Cleaning products and 108s

[Steve99]

I've let my 108s get into a pretty poor state over the winter and a quick 'going at' with car shampoo and a sponge didn't do the trick today.

In the past i've used a wheel cleaning product from either Auto Glym or Meguiars, but when I bought my Z4 the dealer told me I shouldn't use this sort of product on the 108s.

What is the general opinion here? OK to use something, or do I need to have a go with warm water and a toothbrush (please no!).

 

[srhutch]

Naughty Boy

I always clean mine thoughly everytime I was the car including the inners.

Megs Hot Rims is meant to be OK with split rims though and I have used it once or twice.

 

[Zed_Steve]

In the past i used Comma alloy wheel cleaner, found it very effective in moving stubborn grime. But these days i only use soap and water maintaining them regularly.

 

[ksher]

I use BMW wheel rim cleaner. All Autoglym products must not be used on split rim wheels.

 

[2dogs]

All Autoglym products must not be used on split rim wheels.

y :?

 

[Mr Whippy]

Anything will be fine as long as it is NOT acid cleaner based.

That Wonder Wheels stuff for example, cleans them back well, but dulls the laquer/clearcoat, and any weak areas/splits will be penetrated and accelerate any corrosion of the laquer, which will just be 100% bad news on the 108's outer rim!

Soft products applied/soaked will be best. Once clean, LOTS of wax!

Dave

 

[Steve99]

Thanks, all, for your advice. Looks like the safest way forward is to get some BMW wheel cleaner.....should be ok.

Won't be letting them get in such a state again.