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The best...
« on: May 29, 2010, 08:16:38 pm »
The best;

Wheel cleaner, Wheel brush & towel advice pleaaaaaase :)

I have an auto perfection super plush drying towel which I think is good but would like another towel

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Re: The best...
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2010, 08:25:45 pm »
I can recommend a great towel, chemical guys Miracle dryer which is huge.

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Re: The best...
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2010, 08:28:02 pm »
I can recommend a great towel, chemical guys Miracle dryer which is huge.

Thank you :)

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Re: The best...
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2010, 08:55:50 pm »
Ez wheel brush or daytona speed master as its also known as.

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Re: The best...
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2010, 04:34:47 pm »
+1 For the EZ detail brush, very good brush, with a strong flexable handle. Just make sure that the little plastic cap on tip is still present before every wash as they can fall off and expose the wire which can damage the wheels.
As for wheel cleaner i would use Bilberry safe wheel clean, a really good product.
If you can be bothered take the wheels off, clean then cover them inside and out in jetseal, buff off, then apply a good rim wax.
One days hard work will make cleaning the wheels a breeze in the future.  :wink:

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Re: The best...
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2010, 11:19:20 am »
i use bilberry on my alloys and found it is really good

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Re: The best...
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2010, 12:50:15 pm »
I can recommend a great towel, chemical guys Miracle dryer which is huge.

do people not use wash leathers any more?

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Re: The best...
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2010, 05:21:28 pm »
Only if thet want thier car to look like its been washed with a wire brush. Ditch the leather my friend  :fighting: and sponge if you have one!  :happy2:

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Re: The best...
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2010, 10:43:06 pm »
As above, a chamois will just push any left over dirt on the paint creating swirls/spider webs. A towel has fibers which absorb dirt inside and away from your paint, although nothing is perfect and swirls are inevitable.

Also im not a fan of any wheel cleaner, unless your wheels are caked in dirt. Washed often with car shampoo and a microfiber mitt and soft brush they will sparkle. Use something like jetseal/poorboys wheel sealant, and it will be even easier to clean.

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Re: The best...
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2010, 10:56:00 pm »
Having used both the 'mini' EZ Detail brush is much easier to use and more accurate IMO!  :happy2:

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Re: The best...
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2010, 05:52:17 pm »
Having used both the 'mini' EZ Detail brush is much easier to use and more accurate IMO!  :happy2:

You learn something every day! Didn't know there was a mini brush  :surprised:

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Re: The best...
« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2010, 12:40:30 am »
Got a sample of a wheel cleaning gel from my mate. Its called Brite Gel

http://shop.autobritedirect.co.uk/brite-gel-non-acidic-wheel-cleaner-by-autobrite-various-sizes-2478-p.asp

Feckin awesome stuff - im going to have to buy some.

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Re: The best...
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2010, 12:52:22 am »
If you were buying the ez brush, I'd recommend the one with red and black bristles rather than the black and blue ones. It's called the ez Daytona wheel brush. The shaft is far superior the the older style one ;)

 

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Re: The best...
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2010, 09:02:28 pm »
CG Diablo wheel gel is very good as well, as is there miracle dryer. If anyones thinking of buying a miracle d hang fire as a special offer could be in the pipeline :popcornsoda:

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Re: The best...
« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2010, 10:55:55 pm »
Have used as smart wheels but its a bit stingy in the eyes and nose! also bilberry is quite good but CG Diablo wheel gel is mega stuff, been using it now for a couple of months, its mega, especially as i have 2 sets of these buggers to keep clean.....A little of this stuff goes a long way, and the gel effect means it sticks on to dirt and eats into it, instead of running over it.  :happy2: in my opinion!