Cleaning Wheels

[whimsical_chris]

Saw a mention of waxing wheels, is this done in the same fashion as the rest of the car ?

Any tips ?

Cheers

[Sven]

I use Wheelwax. It's said it can be used on dirty wheels, but I prefer to wash them first. After a few applications it really helps to protect your wheels, and it makes cleaning them a lot easier. (just Gold class wash and a mitt)

HTH

[whimsical_chris]

Cheers, found I can get it on line, but do shops stock it as well ?

[Waylander]

gotta say that i have used the cheapo turle wax stuff [£5 from halfords and get another product to same value free ] and whilst it doesnt allow me to do what some wheelwax users claim: ie after applying it next time i can just hose the dirt off, i find that even a couple of weeks later all i need to do is use a sponge and water to clean the rims....followed by another application of the stuff...and they look great.

if after wheelwax you really can just use a normal garden hose to wash the dirt off then i might consider it but from what sven said it doesn sound like it so i'll save me £15 and get a free tutle wax extreme window cleaner too

[Ari]

I use Autoglym Super Resin wax on mine, same as I use on the bodywork. I apply it when I wax the car once every six months or so, and then when I clean the car I just use a sponge and soapy water on the wheels and they come up good.

I won't use alloy wheel cleaner if I can possibly help it after many years ago Wonder Wheels made my gorgeous BBS cross spoke alloys on my Golf GTI go matt.

[whimsical_chris]

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I use Autoglym Super Resin wax on mine

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Looks like a job for tonight then

Cheers all :-)