alloy wheels

[pomsta]

does anybody know the best way to bring matt alloy wheels up to showroom standard, l know about `elbow grease` but is here any other ways or top tips

[sarnieken]

There are a number of cleaners that you can use, depending on the state of them.
When I used to show my cars and have them in mags, the method I always used was.....
1: Use Wonder Wheels cleaner. It comes in a clear white bottle and you use a crush and cap to apply it. Don't do it on warm alloys as it will dry too quickly. It contains Sulphuric acid to break down brake dust and works a treat. Give the wheels a light brushing or a heavy one depending on the level of dust an how much it is caked on.
2: Have a bucket of warm soapy water ready and be prepared to rinse off each wheel no more than 4 - 5 minutes after you have applied it. (Less if it is v warm).
3: Rinse off your wheels and dry them using a chamois, make sure you get into the wheel nut wells as any moisture on them will ruin the next step.
4: Apply some AutoGlym Super Resin Polish. Most wheels have some sort of laquer on them which will benefit from this.
5: Leave this a couple of minutes for each wheel but don't let it dry in warm weather. Buff off the polish and admire the shine!
6: Tyres should be dressed with something that doesn't run as it will go all over your wheels. AutoGlym do a rubber cleaner and also a tyre polish but spray the polish onto a cloth and apply it that way or it will get on your alloys.
Hope this helps,
Enjoy.

[Toureman]

The easiest way to have your alloys looking good is to never let them get caked with baked on brake dust in the first place.

Get them clean using sarniekens advice then just wash them once a week when you wash your car.

[pomsta]

thanks guys

[laga]

book up a valet ill sort it!