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Author What do you apply polish/wax with? And wheel brushes
Graham88
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Evening. Just a couple of quick questions.

What pads etc do you use to apply polish or wax with? And what do you use to buff off? I am currently using yellow dusters from Halfords as they're cheap lol.

And what brushes do you use to get behind the wheels? Just had mine refurbed and will be applying a few layers of wax but I'm keen to keep the backs of the wheels just as clean without having to take them off all the time. But as you can see from the photo below I don't know how achievable that is as there's not alot of space.



Ta.
noshua
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triple wax and a 19p jumbo sponge
Graham88
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Serious replies only.
BluKoo
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If you're in the mood for a little reading: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/caring-for-wheels-and-tyres.html

[Edited on 04-07-2010 by BluKoo]
Jake
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i bought this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kent-Car-Polish-Applicator-Polishing-Pads-Handle-/150456657982?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2307ea683e

god send if you have big hands
Graham88
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I like the look of that Jake

Will have a read Blukoo
jibjob
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I use microfibre clothes to apply and remove my polish. Works a treat.

For the wheels id take the wheels off and apply as many layers of wax as you can and then just use kitchen brushes to keep them clean.
Graham88
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Yeah I will be applying lots of wax as soon as they come out of the wheel refurbers but obviously taking them off everytime to give them a clean is a pain. I don't mind doing it every now and again but I'm not doing it everytime. I was hoping someone could recommend a long but thin brush that's thick enough to wipe dirt off easily without scratching the paint??
BluKoo
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http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/ez-detail-wheel-brushes-cat4.html
jibjob
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I use something similar to this.


They are just normal kitchen brushes. Really really cheap and theres a massive range of them so you can get softer ones in a variety of shapes.
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look like sex toys
Graham88
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They do look a bit like sex toys tbh

Cheers peeps
Graham88
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/ez-detail-wheel-brushes-cat4.html

Any chance of giving some reference of size to how big the small/large one is? As the pictures are just on a plain white background
BluKoo
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Construction: Nylex bristles, vinyl covered shaft
Dimensions: ø 60 mm x 320 mm | ø 120 mm x 450 mm
Graham88
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Ta, didn't see that bit
Rob R
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Selection on CleanYourCar, cheaper on there as well.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/cat_7.html

I've used Poorboys Wheel Sealent in the past, made cleaning easier and Bilberry wheel cleaner comes highly recommended
Ben G
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the brsh that ojc uses is supposed to be excellent. not cheap at around 20 quid though.
Ian W
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/ez-detail-wheel-brushes-cat4.html


Got that one myself, not bad but a bit a pain as if you put to much pressure on it just bends
Graham88
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Would you recommend it?
Ian W
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quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
Would you recommend it?


Its great for doing the inner wheels and getting between the spokes and for that I would recommend it. I still find I have to use a mit to really clean up the wheel face though.
Graham88
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Yeah I didn't mean it to be used on the face of the wheels I would still use a sponge on them. On that recommendation I shall purchase it, hope the smaller one is big enough
Graham88
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Well done BluKoo advertising for your brother has served him a good profit I ended up spending £35 instead of just the £13 for the brush
lozarus
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is it all fixed after your little prang at the ring now then?

[Edited on 05-07-2010 by lozarus]
Graham88
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Na not yet mate. Still in the bodyshop! Heard about your little sump incident, bad times! I saw you coming out of Lordswood earlier that day but I was in my van so you wouldn't have seen me.
lozarus
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yeah man piss take! whilst waiting for recovery locked my keys in the car ! was about an inch away from getting them with a hanger lol. got a corsa diesiel SXI !! from work now Rapid haha.

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