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
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
🤦🏼♂️ 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.
Shut up about the eraser he polished it afterwards...If you know a better way, why are you even watching this? Like he said in the beginning that those erasers should not be used on pristine wheels like on your Geo Prizm, but on battered old wheels with loads of tar deposits.
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 ?
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
Can i use the magic eraser and then paint them afterwards cuz im tryna clean them good then sand them then paint them???
@@AlexLopez-kp1wf i guess we’ll never know.
My wheel is as bad as the one in the video. Over 5 years of not being cleaned on the inside of the wheel 🛞
Me : *hits with powerwasher "ah...done"
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.
Same
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!
bluelipbeaver he means as in a business your not going to have 4 hours to clean wheels
I shared this video to my car cleaning friends on Facebook. i did this as i think your video clearly shows a very good way to clean your wheels.
Love how this type of video attracts all of the experts. I enjoyed the video 😃
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
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 .
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.
I was taught to remove any jewellery/metal watches before cleaning a car to avoid causing scratches.
But these are only cheap wheels so boi
I swear, that background music you have in all your vids reminds me of Miami Vice! Great video mate!
The soundtrack made it so soothing to watch!
amazing way to clean the wheels. Great instructions, good use of gestures and all-around class video. Appreciate you.
Did that one dirty lug hole drive anyone else insane? Great job, but that one lug hole... OMG! LOL
I love the Miami Vice themed music 🔝
Hey buddy you have a lot of time on your hands. God Bless You
🤣🤣
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.
Everyone's a expert I used BBQ grill cleaner then soapy water then rinsed with warm water my wheels look like new.
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.
That's a million dollar wheel!!! 👍👍👍💲💲💲💲💵💵💵
Great job Luke thought you were going to use this new foam wheel cleaner from auto fanatic America looks 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
No glove no love
@@nov3019892008 No Money - No Honey ;-p
He was wearing gloves there are clear
5 year old alloys and no kerb rash. Wow!
My astra is 12 years old and no kerb rash
Not too hard to not damage your wheels while driving . My trucks almost 10yrs old with no kerb rash
Just flip it over and scrape your alloys on this ribbed metal bench I’ve placed it in 😂
I love the little step stool
Simple Green , spray on wait few minutes, rinse .. it will not hurt the clear coat ..
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!
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! 😂
Greetings from New Hampshire U.S. Just saw one of your vids last week and it helped me out.
I guess I will clean the inside wheel one more time then try iron remover with a eraser pad and see if that helps
Scratch the paint with them magic sponge mate
I know. It’s equivalent to about 5000 grit. The machine (or even hand polish) will easily remove any really fine scratches.
If that was a gloss black wheel it would need repainting
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.
@@TorqueSteer wait if the wheels are glossy tho wouldnt that mean they have a clearcoat?
@@JackRR15 no mate it would mean they're glossy. Its two pack paint that uses that process.
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.
Absolutely spot on sumnary of the video.
Nice job, nice music - thanks for the link to dirk 018 - I thought it sounded like Miami Vice :-)
Great.Super easy to follow guide.Wow,what an end result.Wheels like new👍
Great job as usual mate. Look forward to watching more of your vids and projects in the new year.. 👍
🤦🏼♂️ 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.
Its better if u have one with a turbo fitting. You get more concentrated cleaning power, even if the washer isn't powerful...
Please can you do a video on repairing damaged seats and also damaged steering wheel?❤️
I’ll see what I can do 👍🏻
Torque Steer looking forward ✌️
Wach crisfix You will find
happy new year luke , looking forward to more great content from you in 2019 . terry in ireland .
Thanks Terry. Happy new year to you too.
Scouse but with a touch of refinement? Crosby?
Haaaa..probably.
Great video, just the advice I need. But can I ask is it worth while polishing and sealing the barrel. Thank you
Great video mate. Them magic erasers scratch the paint though
They do, but it’s only about 5000 grit or like a heavy compound. The polish will easily remove any dulling left behind.
Chrisfix quality video! Love it! Thanks bro!
