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Offline Gtiless

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Dragon breath on monza shadows?
« on: 10 September 2013, 21:23 »
Is the dragon breath wheel cleaner safe for the polished monza shadows?
I have bought some and am now getting a bit twitchy!
Is it safe to use on paint as well?

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Re: Dragon breath on monza shadows?
« Reply #1 on: 10 September 2013, 21:27 »
Yes.  It's pretty much the same as IronX which is safe to use.  Smells pretty bad though.
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Re: Dragon breath on monza shadows?
« Reply #2 on: 10 September 2013, 21:32 »
Thanks for that-I might have a squirt round the sills/arches then as well.

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Re: Dragon breath on monza shadows?
« Reply #3 on: 10 September 2013, 21:42 »
me and my dad got some a few weeks back

ive been using iron x on wheels and bodywork no problem


i tried dragons breath on wheels and bodywork too and it worked fine.



as with both products just make sure you dont let it dry off and catch any runs after you rinse the car off
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Re: Dragon breath on monza shadows?
« Reply #4 on: 10 September 2013, 23:13 »
How about wonder wheels, would I be k using that?

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Re: Dragon breath on monza shadows?
« Reply #5 on: 11 September 2013, 00:24 »
How about wonder wheels, would I be k using that?

If you use wonder wheels then you run a very high risk of damaging your alloys. It is a corrosive cleaner that really only needs using when wheels are extremely dirty with burnt n brake dust and contaminants.

If you do decided to use then make sure you don't leave on too long and give the wheels a really good rinse afterwards.

Personally, normal shampoo and mitt/wheel woollies do the job - nothing more needed for the weekly wash.

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Re: Dragon breath on monza shadows?
« Reply #6 on: 11 September 2013, 08:04 »
Personally, normal shampoo and mitt/wheel woollies do the job - nothing more needed for the weekly wash.

That's all I ever need to do too, other than take them off and clean the insides with tar remover probably twice a year.
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Re: Dragon breath on monza shadows?
« Reply #7 on: 11 September 2013, 09:33 »
If the wheels have been sealed (which mine have since new) then soapy water is all that's needed

If its second hand or they have never sealed then to get them properly clean de-tar and wheel cleaning product is needed. Soapy water wouldn't shift the brake dust and tar spots on the mrs car when we bought it used



I have chemical guys diablo gel which I use as a wheel cleaner and to clean the bulky up brake dust on my brembos.

It's the best wheel cleaner ive tried

Never use wonder wheels! It's bad stuff



Dragon breath is handy as its a wheel cleaner (used it on my clio and worked quite well before sealing them properly). It's good as a fallout remover for paintwork so works out cheaper than iron x too.



If its a dedicated wheel cleaner go for CG diablo gel or wheel and body fallout/brake dust remover use dragon breath.
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Re: Dragon breath on monza shadows?
« Reply #8 on: 11 September 2013, 13:16 »
Valet Pro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner is very good too.
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Re: Dragon breath on monza shadows?
« Reply #9 on: 11 September 2013, 18:01 »
Is the dragon breath wheel cleaner safe for the polished monza shadows?
I have bought some and am now getting a bit twitchy!
Is it safe to use on paint as well?

Cheers.

I used it on my Vancouver's which have polished faces and there was no harm done, the dirt did literally fall off mind too.
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