Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1520
Should I use this wheel cleaner?
I bought some car cleaning gear online and they sent me some Wynn's fast action wheel cleaner in error. They've told me I can keep it.
I'm wary of using an acid cleaner on my wheels, but believe it's just a weak mix , it says it's less than 5% nitrilotriacetic acid). It advises no more than 2 mins before washing off.
Anyone have any experience of this cleaner on Discovery wheels, or wheels in general?Gary
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20th Feb 2018 10:04 am
kevin-t
Member Since: 12 Nov 2007
Location: sheffield
Posts: 680
Sorry cant help with the cleaning stuff.
However just a thought
If it was to take the lacquer off It would be an expensive free trial.
@ 60-80 quid per wheel refurb
Takes your chances.
20th Feb 2018 10:12 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4400
I guess it's like Wonder Wheels. Probably wont do any harm if you follow the instructions. If you are worried about it, give it away. Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
20th Feb 2018 10:48 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
I used to use Wonder Wheels on a different car a few years ago - eventually it will take the shine of the lacquer as its acid based
Best stuff is something PH neutral - I use Dragon's Breath (when you smell it you will realise why) - PH neutral, turns the iron contaminants purple, great stuff to apply - quite gloopy so it sticks to the surface well
20th Feb 2018 10:58 am
sweetpea54321
Member Since: 23 Nov 2015
Location: Bolton
Posts: 212
Its probably like most of the wheel clean products... you have to be really careful and ensure that you don't let it dry and rinse afterwards with plenty of water.
Some products can be really aggressive..... I know
SP Mods so far:
New wheel winch
Instrument upgrade (clock on dash)
D4 fascia + Garmin nuvi
LED side light, interior etc
New FL2 rear wheel arch seals
Parrot MKi9200 hands free kit
20th Feb 2018 11:26 am
Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1520
Thanks guys. I think you're right.... it'll probably be fine for very occasional use and following instructions to the letter, but why risk it. The colour change ones are supposed to be much safer.Gary
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20th Feb 2018 12:07 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
adam wrote:
Best stuff is something PH neutral - I use Dragon's Breath (when you smell it you will realise why) - PH neutral, turns the iron contaminants purple, great stuff to apply - quite gloopy so it sticks to the surface well
I use this also, work great but smells disgusting Cheers Ian
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20th Feb 2018 12:59 pm
Grianaig
Member Since: 08 Jul 2014
Location: Tyne and Wear
Posts: 1286
Bilthamber. 2014 MY Discovery XS Indus Silver. Sadly gone. Second last LR of forty eight years continuous ownership.
20th Feb 2018 1:50 pm
sarumlight
Member Since: 07 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
Posts: 1590
Another for Bilt Hamber. Does stink though!
20th Feb 2018 2:18 pm
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
Hairy Dan wrote:
adam wrote:
Best stuff is something PH neutral - I use Dragon's Breath (when you smell it you will realise why) - PH neutral, turns the iron contaminants purple, great stuff to apply - quite gloopy so it sticks to the surface well
I use this also, work great but smells disgusting
I poured some in a jug and left it standing in the kitchen - stunk the kitchen out spectacularly
20th Feb 2018 3:07 pm
Froogle-Yorkshireman
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 297
Valet Pro Bilberry Wheel Cleaner
20th Feb 2018 3:29 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
TFR or CTFR is real good for wheels and best of all does not take the silver/gold coating off of the brake calliper, so still looks good 2 yrs after fitting the new brakes.
I assume that as it does not attack the calliper finish it has no acid content.
20th Feb 2018 5:08 pm
sweetpea54321
Member Since: 23 Nov 2015
Location: Bolton
Posts: 212
Traffic film remover or TFR as it's known...... can be quite damaging if not rinsed off properly. The trick is to always rinse well and make sure that you dilute it to the suggested strength if buying it in concentrate form.
Mods so far:
New wheel winch
Instrument upgrade (clock on dash)
D4 fascia + Garmin nuvi
LED side light, interior etc
New FL2 rear wheel arch seals
Parrot MKi9200 hands free kit
20th Feb 2018 5:48 pm
Ken
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Location: Here
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It would be an expensive free trial.
