Took Some Pics Of The Dirty Car Yesterday!

[aido]

I don't like to think of all the dog turds I walked through to get some of those pics

[Mr Singh]

Wheel polishing mop? I'm interested mate, what does that involve?

what do you use to clean yours? They oxidise within 24 hours as they are now!

The place I spoke to didn't want to split them mate, thought the Blitz rims were 3 piece anyway?

Was thinking of anthracite / granite again, I like the way they look now so will probably stick to the same colour :D

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Polishing mop - http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/General_Kits.htm#alloy

Very simple, you have cutting sisal and polishing felt sisal also. Both have cutting compound agents which give you the correct cutting action.

Simply attached to a drill apply compound to the sisal and getting polishing! its same process i used to polish my boost pipes and inlet manifold on the tez.

I don't need to use them on my wheels, i wash them whenever i can, the lips are treated to Alu Belgom metal polish then i use a sealant to lock in the shine and protect them... then carnuaba wax them lol can't be too carefull... i spent close too much ££££ on them in the first place haha

[aido]

What sealant do you use mate?

Just making sure I've got everything ready for when I have them polished so I can keep them looking nice :D

[Mr Morse]

What sealant do you use mate?

Just making sure I've got everything ready for when I have them polished so I can keep them looking nice :D

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I used to use Halfords clear laquer when I had the 18" Aero's, a couple of coats lasts a long time. Need to make sure they are spotlessly clean of dust first, otherwise it all gets sealed in.

[Mr Singh]

Currently i'm using Poorboys body sealant, only on the spokes not on the rim. Klasse SG would work, but its gonna be a PITA on your spokey blitz

[aido]

Thanks Am, that's quality mate :)

I used to use Halfords clear laquer when I had the 18" Aero's, a couple of coats lasts a long time. Need to make sure they are spotlessly clean of dust first, otherwise it all gets sealed in.

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I'd love to lacquer them mate as it would make them fifty times easier to clean, but everyone says lacquering polished rims isn't a very good idea as it will crack?

Can see I'm just going to have to work :o

[Mr Singh]

don't laquer polished metal, it won't stick for ****. Give it few months and it will crack off.

Diamond cut surfaces is okay to apply laquer to as its not totally smooth so has some key'd up surface to adhere to..

i think Mike meant laquer the spokes though ;)

[aido]

Ah right, I got muddled up as usual

I think the spokes are already lacquered as they clean really easily, it's just the polished surface that is a complete bitch!

[janey]

Looking good Aido.........is this a new regime

Haven't seen it so shiney since Gaydon

[aido]

I worked my balls off for Gaydon when I first met you all, guess I got a bit lax after that

[janey]

guess I got a bit lax after that

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Did you ??? We never noticed.....honest

[aido]

I'll never forget that Donington meet, I was gutted, spent ages cleaning it then chucked the bucket of water over the car and walked away and it looked ****ty!!!

Might even clean it especially for next time I see you two :D

[chips229]

Nice eye catching car you got there,like the twin exhausts.

Cheers chips.

[aido]

Cheers buddy, it's my baby Aristo until I get a proper one like you boys :D

[aido]

Cheers buddy, it's my baby Aristo until I get a proper one like you boys :D

Haha, sorry to bounce an old thread but just read this and it made me laugh - it just took a year to get there :D