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So 530d brake dust is a pain.. A 2:1 mix of Valet pro bilberry wheel cleaner doesn't seem to shift it.. Recommendations for something a bit stronger? Wonder wheels?
Wonder wheels is pretty good on really stuck on dirt. Though I’d probably recommend a fallout remover then seal the whees and the bilberry should be enough then if you clean them regularly.
Auto wheel gets rid of so much crap on the wheels it's actually impressive. And ive used many different wheel cleaners and nothing touches it.
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Thanks guys.. Ordered some Auto Wheel.. Was nearly out of bilberry anyway.. I'll share the results
Thanks for that link my old nilfilsk is about the give up on me so just bought a k4 full control for under 100 quid
Used Magma a few times now very similar to iron out but the spray bottle actually works and doesnt break after the first spray.
Recommendations for a wheel sealant?
I will have a set of new CSL replica's arriving in the next few weeks so before any rubber goes on to them I'll be able to protect them good & proper.
I still have some Poorboys knocking around from (10
) years back which I always found to perform well and be perfectly ample. So I'm inclined to finish using this unless there is something far superior now available?
I will have a set of new CSL replica's arriving in the next few weeks so before any rubber goes on to them I'll be able to protect them good & proper.
I still have some Poorboys knocking around from (10
) years back which I always found to perform well and be perfectly ample. So I'm inclined to finish using this unless there is something far superior now available?
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So 530d brake dust is a pain.. A 2:1 mix of Valet pro bilberry wheel cleaner doesn't seem to shift it.. Recommendations for something a bit stronger? Wonder wheels?
I have exactly the same car and I just use regular car shampoo and a separate mitt. Doing it regularly seems to avoid the tough build up.
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The longest mine go without a clean is 2 weeks (approx. 600 miles) but it just seems to build up... apart from that , 10 months into ownership and still love the drive 
The longest mine go without a clean is 2 weeks (approx. 600 miles) but it just seems to build up... apart from that , 10 months into ownership and still love the drive
Absolutely brilliant car isn't it
Never been this satisfied with a car.Recommendations for a wheel sealant?
I will have a set of new CSL replica's arriving in the next few weeks so before any rubber goes on to them I'll be able to protect them good & proper.
I still have some Poorboys knocking around from (10
Depends if you want ample or good? Carbon Collective Plantinum Wheels, Gtechniq C5 or CarPro Dlux just to name a few.
I'd probably just go for the cheapest out of those.
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Quick one chaps, I'm sure (maybe a while ago) you could buy the large containers of Megs APC in Halfords?
Do they still sell it? If not, anything equivalent worth using?
Do they still sell it? If not, anything equivalent worth using?
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Well chaps, thanks so much for the Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel recommendation.. done a terrific job getting rid of some stubborn brake dust, and so easy to use
Put a couple of layers of poor boys over the top as well now..
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Spray snow foam on dry dirty car, it gives the snow foam a texture to cling onto in order for the reaction to take place, a wet surface is counterproductive.
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