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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5084   
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Alloy Wheel cleaner and a good pressure wash should bring them up. Also, try soaking them in coca cola (seriously) you would be amazed. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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5th Nov 2018 4:30pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3009  
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If you have access to a steam cleaner they work a treat.
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5th Nov 2018 5:31pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587 
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Thanks - do you recommend any particular product? |
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5th Nov 2018 7:18pm |
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| Silver Back Member Since: 11 Jun 2015 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 405 
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Solvo Autosol.
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-clea...polish-75g "Other suppliers are available" |
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5th Nov 2018 7:38pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587
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After much fishing around the net I settled on this:
In conjunction with a stiff brush it does a great job. And you can legitimately claim that it isn't a Land Rover thing when the parcel arrives 
I got mine from https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112337939932 |
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9th Nov 2018 10:33am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19531
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You need to check if there is severe oxidisation first. If there is, use a scotch pad to remove it.
As others have said, alloy wheel clean first. The new Meguiars one works well I found. Then polish with white diamond. This is a polish and sealant in one. The effect from this depends on how much work you put in. If just a little it’ll look a satin brushed effect. If you work it all the way you can polish it up to mirror bright. It’s something I need to do on mine, and is a perfect winter job to do when boredom sets in. Also, what ever you use make sure you use in good ventilation as many of these potions are fairly aromatic. The white diamond has a vanilla scent too, just a bonus really and it does last. But as I said lightly sand away heavy oxidisation first if any is present. Red then grey scotch pads are ideal or even 600 wet and dry in places if it’s really heavy first. Then from there you can polish upwards so to speak. Very similar to paintwork preparation really. I like to keep mine just between highly polished and natural. 👍🏻 Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~ I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧 |
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9th Nov 2018 5:34pm |
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| strang Member Since: 16 May 2012 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 1362 
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The classic Fire Engine folks - whose vehicles are often covered in bare aluminium often use Brown Sauce - seriously! Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
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12th Nov 2018 8:22pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19531
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That'd be the vinegar in it no doubt.
Diesels Lives Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️
And if You Love the Country, then we’re on the same side ~ I got’ love for Britain, I got’ British pride’. 🇬🇧 |
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12th Nov 2018 8:28pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587
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I know several drummers who use the same for cleaning cymbals.
Bicarb & white vinegar do make a good cleaner but the main active ingredient in BKF is oxalic acid: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Keepers_Friend |
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12th Nov 2018 11:22pm |
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