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Title: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: kahunajb 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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Title: Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: scarr89 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...

Title: Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: Mr GTD on 21 April 2012, 19:59

AS Tardis shud do the trick.... :wink:

Title: Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: tg1 on 21 April 2012, 20:13

you could try paint cleanser/polish if not

Title: Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: Guy on 21 April 2012, 23:00

if all else fails try some iron-x, then obviously reseal and wax

Title: Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: mumbles on 22 April 2012, 10:27

Quote from: Guy on 21 April 2012, 23:00

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!

Title: Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: kahunajb on 22 April 2012, 10:48

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

Title: Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: Guy on 22 April 2012, 12:23

Quote from: mumbles on 22 April 2012, 10:27

Quote from: Guy on 21 April 2012, 23:00

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..

Quote from: kahunajb on 22 April 2012, 10:48

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

Title: Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 25 April 2012, 13:56

I just used some Iron X on my polished TT's worked a treat, swear by it now!

Title: Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: RickS on 28 April 2012, 11:53

Quote from: kahunajb 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?

(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z473/kahunajb/IMAG0027.jpg)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z473/kahunajb/IMAG0028.jpg)

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.

Title: Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: madhead1987 on 15 May 2012, 22:18

Rub some cutting compound on on ie g3 or g6 if that dont budge it try a quick flat with 2000 grit then g3 or g6 again that's what I'd do or thinners then a quick buff

Title: Re: Alloy wheel cleaning
Post by: kahunajb on 16 May 2012, 07:10

Cheers. Tried iron x on it and it is less noticeable but not completely gone.