Alloy wheels badly tarnished;...cleaning advice pls.

neilmcl

m0bov said:

Use some BH Wheel cleaner, also get a "fall out" remover, this will lift off any iron and other contaminates on the surface. Then after a rinse, use shampoo and a good mitt. Wheel sealant will help dirt run off and make washing easier. 

You can get a brush that goes between the spokes, I clean mine each week.

No need for a separate fallout remover, this is exactly what BH Auto Wheels is, cleaner and fallout remover combined.

neilmcl

Biggus_Dickus said:

sheslookinhot said:

Can’t go wrong with BH Wheel cleaner. Apply a Sealer after the cleaner. However, regular cleaning, even with a cheaper version is required to stop the dust baking on to the wheel in future.

Thanks for that;...I may as well go the whole hog.

Any ‘sealer’ recommendations?

 

To seal your wheels I'd get a decent paste wax such as FinishKare 1000P, Collinite 845 is also good. Only need to apply once every 6 months or so, in between just give your cleaned wheels a spray with Sonax BSD.

Biggus_Dickus

neilmcl said:

Biggus_Dickus said:

sheslookinhot said:

Can’t go wrong with BH Wheel cleaner. Apply a Sealer after the cleaner. However, regular cleaning, even with a cheaper version is required to stop the dust baking on to the wheel in future.

Thanks for that;...I may as well go the whole hog.

Any ‘sealer’ recommendations?

 

To seal your wheels I'd get a decent paste wax such as FinishKare 1000P, Collinite 845 is also good. Only need to apply once every 6 months or so, in between just give your cleaned wheels a spray with Sonax BSD.

Bleedin’ell ...I’ll need to raid my piggy-bank to pay for this lot!

...but seriously, thanks for the advice, I really do appreciate it.

Before this thread I was totally clueless about alloy-wheel care. 

fred246

Just leave them. Mine have been like that for years. As long as they are still round they will function perfectly as wheels.

Biggus_Dickus

fred246 said:

Just leave them. Mine have been like that for years. As long as they are still round they will function perfectly as wheels.

I wish you’d posted sooner Fred;...I’ve gone and bought all the stuff now! 

neilmcl

fred246 said:

Just leave them. Mine have been like that for years. As long as they are still round they will function perfectly as wheels.

Yeah, why bother trying to look after your things.

fred246

When I am driving I can't see my wheels so it doesn't bother me. In a way it's more important that other people keep their wheels clean.