There are dribbles of a waxy substance on the alloys of our new car. Nothing seems to shift it, and it is getting grubby.
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance,
Andy.
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Try white spirit , usually works.
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Thanks - I've tried meths, with no joy. I'll give it a whirl.
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Try Autoglym Intensive Tar Remover
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Wonderwheels seems to clean most things off of my alloys.
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Andy,
Try WD-40 and a nail brush, cleans most things.
Peter.
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Be careful if your wheels have a lacquer coating. Some proprietary alloy wheel cleaners contain weak acids to remove brake dust and oxidation. If the wheels have a protective coating that is even *slightly* scratched, the acid will eat it's way under the coating and cause it to bubble. Only solution is to have them refurbished.
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lacquered - use Autoglym Clean Wheels, acid based
unlacquered - use Autoglym Engine Cleaner, alkali
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Thanks all. I'll start off with the mildest and work up. I suspect the 'wax' is some kind of protection or lubrication applied during manufacture, and they've been a bit careless.
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Yeah - WD40 all over your brake discs. Top idea.
from experience....... doh!
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White spirit did the trick with ease. Thanks SteveG.
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Marvellous example of what this site is all about.
Problem stated.
Half a dozen suggestions inside 24 hours.
Problem solved.
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