Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
Location: Madchester UK Drives: 2014 BMW M135i
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Not really into washing my car so need some advice.......I want to keep the alloy bells and callipers nice and clean without having to take my wheels off all the time (which is a pain in the ass with a big car!) I have used that Meguiars stuff which seems to do the trick but use nearly half a bottle every time. The other thing is, I cant help but get it all over my wheels too so I might as well do them at the same time so the stuff needs to be safe for painted wheels.
Ive seen a few 5ltr bottles on Ebay for about £20 or so like this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260368881867 question is - Are they any good or can someone recommend something to me!
Cheers in advance!
Stu 
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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Bilberry's great stuff. If you need anything stronger, use Megs Wheel Brightner, but it's pretty acidic and not normally needed.
It's actually cheaper overall direct from Valet Pro though: http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Products/Exterior+Cleaners/item1128?startPos=
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mwg
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I use Bilberry too. I've got it diluted quite weak and it still works brilliantly and a little goes a long way.
Just got the 1 litre bottle for now to try but will buy the 5 litre one next time now I know its good stuff.
[Edited on 13-03-2009 by Matty G]
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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A sponge...?
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Stu
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Originally posted by Graham88
A sponge...?
What is this "sponge" you talk of? Where can I get some and do they do it in bulk bottles?
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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I find a sponge the best wheel cleaner 
Damn multi spokes 
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Stu
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quote:
Originally posted by Stu
I want to keep the alloy bells and callipers nice and clean without having to take my wheels off all the time
1) The alloy bells haven't got a smooth finish so dirt tends to grain itself it - Sponge 0 - Wheel Cleaner 1
2) Even though my hands have been compared to those of a young female they are still too big to get in behind the wheel thus rendering them useless in the alloy bell cleaning department - sponge 0 - Wheel Cleaner 2
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
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Bilberry & EZ Wheel brush = Win, I can do the Astra alloys in 10 minutes now with these two rather than the previous 40 minutes.
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Tommy L
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I use wonder wheels. Gets all the shit off in between the spokes nice and easy 
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Scotty_B
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Location: East Kilbride
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Originally posted by corsa_tomtom
I use wonder wheels. Gets all the shit off in between the spokes nice and easy
Quite acidic WW.
I use Megs All Wheel cleaner and it does a great job.
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S@M
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quote:
Originally posted by Stu
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Originally posted by Stu
I want to keep the alloy bells and callipers nice and clean without having to take my wheels off all the time
1) The alloy bells haven't got a smooth finish so dirt tends to grain itself it - Sponge 0 - Wheel Cleaner 1
2) Even though my hands have been compared to those of a young female they are still too big to get in behind the wheel thus rendering them useless in the alloy bell cleaning department - sponge 0 - Wheel Cleaner 2
pics of hands... to judge?
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Tommy L
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quote:
Originally posted by CorSRi_BT
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Originally posted by corsa_tomtom
I use wonder wheels. Gets all the shit off in between the spokes nice and easy
Quite acidic WW.
I use Megs All Wheel cleaner and it does a great job.
I have heard that but it seems ok atm
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Edd
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Registered: 8th Nov 04
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http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/product_p/redber.htm
i use this great dilution and a little goes a long way plus safe
wonder wheels why not just use a brillo pad aswell
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Luke
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I use autoglym wheel cleaner. Is that any good?
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Ben G
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i use the same shampoo i use for my paintwork, megs gold class 
does get apain in the arse having to get all the brake dust off the calipersand shite off the inner alloys every time though 
as matty g said, if you dilute these acidic wheel cleaners then they are usually pretty good and last a lot longer.
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Scotty_B
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_tomtom
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Originally posted by CorSRi_BT
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Originally posted by corsa_tomtom
I use wonder wheels. Gets all the shit off in between the spokes nice and easy
Quite acidic WW.
I use Megs All Wheel cleaner and it does a great job.
I have heard that but it seems ok atm
it is good but after years of use my alloys started to fade as the laquer was being stripped.
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Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Bilberry & EZ Wheel brush = Win, I can do the Astra alloys in 10 minutes now with these two rather than the previous 40 minutes.
Think I might roll with this combo then!
Cheers
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Ojc
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With the Bilberry you can spray it on, leave it 5 mins then use a hose and the dirty literally falls off, my wheels are covered in Jetseal as well so that helps but it still makes life easier.
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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Might be a silly question, but can you polish wheels? Would it make them easier to clean?
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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i polished the fiesta st wheels then covered them in chemical guys wheel sealant.
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Graham88
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And they were easy as pie to clean, I'll do that then
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Ojc
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I've got Poor Boys wheel sealant which is very good, but Jetseal 109 is just slightly better.
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shaunmods
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I use caravan cleaner to do mine 
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Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
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Yeah, I use the Smartwax wheel wax every few washes as well. Seems pretty good but smells mega!!!
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Nick-S
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Registered: 3rd Mar 04
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quote:
Originally posted by Stu
Even though my hands have been compared to those of a young female they are still too big to get in behind the wheel
Snap 
Girl hands FTL
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