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Old 07-10-2009, 04:50 PM
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Default Wheel cleaning help!!!

The OZ P1 wheels on my Subaru have a build up of what looks like black tar in the corners between the spokes whats the best process other than a refurb to remove this?

Old 07-10-2009, 05:16 PM
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same thing happend on my lttice wheels a while back on the sapph you could keep having a go at it with car shampoo or try a more dedicated wheel cleaner such as megs wheel brightner or billberry spray it on and let it dwell for a few minuites then aggitate it with a wheel brush should come off.

you could also try tardis on it,spray on to the affected areas and let it soak in.
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Originally Posted by Moonstone Mo
same thing happend on my lttice wheels a while back on the sapph you could keep having a go at it with car shampoo or try a more dedicated wheel cleaner such as megs wheel brightner or billberry spray it on and let it dwell for a few minuites then aggitate it with a wheel brush should come off.

you could also try tardis on it,spray on to the affected areas and let it soak in.
Do that and if it doesnt budge all of it clay and lube will do it,then get yourself some wheel sealant and get a couple of coats on,the wheels will be a joy to clean after that.
Old 07-10-2009, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Twins
Do that and if it doesnt budge all of it clay and lube will do it,then get yourself some wheel sealant and get a couple of coats on,the wheels will be a joy to clean after that.

Where can I get some wheel sealer? I like the sound of 'a joy to clean'. Pet hate of mine wheels, like cleaning the inside of the windscreen lol

Just had my comp's made over and i'm going to try to keep them up together.
Old 07-10-2009, 10:47 PM
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got to halfords and ask for some 'rim wax'......lol.failing that get the autoglym alloy wheel sealer aerosol
Old 07-10-2009, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Danster76
Where can I get some wheel sealer? I like the sound of 'a joy to clean'. Pet hate of mine wheels, like cleaning the inside of the windscreen lol

Just had my comp's made over and i'm going to try to keep them up together.
i use cleanyourcar.co.uk or polished bliss they both are very good and helpful for buying products i can recommend poorboys wheel sealant.
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^^second that or the finish kare sealent works a treat.
Old 08-10-2009, 08:26 AM
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i use wonder wheels, always sorts mine out. Anyone else use it?
Old 08-10-2009, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich_bloor
i use wonder wheels, always sorts mine out. Anyone else use it?
Use it only when nothing else works but you do not want to use it regulary due to it being acidic.
Old 08-10-2009, 05:04 PM
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Chris im a vehicle detailer on the side now mate, if you get stuck or need help me my van and my stuff will come and help ya!!!
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If it looks like tar it probably is tar so why not try some bug and tar remover first? Once you have it all off then worry about sealing it.
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i use autogylm custom wheel cleaner and wash them down with auto glym shampoo after that works mint for me
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Fairy power spray will sort that out! Mine come up like new and its only a couple of quid from asda
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tardis and then poorboys wheel sealer
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