Cleaning split rims...

RedRummy · January 10, 2007, 12:19:28 PM

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...?

RAW · January 10, 2007, 01:48:53 PM

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!

DC1 · January 10, 2007, 01:58:27 PM

come to the volvo dealer in portslade, ill sort it for you

ask for dave

m4drx · January 10, 2007, 02:08:43 PM

i\'ve got the same problem but taking them apart would be very tricky for me as i have no drive or garage

interloper393 · January 10, 2007, 04:17:20 PM

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

Aceman · January 11, 2007, 02:48:53 PM

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..

RedRummy · January 12, 2007, 04:53:06 PM

Brasso is an abrasive cleaner though, right?

Wouldn\'t want to put that on any laquered / chromed wheels...

RedRummy · January 12, 2007, 04:53:42 PM

Quote from: DC1come to the volvo dealer in portslade, ill sort it for you

ask for dave

yeah?

how much?

Aceman · January 12, 2007, 05:31:56 PM

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...

RedRummy · January 12, 2007, 10:15:53 PM

yeah, sorry...

I accept the award for "stating the bleedin obvious"
:cheers