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[426Cuda]

Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere.

If anyone is looking for a good wheel cleaner, I gave my (chrome) VF redline wheels a clean today with Bowdens Wheely Clean. This stuff is awesome. Spray it on, wait a few minutes, turns purple, hose off. As clean as the day I took delivery.

Also Bowdens Bug & Tar Remover, works a treat. Non need to scrub. It just dissolves the bugs etc easily. As a comparison I found the Maguires B&T remover to absolutely useless.

Cheers

 

[Gunnazz]

+1 for Bowdens car care, Its the only brand of products I use on my ute cant fault there stuff. There an Australian based company also, a bonus in my books :spot on:

 

[HEXEM]

Does it clean the insides of the rim too? I have to use a rag and clean on the inside by hand and there is not a lot of room especially on the back wheels.

 

[TinSnips]

Wheely clean is a great product. Just make sure to not let it dry on the surface, or to clean wheels/brakes while they're hot (that goes for any cleaner)

Does it clean the insides of the rim too? I have to use a rag and clean on the inside by hand and there is not a lot of room especially on the back wheels.

It certainly will clean in the wheel barrels but if it's really bad, it will still require some agitation with a brush - wheel woolies are a fantastic wheel brush (search car care products website for them) - they're a 3 brush set, and are a bit on the pricey side but they are the safest wheel brushes you'll find and will last a lifetime. I use mine every day and they're at least 18 months old, so if you're maintaining just one or two cars, they'll obviously survive significantly longer.

 

[HEXEM]

Thanks Tinny. They aren't that dirty as I do them 1 to 2 times a month...

Cheers

 

[426Cuda]

Tinsnips,

Thanks for the tip on the Wheel Woolies. $64.95 + $11.95 shipping. A worthwhile purchase considering the cost of replacement rims and the corrosive effects of brake dust etc. Might save my knuckles too:

Car Care Products / Speciality Brands / Car Accessories / Brushes & Mitts / Wheel Woolies Kit

Cheers

 

[Sandman]

Also Bowdens Bug & Tar Remover, works a treat. Non need to scrub. It just dissolves the bugs etc easily. As a comparison I found the Maguires B&T remover to absolutely useless.

Cheers

Awesome to hear, I've got the Meguiars and its rubbish. But wasn't sure if it was just the case for all B&T cleaners. I've already got some bowdens gear so will pick up some of that soon.

 

[HEXEM]

does the Bowdens stuff have to be purchased from them or can it be sourced from the local auto part stores?

 

[WAGONBEAST57]

The meguiars bug and tar is rubbish because its made in California. The strict VOC laws means the stuff is about as potent as water.

 

[Thumpin]

Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere.

If anyone is looking for a good wheel cleaner, I gave my (chrome) VF redline wheels a clean today with Bowdens Wheely Clean. This stuff is awesome. Spray it on, wait a few minutes, turns purple, hose off. As clean as the day I took delivery.

Cheers

Would it be safe for painted wheels?

Are the Redline chrome wheels clear-coated?