keeping alloy wheels clean

Originally Posted by LankyTim

ive had two sets of alloys powdercoated in the past, theres less choice of colours but the finish was excellent. Only gripe really is that when the tyres were fitted it cracked and peeled off the laquer on the rims. Maybe a careless tyre fitter?

Nope thats the beast of a machine that they work with .........

Alloys get dirty ..... a lil baby oil stops the dust from stickking ....... But yas hosing & re oiling yas wheels twice a week ......... Me I get the mrs to do it wiv a (her) toothbrush

[JsR]

Originally Posted by J..M

Nope thats the beast of a machine that they work with .........

Alloys get dirty ..... a lil baby oil stops the dust from stickking ....... But yas hosing & re oiling yas wheels twice a week ......... Me I get the mrs to do it wiv a (her) toothbrush

Might sound a bit picky but... what brand of toothpaste does she use???

[arcturus]

Hi, I originally started the thread on "disc savers" on the subject keeping alloys clean. I have had a set fitted on my 940 for the last twelve years with NO detrimental effect. The braking has not been affected in the slightest (and I tow a heavy caravan) As to balance, the disc savers remain on the inside of the wheel and the wheel is balanced with them in situ. NO problems. I recently picked up a 960 for use as the tow wagon. Alloys black in no time. I obtained a set of disc protectors and had them fitted early this week, balanced on wheel and now have clean wheels. No adverse effect on braking and no problem with balance. Best thing since sliced bread. George.

[JsR]

Originally Posted by arcturus

Hi, I originally started the thread on "disc savers" on the subject keeping alloys clean. I have had a set fitted on my 940 for the last twelve years with NO detrimental effect. The braking has not been affected in the slightest (and I tow a heavy caravan) As to balance, the disc savers remain on the inside of the wheel and the wheel is balanced with them in situ. NO problems. I recently picked up a 960 for use as the tow wagon. Alloys black in no time. I obtained a set of disc protectors and had them fitted early this week, balanced on wheel and now have clean wheels. No adverse effect on braking and no problem with balance. Best thing since sliced bread. George.

Hi Arcturus - did you fit 'KleenWheels'. If not, what did you use?

regards

John R