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#156681 - 14/03/09 01:59 AM Cleaning the alloys...
Test Offline


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What's the best way to clean the alloys as they're getting dirt in the corners of each spoke?

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#156682 - 14/03/09 08:50 AM Re: Cleaning the alloys... [Re: Test]
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I know what you mean, those little bits at the end of the spokes are anoying to get clean. I suppose a small nylon bristled brush is the answer.
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#156683 - 14/03/09 09:15 AM Re: Cleaning the alloys... [Re: Kev]
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I use a washing up brush! Works perfectly.
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#156684 - 14/03/09 11:02 AM Re: Cleaning the alloys... [Re: rudest1970]
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Could send cas round, Her fingers are the perfect size for getting in the little gaps

You could try using some cotton buds. They are brilliant for getting in little spaces.
Also get some kind of alloy wheel brush. They do a good job of inside the spokes.
And a spare microfibre cloth for doing the face of the alloys.
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#156685 - 14/03/09 11:28 AM Re: Cleaning the alloys... [Re: Micky]
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i use a wheel cleaner brush that i got wit ha motorbike mag a while ago, along with simonize alloy cleaner
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#156686 - 14/03/09 12:56 PM Re: Cleaning the alloys... [Re: azz0703]
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You definitely can't beat a big fat brush, avoid the small thin ones as they're not very good.

I'll be cleaning mine tomorrow, they're currently in a shocking state!

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#156687 - 14/03/09 01:54 PM Re: Cleaning the alloys... [Re: Dave_P]
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If you can't get it off with wheel cleaner then get yourself some "Wonder Wheels"... comes in a grey box with a brush and the fluid... It's brilliant!!!
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#156688 - 14/03/09 08:35 PM Re: Cleaning the alloys... [Re: Scotty]
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a lot of time and effort, Megs do some tiny detailing brushes that might be handy for the corners, might try them myself, anyway this is my routine.
Sponge and use whats left from my Gold Class wash after doing car, sponge (think I will use a MF in future - naughty me ), a cloth and use one single finger for the crannies and also behind the spokes too-don't forget, then the Megs wheel brush as above, keep the rear of the rims clean and the fronts will stay cleaner. A good rinse to finish. Going to also give Hot Rims a try too, Wonder Wheels is a bit more "biting" but very very good.
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#156689 - 14/03/09 08:40 PM Re: Cleaning the alloys... [Re: YellowBadge]
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If you want to go over board, take off the wheels and clean the inside aswell, as you will find a lot of the brake dust is on the inside of the alloys


Edited by paul0407 (14/03/09 08:41 PM)

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