grocer jack Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Those of you with alloys on your van or car will know that they get dirty quickly and are a pig to clean. Buying "specialist" wheel cleaner costs an arm and a leg. However sparkling clean wheels can be had by buying ASTONISH wheel cleaner from your local 99p shop. I've been using it for a few months and it works....spray on, agitate with a brush and rinse. Not hard work and CHEAP! Sorry, sounds like an add but isn't. :-D :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky 8 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I for one will give it a try Thanks Grocer jack. Was,nt there a song about you by Kieth West 1969 :-) :$ showing my age Happy New Year Corky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I use Flash Liquid - or the Tesco 'own label' equivalent which seems to work well. Any stubborn tar deposits can be removed with petrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twooks Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Tracker - 2008-01-02 1:03 PM .. Any stubborn tar deposits can be removed with petrol. that could prove an expensive habit for us mere mortals Richie Rich B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 WD40 also shifts tar spots very nicely. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twooks Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 good old WD40 when I was a kid the equivalent solutiobn to everything was 3in1 oil :D :D B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 That's a bit before my time. 8-) Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twooks Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 aye ?? >:-) >:-) B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 twooks - 2008-01-02 9:18 PM Tracker - 2008-01-02 1:03 PM .. Any stubborn tar deposits can be removed with petrol. that could prove an expensive habit for us mere mortals Richie Rich B-) Only if you start drinking it wacky Jackie! I hesitate to say it on here but, used judiciously, cellulose thinners is one of the very best cleaning agents for almost anything non plastic - but do be very careful on paint too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Petrol is not a substance that should be used for cleaning. its too expensive for a start but besides that its full of very nasty chemicals like Benzene, one of the most carcinogenous substances known to man. If you want to clean things get the proper cleaner for the job. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Life is dangerous - mind how you cross the road to get to the accessory shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Tracker - 2008-01-03 11:25 AM Life is dangerous - mind how you cross the road to get to the accessory shop! So why increase your risk factor by using dangerous substances when perfectly good alternatives are available and probably cheaper? D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Dave Newell - 2008-01-03 11:52 AM Tracker - 2008-01-03 11:25 AM Life is dangerous - mind how you cross the road to get to the accessory shop! So why increase your risk factor by using dangerous substances when perfectly good alternatives are available and probably cheaper? D. Freedom of choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Is that really a good enough reason to advise others to use petrol as a cleaning agent? Why don't you stop trying to justify your earlier mistake Richard? D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Must say I usually use petrol on tar its quicker and more effective than most other things including those propriatory brands. I don't believe I breathe in any more than when filling up at the fuel station, but hey ho each to their own. Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky 8 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 >:-) WHO MENTIONED TAR >:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Basil - 2008-01-03 1:40 PM Must say I usually use petrol on tar its quicker and more effective than most other things including those propriatory brands. I don't believe I breathe in any more than when filling up at the fuel station, but hey ho each to their own. Bas to do it yourself is your own choice but offering it on an open internet forum as advice or even a suggestion is not IMHO sensible. I know an electrician in a factory who used to test high cycle power sockets by stickng a screwdriver in and tapping the blade with his finger. He got away with it because he knew what he was doing but it would be foolish to advise others to do the same. I use petrol as fuel and only as fuel. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Dave Newell - 2008-01-03 1:17 PM Is that really a good enough reason to advise others to use petrol as a cleaning agent? Why don't you stop trying to justify your earlier mistake Richard? D. Interesting response Dave! Just for the record, I do not feel the need to justify my actions either to you or to anyone else. I am neither advising anyone to use or to not use petrol. All I am saying is that it works well for me, is convenient and cost effective - as is thinners. Might I respectfully add that as we are all over 18, we all have the rights and freedom to do things as we each see fit whether or not it happens to agree with your own point of view. No offence taken and none intended in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Dave Newell - 2008-01-03 1:48 PM to do it yourself is your own choice but offering it on an open internet forum as advice or even a suggestion is not IMHO sensible. I know an electrician in a factory who used to test high cycle power sockets by stickng a screwdriver in and tapping the blade with his finger. He got away with it because he knew what he was doing but it would be foolish to advise others to do the same. D. So if touching a live screwdriver is dangerous why highlight it on an open forum Dave? A lack of consistency here perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Tracker - 2008-01-03 1:53 PM Dave Newell - 2008-01-03 1:48 PM to do it yourself is your own choice but offering it on an open internet forum as advice or even a suggestion is not IMHO sensible. I know an electrician in a factory who used to test high cycle power sockets by stickng a screwdriver in and tapping the blade with his finger. He got away with it because he knew what he was doing but it would be foolish to advise others to do the same. D. So if touching a live screwdriver is dangerous why highlight it on an open forum Dave? A lack of consistency here perhaps? I do so love it when you are deliberately obtuse Richard. As you are no doubt well aware I used it as an example, I did say "it would be foolish to advise others to do the same" just as it is foolish to advise others to use a dangerous substance like petrol for cleaning. No lack of consistency just a lack of ability (on your part) to accept that your suggestion was not a particularly good one. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I see no point in continuing this Dave. Happy New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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