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[mudflap]

My standard alloy wheels on my 2.0 GLS Estate had brown stains in between the spokes, especially in the corners - i cleaned with a worn washing up "greeny" and Jif and removed most of it but some dirt still persists in those corners, is there any product that will shift it without damaging the anodizer?

[tunnie]

Wonder Wheels brings up alloys really well 

[mudflap]

cheers tunnie, will try it  8-)

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[Jimbob]

ive used that with good results before too

some say it is too harsh....but when your wheels are stained, not much choice left.

you 'paint' it on, then clean it off and rinse well, seems good stuff.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Wonder wheels (as per most basic alloy cleaners) is little more than watered down brick acid

[guncharmer]

Cartec acid free wheel cleaner, used it for years,there is some on ebay so you can have a look and see what it is then search the web. i get it in 5 litres from A+E motor colours in york.Its actually alkaline,wear a mask if you spray it on,its nasty stuff for the lungs though doesnt do any damage to the wheels or lacquer finish,i brush it on,agitate with the brush and rinse off with water using a hose pipe. I use it on plastic wheel trims as well with no harm done,it just eats brake dust,even caked on.

[Bionic]

Green Pads, no way, they will take the varnish off in no time. Best use Wonder Wheels or what I use - Dr Beckman 'Rescue' (clean and green) Safe oven cleaner. No smell and non irritant. My wifey is badly asthmatic and it don't bother her. I have used it weekly for years and the wheels are still like new with the only varnish blemished due to the change of the rim weights for the new tyres. Must get that done while I remember! Spray it on by the trigger gun and let it soak while you wash the rest of the motor, rinse it off and its job done. Bit of Solvite after and it stops the brown quite a bit.
GudLuk
GudLuk

[dbr]

Wonder Wheels brings up alloys really well 

brill stuff

[gstylebaby]

I use a product called bilberry wheel cleaner put it in google and there are a few place that do it and at not a bad price....It is fantasic stuff and will not damage your alloys.    I used to use wonder wheels untill i found out about this stuff.

[cem_devecioglu]

try G3 paste, wont damage the paint..

[PhilRich]

Try Tescos value apple pies! Wont do sod all for your wheels, but they taste great

[alunonhisown]

Try Tescos value apple pies! Wont do sod all for your wheels, but they taste great

I am pissing myself larfing
That was rather brilliant!!!!!!
Top Marks That Man

[mudflap]

Try Tescos value apple pies! Wont do sod all for your wheels, but they taste great

Mr Kiplings Cherry Bakewells are nicer  8-)

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[Omegadoha, Desert Member]

Engine cleaner works too, on wheels that is, not apples pies.

[unlucky mark mv6]

Cartec acid free wheel cleaner, used it for years,there is some on ebay so you can have a look and see what it is then search the web. i get it in 5 litres from A+E motor colours in york.Its actually alkaline,wear a mask if you spray it on,its nasty stuff for the lungs though doesnt do any damage to the wheels or lacquer finish,i brush it on,agitate with the brush and rinse off with water using a hose pipe. I use it on plastic wheel trims as well with no harm done,it just eats brake dust,even caked on.

So i would say then,its basically wonder wheels in a bigger container,and different name.