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Deep cleaning of chrome wire wheels #121585 02/02/13 02:44 PM 02/02/13 02:44 PM
OP Learner Plates Off! Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 428 Lincolnshire	I spent most of today deep cleaning one wheel. Anybody got any tips for this and for polishing/sealing after? My fingers are numb! The wheel looks good tho! Thanks Simon 2002 4/4 1936 Austin 12 light 4 Ascot saloon 2018 AMG Mercedes C Class estate 2021 Audi A1 sport

Re: Deep cleaning of chrome wire wheels [Re: Guten] #121588 02/02/13 03:04 PM 02/02/13 03:04 PM
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 8,014 The frozen North Jack The Lad Posting Desperado
Posting Desperado Talk Morgan Guru Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 8,014 The frozen North	If you have a compressor you can wash them with a sponge then blow them dry . But chrome rusts and chips off so they must be dry as sticks , Then cut your micro duster into thin strips slip them in between your wires with a good quality liquid wax ( ie Auto Glym ) and pull each end on the duster . Once you have cleaned out the dirt use the other strips to slot between your spokes and polish them to a shine . A problem is with chrome and polished s/steel around the base of the spokes near the tyre you have a habit of getting your finger in the wide bits and pulling the duster around the dust scratches the chrome and you can see it in the shine around the rim of the wheel . Sorry but there is no easy way . Also use pipe cleaners on the hub

Re: Deep cleaning of chrome wire wheels [Re: Jack The Lad] #121592 02/02/13 04:11 PM 02/02/13 04:11 PM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 541 Southern Sweden smsevencqy Talk Morgan Regular
Talk Morgan Regular Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 541 Southern Sweden	Hello Simon, I use to spray Meguiars stuff on the wheel, than brush off with an old dishbrush and after that rinse it off with water, though not use a compressor and dry it off with a fiber cloth. After that I take the wheel into the garage and use a toothbrush and a liitle more Meguiars stuff and clean the hard parts. When the wheel is completely clean I use another Meguiars foam and polish (do not remember the exact name of it at the moment as I am not in my garage) the wheel which also has a protecting effect. I clean the wheels thoroughly once a year on both sides. Can be done during the off season so you still can be close to your MOG. I know it is hard work, but when not in a hurry, so what! Ken in Sweden Ken in Sweden - SM7CQY Mr BRUM - Morgan Roadster 2004 Series 1 in Royal Ivory

Re: Deep cleaning of chrome wire wheels [Re: Jack The Lad] #121593 02/02/13 04:15 PM 02/02/13 04:15 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 4,838 Surrey. UK Neilda Part of the Furniture
Part of the Furniture Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 4,838 Surrey. UK	I'm new to wire wheels (mine are stainless). I wear disposable rubber gloves (attractive) and take the wheels off to clean them. It's a very long job. I've waxed mine with 'Rim Wax' (Amazon) amd I'm told it helps keep them cleaner. I'm experimenting with stuff like 'Muck Off) a bicycle wheel cleaner I think, but it's really only elbow grease and time that's getting them clean.

Re: Deep cleaning of chrome wire wheels [Re: Neilda] #121595 02/02/13 04:36 PM 02/02/13 04:36 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 82 Anglesey, North Wales art Just Getting Started
Just Getting Started Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 82 Anglesey, North Wales	I use Autoglym Custon wheel cleaner (suitable for chrome) spray it on it dissolves the brake dust and really makes it shine without much effort.Then rinse with water and dry with a hairdryer. Then wax and seal with Autoglym sealer. If its done regularly its quick and easy. Once a year I would remove the wheels to do it. Cheers - Keith '99 Morgan+8 4.6 '35 Hudson Terraplane Sedan '35 Hudson Teraplane Coupe '10 Alfa Romeo Mito

Re: Deep cleaning of chrome wire wheels [Re: Neilda] #121597 02/02/13 04:39 PM 02/02/13 04:39 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 209 Derbyshire, UK R1006 L - Learner Plates On
L - Learner Plates On Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 209 Derbyshire, UK	For the once a year deep clean I have used a tape called "Metalace" It is an impregnated tape about 15mm wide and is meant for cleaning spokes,tubes pipes etc. I get this from Cromwell tools but I am sure others like eBay &Amozon can do this The packaging has a web address www.enginewise.co.uk I don't have any connections with this company, its just a good product Steve Steve Roadster 3.7, "Mustang Sally"

Re: Deep cleaning of chrome wire wheels [Re: R1006] #121608 02/02/13 05:34 PM 02/02/13 05:34 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 4,838 Surrey. UK Neilda Part of the Furniture
Part of the Furniture Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 4,838 Surrey. UK	Are you 'once a year' chaps cleaning the outside part of the wheel regularly?

Re: Deep cleaning of chrome wire wheels [Re: Neilda] #121612 02/02/13 05:49 PM 02/02/13 05:49 PM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,361 South West England Chunky4/4Racer Talk Morgan Expert
Talk Morgan Expert Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,361 South West England	I use auto finesse - citrus power as this is non acidic and works wonders on chrome and only needs very slight agitation once applied Instagram - WilliamsMotorsportuk - Lawrie Mills(Chunkylozza) Youtube - ChunkyLozza

Re: Deep cleaning of chrome wire wheels [Re: Chunky4/4Racer] #121622 02/02/13 07:54 PM 02/02/13 07:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 10 Co Durham UK Parna New to Talk Morgan
New to Talk Morgan Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 10 Co Durham UK	Hi Simon, I just jet wash my plus 8 wheels then wipe them dry as best I can before putting the car in the garage, once wheels have dried I spray them with light oil around the base of the spokes and wipe off surplus, seems to work well. Parna

Re: Deep cleaning of chrome wire wheels [Re: Parna] #121628 02/02/13 09:40 PM 02/02/13 09:40 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 306 East Sussex, England Oldbill Learner Plates Off!
Learner Plates Off! Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 306 East Sussex, England	I use gunk and an electric toothbrush to get the muck off and then polish around the spokes with my little fingrs. It takes about an hour per wheel. Dave 1997 Plus 4, Metalic Blue. 2000 Toyota Yaris. (The Tardis)