I'm building up to a spring clean of my 90k D3 in the next few weeks and the wheels are in a right old state.
I have tried using "Wonder Wheels" from Halfords to no effect on the black pitting that has built up in the corners.
Has anybody any thoughts on any product that might shift it?i'm lovin it....
11th Mar 2008 5:40 pm
DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
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& my prediction is that you have 18" style 1 (5 spoke) wheels...
Search the site & you will find some answers on this, including Mr Muscle Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
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11th Mar 2008 9:37 pm
John C
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11th Mar 2008 9:58 pm
Shrinky
Member Since: 05 Jul 2007
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I tried the Mr.Muscle on my wives alloys and can confirm it works Global Warming.... I'm luvvin it
11th Mar 2008 10:41 pm
Shrinky
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I mean wife Global Warming.... I'm luvvin it
11th Mar 2008 10:42 pm
philhunt
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It's a fact from what I can see that the powder coating on the 18" style 1 wheels will not stand up the brake dust and disc material that get onto it.
The use of Oven cleaner is a bit drastic and I have no doubt that repeated use will not do the coating any good in the long run.
I am on a look out for a second set of wheels which I will get painted up properly which some decent paint, not the cheap S t LR are currently using.
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12th Mar 2008 2:26 pm
DaveT
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Location: Cornwall
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I think it has more to do with the 90 deg angle that the rim presents to debris, than the quality of paint. The style 2 18's and the 19's with their convex rim deflect the crap. The new 18" style 2 has a flat rim & suffers just like the 18" 5 spoke.
Keep 'em coated in mud Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
12th Mar 2008 9:33 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
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I have had 2 sets of style 2 last set lasted 6wks,dealer changed for style2 and stated they were poor quality even looking on forecourt other cars were same.....
15th Mar 2008 3:17 pm
Ken
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Never had a problem with my powder coating
15th Mar 2008 3:46 pm
TazDaz
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make sure you clean it off, the chemicals will leave dull spots on the body paintwork if it get on there.
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t LR are currently using.
