How do you clean your alloys?

JF1980 · Post by **JF1980** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:35 pm

Just wondering what people have found works best particularly for fiddly wheels like the 333M? Brushes don't seem to do very well. Don't fancy the corse sponge things as they seem a bit abrasive and also don't want to use highly potent cleaner (e.g. wonderwheels) as that is bound to damage them.

Also what do you do to remove tar without being too harsh?

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:59 pm

I use Valet Pro Bilberry Juice in a mister/sprayer, wait 5 mins and then jet wash off.

It doesn't damage the metal......and it smells nice too

Available here.

Just a word of warning. Shopping at Ultimate Finish can severely damage your bank account! They sell loads of really cool detailing kit

richbmw · Post by **richbmw** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:09 pm

I've ordered black alloys for my new X5, so don't need to worry!

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Richard137 · Post by **Richard137** » Sun May 01, 2016 10:11 am

I tend to use a choice of-
Merlins blood
Dragons Breath
Iron X

They're all pretty much the same product, they stink to high heaven, but by gosh they work wonders with brake dust (Baked on or otherwise).

chris.t · Post by **chris.t** » Sun May 01, 2016 11:03 am

Iron x, wash mitt and hot soapy water and that worked a treat.

Pinewood · Post by **Pinewood** » Mon May 02, 2016 10:58 pm

Let's see some before and after pics folks (front wheel only)

Pinewood · Post by **Pinewood** » Tue May 03, 2016 2:17 am

[quote="X5Sport"]
I use Valet Pro Bilberry Juice in a mister/sprayer, wait 5 mins and then jet wash off.

It doesn't damage the metal......and it smells nice too

Available here.

Just a word of warning. Shopping at Ultimate Finish can severely damage your bank account! They sell loads of really cool detailing kit

[/quote]
Your not joking, that is some good stuff but the web site is bringing my OCD (i didn't know i had it) out!!!

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Tue May 03, 2016 6:02 pm

[quote="Pinewood"]

You're not joking, that is some good stuff but the web site is bringing my OCD (i didn't know i had it) out!!!
[/quote]

Tee hee.......and it did the same to me :-[

JF1980 · Post by **JF1980** » Fri May 06, 2016 10:06 am

Bilberry Juice - I read some forum posts on piston heads with people complaining it eventually stripped the lacquer off their wheels. I take it this varies by manufacturer?

I know these alloys are prone to corrosion. I either want to teat them well to avoid it as far as possible or to see the corrosion set in within the next 12 months so I can have them changed under approved warranty....

Waka · Post by **Waka** » Fri May 06, 2016 12:42 pm

Having spent far too long on detailing world I have amassed a bunch of cleaning products! O:-)

I use bilberry juice on my alloys. If they're kept clean fairly frequently, dilute it with at least 50% water.

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Fri May 06, 2016 5:29 pm

[quote="Waka"]
Having spent far too long on detailing world I have amassed a bunch of cleaning products! O:-)
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Pinewood · Post by **Pinewood** » Sun May 08, 2016 5:26 pm

Bilberry juice (diluted) followed by a wheel wax will keep the wheels in tip top condition

P6NDP · Post by **P6NDP** » Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:43 pm

Upon reading this I ordered some Pro Bilberry Juice which arrived today, but just realised its not designed for polished alloys? (I have 20" MSport wheels on my F15 X5).

Do you guys think its ok to use if I heavily dilute?

Pinewood · Post by **Pinewood** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:09 am

Why can't it be used on polished alloys? It's a cleaning agent after all.

MattX · Post by **MattX** » Sun Jul 24, 2016 3:26 pm

I chucked my BB Juice away. It didn't make a dent on my 3'ers MV1's.

The X3 came with that metal mate stuff on them. The pressure washer takes 99% of brake dust off now.

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