I would hire you immediately. 😁
British know wheels better than Americans.
Doesn’t need damaging with sand paper or eraser 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
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 seem to like your Vauxhall’s lad!
Haha. I don’t really like Vauxhall’s to be honest (except the Mk4 Astra).
Chrisfix soapy wooder lol
facta
That's what i use
Butts n nuts
nice chuck it face down on metal great advice
A more effortless way of doing this is putting them in a dishwasher... i do recommend you buy a separate dishwasher.
How quickly will the inner rim get covered with brake dust again?
a few weeks of driving will get it nice and dusty again, but the kind of contamination shown in this video takes years of not cleaning
U should do a video on how to super clean wheel arches and how to protect them
I spray Ceramic wax on them to protect.
This is one of the reasons I prefer steel wheels.
Best brake dust /alloy wheel cleaner is bbq cleaner cheap and effective
Great job thanks from Australia 🇦🇺 🏁👏👏👏
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.
Great video.Just one thing why did you not protect the inside of the wheel??wheel wax or just normal polish would protect the insde.
They were protected off screen. I figured people would decide to do the rear if they wanted to.
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.
Hellow Torque steer!!! how can u remove very tought stains especially on the wheel hubs and wheel lug nuts????
Great job nice video.
Lets ask first why pople leave the wheels in that state for so long...
Ohhhhh! Geez, I had to rewind that a few times to comprehend what he called the "white sponge"..... MAGIC ERASER😬
That's what they're called in the UK lol
I was on about slamming the wheel face down on a builders step up not the cleaning method
i like the music choice for yah vids
What to use to clean and shine 2017 chevy silverado 20in. aluminum wheels?
Great job on the wheels there! Although I must ask about the Mustang, hows that going?
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.
I could only understand half of what he said, so I relied on observation.
Use a plastic drill brush. Really cheap on amazon.
Clean once a month......job done, no special chemicals needed
Great video! Thank you
Nice work! Where do you get that table/ bench at?
is magic sponge is safe for paint ? will it left any fine scrath ?
Is this an Auto Finesse infomercial? I'm not complaining, I'm just suspicious when I see all the same product used
Shut up about the eraser he polished it afterwards...If you know a better way, why are you even watching this? Like he said in the beginning that those erasers should not be used on pristine wheels like on your Geo Prizm, but on battered old wheels with loads of tar deposits.
Why Are You Doing That Like That???
I kept expecting Jan Hammer to start playing. :)
Lol I just watched the scene where the car blows up and they unravel cloth like twilight zone and he makes simple jack Oscar worthy
Great video mate will you be doing a review of the auto finesse cermanic coating ?
They did mention something about sending a kit out for review. I guess they got busy over the festive period.
Heavy duty oven cleaner then alloy cleaner
Never use any type of chemicals without rubber gloves & eye protection
Great vid Luke, when will the mustang make another appearance 👍👍👍
I’ve just bought an infra red heater Mark, so I should be able to paint outside. I think it’s close to being released.
Show the cleaning product clearly plz
please bottle's at bottom, your thumb covered up the product name at every step.
Great video 👍
I like how he says not using fancy gloves in order not to ruin them but he as an apple watch 😐
What language is he speaking?
Nice job 👍
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 ?
Yes they all do the same thing
Now make a Video how to remove (clean) the whole Dirt and Chemicals from the Ground.
Basically get a power washer the end
Can you do a review on valma quick polish?
Damn the difference is Crazzzy,
Sorry that was meant to be , 5 minutes per wheel once a week
Or... You could use fresh lemon juice. Much cheaper
What pressure washer use ?
What's the name of the music I like it
The thing is... if you take care of your paint and wheels, you'll never have to this process
Nefff and what if you buy a used car? Not everyone takes care of what’s there’s...
1:20 what kind of hose is that?
Great video, too much work for one wheel.
Its not really dirty on the outside...
É tão simples lavar as jantes e as deixar brilhantes,
Um pouco de água quente e um tira gorduras
E ficam novas.
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