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scottm72

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best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« on: September 26, 2012, 11:34:58 pm »
hi guys, i am on the look out for a wheel cleaner for monzas,,,, non acid,,, found a good review for gloss it signature wheel gel cleaner but cant find it for sale anywhere.
have looked at loads of products but most say not for polished rims
can anyone recomend a good inexpensive product that i can buy online, non acid
i just bought poorboys wheel sealent after recomendation but i need a good cleaner
gotta keep those wheels shiny lol
 :drinking:cheers
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2012, 11:36:36 pm »
I use autobrite very cherry.
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2012, 12:17:01 am »
TBH a lot of non-acid wheel cleaners tend to be very alkaline which can be just as bad.

I'd use a decent wheel cleaner but diluted eg Bilberry or Smart Wheels. Once you have washed and protected them, they normally stay clean with just a pressure wash.
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2012, 12:23:26 am »
I use the same wash & wax on the wheels as i do the car, different bucket not the same water, lukewarm , it seems to work well...  Have done for a long time too...

As said above with a good polish & wax or sealent, they clean easy  :happy2:
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2012, 05:55:29 am »
Still using the bilberry from Keith  :notworthy:

I use a 1" paint brush to agitate after a soak and I'm alway amazed with the results.

Can't fault it at all  :congrats:
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2012, 06:31:18 am »
Quote from: monte on September 27, 2012, 05:55:29 am
Still using the bilberry from Keith  :notworthy:

I use a 1" paint brush to agitate after a soak and I'm alway amazed with the results.

Can't fault it at all  :congrats:

+1 for Bilberry.
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2012, 07:51:25 am »
+2 for Bilberry. However after sealing them, a jet wash gets most things off!
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2012, 01:33:39 am »
Been using bilberry diluted 1:10 for quite a few years now and cant fault it.
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2012, 03:46:54 pm »
Ive been using Bilberry for ages too. Appreciate it isnt the best product, but for the cost and dilution ratio its absolutely fantastic value.
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2012, 02:35:00 pm »
Another vote for Bilberry :happy2:
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2012, 08:37:00 pm »
I tried Dodo's new one - "Dangleberry". It left some terrible smears. :booty:

Not recommended!  :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2012, 01:53:29 pm »
Bilt Hamber auto wheel is PH neutral, so will be perfectly safe. I haven't tried it yet, but I am going to get some soon. It came out best in a group test of wheel cleaners.
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2012, 07:54:06 pm »
Do you know that polished bliss are based in kintore?

They are decent folk and you can ask them for advice for any kind of products you might need.
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2012, 09:56:21 pm »
I'll give a thumbs up to Bilberry which I've been using for ages & Polished Bliss for their top service :happy2:
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Re: best non acid wheel cleaner needed
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2012, 12:13:13 am »
i also use bilberry juice
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