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GCA3N
6th January 2011, 03:21 PM
As most off you know I got some new wheels last week but finally managed to get out and get them properly cleaned.

Removed each wheel in turn and cleaned wheel, calliper , lining etc.

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3619.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3578.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3577.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3595.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3600.jpg

Gave the wheels a good soak with AG's wheel cleaner and the calliper and lining/strut etc with AG's engine degreaser.

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3579.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3596.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3597.jpg

Also used a spot of autosmart glue and tar remover for the tar spots.
End result was very pleasing.

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3583.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3598.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3603.jpg

Once cleaned gave each wheel a coat of poor boys wheel sealant and coated the tyre walls in chemical guys trim gel.

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3592.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3593.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3608.jpg

Final shots from a distance, oh yeh done another wee mod? can anyone spot it

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3635.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3627.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3621.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3618b.jpg

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/IMG_3614.jpg
RobSco
6th January 2011, 04:09 PM
Car and Wheels are looking Great... :thumbs up: Bet you were just itching to get them done - Know where to bring mine... :smilewinkgrin: lol
As for the wee Mod... :confused: - It's probably staring me straight in the Face...
mini-pea
6th January 2011, 04:18 PM
i hate cleaning the wheels on the mk5 lol
GCA3N
6th January 2011, 04:26 PM
Car and Wheels are looking Great... :thumbs up: Bet you were just itching to get them done - Know where to bring mine... :smilewinkgrin: lol
As for the wee Mod... :confused: - It's probably staring me straight in the Face...


Cheers Rob, hint look at my gallery showcase.
N16SHP
6th January 2011, 05:23 PM
....eh....THE BELTLINE! Ok I know I cheated...my bad!

Well safe to say a trip to Arran in the summer to get my wheels clean is in order :P
GCA3N
6th January 2011, 05:34 PM
....eh....THE BELTLINE! Ok I know I cheated...my bad!

Well safe to say a trip to Arran in the summer to get my wheels clean is in order :P

cheers bud, you know you are always welcome mate. Give it the full 'Ian King' job.
ianking
6th January 2011, 05:51 PM
Wheels look good.
When your cleaning under the arches always jet wash them out first to get as much dirst out as possible BEFORE using any cleaning chemical. This way it gets it much cleaner and you use less chemical.
Gismo
6th January 2011, 05:55 PM
Wheels look good.
When your cleaning under the arches always jet wash them out first to get as much dirst out as possible BEFORE using any cleaning chemical. This way it gets it much cleaner and you use less chemical.Sheesh, even i knew that :Whistle:
N16SHP
6th January 2011, 06:25 PM
cheers bud, you know you are always welcome mate. Give it the full 'Ian King' job.

I have been in touch with Mr Shine himself late last year so will see if the pennies are there come April time! Nice little birthday treat to myself!
GCA3N
6th January 2011, 06:25 PM
Wheels look good.
When your cleaning under the arches always jet wash them out first to get as much dirst out as possible BEFORE using any cleaning chemical. This way it gets it much cleaner and you use less chemical.

Funny should say that, I actually took the jet wash to it after these pics, guess I should have taken a pic. Thanks for the tip though always looking from advice from the clean master general:lol:
Stewart
6th January 2011, 07:29 PM
Belt line suits the car.

Its Vinyl rap is it not,a proper kit or is it masking tape?



Looking clean.:thumbs up:


And remember everything has to have balance I’ve got enough chrome for the both of us on my car so its all good. :smilewinkgrin:
GCA3N
6th January 2011, 07:32 PM
Belt line suits the car.

Its Vinyl rap is it not,a proper kit or is it masking tape? :smilewinkgrin:



Looking clean.:thumbs up:


MASKING TAPE, come on Stewart :lol:

No I bought the kit from a graphic specialist, all pre-cut :thumbs up:
Neil - TXJ
6th January 2011, 09:23 PM
Beltline looks good. I think it makes it look lower. Did you wrap around the edges or cut to the exact size?
GCA3N
6th January 2011, 09:24 PM
Beltline looks good. I think it makes it look lower. Did you wrap around the edges or cut to the exact size?

Bought a kit so it's all pre cut. Still a bugger to do though.
Stewart
7th January 2011, 12:26 AM
MASKING TAPE, come on Stewart :lol:

No I bought the kit from a graphic specialist, all pre-cut :thumbs up:

I just remember someone on here doing it with tape masking/electrical and although it looked great on the pic’s I thought the tape close up may not look that great. :smilewinkgrin:
GCA3N
7th January 2011, 12:39 AM
I just remember someone on here doing it with tape masking/electrical and although it looked great on the pic’s I thought the tape close up may not look that great. :smilewinkgrin:

Your right bud, but I guess it won't last either. This is 7 yr vinyl so should last.
Mini Ecosse
7th January 2011, 10:17 AM
Excellent job:thumbs up:

I am going to wait till warmer weather to give my wheels a good clean.
GCA3N
7th January 2011, 10:39 AM
Excellent job:thumbs up:

I am going to wait till warmer weather to give my wheels a good clean.


Wish I had it was freezing yesterday doing it, but so needed done. Cheers :thumbs up: