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[ds3r]

i had a new Dstyle for about a year before getting my racing, wheels were fine but i did take them off and clean them every few weeks.as i do with my racing wheels.

[Yellow]

I wonder if we were to do a survey of the people with the Belone wheels that have problems with corrosion, whether they have taken the wheels off to clean every couple of weeks, or had tyres etc?
Not that it would negate the problem but it would be interesting.

Mark

No damage done to my wheels and two sets corroded. Cleaned regularly with non corrosive product.

[Mark Xantia]

i had a new Dstyle for about a year before getting my racing, wheels were fine but i did take them off and clean them every few weeks.as i do with my racing wheels.

I haven't taken mine off yet and have just cleaned them from the outside, I might have a go when the weathers better and I've got time, as it would be a lot easier to clean and do a better job. I've always been a bit worried that I'd not be careful enough and damage them:redface::rolleyes:

I think I'll have a go because I'd like to put some wax on the inside to try and reduce the brake dust buildup:cool:

Mark

[AJ07]

I would strongly recommend the Cherry Red Wheel Cleaner

[ds3r]

hi yes go for it im sure wax helps the inside of the wheels and when they are back on to look through and see black shining paint work looks Great.

[CliveP]

Hi Gents,

Yea, I recommend either a wax for the inside of your wheels or try a specialised wheel sealant designed to take the higher temperatures typical there, that withstand brake dust, etc.
There's some pretty decent ones on the market, worth a browse on DW for some choices.

I don't tend to use them, purely because I prefer to use a non-acid wheel cleaner weekly.......

Regards,
Clive.

[oldskool]

Hi Gents,

Yea, I recommend either a wax for the inside of your wheels or try a specialised wheel sealant designed to take the higher temperatures typical there, that withstand brake dust, etc.
There's some pretty decent ones on the market, worth a browse on DW for some choices.

I don't tend to use them, purely because I prefer to use a non-acid wheel cleaner weekly.......

Regards,
Clive.

this is the high temp sealant i use - finishkare

[Forest-sion]

Just been deliver today so i'm a verry happy boy and i thought i would show you all



I'm hoping the weather will improve on monday so i can give my DS a dam good clean this road salt is not good

[Chris_Blue]

All great stuff- ive got 3 or 4 bottles of stuff in a bright orange B n Q bucket.
Clive- why does a sheepswool mitt work better than a sponge (I use a mitt)
Why you get a heart attack over a sponge?
I use sponges, shammys (Chamois) and in the old days- fairy liquid- Ha!
Just wondering
CBLUE

[ds3r]

B&Q do a sort of folding basket which is orange & black which matches my racing, keep things in for track days in the pit Garage

[Chris_Blue]

B&Q do a sort of folding basket which is orange & black which matches my racing, keep things in for track days in the pit Garage

Tea Leaf LOL
CBLUE

[ds3r]

good one

[Chris_Blue]

2 bucket job ds3r?
CBLUE

[ds3r]

oh yes

[CliveP]

All great stuff- ive got 3 or 4 bottles of stuff in a bright orange B n Q bucket.
Clive- why does a sheepswool mitt work better than a sponge (I use a mitt)
Why you get a heart attack over a sponge?
I use sponges, shammys (Chamois) and in the old days- fairy liquid- Ha!
Just wondering
CBLUE

Hi Chris,

Sponge - essentially a flat surface, traps dirt which gets compressed between the sponge's surface and the car's clearcoat - result = inflicts tiny micro-scratches = Swirl Marks

Wool Mitt - long fibres where the dirt should not be compressed, therefore (less) chance of inflicting scratches and therefore swirl marks. (Still possible if the wrong wash technique is used, but mitts are infinitely safer than sponges).

Chamois, can also act like sponges, i.e. trap dirt, whilst drying.

Regards,
Clive.