Alloys

mik · March 1, 2003

Anyone used a polishing product on their alloys?

mine have some very light scuff marks just where the rim meets the tyre which I want to get rid of ... any suggestions?

Cheers - mik

Scorpion · March 1, 2003

Hi ya mik,you must of heard of AUTOSOL it comes in a tube

and is perfect for removing light scuff marks as long as there

not deep you'll be fine.

cheers,Pete :D

leedsunited · March 2, 2003

Has anybody any thoughts on the alloy cleaner "Wonderwheels", I have used it on my previous car and it was excellent, although I am unsure wether to use it on my new IS200, having heard all the horror stories regarding pitting ect.

Any advice would be well received.

Cheers

Chris

UKPulse · March 2, 2003

I have heard that many wheel cleaning products are acidic (tho not sure if WonderWheels is one of them), and that repeated use can have a detrimental effect on the metal/laquer. Have a look at the contents on the bottle, if is says it contains acid, then I guess it's a case of using it sparingly or finding something else?

kamlex · March 2, 2003

Have a look at the Autoexpress website. They had a review of wheel cleaning products recently, with Wonderwheels coming out tops.

jonthebarber · March 2, 2003

i aways find hot soapy water and a small mop (from wilkos , for cleaning dishes , about 20p) does the trick for me , although it won`t get rid of small scatches it does bring the wheels up great , and no harmful chemicals to damage the poor laquar finish .