Wheel Cleaning (After caliper problem)
Wheel Cleaning (After caliper problem)
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jaijai1

Original Poster:

7 posts

206 months

Thursday 1st January 2009
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Hi there
I was just wondering if any of you guys had a recommendation to help with my problem.
Last week i had a problem with my front left caliper sticking on,but thats all fixed now
Since then ive noticed the outer rim of the alloy wheel looks really dull when ive cleaned them ,i think its with the heat that got into the wheel its kinda baked some dust and like i say the outer rim looks dull.The centre of the wheel looks perfect .I havent spent much time on it yet .So my question is is there something to use to get the shine back or just plain elbow grease (which i dont mind)or does it need a refurb
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions you might have

MattOz

4,011 posts

287 months

Thursday 1st January 2009
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Which alloys? Eiher way, I'd try using a clay bar on it first and then seeing if that brings any contamination off the wheel.

Matt

jaijai1

Original Poster:

7 posts

206 months

Thursday 1st January 2009
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MattOz said:
Which alloys? Eiher way, I'd try using a clay bar on it first and then seeing if that brings any contamination off the wheel.

Matt
Sorry ,its just the standaed M3 wheels

belleair302

6,995 posts

230 months

Thursday 1st January 2009
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It may well be worth using a decent wheel cleaner ie Bilberry or P21S and then looking closely at the surface and alloy lacquer. If the lacquer has broken up you will need a refurb.