Cleaning Back Of Alloys Wheels

[jlawie]

Bought some cossie alloys a few months ago now. The front face is all clean and cleaned up no problem. Its the backs im having problems cleaning.

 

I've spent ages using a nail brush trying to get the dirt off but just wont budge. So now im left with some clean silver spots and some that are almost black.

 

Any ideas what i can use to clean them. Maybe a stronger cleaner??

 

Suggestions please.

[Trig]

Megs wheel brightener is effective on tough stuff, or you could go with neat Bilberry, that usually gets most things and isnt acidic.

[jlawie]

Bilberry?? Come again?

[Trig]

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/cat_7.html

[Simonez]

that good stuff trig? been looking at getting some Edited October 22, 2008 by Simonez

[Trig]

Bilberry is, I have used it neat to take underseal off wheels, which it did. Megs wheel brightener is a bit more effective, but it is acidic and can be harmful, whereas the Bilberry is acid free, so a much safer bet. It can be diluted to 10:1 and still work well, so a litre bottle should last quite a long time if you put some protection on the wheels.

 

In fact, once properly cleaned and protected (Carlack NSC and CG Wheel Guard), I havent used wheel cleaner, the normal shampoo solution used for cleaning the bodywork has been fine for cleaning a fortnights worth of brakedust off.

[bailes1992]

Right theres a chemical by meguiars called Wheel Brightner.

Now it's not avalible on the high street only online...

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-t...r/prod_325.html

 

Another chemical is Bilbery Safe wheel cleaner which I use...

http://www.glossmax.com/store/index.php?ma...products_id=198

 

Once you've gotten a good quality wheel cleaner you need a good set of brushes.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-t...h/prod_391.html

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-t...h/prod_480.html

 

Then you need a good wheel wax...

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-t...d/prod_197.html

 

Clean the alloys with the wheel cleaner (preferably one of the above) Dry them, apply 2 coats of wax over two days. Then do this every 3 months (or earlier if you want) then in between just use a mild car shampoo just to keep them clean