cleaning inside of alloy

[luke3]

I've left it too long inbetween washes of cleaning the inside of my alloys and I can't get all the grime off, what's the best way to make them nice and clean on the inside?

 

[Arran]

I have the same problem, mine are really bad on the inside now. Could do with taking them off and having them stripped and repainted again.

 

[GrumpyTwig]

Definately need to remove the wheel, use an acidic cleaner see: http://clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9087 and a strong brush if very stubborn grime.

 

[luke3]

I've tried taking wheels off and using autoglym alloy cleaners, but just brought some meguiras, tried using a strong brush and me brishing frantically but still not budging the grime lol!

 

[Gromb200]

Full refurb then I would think fella!

 

[luke3]

Ah well! I will try the megs and see how that goes tomorrow.

 

[Rickyboy]

Try Autosmart Tardis (at least I think it's still called that), clay them or there's also a product called iron x which looks to be very good indeed and seems to be alloy friendly too.

 

[pritchardR27]

i use one of these every time i clean my wheels

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vikan-Profess...arParts_SM&hash=item230bd976ab#ht_3306wt_1137

also i find using an old clay bar will shift it im shure

 

[luke3]

I've got an old clay bar will give that a whirl!

 

[5kyle8]

Autoglym wheel cleaner is good, spray on, scrub with brush, wash off, repeat if needed.

 

[BenW]

If the dirt is really stuck on you could try wonder wheels, this is definitely not something to use reguarly though as its acidic.

 

[ken182]

I use a squirt if gt85 on an old rag. Gets rid of tar and brake dust no bother

 

[Curley]

Do you have a picture?

If I see what they're like I'll give you some options.

 

[197-F1]

I do the same as BenW. I use wonderwheels if things are really bad, bilberry undiluted for slightly less build-up and diluted bilberry for regular cleans.

 

[Willis]

Bilberry!!!

 

[ado]

For really bad wheels I would use:

Autosmart Smart wheels
AS Fallout remover
AS Tardis
Clay

Then polish and wax/seal etc

 

[BenW]

Ado, what does the fallout remover do that the smart wheels are tardis doesn't?

 

[ado]

Fallout remover is for the iron residue etc. Clay only shears off the top layer but it still remains. It's not really an important step.

If anyone is in gloucestershire I have all these bits available. I bought them in 5L bottles so have plenty for at least 2 years. lol

 

[BenW]

Do you think it would work well on some stubborn brake dust I have from my CL pads (Carbon metallic)?

 

[ado]

It should do it. It is mainly for industrial fallout but you dilute to the amount of contamination.