Carl_S Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 If I use them on my alloys is it ok? People have been talking about laquer and resealing, and don't know if its safe to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Been told this is too abressive, Envy sell some metal cutter thats more suited for wheels, about £6/9 per bottle I think, barely used any of mine so it goes far......its called something wheels Im sure of it.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 What's wrong with the first thread you started on this? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=135966 You have access to the wheels, if they don't look lacquered then they probably aren't - try some metal polish on them (gently) and see if the finish comes back. If you want something less abrasive the Meguiars NXT metal polish is very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 What's wrong with the first thread you started on this? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=135966 You have access to the wheels, if they don't look lacquered then they probably aren't - try some metal polish on them (gently) and see if the finish comes back. If you want something less abrasive the Meguiars NXT metal polish is very nice. Thanks, I'll have a go gently with the autosol. I don't think they are laquered. Didn't get a response from the pics I posted up of the wheel on that thread. Hence this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Been told this is too abressive, Envy sell some metal cutter thats more suited for wheels, about £6/9 per bottle I think, barely used any of mine so it goes far......its called something wheels Im sure of it.....? Ok, thanks. And what does resealing entail? What is the point? And do you have to do it after using something like autosol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Ok, thanks. And what does resealing entail? What is the point? And do you have to do it after using something like autosol? Havent the foggiest, Im still trying to figure out this sealent business, are they sealed/laqured and whats best to seal them with after cutting them, so post back here if you figure anything out...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Ok, thanks. And what does resealing entail? What is the point? And do you have to do it after using something like autosol? Just wax them with the same stuff you use on your car or get some specialist wheel wax like the one mentioned in your near identical thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Just checked your other thread mate, my wheels have done exactly the same, and the metal cutter that is made for wheels that I got from Envy will remove pretty much all that discolouration and build up, Autosol will as well but Im told its quite abrassive and cuts the polished metal back more. The only thing I have found is the polished metal doesnt quite seem to come up as well as what it used to, but then you would have to expect that with letting the polished metal deteriorated that much but you will see a big improvement..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Simple test, if you use a little solvol or any paint cutting compound on alloy that is not lacquered, your cloth will turn dark grey, if lacquered it will stay uncoloured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Simple test, if you use a little solvol or any paint cutting compound on alloy that is not lacquered, your cloth will turn dark grey, if lacquered it will stay uncoloured. But mine turns grey just from the dirt its taking off ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 But mine turns grey just from the dirt its taking off ????? OK get the dirt of first, then try it;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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