Andy665 0 Posted July 23, 2006 Always had a problem keeping the original BBS alloys on the G60 clean, tried all sorts of cleaners and brushes etc but nothing really seemed to do the job - until today - used Autoglym Engine and Machine CLeaner and a standard paintbrush to agitate - the results were fantastic - really quick and easy and the cleaner is paintwork friendly - a lot cheaper than the specific wheel cleaners I have tried as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mave 0 Posted July 23, 2006 I admit they're a right arse to get properly clean, I might try that stuff. Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted July 23, 2006 Thanks for the heads-up! They're nice wheels, but a complete and utter PITA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy665 0 Posted July 23, 2006 They were filthy from 800 miles last week, took me 10 minutes to clean all 4, spray the stuff on, leave for a minute, quick flick over with a paint brush and spray off - spotlessly clean alloys - just checked the price of the Autoglym stuff too - £5.99 for 1 litre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubbybrown 0 Posted July 23, 2006 If any of you guys can get your hands on CTFR concentrated traffic film remover. that works a treat too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted July 23, 2006 when i had BBS splits on my Compact 5yrs ago.............i got into the regime of cleaning them every day/night with soapy water(cheap car wash shampoo),wheels never really got dirty enough to need agitating with anything stronger,I also discovered by accident that the Auto-Glym engine and machine cleaner is rather good at cleaning carpet/fabric,as i spilt some on a dirty floor mat by accident discovered the spill the next day and washed the mat with water and it was like new Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve_16v 0 Posted July 23, 2006 Can you buy the Autoglym engine and machine cleaner, or CTFR from the likes of halfords? Anything that means I don't have to spend about an hour cleaning the feckers has got to be worth a try! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUB 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Thabks for the Thread mate i'll give it a try before I go to castle combe saturday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigowl 0 Posted July 24, 2006 steve_16v wrote Can you buy the Autoglym engine and machine cleaner, or CTFR from the likes of halfords? All Autoglym products are widely available in Halfords and other auto bits shops. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve_16v 0 Posted July 24, 2006 All Autoglym products are widely available in Halfords and other auto bits shops. Cheers craigowl (wasn't sure if it was part of the trade range), I'll pick some up next time I go there and give it a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 24, 2006 Cool, got some of that machine cleaner stuff in the cupboard, never used it on engines tho. I'll give it a bash on the wheels. Autoglym stuff is like Vanish soap powder, it'll clean anything :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted July 24, 2006 DONT EVER USE THIS ON SPLIT RIMS OR DIAMOND TURNED AND LACQURED WHEELS EVER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigowl 0 Posted July 25, 2006 steve_16v wrote Cheers craigowl (wasn't sure if it was part of the trade range), I'll pick some up next time I go there and give it a try. _________________ Nah - the engine cleaner stuff is available to all. I have used it for years, but not yet on alloys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
