Okay, so I think I need to clarify the use of the magic eraser. Yes, it's aggressive and will scratch the wheel. That's the point. 5 years and 30,000 miles of dust won't come off with just a cleaner and brush. I had to go over this twice with the eraser/fallout combo to remove everything. To go over with gentler methods would be a waste of time and product. The eraser is equivalent to about 5000 grit sandpaper. Please bear in mind you can wet-sand clear coat with 1500 grit and still recover to a flawless finish with compound and polish. The super fine scratches created by the eraser will come out extremely easy even with a very gentle polish like tripple. No permanent damage is caused, the wheel came out flawless and you could scrub the same spot for an hour and still not break through the clear coat. Of course, if your wheel isn't as bad as this then you may get away with a brush and wheel cleaner but then it wouldn't really need a superclean would it?
I'm a big lover of them magic erasers for interior plastics aswell I'm a detailer myself and watch your channel and pick up some very handy tips , I've just recently found a carpet cleaner which brings the carpet (not seats ) back to its original glory It's called prochem heatwave It's meant for big industrial machines but is a brilliant product to bring ANY carpet up stains mud the lot , it looks brilliant on the qashqai and vauxhall insignias
I apply a non scrub washer first, then scrub a while and after 10 minutes hit it with the pressure hose. Not a good result as in the video but cannot afford 4h away cleaning the rims.
Oh yes you can! Nothing. And I mean NOTHING is more important. A wife, children, dogs, cats, mother-in-law's. Nothing. A clean car lets people know a bit about your ways. Or lack-there-of!
I really like it how you detail simple everyday use cars. Don't care how to polish a 1M€ car but rather a Vauxhall Astra instead. Thanks for the content
The magic eraser is fine for those OEM painted wheels where there is no powder-coat on the barrels, however I wouldn't use it on the faces as yes it does scratch them.
excellent in-depth video luke , i like the way you highlight each product and let us know the correct way to apply , the wheels really are transformed , i have a feeling your channel is about to take off this year , im looking forward to more great content from you in 2019 , Terry in ireland .
Sorry to say, but scrubbing wasn't needed. To " agitate " the dust you need just a normal paint brush. Mild Acidic cleaner and fallout remover are good. Then use tar remover and clay bar. Then polish if you want.
I guess we all have our own methods for deep-cleaning alloy wheels. This clearly works well with regards to giving the surface a good, thorough clean. But there are easier ways which won't necessitate the use of magic erasers and polishing out scratches afterwards. I tend to you something acid based to get through some of the worse baked on brake dust, and then follow up with a gentle scrub using another coat of acid, iron-out, and a dedicated wheel cleaner. Then I'll use a pre-wax cleanser polish to finish off the cleaning process before applying protection that will last, such as Fusso Coat or another long-lasting sealant. By the way, the polish you used isn't one I'd recommend for people watching the video and wanting to apply it to alloy wheels! It's an all-in-one polish that has very mild abrasives, a glaze and carnauba wax in it, so applying a sealant over the top makes no sense at all. Plus, the glaze is likely to give the illusion of removing the fine scratches left by the process rather than remove them with the very mild abbarasives. The carnauba will also sit on the surface preventing the sealant from bonding to the clear coat, killing off any potential durability.
Great tips thanks for sharing. You’re right about the polish. In reality, something like Meg’s Ultimate Compound followed up with their pre wax glaze would yield the best results.
The Magic Erasers are just fine for that sort of work you were taking on with that wheel job. No, don't use every time on the face. But getting in behind the face perfect for that area. let's face it when you need to move the stuff you don't want to monkey around too long on the job do you. And to my mind, anyway factory finish on wheels in general is very capable of handling stones and other road trash thrown at them. Nah, anyways, Magic Erasers good.
I have no complaints here... Just an opinion... An Iron Decon would have taken most of this off without having to touch the wheel with the magic eraser. Good job though. They look great!
Well Done mate, It's nice to see someone looking after their pride and joy. However 5 minutes per week once a week should help avoid your wheels getting like that anyway. Excellent demonstration though.
We've got trouble here... Use some rubber gloves to protect yourself Put some microfiber cloth under the wheel before you flip it on its face Do not use that sponge, but rather a soft bristle brush. Your wheel cleaner solution will do its job, no worries
Nice video - some great tips in there. I wish I'd watched it earlier, I got a severely neglected wheel off eBay a few months back that took 4 hours to clean! 😂
My Mustang has gloss black. They polished up just fine and they aren't even clear coated. Bear in mind, you can wetsand a gloss black car with 1500 grit to remove imperfections and still get a flawless finish without needing to respray.
🤦🏼♂️ you started off so well Luke by pre-rinsing the wheel but then you went straight for a fallout remover and a magic eraser!! Personally I would have gone for a dedicated wheel cleaner, perhaps something acid based to strip the dirt if it was stubborn followed by the fallout then decontamination - never a magic eraser or ever sand paper. Always start with the least aggressive method first. I would also invest in a smaller polisher so you can actually correct the damage caused to those alloys and more intricate areas - something like a Proxxon.
A smaller polisher definitely would be an advantage. Especially on more intricate wheels. As for the eraser, my experience is the amount of clear coat it would take off would be minimal. It’s only about 5000 grit which is safe enough for me to be comfortable with. Even the lightest of polishes would remove any dulling. I do agree with least aggressive methods during normal washing.
I would have put something on top of the trestle before resting the wheel on it. This would reduce the risk of the face of the wheel been damaged, a rubber mat or even cardboard would work.
What type of pressure washer have you got buddy as I'm in the market for one but Karcher ones don't seem to get many good reviews with a good few of them packing in when fairly new.
Tried everything so far on mine after a brake pad went to the metal (woops) Resorted to using an electric toothbrush and some Autoglym wheel mouse for about an hour. Will definitely give the magic eraser a go for the bits left over.
You don't pressure wash tyres because the force of the spray makes the tyres porous. You don't pressure wash alloys in case the epoxy coating is forced off. It has happened to me.
Does this method not damage the laquer coating on the wheel? I have a Nissan Qashqai, and the alloy wheels have a laquer coating, so I'm a bit afraid to try this.
Spoiler and sail panels are done. I’m going to paint the arches this week and hopefully the car will be ready for detailing. There will still be minor bodywork to do but I can leave that until spring where I can do a part 3.
Hello torque steer i have a question. I was looking trough the cleaning materials . can i use the iron out spray from auto finesse instead the iron reactor from sams detailing ? And have the same results ?