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bpman



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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Purple rain wheel cleaner
Anyone tried purple rain wheel cleaner ?
Post #464090 17th Oct 2015 4:19pm
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JAY BOY



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Is it this stuff.
I think its called Bilt hammer


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If thats the stuff then yes its absolutely brilliant.
Post #464092 17th Oct 2015 4:24pm
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JAY BOY



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Same stuff. The best I've tried Thumbs Up
Post #464093 17th Oct 2015 4:26pm
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theorangebandit



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It smells like burning chemicals its horrid but it cleans the life out of stuff. I used it on all the bumpers and the wheels and I cleaned up alot of the axle too, I got carried away, then ran out. Haha fantastic stuff I used a brand called purple haze but I'm sure they're all the same. I'll buy a cheaper brand next time to test that theory
Post #464110 17th Oct 2015 5:35pm
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TooTall



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Iron X for me Thumbs Up "Ease your worries, Clear-up your woes,
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Post #464112 17th Oct 2015 5:50pm
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Likeomg



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bilt hamer auto wheel is the one..
Post #464115 17th Oct 2015 6:14pm
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1978



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Totally agree with the Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel recommendations, it's a fantastic product.

http://www.bilthamber.com/auto-wheel-113
Post #464154 17th Oct 2015 7:49pm
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bpman



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Thanks guys, i was sent a free bottle, not had time to use yet. Good to know it's not going to strip my 359's
Post #464235 18th Oct 2015 7:29am
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T1G UP



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bm alloys?
Post #464364 18th Oct 2015 3:50pm
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bpman



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Yeah, 359 competition forged alloys in satin black



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Post #464376 18th Oct 2015 4:25pm
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Screbble



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Saw the Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel cleaner in action today. Can see why it's highly recommended! Thumbs Up

Ordered myself a litre via eBay straight afterwards. Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Just got to wait for the wife to have a day off to see how she gets on.......
Post #464437 18th Oct 2015 6:48pm
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Pickles



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I am always a bit wary of wheel cleaners, especially if ya have nice painted calipers with any writing/logos on them etc,...which can go dull, be totally erased after a while, with wheel cleaners.
Also, be very carefull that no residue is left on your disc or pad face, as such can cause brake shudder.
Not saying I've never used wheel cleaners, because I have, but on my "Good" cars, ie our C63, HSV GTO (6 spot APs), I never used a brake cleaner, because I never let 'em get really dirty, loaded up with dust etc, and was always able to get 'em clean with ordinary car wash detergent, left over after I washed the car.
Pickles.
Post #464508 18th Oct 2015 9:42pm
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JAY BOY



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No acid in Bilt hammer so safe to use on any surface Thumbs Up
Post #464510 18th Oct 2015 9:45pm
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jimbob7



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An alternative is Wonder Wheels Hot wheels,minimal,gentle agitation with a paint brush shifts everything.
£5 or less from Morrisons or Wilko's,it's my goto cleaner for the once a year,wheel off clean(inside and out)/brake strip service.
As said, the rest of the year,your usual soapy water and "sponge" should be enough,especially if you spend a few seconds a month with quick detailer on your wheels. Also brilliant for cleaning calipers ....on Defenders,dunno about expensive painted ones tho,but detailers must use harsh cleaners to clean them.

http://www.wilko.com/car-cleaning/wonder-w...vt/0322746 Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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Clemmo



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http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go...d_499.html

The above are all a tad expensive!!

try the stuff in the link....dilute to suit.
Great Product and lasts ages

Clemmo Thumbs Up Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
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