prt57 Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Hi, I have just picked up 5 litres of Virosol ready to do battle with my alloy wheels. I have used Wonder wheels for a number of years but I am always worried about using acid based products. Reading around suggests a 4:1 dilution with water for the wheels. Am I correct here? Is it going to cause damage to anything like coloured calipers, paintwork or even the tarmac drive? I have a new S3 on order with the logo on the black calipers and I don't want them to go peculiar!! What other jobs are you all using it for? Thank you for your thoughts, prt57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kite Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I used to use wonder wheels on my previous car. I found it damaged the plastic centre caps that I had. I now use virisol neat on both cars no probs, but i don't leave it on very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 If you're getting a new S3 I would give the alloys (and calipers) a good few layers of hard, long lasting sealant from new. You then won't need to use any cleaners, your alloys will just wash clean with normal car shampoo - just top up the sealant regularly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prt57 Posted December 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I have the Mer alloy wheel wax, is this any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwo Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I use virisol at 1:1 dilution for wheels - spray on let it soak in and jet wash off. Second spray let it soak in and sponge off - works off the tough dirt. Haven't found a down side to it yet. Used wonder wheels for a long time but it is very harsh and over time knackered the wheels, plus it stings like hell if you have any cuts!!! I got virisol after readign all the rave revies on here - and it's not bad at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 anyone that has seen my car , when clean can vouch for Viro-sol use. Ive been using it for 3= years and covered 48k miles, and my wheels are still as bright and shiny as they were from new. I usually use it 50/50 or stronger. I dont use it on the paint work of the car as it will strip off all my wax. Ok if you want to start from begining, but i wouldnt recommend it unless you get it off quickly. Also great for freshening up drains, and giving the wheelie bin a freshen up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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