Share you filthy secrets - Cleaning tips, products etc.

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  1. MrB

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    Very clean



    I got some new wax to try

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  2. JimGreen

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    That's quality wax MrB.

    I used to use it on this........... and won a few concourse shows with it too

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  3. MrB

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    Looking forward to giving it a try see how it compares to the Zymol Concourse I've just finished after 16 years so in that respect it's been good value for money.
     
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    p.s. are a couple of those pics taken at Goodwood ?
     
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    Yes MrB, Goodwood track day last year.
     
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    I'm coming from a bike with black wheels and moving to a bike with bright orange ones. So how do I keep the oil and grime off the rims and keep them looking nice and clean? I used WD40 on the black wheels but noticed over time it start to dull the paint. Don't wanna ruin the finish on the new ones....
     
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    Carefully, Madmac. The orange wheel paint is notorious for not being massively stable, mate.
     
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  8. JimGreen

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    Avoid using "Polish" too often, I gave my repsol wheels one good polish (And it was amazing how much orange came off onto the polishing cloth), then coated them with a couple of coats of quality wax, I used Autoglym High Definition Wax.

    Then when they do get a bit dirty, just use a soft cloth and car wash (I use Zymol Clearbathe on them but most quality brands are ok). The main thing is avoid using "polish" too often as it contains a light abrasive which is used to polish out light surface scratches, this really does take it's toll on Repsol orange wheels.

    I try not to use polish on them more than a couple of times a year.
     
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    damp sponge to wipe off, touch of elbow grease, a soft cloth & RP-7 (same as WD40 but smells nicer) - nothing fancy
     
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    Noted thanks. Kid gloves and a bottle of easy-does-it on the shopping list... :)
     
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    Now that is a tool I'd like to have a play with
     
  12. JimGreen

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    It is fun, Mid Engined 3ltr V6 and once you learn how to drive a mid engine car it's entertaining.

    Unfortunately I do get pissed off when Chav's ask me where I got the body kit............. If only they knew what it is.
     

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