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Originally Posted by Azure
I use Brake Buster undiluted in a dedicated foam cannon. I like it for really getting the foam there to work with my wheel brushes. So far, it works on all my situations, but I generally need to follow-up with a dedicated tire cleaner on daily drivers. I've got P&S's dedicated tire cleaner now and I kinda feel it's a bit underwhelming. My favorite was Adam's (assuming it hasn't changed recently). I'd really like to pickup something new just for tires, though.
I haven't tried an APC for wheels/tires. What is a good one?
I'm assuming you are referring to P&S Undressed? It's ok and gets the job done, nothing more.
I'm also a big fan of Adam's Rubber & Tire Cleaner, if it wasn't so expensive in Australia, I would use it much more. Despite my initial grievances with Carpro ReTyre, I actually really like it now. It is very strong though so I would only use it when required, and the cost vs amount used also counts against it.
I don't use much APC, so my experience with them is limited. I do however like the versatility of Bilt Hamber Surfex and KCx Green Star. I think if there was an APC that would do wheels as well as a dedicated wheel cleaner, it would be Surfex!
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Re: Wheel Wednesday!
Originally Posted by Azure
I use Brake Buster undiluted in a dedicated foam cannon. I like it for really getting the foam there to work with my wheel brushes. So far, it works on all my situations, but I generally need to follow-up with a dedicated tire cleaner on daily drivers. I've got P&S's dedicated tire cleaner now and I kinda feel it's a bit underwhelming. My favorite was Adam's (assuming it hasn't changed recently). I'd really like to pickup something new just for tires, though.
I haven't tried an APC for wheels/tires. What is a good one?
Bilt Hamber Surfex HD. I have it mixed at 10:1 and 5:1. Side note - I apply it via an IK foamer. To me, the extra dwell time foam gives you makes a difference. You will, however, use more product when used this way
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Re: Wheel Wednesday!
Joined the movement for Wheel Wednesday - Did a quick Frothe wash of the wheels during my lunch break. Should have brought more towels (used 2 16x24's) but it's still a 95% improvement.
Shoulda grabbed pictures, but it was very much a run and gun!
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I cleaned the FJ's wheels with Bowden's Wheely Clean, wiped them over with Carpro Eraser, and then coated them all with Collinite 845. I even did the spare, although that didn't need the first step. I didn't put anything on the tyres, we're expecting some decent rain tonight.
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Re: Wheel Wednesday!
Originally Posted by DFB
Wait...where's the other rims, did I miss something
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Re: Wheel Wednesday!
Originally Posted by Klasse Act
Wait...where's the other rims, did I miss something
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You haven't missed anything, the HP wheels are still present and correct...............
I'm featuring the various wheels I've had a chance to mess with over the years, the PP1 wheels were next on my list.
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In honor of all the work I put into them recently, this weeks edition of Wheel Wednesday features the magnificent FG XR Y-Spoke or Snowflake wheels.
A couple of weeks ago, I gave this set of wheels a full decontamination, then polished and ceramic coated them with Armor Detail Supply Wheel Coating.
For the most part, these wheels are very easy to clean. Typically, I use a soft synthetic brush for lugs, a Microfiber Madness Incredibrush Flat for barrels, an EZ-Detail brush to get behind the front calipers, and a TRC Ultra Wheel Mitt for the wheel face.
The tyres on the other hand are a different story, with these particular Michelin's resisting most tyre cleaners. Tarminator on the other hand gets the job done!
The flipside to that is they look good with just about any tyre dressing, although my favorites on these being OG Tire Dressing, Angelwax Elixir and KCx Plast Star.
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I gave the Qashqai's wheels a tidy up, just a wipe over with Ech2o as they weren't too bad. I put some Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing on the tyres while I was at it.
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