Advice on cleaning rims

[Defelio]

Bro, try Sonax Rim Cleaner. I see its good in getting rid of those brake dust. The solution turns reddish but quite smelly(hair salon smell).

 

Only thing that i find troublesome is, you need the rims to be cool before spraying and rinse throughly with water.

 

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi...leaner;#1960333

[Junction]

I agree with Bro Haurus

Mama lemon works well for me!

I wash the cars' rims once every 4 days, due to the fact that, i want to maintain the new look on the rims, so i don't give the brake dust a chance to BURN ONto the rims..

Thus, mama lemon and water, once every 4 days, works for me...

Mama lemon there is a few type of mama lemon.There is some with green tea type,natural lemon fragrance etc.So which one is recommended.

[Latioboy]

I use the Lu Cha one.. Grren Tea...

 

It's branding.

Doesn't even smell like green tea. LOL.

[Junction]

Actually they hv reason y not to smell like green tea.Bcos children might drink it.

[Tploh]

very considerate

[Latioboy]

Woah bro you bumped up a 7 month old deserted thread just to talk about greentea. Let's yumcha one day! HAHA!

[Refugee]

been using GT85 or Maxima Spray and Shine for my bike's rims.

 

both are quite nice cleaners... GT85 leaves teflon and SprayNShine leaves caranuaba wax...

 

easier to clean next time.. give it a try...

 

 

Edited September 17, 2008 by Refugee

[Baxter]

Where can i get these product?

tks

[Apollo]

Bro, try Sonax Rim Cleaner. I see its good in getting rid of those brake dust. The solution turns reddish but quite smelly(hair salon smell).

 

Only thing that i find troublesome is, you need the rims to be cool before spraying and rinse throughly with water.

 

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi...leaner;#1960333

 

does it contribute to global warming?

[Bird5011]

Bro... try ARMORALL. It's good , very easy to use and cheaper than SONAX ! Been using this brand since I had my ride. Just spray on the rims and rub with a cloth. After cleaning with water you can feel the rim has been "waxed".

[Andyvalery]

Bro, you should try SONAX Rim Cleaner, goto www.ascendaz.com ...:)

[Robert]

[reply]

you mean this one?

 

 

 

Where can I get this? Any petrol stations along East Coast Road?

[Ghostrider]

Try Sonax rim cleaner....you will not regret it.

 

I tried it on conti cars and the result was amazing !!

[Robert]

Where can I get the Sonax Rims Cleaner (East Coast - Marine Parade area)?

[Ghostrider]

Eh....my guess would be HomeFix DIY shops.

 

Else if you willing to drive a bit further....I am sure Autobacc at Ubi has it.

[Booboon]

how much is a bottle of sonax?

[Ghostrider]

I bought it at 25 bucks a bottle...I heard from a friend that its on discount now....19+ per bottle....at Autobacc

[Zeee]

just to share what i did after similar experiences on dirty rims on my old car.

 

on my old ride, i chose a 3-pc rim design: racing hart type c (silver mesh with chrome lip). by the time i reached cleaning the second rim, my arms & fingers are numb..., not to mention my knees...

 

so, i decided to do something different on my next car on rim selection. i chose a simple design: five spoke. rim finishing: non-poweder coated; this means painted rims with clear coat finishing. before i installed the rims, i sent them for pps sealant treatment; i chose tough seal (http://www.toughseal.com.sg/pdts%20and%20range.htm). why tough seal? no particular reason except recommended by a friend.

 

the rims are now washed once a week with tough seal's "wash & gloss" followed by tough seal's "dry wash & guard". dirt & grime are easily cleaned off during every wash.

 

i know rim selection & finishing are very personal, so, it depends on the individual.