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snappa



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Wheel cleaner

Unable to get any P21 gel to clean my wheels, and after having watched my previous cars wheels slowly disintegrate after using nano tech wheel cleaner, I thought I would try something called Car Plan Eco wheel cleaner.

I wouldn't bother if I were you.

No wonder it's eco friendly and bio degradable, it doesn't seems to take off any wheel crud at all!

Now where do I get that P21 stuff? Surprised

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I've heard that the wheel cleaner from Porsche is the same as P21 and cheaper . . .

Paul;

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Re: Wheel cleaner

snappa wrote:
Unable to get any P21 gel to clean my wheels, and after having watched my previous cars wheels slowly disintegrate after using nano tech wheel cleaner, I thought I would try something called Car Plan Eco wheel cleaner.

I wouldn't bother if I were you.

No wonder it's eco friendly and bio degradable, it doesn't seems to take off any wheel crud at all!

Now where do I get that P21 stuff? Surprised


Interesting note "after having watched my previous cars wheels slowly disintegrate after using nano tech wheel cleaner" Shocked can you explain that in more detail? I have just started using Nano Tech wheel cleaner Whistle works well but I dont want to ruin my wheels Rolling Eyes 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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Re: Wheel cleaner

snappa wrote:
Unable to get any P21 gel to clean my wheels, and after having watched my previous cars wheels slowly disintegrate after using nano tech wheel cleaner, I thought I would try something called Car Plan Eco wheel cleaner.

I wouldn't bother if I were you.

No wonder it's eco friendly and bio degradable, it doesn't seems to take off any wheel crud at all!

Now where do I get that P21 stuff? Surprised


Try these link

http://www.performancemotorcare.com/acatal...uwodRDRnaw FREELANDER 2 TD4 SE (XS UK) IZMIR BLUE SIDE STEPS COLD PACK BI-XENON TINTED WINDOWS - AND PROUD OF HER

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I used it on average once every two to four weeks or so on my alloys for 5 years.

They slowly started to bubble under the alloy and black corrosion started to form which I just couldn't shift (the only way would be to get a wheel refurb I suppose).

I assumed it was because they salt the roads a lot up here (quite often snowing/icy etc) but then I read on here that Nano Tech contains sulphuric acid. That would explain it then!

I agree the stuff does work well but obviously is a bit too strong if you use it regularly. Whistle

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Cheers Matei just ordered some!
Very Happy

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snappa wrote:
I used it on average once every two to four weeks or so on my alloys for 5 years.

They slowly started to bubble under the alloy and black corrosion started to form which I just couldn't shift (the only way would be to get a wheel refurb I suppose).

I assumed it was because they salt the roads a lot up here (quite often snowing/icy etc) but then I read on here that Nano Tech contains sulphuric acid. That would explain it then!

I agree the stuff does work well but obviously is a bit too strong if you use it regularly. Whistle


Many thanks for the info snappa Shocked Problem now is for me to scorce the stuff here in Turtle Wax land Rolling Eyes 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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Snappa have you tried "Muc-Off" it's a special cleaner for mountain bikes but it seems to be pretty good for stubborn stuff on cars too. It's available from Halfords and good bike shops in a 1 litre refillable triggerpack
http://www.muc-off.com/bicyclemuc-off.html
There is also this stuff which is pretty good too http://www.superbikecleaner.co.uk/?gclid=C...QgodLkdZoA

Muc-Off does contain the dreaded Nano Tech though...................... How can carbon have a footprint, it has no feet?
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Thought alloys did not rust as oposed to steel FREELANDER 2 TD4 SE (XS UK) IZMIR BLUE SIDE STEPS COLD PACK BI-XENON TINTED WINDOWS - AND PROUD OF HER

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Nah they don't rust as such but the alloy can become anodised (I think it is!?) and stained.....

Someone will be along to correct me in a min..... Razz

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Yeah I actually used to use muc off on me mountain bike.
Excellent degreaser, and good for cleaning oil off carpets too.... Whistle

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snappa wrote:
Nah they don't rust as such but the alloy can become anodised (I think it is!?) and stained.....

Someone will be along to correct me in a min..... Razz


Oxidised, is probably the word you were searching for. Whistle

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Banging Head Banging Head

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snappa wrote:
Banging Head Banging Head


Stop doing this. I understand brake pad dust is not kind to alloys. Same will probably apply to birick dust.
Thanks for the info anyway Thumbs Up FREELANDER 2 TD4 SE (XS UK) IZMIR BLUE SIDE STEPS COLD PACK BI-XENON TINTED WINDOWS - AND PROUD OF HER

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Matei wrote:
Thought alloys did not rust as oposed to steel


Aluminium and most of its alloys are highly resistant to most forms of corrosion. The metal's natural coating of aluminium oxide provides a highly effective barrier to the ravages of air, temperature, moisture and chemical attack Thumbs Up
Steel just RUSTS Whistle 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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