cleaning black wheels???

[_topcat]

I keep my car very clean however the wheels seem to dull and i was wondering if anyone had any tips for keeping the lusture. I have to drive a friend to his wedding and no doubt he will want some pics so i want it looking its best. Much appreciated. TC

[frizzer]

I just bought some Meguires Wheel cleaner and it does the job nicely. Admittedly I haven't got black wheels, just normal alloy colour but it really cleaned them up well. I didn't even need to resort to much brushing, just spray on, leave for 15 seconds or so and then spray off.

[bob_defly]

The exige handbook says not to use alloy wheel cleaner, dunno if i'd risk it... Get a small brush on the job!

[tuscan_thunder]

tooth brush and soapy water then get a wheel wax.

I sometimes use auto glym super resin polish on the tuscan wheels to give them a good shine. might try that?

[chris_n]

I'm not sure I'd put polish on the black Exige wheels as they are more of a satin finish. So far I have just relied on regular washing with water with a bit of car shampoo in and that his brought them up nicely. I thinking regular cleaning before too much brake dust builds up is going to be the key.

[_topcat]

Thanks guys, i dont allow brake dust to build up for more than 2 days. maybe im just getting used to the wheels, i use car shampoo on them and thats all. perhaps if i balck the sidewalls a little it may help.
Thanks again. blooming lovely down here in devon now the roads have dried out.
nnnnnneeeeeeeeeeeeeooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwnn!!!

[bob_defly]

Can't wait for the drive home...

BBBBBBBBAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRPPPPPPP - WWWHWHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW!!

('yota engine see...)

[2bit]

BBBBrrr....phhmm....BBBBrrr....phhhmm....BBBBBrrrrr...
...phhhmm...

(still running-in )

[_topcat]

Glad there are other people as mad as me.

pop pop bang brrrrrr

[Davey S1]

[_topcat]

I blacked the tyre sidewalls, thats sorted it out. much better. spent 2 hours on the this morning and it looks absolutely fantastic. lots of people taking pictures.

[mudfish]

Just had to share this.....

I used to clean my ferrari engine bay with diluted Cif and a damp cloth to wipe off.

Then tried using it on the exhaust etc. Unbelievable product that brought everything back to 'brand new' showroom condition.

I would try this on your wheels with a bit of elbow grease.

[_topcat]

Thank you Mudfish. nice ferrari.

[LRdriver II]

I stopped using wheel cleaner after I found it made my brakes act worse for a few miles afterwards. I think it was the spray residue that hit the disc that did it.