Hudster Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 I pressure washed and waxed before taking these pics, but nothing I have tried will remove the marks. Any suggestions for how to get these back looking shiney and new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hudson Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 May seem odd, but i used Jif (the bathroom cleaner) on mine, and they came up great, did not scratch when i used it with lots of water and did not rub too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 A clay bar and some Virosol will sort that. Details of Virosol suppliers in this thread... http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/819028/an/0/page/9#819028 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifly Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 clay? Should help lift some of that. Alternatively try a strong alloy cleaner but be careful as some may not be safe on some alloys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] May seem odd, but i used Jif (the bathroom cleaner) [/ QUOTE ] Eeek thats a scouring cream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] A clay bar and some Virosol will sort that. Details of Virosol suppliers in this thread... [/ QUOTE ] I'll second that...then give them a polish and some decent long lasting sealant so they will wash easier in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudster Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] A clay bar and some Virosol will sort that. Details of Virosol suppliers in this thread... [/ QUOTE ] I'll second that...then give them a polish and some decent long lasting sealant so they will wash easier in the future. [/ QUOTE ] thanks for your help guys, will be ordering some viro-sol tonight any suggestions on which clay would be best? this starter kit looks like a good buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] any suggestions on which clay would be best? this starter kit looks like a good buy [/ QUOTE ] Looks good value and will do the job....they also sell Poorboys Wheel Sealant Have you used Clay before ? ...if not make sure you keep it nice and soft (i.e very warm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 I just use polish for car on wheels cleans off with no problems, sorry not much use now but you will need to do something like that after getting wheels sorted have been using that method more than 10 years works a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudster Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] any suggestions on which clay would be best? this starter kit looks like a good buy [/ QUOTE ] Looks good value and will do the job....they also sell Poorboys Wheel Sealant Have you used Clay before ? ...if not make sure you keep it nice and soft (i.e very warm) [/ QUOTE ] nope I'm a clay newbie, going to order that kit and have a bash - wish me luck! any more tips welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A8_Tony Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 before you go for that kit Hudster, try ebay linky for cheaper prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 A few more tips on claying then : 1. Cut your clay bar into two or three equal pieces 2. Get them all nice and warm (in hottish water) before using 3. When you get one piece dirty stick it back in the hot water (to get it warm again) and get another piece out. 4. Fold & mold the clay regularly in your palm so that the dirty area is replaced with fresh clay. 5. Keep the surface of your car / wheels well lubricated with either clay lubricant, quick detailer or even very thick waxy water. 6. If you drop it on the floor .....chuck it away !! 7. Do not put too much pressure on the clay bar, just let it glide over the well lubricated surface. You can always go back over difficult spots again. Hope that helps a bit I'm sure there are a few more tips others may have.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudster Posted September 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] A few more tips on claying then : 1. Cut your clay bar into two or three equal pieces 2. Get them all nice and warm (in hottish water) before using 3. When you get one piece dirty stick it back in the hot water (to get it warm again) and get another piece out. 4. Fold & mold the clay regularly in your palm so that the dirty area is replaced with fresh clay. 5. Keep the surface of your car / wheels well lubricated with either clay lubricant, quick detailer or even very thick waxy water. 6. If you drop it on the floor .....chuck it away !! 7. Do not put too much pressure on the clay bar, just let it glide over the well lubricated surface. You can always go back over difficult spots again. Hope that helps a bit I'm sure there are a few more tips others may have.. [/ QUOTE ] thanks for the tips! I was about to pop down to Halfrauds to see if their offer is still on, failing that I might give eBay a whirl Do I need to just use a good wash (no wax) on the rest of the car before starting with the clay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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