Autoglym Clean Wheel Spray

[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

I used this on my wheels the other day, didn't read instructions as they are not for men and the paint has started to look grey/white.

These are the same wheel that C.G Cars sell/refurb.

 

I understand it's an acid and doesn't take lightly if left on surface for a while and not washing off with water after.

 

I used wax spray on them earlier and it's seemed to bring them back up. Now will lacquer work or mess things up?

[Baz 421]

It certainly isn't that harsh an acid at all and the wheels should stand up to it, i'd be a little bit suspect of the quality of finish if an off the shelf cleaner is attacking them like that tbh.

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

I use full fat wheel acid at work to clean up my wheels and have to water it down to stop it stripping the paint. I used the Auto Glym stuff that I got free on my wifes Audi the other day and I was VERY unimpressed with it. It is VERY VERY weak stuff. So as Baz correctly states, I would be worried about the actuall wheel finish as it should not dull the paint at all.

[Baz 421]

Exactly, as an ex-valeter/''detailer'' i've used proper hydrochloric acid for years, as ORB says it needs to be mixed to different ratios dependant on what you're doing, and once you've used it, shop-sold wheel cleaners, Wonder-wheels etc seem piss-poor.

 

At times when left on or not watered down enough, they've taken a bit of the shine away from wheels, but never that bad, and i certainly wouldn't expect it from something like an AG product that are made to be safe as houses for any user!

Edited June 29, 2010 by Baz

[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

 

Says alot about the paint finish then, it's f*cked them basically. The idiot had even sprayed the centre caps when they were in the wheel. So when I popped them out to get tyres fitted and balanced quite a bit of the paint came off around it.

 

The centre caps also lost there colour after a quick blast with jet washer, and that was trying to stay away from the wheels.

 

I'll get some pics tomorrow and post them up.

 

 

Hmmmm... i'll give the lacquer a go.

Edited June 29, 2010 by Paul_13

[SurGie 54]

Cant you take them back to where you bought them from ? Or has it been over a year now ?

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

Piss poor paint quality I'm afraid, rattle cans perhaps?

I painted my wheels in EVE silver 2k with 2k lacquer over the top. They are now 18 months old, have done trackdays and gone black with brake dust. Used AutoGlym wheel cleaner on them every couple of weeks at least, sometimes much more. Still look like they did when I had just painted them.

[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

I bought them off a mate, who bought them off CG Cars.

 

Here's a pic, not the best but you get idea. These wheels had just been cleaned and dried!

 

[jimistdt 1]

They look....how do you say? Farked! Try a bit of cut and polish on them Paul?

Edited June 30, 2010 by jimistdt

[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

Forgot to say I polished them earlier and most of it came up.

 

There's a few little bits that need attention, i'm addicted to cleaning at the moment () the car is spotless! Well nearly.

 

Edited June 30, 2010 by Paul_13

[jimistdt 1]

Looking good, leave the Japs eye down there in september, I want to see the pug

[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

Don't worry i'll be bringing it up, thats if the compression don't get soo low it don't run.