extra stubborn wheel deposits?

[john_o]

first chance to wash the car after xmas, holidays and the recent crazy snow....
its been a while so the cr*ps been on there for at least a month.

I double foamed before it even saw a wash mitt which was fine.

However my wheels in the corners just wouldnt clean up easily, sort of an accumulated grit pocket!
I can remove it with my fingernail eventually but not ideal (and Im pretty sure its scratching the lacquer in doing so!)
Bilberry diluted then up to neat but no effect after several soaks.

Acidic cleaner next  ?

tbh Im amazed how much the weather has fkd up my car ! t
he front discs are awful    (even after a set of cleanup runs..)

what should i use?

[VC]

x2

the finichis on the EOS are suffering this too, the Bilberry wont touch it, the AG clean wheels gets 80% of it off but still some remains 

[SteveP]

x 3 

[Steve Baker]

Plenty of soapy water to lubricate and a fairly aggressive clay bar and loads of elbow grease will shift it all..............BUT be patient! 

[JPC]

It sounds like someone needs a winter top up!  



Unfortunately, youve touched on an area of detailing that is challenging for professionals as well. Obviously, you could go crazy with acid  , that will get it off, but its far from safe. There are stories of brick acid being used on DW, with no negative effects (seamingly) but theres not a chance id use that on a customers car!

I would suggest something like Megs Wheel brightener, i have some of this in the unit, that i use from time to time on stubborn wheels. I would not suggest using this as a wheel cleaner you use every time you wash the car though, it is very strong, and should be used with caution!

Even after wheel brightner, i sometimes have to break the clay out!

its a tough job. good luck!

[VC]

Even after wheel brightner, i sometimes have to break the clay out!

its a tough job. good luck!

CLAY BAR!

[Gene Hunt]

..........one of the reasons my edition 30 alloys get washed at least once a week even if it's too cold to do the body work.

[VC]

indeed my rims on the .:R32 are always clean, the Eos though doesnt get as much attention so it builds up

[JPC]

thats the key with it, keeping on top of them.

You'll find that the hot brake dust on top of hot brake dust....on top of brake dust results in a 4 hour wheels off session!

[Phil Mcavity]

..........one of the reasons my edition 30 alloys get washed at least once a week even if it's too cold to do the body work.

Indeed more Regular wash's on wheels to prevent that build up

[john_o]

thanks guys 

as you know the car usually gets a regular once a week wash but the conditions and timing have conspired against me on this occasion 

and Jay it needs more than a top up now 

[JPC]

my winter enhancement is more than a top up! i did a stunning r32 today, turnaround was great and a very good level of correction for £279. (£229 + £50 for two extra hours taken extending correction abilities)

;)

[Top Cat]

my winter enhancement is more than a top up! i did a stunning r32 today, turnaround was great and a very good level of correction for £279. (£229 + £50 for two extra hours taken extending correction abilities)

;)

This post is useless without discount picture's 

[john_o]

I know Jay 
but for now prams come first 

[JPC]

Prams???? Wow.... How did I miss that??? Congrats john if that's the case? Or have I completely missread all of that?