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What to use- clean up alloy wheels
I just had delivered a set of 996 rims for use as track wheels. Not terribly fussed about their appearence, but they need a good cleaning up. What can I use on a natural alloy rim to remove gunk, adhesive residue, general crap from brakes and grease?
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I use Simple Green and alot of rinsing with a garden hose...
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Simple Green is not a good choice because it is a strong alkyli. It can easily pit or streak your wheels permanently. I would use P21S orange then use an adhesive remover.
regards, Steve
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I use P21S on my wheels when the brake dust accumulation, particularly on the inner surface of a wheel, has caked on over months, or even years on used wheels.
For ordinary care of a Fuchs wheel, I'd suggest low alkaline soap, even baby shampoo, in plain water then hose it off and apply a high quality wax or vaseline (as Porsche recommends). |
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I use Dawn to clean my polished Fuchs and tires.
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Clay/detail spray, then any quality wheel cleaner. ie autoglym, mothers, etc.
Simon
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She also clean the engine and the under car!!! Wow great lady!!!
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