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Offline nads1_uk

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Wheel cleaner recommendations
« on: September 23, 2012, 10:07:30 am »
Currently use bilberry wheel cleaner and I was wondering if this is the best for value or are there any better ones?

Any suggestions?

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Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2012, 10:40:32 am »
The inner faces of my alloys hadn't been touched for over a year. Despite this, bilberry brought them up nicely.

AS smart wheels are another DW fave.
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Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2012, 12:19:01 pm »
I like auto bright very cherry wheel cleaner - mine you my wheels are sealed well, so it makes light work of cleaning, I use it at a very weak mix
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Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2012, 02:34:27 pm »
Megs alloy wheel cleaner is good stuff.
The easy way is to clean them , polish and seal them. That way the next time you clean them , just a shampoo will be all you need  :happy2:
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Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2012, 05:00:45 pm »
Is the megs stuff acid free and safe to use on diamond cut faces?

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Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2012, 05:43:47 pm »
As with any wheel cleaner, it's usually best to dilute them which can help reduce the harshness and risk of damage. I believe the latter occurs if left on too long rather than just from the product itself.
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Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2012, 06:52:23 pm »
Understood. Think I might just stick with bilberry.
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Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2012, 07:05:55 pm »
Quote from: nads1_uk on September 23, 2012, 05:00:45 pm
Is the megs stuff acid free and safe to use on diamond cut faces?

Andy

Yes , but as with all wheel cleaner's I would still dilute it slightly. Just don't leave the product on the wheel for to long as per instructions.
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Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2012, 09:58:49 pm »
Espuma Revolution is what i use..:)
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Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2012, 01:42:46 pm »
bilberry never fails to do the job for me and i'd bet it hasn't for you either  :happy2:
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Re: Wheel cleaner recommendations
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2012, 07:19:10 pm »
Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel came top of a magazine group test recently. Haven't tried it myself yet, but I might get some soon.
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