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Old 04 December 2004 | 04:49 PM
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Question Alloy wheel cleaner

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Old 04 December 2004 | 04:54 PM
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Meguiars Hot rims...
Very safe product thats easily available.

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Old 04 December 2004 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by *****
Meguiars Hot rims...
Very safe product thats easily available.

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agree with ***** - the meguiars stuff is the business.. have got a bumper pack of all their bits and wont be using anything else.. give it a go..

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Wonder Wheels as sold in Halfords.
Old 05 December 2004 | 12:10 AM
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Wonder Wheels as sold in Halfords.
I bought this and it's cool, however if you've got a Costco card you can currently get 5litres for £8. (you only get 500ml in Halfords for this price!)

I don't use it every time as I do get a bit concerned that it may 'burn' my paintwork if splashed on it. I always have the hose ready to rinse.

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Old 05 December 2004 | 12:23 AM
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The £1 shop has cans of Alloy Cleaner - don't waste your money chasing names!!

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Thanks little'un. I had used several other wheel cleaners previously but when Wonder Wheels came out top in an Auto Express product test I gave it a try and was pleasantly surprised. Having used upwards of at least ten proprietary alloy wheel cleaners as well as industrial cleaners I will stick with Wonder Wheels, especially now I know where to get it cheaper. Thanks.
PS : I think it is wise not to use it too often.
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Originally Posted by pslewis
The £1 shop has cans of Alloy Cleaner - don't waste your money chasing names!!

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Don't have those sort of shops in this area old bean!!!
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Wonder wheels is great if you have neglected wheels, however it is very aggresive.
For regular use, hot rims is the best about.

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Old 05 December 2004 | 12:51 AM
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i have sum stuff that will remove concrete
i think ive got about 10 litres

the stuff the car wash uses is actualy really good, im well impressed

but we have run out
Old 05 December 2004 | 12:55 AM
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I got 2 cans last year, Turtle Wax i think ones cleaner and ones barrier. Was 7.99 in Halfords, just wondering what else is out there as it seems a little long winded with this stuff!!
Old 05 December 2004 | 10:24 AM
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I use the AutoGlym wheel cleaner for week to week cleaning. Once a month use Wonder Wheels.

They look as good as when she was new!
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