Subaru Impreza Forum

matt holley · 17 Aug 2005, 09:21 PM

The wheels on my P1 could do with a really good clean but not sure whether wonder wheels would wreak the wheels, I have never used it on black wheels has anyone used it on the prodrive oz wheels.

Thanks matt

mr freeze · 17 Aug 2005, 09:34 PM

no mate i havn't tried it , but then again i aint ever heard of it either ...............

:wink:

uk dave · 17 Aug 2005, 10:04 PM

wouldnt really recommend it mate though if ya dont leave it on too long you would probably get away with it if you leave it on too long it stains and starts eatin the laquer,depends how rough the wheels are i generally just polish mine every other month with normal car polish and they seem to be ok, wash em well weekly though.(aint got p1 alloys though)

buzz · 18 Aug 2005, 09:00 PM

Have heard ( on here I think) that it can turn your calipers funny colors :shock:

be careful :wink:

Use wheel wax from demon tweeks on mine after cleaning.

Buzz

PeterUK300 · 19 Aug 2005, 07:09 AM

Buzz is correct, turned my calipiers grey

was OK on the wheels though. BUT that said I now use TRUCK WASH diluted 50%

Truck Wash is a commercial product and removes most things. Undiluted it is very powerful and will remove any stubben stain. Best not used undilluted

I get mine through my son who works for Mercedes Commercial

Phill-type-R · 19 Aug 2005, 04:46 PM

Does that work for keeping the wheels clean as well? I need to protect mine if I can...

matt holley · 19 Aug 2005, 05:43 PM

O.k I was going to take the wheels off to clean them its just to get them really clean and then a wash every week should keep them clean

PeterUK300 · 19 Aug 2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by matt holley

O.k I was going to take the wheels off to clean them its just to get them really clean and then a wash every week should keep them clean

Matt if you are taking them off then you should be OK. Clean one wheel at a time working into the stubborn bits then wash it off. DO NOT LEAVE IT ON TOO LONG..

I would then give the wheels a good waxing this does help prevent muck from sticking to the wheels

nobby248 · 19 Aug 2005, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterUK300

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt holley

O.k I was going to take the wheels off to clean them its just to get them really clean and then a wash every week should keep them clean

Matt if you are taking them off then you should be OK. Clean one wheel at a time working into the stubborn bits then wash it off. DO NOT LEAVE IT ON TOO LONG..

I would then give the wheels a good waxing this does help prevent muck from sticking to the wheels

Wax and seal... will keep um cleaner and easier for future cleaning...

Phill-type-R · 19 Aug 2005, 11:38 PM

What sort of wax would you recommend guys?

nobby248 · 20 Aug 2005, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Phill-type-R

What sort of wax would you recommend guys?

My choice... very boring Turtle wax colour and turtle wax clear sealant.. came out top in the Which? report last year... :shock: protection lasted the longest and the finish was above average against some very expensive stuff like, Swissol etc.

But loads of excellent stuff to choose...Megguirs is excellent.

Phill-type-R · 20 Aug 2005, 09:48 AM

Cool, thanks Nobby, I will have a look into them

Section5 · 08 Sep 2005, 02:43 PM

I use wonder wheels on my P1. Not visibly seen any issues with using it so far....

skylight · 08 Sep 2005, 04:03 PM

wonder wheels wrecked my new calipers - took all the colour out of the subaru 04 wrx front... :cry:

Its harsh stuff!

bob · 08 Sep 2005, 04:47 PM

When my wheels start to look a bit grubby I use wonder wheels. It only goes on for about 20-30 seconds then a GOOD wash off.

17 Aug 2005, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
matt holley Fresh Scooby Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: wiltshire Posts: 11	Wonder wheels on p1 alloys The wheels on my P1 could do with a really good clean but not sure whether wonder wheels would wreak the wheels, I have never used it on black wheels has anyone used it on the prodrive oz wheels. Thanks matt
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17 Aug 2005, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
mr freeze Veteran Scooby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: notts Posts: 4,343	no mate i havn't tried it , but then again i aint ever heard of it either ............... :wink:
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17 Aug 2005, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
uk dave Veteran Scooby Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Impreza Preservation Society HQ Posts: 4,399	wouldnt really recommend it mate though if ya dont leave it on too long you would probably get away with it if you leave it on too long it stains and starts eatin the laquer,depends how rough the wheels are i generally just polish mine every other month with normal car polish and they seem to be ok, wash em well weekly though.(aint got p1 alloys though) __________________ Best sealant used to date- Fourstar ultimate paint protection Now discontinued Rebranded as sonus SFX4 paint sealant-Try some ya wont be dissapointed.
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18 Aug 2005, 09:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
buzz Veteran Scooby Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: shropshire Posts: 3,565	Have heard ( on here I think) that it can turn your calipers funny colors :shock: be careful :wink: Use wheel wax from demon tweeks on mine after cleaning. Buzz
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PeterUK300 Obsessed Scooby Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: East Herts Posts: 12,081	Buzz is correct, turned my calipiers grey was OK on the wheels though. BUT that said I now use TRUCK WASH diluted 50% Truck Wash is a commercial product and removes most things. Undiluted it is very powerful and will remove any stubben stain. Best not used undilluted I get mine through my son who works for Mercedes Commercial __________________ All the best Pete http://www.scoobyweb.co.uk
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Phill-type-R Obsessed Scooby Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bideford or Coven Posts: 12,994	Does that work for keeping the wheels clean as well? I need to protect mine if I can...
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matt holley Fresh Scooby Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: wiltshire Posts: 11	O.k I was going to take the wheels off to clean them its just to get them really clean and then a wash every week should keep them clean
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Section5 Fresh Scooby Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Galaxy far far away..... Posts: 24	I use wonder wheels on my P1. Not visibly seen any issues with using it so far....
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skylight Administrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Here and S.Wales Posts: 13,155	wonder wheels wrecked my new calipers - took all the colour out of the subaru 04 wrx front... :cry: Its harsh stuff!
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bob Senior Scooby Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 1,547	When my wheels start to look a bit grubby I use wonder wheels. It only goes on for about 20-30 seconds then a GOOD wash off.
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