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enc
25-03-2006, 05:10 PM
Until i can afford to get them professionally refurbed, thought i would try cleaning my Golf project alloys. Here's the results. (1 down 3 to go :D )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v361/encnew/Golf%20Project/46.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v361/encnew/Golf%20Project/47.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v361/encnew/Golf%20Project/48.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v361/encnew/Golf%20Project/49.jpg
corksta
25-03-2006, 05:16 PM
Nice work mate, what products did you use?
Dave KG
25-03-2006, 05:28 PM
Looking good! :)
Neil_S
25-03-2006, 05:55 PM
Looking very nice mate!
Mr Shiny
25-03-2006, 06:17 PM
Looking good, what products did you use mate? Cheers from Tom
m500dpp
25-03-2006, 07:44 PM
Most before and afters I have seen are just surface dust which is miaculously cleaned by the latest wonder product!!!

These wheels are real life ingrained brake dust typical of the general publics uncared for cars. Good work. what was the process, suspect it was a bit more than a spray on wash off.....?????
enc
26-03-2006, 07:22 PM
Most before and afters I have seen are just surface dust which is miaculously cleaned by the latest wonder product!!!

These wheels are real life ingrained brake dust typical of the general publics uncared for cars. Good work. what was the process, suspect it was a bit more than a spray on wash off.....?????

Yeah was a bit more involved ;)


1, Wash with Fairy liquid.
2, Spray with Gyrolon (acid free) leave to penetrate for 5 Min's.
3, Scrub with a medium hardness toothbrush.
4, Wash with Fairy liquid.
5, Rinse with cold water.
6, Repeat above as necessary.
7, Allow to dry.
8, Claybar.
9, T Cut.
10, Wax with Meguiars Gold class.

The rims are far from perfect but they are a much better than they were.
This is just a stop gap until i get them refurbed or maybe a new set of rims.

Now the wheels are clean a weekly wash when cleaning the rest of the car should keep them up to scratch :)

Here's the the Gyrolon cleaning gel. Note that it's ACID free!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v361/encnew/Golf%20Project/wheel-cleaner.jpg
Jon-s14a
27-03-2006, 03:56 PM
They look spot on, how long did it take per wheel? :thumb:
Daffy
27-03-2006, 06:30 PM
They look bloody amazing compared to before. For a first go that is impressive work. Time consuming but worth it in the end. Don't forget to post on car when they are all done.
enc
31-03-2006, 09:11 PM
They look spot on, how long did it take per wheel? :thumb:

Cheers. only done 2 up to now :)

Took around an hour per wheel.