik  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: wheel cleaner(diablo gel)
Post by: Mr Blue on 06 March 2012, 13:57

I tried it on the weekend on my RS's and has been fine. It's safe on paintwork and decals.

Wheels have not been wax sealed and the dishes are not laqured but do a test on yours first.

Came out fine. My favorite all rounder.


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