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Offline JonnyG

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Re: Wheel cleaner?
« Reply #10 on: 20 April 2008, 19:19 »
I was just going to suggest the Tardis in 182's link above  :smug:

I found Autoglym Tar Remover quite good as well,  but still hard work...best to use it warm in this cold weather

Some people swear by a just dab of petrol.

If I get any tar spots on my paintwork, I now use Autoglym SRP, followed by a fresh coat of wax.  
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Offline monzablue16v

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Re: Wheel cleaner?
« Reply #11 on: 20 April 2008, 19:27 »
Tardis as above and then old detailing clay on the tougher bits :) should bring them up well then I use Chemical guys wheel guard to protect them :)

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Re: Wheel cleaner?
« Reply #12 on: 20 April 2008, 19:38 »
i was thinking of buying both the Klasse stuff, AIO and seal?? hum
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Re: Wheel cleaner?
« Reply #13 on: 20 April 2008, 19:47 »
i was thinking of buying both the Klasse stuff, AIO and seal?? hum

I stand by my advise, they work for me.  :tongue:

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Re: Wheel cleaner?
« Reply #14 on: 20 April 2008, 20:45 »
Autoglym bug and tar remover is decent. Megs hot rims should get it off if you let it soak too.
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Offline Greenouse

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Re: Wheel cleaner?
« Reply #15 on: 21 April 2008, 10:02 »
While on the 'clean wheels' theme, does anyone have any advice for the brake discs?

As soon as I've cleaned the car the discs turn orange. I once asked a guy on a Meguire's stand who said it's the wheel cleaner that turns them orange/rusty!??! Can't say I agree as it happens when it rains, plus I don't use wheel cleaner only soapy water and a microfibre wash mit.

Any suggestions would be welcome  :smiley: as at the moment I have to take the car out to get rid of the rust, then re-clean the wheels..........

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Re: Wheel cleaner?
« Reply #16 on: 21 April 2008, 10:42 »

where can i get this Autosmart Tardis stuff which isnt 5L, little big for my use.
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Offline 182_blue

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Re: Wheel cleaner?
« Reply #17 on: 21 April 2008, 11:04 »

where can i get this Autosmart Tardis stuff which isnt 5L, little big for my use.

I dont think you can mate, on Detailingworld they sometimes do samples to send out in smaller bottles though

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Re: Wheel cleaner?
« Reply #18 on: 21 April 2008, 11:05 »
While on the 'clean wheels' theme, does anyone have any advice for the brake discs?

As soon as I've cleaned the car the discs turn orange. I once asked a guy on a Meguire's stand who said it's the wheel cleaner that turns them orange/rusty!??! Can't say I agree as it happens when it rains, plus I don't use wheel cleaner only soapy water and a microfibre wash mit.

Any suggestions would be welcome  :smiley: as at the moment I have to take the car out to get rid of the rust, then re-clean the wheels..........

theres not alot you can do, as soon as water hits them they will rust, only option is to not get them wet (Very hard), or as soon as you have wet/ washed them go for a very very quick drive to dry them

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Re: Wheel cleaner?
« Reply #19 on: 21 April 2008, 11:33 »
Cheers Shaun, thought as much but you never know if someone has a trick up there sleeve or a new wonder product  :huh: