give my alloys a shine!

1. Pug106-GTI Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Kent Posts: 755

   #1 17th November 2011, 21:18

   as you can see from the picture below my wheels have been sprayed in black they were like it when i got the car
   
   i know they are a little dirty but i wiped one today and its still a bit dull
   
   would it be better if i gave it a bit of lauqer?
   
   
2. Pug106-GTI Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Kent Posts: 755

   #2 18th November 2011, 08:51

   bummpppp
3. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #3 18th November 2011, 09:00

   Just clean them properly first and try using a clay bar on them. If they're still shit polish them like you would with the car.
   
   If they're still shit respray them!
4. Kanekelly Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Boston, Lincolnshire Posts: 131 Saxo Vtr (2000) - 55000

   #4 18th November 2011, 10:20

   auto glym super resin polish??
5. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #5 18th November 2011, 10:22

   look tacky as out.
   
   respray jobby imo.
6. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #6 18th November 2011, 10:25

   Auto glym should do the trick mate yep! (would look better in white though)
7. K17NEY Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2005 Porthcawl Posts: 5726 FQ Volvo V70R Peugeot Partner

   #7 18th November 2011, 12:18

   Tbh, It looks like you've done crap job of cleaning them. Try using some wheel cleaner or TFR if needed, Then give them a polish, Super resin polish will do fine. If they still don't come up then it's a re-spray job.
8. Pug106-GTI Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Kent Posts: 755

   #8 18th November 2011, 19:19

   i havent cleaned the wheels in them pics! LOL i cleaned 1 wheel after them pics and it looked a little dull
9. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #9 19th November 2011, 13:44

   If it was me i`d wash/dry them then a very light wet/dry sandpaper then lacquer them.
10. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

    #10 19th November 2011, 17:12

    Id just clean them and give them a respray if they need it
11. Pug106-GTI Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Kent Posts: 755

    #11 20th November 2011, 22:02

    Lol will find out what they come up like when I give the car a wash... At the moment it isn't on the road as failed the mot to until it passes she stays dirty! LOL
12. user_51160 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Norwich Posts: 538 Saxos (sold), Civic

    #12 20th November 2011, 22:09

    Before lacquering, try Mer Alloy Wheel Cleaner. Used that on my alloys, and out of all the cleaners I've used, it brings them up the best.

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13. GTuff Established Member Joined: Apr 2007 Alderley Edge,Cheshire Posts: 1048 1.6 VT?

    #13 27th November 2011, 14:40

    respray silver wud be nice