[mobileadam]

or should I pay out for some BMW cleaner? It's just that I can get loads of it for cheap!

I've got 225 wheels if it matters?

Thanks

Adam

[Teutonicdriver]

I use wonder wheels every now and again. Needs a good rinse though as itcould be a bit harsh if left on too long.
Ive only got 4 wheels, it'll take ages to do 225.

[Dr Dave]

LOL @ 225 wheels!

WW will be OK for periodic cleaning but it is a little too harsh (imo) for weekly cleans.

Poorboys wheel sealant ftw, inside and out, makes for easy cleaning.

[MOB]

Good stuff but too harsh to use regularly

something like espuma revolution or bilberry is nearly as good but much kinder to the wheels

[pjs]

used it for a decade, does a great job. Dont get the bugger on your skin though, it really is strong.

[mobileadam]

haha - that was pretty funny.

Cheers for the tips. Will pick some up but will also look for something else for regular cleaning.

[Baby Dave]

i use wonder wheels. it gives the wheels a good shine. does burn yr fingers tho

[Carrera RSR]

Burns the paint off as well if used too regularly

[JonD]

I user poor boys wheel sealent & bilberry wheel cleaner, excellent stuff

[toxicnerve]

Originally Posted by JonD

I user poor boys wheel sealent & bilberry wheel cleaner, excellent stuff

I use bilberry and chem. guys wheel sealant (which I hear is much the same as poor boys).

Good combo

[quattrogmbh]

I use GTechniq wheel sealant http://www.gtechniq.co.uk and a very weak Bilberry or P21S (Porsche) wheel cleaner.

Often, with the gtechniq, a pressure washer alone is enough to remove the brake dust.

can't rate the stuff highly enough.

[EddieL]

Originally Posted by toxicnerve

I use bilberry and chem. guys wheel sealant (which I hear is much the same as poor boys).

Good combo

These are my weapons of choice at the moment.

Wonder Wheels is a good spot cleaner for monoblocks when painting the fence, but unless your wheels are destroyed choose a kinder way of keeping them clean.

[JLR1969]

Originally Posted by JonD

I user poor boys wheel sealent & bilberry wheel cleaner, excellent stuff

+1 Bilberry is excellent and does not harm the wheels. Wonder wheels is too harsh and dulls the wheels over time.

Instead of Poor boys I sometimes use Collinite 476 wax on the wheels.

[zedman]

WW is crap, try Bilberry or Megs Wheel Brightener, use a long reach brush to get the backs done too. After ive soaked mine in either of these the jetwash gets nearly all the dirt off..

[R80TER]

WW is a big no no if you ave cracked or chipped laquer. it will fuck them up royally if you have any bubbles. give them a decent scrub first then protect with poorboys wheel sealant, no need for anything harsh then!

[xenon]

At the end of the day it's dirt and grime and there are far cheaper solutions than posh cleaners. Cillit Bang spray works well and is a fraction of the cost. Doesn't harm the finish as it's just a surfacant detergent.

[toxicnerve]

Bilberry is worth getting in my opinion. £25 for 5L and can be used neat or diluted up to 1:10.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels.../prod_504.html

It will last bloody ages especially if you build up a couple of coats of a good sealant too (like poor boys or chem guys).

[cdb]

Originally Posted by toxicnerve

I use bilberry and chem. guys wheel sealant (which I hear is much the same as poor boys).

Good combo

i use the same, I also use http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels.../prod_391.html great for getting inbetween the spokes on MV3's and gets right to the back of the wheel while on the car

the chem guys sealant is great

[toxicnerve]

I use the other Vikan:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels.../prod_389.html

Gets between the spokes of the 225s pretty well but I also use a bog-standard brush (dust-pan and brush style brush) on the wheels too.

I get all my supplies from Clean Your Car too, very good site and the chap that runs it (Tim I think) is very helpful.

[EddieL]

Originally Posted by toxicnerve

I use the other Vikan:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels.../prod_389.html

Gets between the spokes of the 225s pretty well but I also use a bog-standard brush (dust-pan and brush style brush) on the wheels too.

I get all my supplies from Clean Your Car too, very good site and the chap that runs it (Tim I think) is very helpful.

My Vikan arrived last friday and I immediately threw it down the drain with the dirty wash bucket water.

[toxicnerve]

Originally Posted by EddieL

My Vikan arrived last friday and I immediately threw it down the drain with the dirty wash bucket water.

By accident or because you didn't like it? I'm assuming accident right?!

[EddieL]

Originally Posted by toxicnerve

By accident or because you didn't like it? I'm assuming accident right?!

LOL, by accident. I had to send the kids on a pretend errand so I could lift the drain cover to retrieve it (after 1/2 hour searching everywhere). If They find out it opens it'll be one of them stuck down it.

If BMW designed a wheel brush it wouldn't be far off this one. I'm a bit concerned about the tip but I'll keep an eye on it. With my wheels too, I can get my whole hand in to dry but slight agitation of the diluted bilberry with the Vikan soft brush and they were spotless.