Just bought myself this set of Audi TT alloys ready to take a set of winter tyres to stick on my Skoda Superb.

 

When I picked them up I noticed some heavy black brake deposits and duely bought myself some non-acidic alloy wheel cleaner on the way home from picking them up.

 

However, the wheel cleaner and plenty of elbow grease with a wheel brush wouldn't even touch it!

 

I even resorted to some tar remover which again didn't seem to make much of an impact.

 

What can I do to get these cleaned to my exacting standards!?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Help!

They look cleaner than my zeniths,never mind the audi wheels i have fitted with winter tyres,considering how muddy the roads are at the moment & my car is filthy id not be to worried,i doubt they will stay that clean for long. 

Wonder wheels would probably have a good chance.

Mr Muscle oven cleaner :think:

 

(test on an inconspicuous are first)

Why not try Iron X or similar?

Mr Muscle oven cleaner :think:

 

(test on an inconspicuous are first)

I wouldn't!!  Very very harsh and likely to do more harm than good TBH

Why not try Iron X or similar?

+1 on this, check my thread from earlier this week, shows some before and after pics of my alloys

TFR neat and rub it in well, wear gloves too

Thanks guys.

 

Is this Iron X better than the stuff I've already tried? (Turtle Wax and Mer wheel cleaners).

 

The reason I chose not to use Wonder Wheels is because its acidic and quite aggressive. I've suffered 'yellowing' of the laquer before when using this (albeit on poor quality non-OEM patent alloys).

 

May be that's exactly what I need though - something more aggressive?

 

That TFR (Traffic Film Remover) is otherwise known as just lorry wash isn't it? This sounds pretty harsh too?

 

Can this Iron X be bought off the shelf locally (Halfords etc.) or is it mail order only? (I'm impatient!).

TFR will work well, I think it is an alkali cleaner, I used it on a set of alloys before I had them painted, worked really well, also good for tar spot removal neat on a sponge or engine bay cleaning. 

 

 It will not damage your wheels.

Any idea where to get it from. Seen plenty online but I wondered if it might be possible to pick some up locally?

A version from Wonder Wheels called Hot Wheels can be bought off the shelf at Halfords...even Sainsburys sell it

 

OR here you can buy IronX:

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

Thanks guys.

 

Is this Iron X better than the stuff I've already tried? (Turtle Wax and Mer wheel cleaners).

 

The reason I chose not to use Wonder Wheels is because its acidic and quite aggressive. I've suffered 'yellowing' of the laquer before when using this (albeit on poor quality non-OEM patent alloys).

 

May be that's exactly what I need though - something more aggressive?

 

That TFR (Traffic Film Remover) is otherwise known as just lorry wash isn't it? This sounds pretty harsh too?

 

Can this Iron X be bought off the shelf locally (Halfords etc.) or is it mail order only? (I'm impatient!).

 

Iron-X (and similar) aren't wheel cleaners, some like Bilt Hamber Autowheels are a cleaner and de-ironiser in one.

Iron-X is a de-ironiser also called a 'fallout remover. It's purpose is to safely dissolve iron particulates on the vehicle be it the car body or wheels.

The large pitting you have is where iron particles have become ingrained or bonded to the wheels.

Iron renovers are to be treated like any chemical on a car and should not be allowed to dry. If the pitting is really bad you may need to reapply.

To use, clean off excess dirt build up with a good wheel cleaner, rinse thoroughly and use tar remover if necessary, again thoroughly rinse area and apply Iron-X or similar, allow to activate (you should notice a the liquid turning purple, this is the Iron-X reacting to the iron particles and dissolving them). After a minute or two, agitate with a brush getting into all the nooks and crannies and thoroughly rinse the area down. If any is left over, reapply Iron-X a second time and repeat process.

As ChrisRs has said Iron-X and other similar products are available from CleanYourCar and they are based in Huddersfield (granted they aren't exactly down the road from you) if you pop in I'm sure they'll be more than happy to advise you on what you need and best method to do it.

CleanYourCar are at

Clean Your Car.co.uk

Unit 1

Viaduct Works

New Street

Slaithwaite

Huddersfield

HD7 5BG

Dam it, when I was in Halfords yesterday to buy the Turtle Wax Ice Wheel Clean I saw the Wonder Wheels Hot Wheels but didn't buy it due to the bad experiences I've had with Wonder Wheels in the past.

 

I was looking for anything that was non-acidic, however it seems this may be the way forward as I need something stronger.

 

I'm no expert but its not brake dust I'm trying to remove, the Turtle Wax Ice got rid of most of what was on the wheels, svend has it spot-on, the remaining issue seems to be that the Turtle Wax Ice isn't strong enough to remove the baked-on iron particles from the brakes. 

 

I'll pop back to Halfords today and give it a try. If it's no good I'll be on to 'Clean Your Car' to get myself some Iron X.

 

I'll report back this afternoon!

 

Thanks all!

You'll be impressed by it. It really is a great product. I've since moved on to Bilt Hamber Autowheels as it's a no touch wheel cleaner and de-ironiser (but still best to agitate in the nooks and crannies).

http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/Britemax-Iron-Max

 

best all round wheel and iron remover in my opinion on the market at the moment... 

Nice one Matt

I might have to try some of that and see if its better than Bilt Hamber Auto Wheels (IMO...the better than Iron X and the others I have tried)

Any Discount code available?

I think it's worth it Chris. I have 3 different types of iron removers and the best all rounder is this one. After talking to matt at britemax at waxstock prior to release he said its a wheel cleaner / iron remover.

The key over products like iron x is to follow instructions as application and use is slightly different to others

Yup have a 10% code drop me a pm and I'll let you have it

Matt

Nice one Matt

I might have to try some of that and see if its better than Bilt Hamber Auto Wheels (IMO...the better than Iron X and the others I have tried)

Any Discount code available?

Many thanks...I'll bear that in mind when my stocks are low

Well after a few hours scrubbing the alloys Wonder Wheels Hot Wheels gets a big thumbs-up from me!

 

 

 

I even treated myself to a special brush...

 

 

 

 

Da da!

 

 

Glad it worked

Well done

A good quality clay will remove the stubborn bits that chemicals won't. I've used Meguiars aggressive clay in the past which works really well. It is pricey though at almost £30 a bar.