Alloy wheel refurbishment

hmm, think i may have just found a good deal however a bit for for you to travel i think. £240 for all four wheels scuff repaired, blast cleaned, powder coated and lacquered.
 
The mrs had a wheel refurbed. £35 by a mobile guy. He said NOT to use any products on new alloys particularly on refurbs. Soap, water and a gentle scrubbing brush will ensure they last longer. He said the wheel cleaners can be quite harsh on the laquer (sp).
 
tonyyeb said:
The mrs had a wheel refurbed. £35 by a mobile guy. He said NOT to use any products on new alloys particularly on refurbs. Soap, water and a gentle scrubbing brush will ensure they last longer. He said the wheel cleaners can be quite harsh on the laquer (sp).
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Yea anything acid based will eat away at the finish, if you clean your wheels and then polish and wax them all the dirt will wash right off :)
 
BMW sell an acid free wheel cleaner for £20 for 4 or 5 litres,
it just seems like ordinary citrus degreaser.
 
jamoor said:
BMW sell an acid free wheel cleaner for £20 for 4 or 5 litres,
it just seems like ordinary citrus degreaser.
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probably is, I just buy vitrosol,exactly the same stuff as a lot of expensive wheel cleaners but loads cheaper
 
If you find anywhere decent down here let me know, I want mine done too :P

I did see a sign outside Hlafrauds the other day saying they, or a third party they use, will refurb alloys now.
 
thepharcyde said:
Dont that contain citric acid?

PS fox, they dont look that bad a t all, Merlins idea maybe the way to go?
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probbably, I'm sure it will become super weak acid once you dilute it.
 
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