Passat alloys - proper overhaul and protect - lots of pics.

Tom_vRS · 30-06-2007, 22:49

Well, as I'd never even had the wheels off, thought I'd whip them all off today and remove 120k of burnt on brake dust and clean em properly, followed by a couple of coats of Poorboys Wheel Sealant to protect them and keep them easier to keep clean.

Before:

And one thats covered in grease - and will get splatted more no doubt - ho hum!

First I gave them a good scrub with Megs Gold Class shampoo and a wash mit. Didn't make much of a dent tbh!!!

Then out came the Wonder Wheels - this is a product I don't recommend for regular use, but for really stubborn stuff its the dogs danglies. It took a good few goes getting the specs from between the spokes, and the ingrained stuff on the back of the alloys, but it did the business!

There was a huge amount of burnt brake dust where the alloy meets the hub and going towards the spokes - I removed all of this, but didn't get it all off - after 5 applications of Wonder Wheels, lots of scrubbing and swearing, the last little bits weren't budging - so as they are out of sight, thought it was best to leave them.

Any remaining tar spots and the remains of old wheel weights were removed with AutoGlym tar remover.

I then polished the wheels with AutoGlym Super Resin Polish, prepped for the sealant with some Megs Paintwork Cleaner (gets the surface squeaky clean to give a good key for the wax), and then 2 coats of Poorboys Wheel Sealant.

The results are superb - they came up just brilliant!!!

A little AutoGlym tyre dressing (not my favourite product - better are available imho) and a quick rinse of the car, I'm very pleased!!! All of the alloys are pretty much immaculate bar the odd stone chip. One alloy is slightly kerbed - but going to replace it methinks.

Mouse · 30-06-2007, 23:36

Nice guide and the results are impressive. Thanks submitted.

Octygone · 01-07-2007, 07:36

Hi Tom just let me know when you want to do mine

Good job, nice a clean

Lummox · 01-07-2007, 09:00

Looks like you have a split CV or have had one if there is grease about, pretty common on the Passat, n/s is a walk in the park but the o/s one is a little more tricky.

Wheels look spangly, did the same the other day on mine..

Tom_vRS · 01-07-2007, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Looks like you have a split CV or have had one if there is grease about, pretty common on the Passat, n/s is a walk in the park but the o/s one is a little more tricky.

Wheels look spangly, did the same the other day on mine..

Yours do look good - its well worth doing occasionally.

Yep, n/s CV boot split - as per my other thread

. Luckily the o/s was done just 3 months ago.

I'd gladly help you Rob - £10 a wheel.

vRSLen · 01-07-2007, 20:22

Good result Tom, must do mine some time

Wardy · 01-07-2007, 20:31

Looking good Tom, nice selection of products used. And they should hopefully stay cleaner now, and be easier to wash down in future. Will do something similar to mine, eventually

Does this mean your keeping these alloys now though?

No wonder the comfort's good, running a 60 profile

Steve

Tom_vRS · 01-07-2007, 21:03

Yes Steve, do need to keep em really - can't afford to change is the only reason. I also really don't want to get the modding bug again.

Oh, and tyres are cheap!

Lummox · 01-07-2007, 21:08

n/s CV boot is easy enough to do, just as easy to whip the shaft out and do it on the bench.

bigal rallyred · 01-07-2007, 22:07

Cracking results there Tom.
The Poorboys seems to add flake and should last ages if layered!!!!

30-06-2007, 22:49	#1
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Passat alloys - proper overhaul and protect - lots of pics. Well, as I'd never even had the wheels off, thought I'd whip them all off today and remove 120k of burnt on brake dust and clean em properly, followed by a couple of coats of Poorboys Wheel Sealant to protect them and keep them easier to keep clean. Before: And one thats covered in grease - and will get splatted more no doubt - ho hum! First I gave them a good scrub with Megs Gold Class shampoo and a wash mit. Didn't make much of a dent tbh!!! Then out came the Wonder Wheels - this is a product I don't recommend for regular use, but for really stubborn stuff its the dogs danglies. It took a good few goes getting the specs from between the spokes, and the ingrained stuff on the back of the alloys, but it did the business! There was a huge amount of burnt brake dust where the alloy meets the hub and going towards the spokes - I removed all of this, but didn't get it all off - after 5 applications of Wonder Wheels, lots of scrubbing and swearing, the last little bits weren't budging - so as they are out of sight, thought it was best to leave them. Any remaining tar spots and the remains of old wheel weights were removed with AutoGlym tar remover. I then polished the wheels with AutoGlym Super Resin Polish, prepped for the sealant with some Megs Paintwork Cleaner (gets the surface squeaky clean to give a good key for the wax), and then 2 coats of Poorboys Wheel Sealant. The results are superb - they came up just brilliant!!! A little AutoGlym tyre dressing (not my favourite product - better are available imho) and a quick rinse of the car, I'm very pleased!!! All of the alloys are pretty much immaculate bar the odd stone chip. One alloy is slightly kerbed - but going to replace it methinks. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

30-06-2007, 23:36	#2
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Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,756 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 372 Times in 360 Posts	Re: Passat alloys - proper overhaul and protect - lots of pics. Looking good Tom, nice selection of products used. And they should hopefully stay cleaner now, and be easier to wash down in future. Will do something similar to mine, eventually Does this mean your keeping these alloys now though? No wonder the comfort's good, running a 60 profile Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

01-07-2007, 21:03	#8
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: Passat alloys - proper overhaul and protect - lots of pics. Yes Steve, do need to keep em really - can't afford to change is the only reason. I also really don't want to get the modding bug again. Oh, and tyres are cheap! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

01-07-2007, 21:08	#9
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,498 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 761 Times in 639 Posts	Re: Passat alloys - proper overhaul and protect - lots of pics. n/s CV boot is easy enough to do, just as easy to whip the shaft out and do it on the bench. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

01-07-2007, 22:07	#10
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 819 Members Car: 06 Passat TDI S Thanks: 32 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Passat alloys - proper overhaul and protect - lots of pics. Cracking results there Tom. The Poorboys seems to add flake and should last ages if layered!!!!

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