My rims are a bit tatty, and short of replacing them, what can I use to bring some of the shine back...
I live near the coast, so salt is a problem... :(
The laquer is starting to bubble, so it might be a lost cause, but I\'d like to give it a shot - I had a look in halfrauds and they do have some stuff, but it nearly all says "NOT FOR CHROME, and NOT FOR SPLIT RIMS"
mne aren\'t exactly chrome, just steel i reckon, but what should I use...?
i use autosol from halfords for stainless steel etc. autoglym also do a metal polish. a mate did his split rims with it by taking them completely apart-bolts and all. it took him ages but the wheels looked almost new by the time he had finished!
come to the volvo dealer in portslade, ill sort it for you
ask for dave
i\'ve got the same problem but taking them apart would be very tricky for me as i have no drive or garage :(
Quote from: m4drxi\'ve got the same problem but taking them apart would be very tricky for me as i have no drive or garage :(
use your bedroom lol, tiz where most of ma bits end up lol warmer to :D
Having just had mine hand polished, the company recommended I keep the wheels clean using Brasso.
Works a treat. Wheels gleam beautifully.
Also, handy tip, if you don\'t get a chance to clean them asap after being out on a drive where they\'ve got dirtied, it helps to spray them down with WD40 until you get to a time when you can clean them..
This relates to hand polished though, but it may be of use/interest..
Brasso is an abrasive cleaner though, right?
Wouldn\'t want to put that on any laquered / chromed wheels...
Quote from: DC1come to the volvo dealer in portslade, ill sort it for you
ask for dave
yeah?
how much? :)
Quote from: RedRummyBrasso is an abrasive cleaner though, right?
Wouldn\'t want to put that on any laquered / chromed wheels...
Yes, I believe it is..
Guess that\'s only a useful tip for hand polished wheels then...
yeah, sorry...
I accept the award for "stating the bleedin obvious"
:cheers