Hi Guys,

 

Do I need to use an acid free cleaner on these?

 

Thanks in advance.

Acid Free Cleaners are always better

Have a look here and take your choice:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/cat_7.html

We all have our favourites Mine is WW Hot Wheels as a Iron remover and Power Maxed Acid Free Wheel Cleaner ...Primarily on Clients' cars

So have a good read and choose one..Most do a good job

Golden rule...Wash them regularly...at least weekly...Apply a good sealant and you will rarely need an Alloy Wheel cleaner

Just be careful though, acid free normally means caustic which is just as destructive. PH neutral is a good phrase to look out for.

As Chris says, use a decent wheel sealant and you'll only need normal shampoo to clean. I use wheel cleaner once every couple of months if that.

Just obtained a set of used alloys I'm gonna use for winters, is CC Platinum, still the best choice?

Power maxed wheel cleaner is very good stuff, I was gonna do a few pics of before and after when I've cleaned the above up.

Edited 29 August, 201510 yr by Thisday

Would you wash your cars paintwork in acid?

 

All alloys (unless they are bare polished alloy) have a clear coat lacquer on them... just like the paintwork, so treat them the same.

 

Prevention is always the answer though so a decent sealant / wax (FK1000P is my choice) will make cleaning them so much easier.

Just obtained a set of used alloys I'm gonna use for winters, is CC Platinum, still the best choice?

Power maxed wheel cleaner is very good stuff, I was gonna do a few pics of before and after when I've cleaned the above up.

CC Platinum is one of the Ceramic type sealants that I have used

There are others ...but its so easy to use...its one I thoroughly recommend

CC Platinum is one of the Ceramic type sealants that I have used

There are others ...but its so easy to use...its one I thoroughly recommend

I'll probably get that one thanks Chris, do you know the best places to get it from as I might grab a few other bits at the same time.

Would you bother with 2 coats?

Here:

http://www.bearswaxfactory.co.uk/carbon-collective-platinum-wheels-748-p.asp

Enter the Code: brisk75 to receive 7.5% Discount

 

Yes....Two coats 2 hours apart to allow the first coat to harden/cure

Cheers guys, planning on a full clean this weekend.