MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: parks on May 27, 2011, 03:40:51 pm

Title: wheel and arch cleaning porn
Post by: parks on May 27, 2011, 03:40:51 pm: gave the old girl a good seeing to..

with some megs APC, tardis, Wolfs brake buster, various brushes and my trusty nilfisk, no befores im afraid.

the 'carpet' came up really well!

then finished the wheels with some autoglym super resin polish.

then it rained :-(

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fee366%2Fhowie_p_the2%2Fclean3.jpg&hash=2159ad0728bbeeb75d374091dafeca860ea2932f)
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surprising how much sh*te came out/off
Title: Re: wheel and arch cleaning porn
Post by: stealthwolf on May 27, 2011, 03:55:21 pm: Nicely done. How did you find the brake duster? It's something I've been toying with buying.

I have an underarch extension from autobrite for my nilfisk but TBH it's difficult to control and far better to take the wheels off.

Did you seal it up at all?
Title: Re: wheel and arch cleaning porn
Post by: parks on May 27, 2011, 04:01:13 pm: the duster is really good, i believe its ph neutral as well, so you can leave it on for as long as needed. then just jet it off.

taking the wheel off doesn't take too long, and allows great access to all the bits and pieces!

afraid no sealant, thats one thing i haven't got..... any suggestions?
Title: Re: wheel and arch cleaning porn
Post by: big al on May 27, 2011, 05:35:28 pm: is part of your wheel arch material missing? looks like there is a big hole in the back?
Title: Re: wheel and arch cleaning porn
Post by: RENNTAG on May 27, 2011, 05:56:10 pm: Thats the air duct to cool the front brakes.

Good work keeping it super clean. need to give inside my arches and wheels a good clean improbably carrying a lad of extra weight with all the dirt :laugh:
Title: Re: wheel and arch cleaning porn
Post by: SimonBash on May 27, 2011, 10:55:40 pm: Quote from: parks on May 27, 2011, 04:01:13 pm
the duster is really good, i believe its ph neutral as well, so you can leave it on for as long as needed. then just jet it off.

taking the wheel off doesn't take too long, and allows great access to all the bits and pieces!

afraid no sealant, thats one thing i haven't got..... any suggestions?

Gtechniq C5, expensive but lasts 12 months plus, superb stuff.

Dont bother with autoglym wheel seal etc, worthless.

Otherwise Finishkare 1000p high temp sealant, bargain and best option if gtechniq is a bit pricey for you.
Title: Re: wheel and arch cleaning porn
Post by: parks on May 28, 2011, 09:15:26 am: C5 for the plastics and 1000p for the alloys?
Title: Re: wheel and arch cleaning porn
Post by: stealthwolf on May 28, 2011, 09:41:11 am: 1000P can be applied to brake calipers and to the alloy wheels. Very good sealant. I use it on the paintwork.
Title: Re: wheel and arch cleaning porn
Post by: SimonBash on May 28, 2011, 09:47:26 am: Quote from: parks on May 28, 2011, 09:15:26 am
C5 for the plastics and 1000p for the alloys?

C5 for wheels mate, if not FK1000p on them.

Plastics you could use Gtechniq C4.
Title: Re: wheel and arch cleaning porn
Post by: keith on May 28, 2011, 04:36:14 pm: I have been using the Wolfs Decon gel which I think is the old brake duster. good stuff stinks though, not as bad as IronX that flipping awfull.