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Honda Jazz Forums => Honda Jazz Mk3 2015 - 2020 => Topic started by: Dayjo on June 15, 2018, 09:41:44 PM
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I washed my previous Jazz's wheels, using a noodle mitt. As I don't like to use a brush, on lacquered surfaces......
Even when using a microfibre cloth, my fingers often become jammed in the tapered slots, on my present wheels......
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I cannot find a small enough, wheel wash widget, to fit, sensibly, between the spokes.
What do you use?
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What about a 2" paint brush, for the narrow bits?
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I use a soft bottle brush, frequently and with lots of water with car wash.
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Alloys are a pain unless they are the wide spoked variety. You do your best then you dry them and whatever you use to dry them is ruined by the brake dust your wash didn't remove.
I'm unimpressed with alloy wheel cleaners as well. Can never work out if they are supposed to be used in combination with a wash or what.
I sometimes wish I had steelies with wheel trims!
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Thanks for your replies, Chaps!
I've already tried large paint brushes. But, I'm wary of regularly, catching the steel section on the lacquer.....
Never thought of looking at bottle brushes! ::) There is a large selection of them on Ebay. ;)
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Bottle brushes I have seen and used have a twisted metal handle, that is why I didn't suggest them.
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If you are bothered by metal bits try a small plastic loo brush.
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If you are bothered by metal bits try a small plastic loo brush.
Old toothbrushes work ok, even an old electric one LOL.
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Bottle brushes I have seen and used have a twisted metal handle, that is why I didn't suggest them.
Hmmm.... Yes! Though, there are a few, all plastic ones.
I need to have a look in Morrison's kitchen section. Shopping day, Monday.
Back in the day, I used the original version of these...... https://mgbhive.co.uk/product/mgb/mgb-mechanical/mgb-steering-wheels/14-wire-wheel-cleaning-brush-mwb001/
Regularly, losing the plastic, protective cap. ::)
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Bottle brushes I have seen and used have a twisted metal handle, that is why I didn't suggest them.
Hmmm.... Yes! Though, there are a few, all plastic ones.
I need to have a look in Morrison's kitchen section. Shopping day, Monday.
Back in the day, I used the original version of these...... https://mgbhive.co.uk/product/mgb/mgb-mechanical/mgb-steering-wheels/14-wire-wheel-cleaning-brush-mwb001/
Regularly, losing the plastic, protective cap. ::)
Try Lakeland.co.uk they have plastic bottle brushes and other kitchen brushes.
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Frankly...... Because of the lacquer. I don't want a brush.
I can comfortably wash, inside the rim.
I need a sponge or microfibre, "wand". To go between the spokes, at the wheel's centre.
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Back in the day, I used the original version of these...... https://mgbhive.co.uk/product/mgb/mgb-mechanical/mgb-steering-wheels/14-wire-wheel-cleaning-brush-mwb001/
Regularly, losing the plastic, protective cap. ::)
What you do with these, is as son as you buy it you pull the plastic cap off (only a slip fit), then glue it back in place.
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Back in the day, I used the original version of these...... https://mgbhive.co.uk/product/mgb/mgb-mechanical/mgb-steering-wheels/14-wire-wheel-cleaning-brush-mwb001/
Regularly, losing the plastic, protective cap. ::)
What you do with these, is as son as you buy it you pull the plastic cap off (only a slip fit), then glue it back in place.
I did! With silicone sealer.
It occasionally used to jam behind the back of the disc, and it's steel guard. Then, the only way free, was to pull....
Never to be seen again!
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Frankly...... Because of the lacquer. I don't want a brush.
I can comfortably wash, inside the rim.
I need a sponge or microfibre, "wand". To go between the spokes, at the wheel's centre.
you need one of these then............ :o
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Giant-Foam-Hands-for-all-occasions
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Frankly...... Because of the lacquer. I don't want a brush.
I can comfortably wash, inside the rim.
I need a sponge or microfibre, "wand". To go between the spokes, at the wheel's centre.
you need one of these then............ :o
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Giant-Foam-Hands-for-all-occasions
Perfect! ;D
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I did! With silicone sealer.
Not what I'd call an adhesive. I would use super glue or Gorilla glue.
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I did! With silicone sealer.
Not what I'd call an adhesive. I would use super glue or Gorilla glue.
Not back in those days, you wouldn't!
Nothing wrong with s/s, applied sensibly. I have even repaired shoes, sticking on, new soles.......
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How long ago are you talking about? I have used Cyanoacrylate adhesive (super glue) for almost 40 years, and it was around before that.
Sorry. Rambling again!
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I did! With silicone sealer.
Not what I'd call an adhesive. I would use super glue or Gorilla glue.
Not back in those days, you wouldn't!
Nothing wrong with s/s, applied sensibly. I have even repaired shoes, sticking on, new soles.......
Superglue has been around a long time, they used it in Vietnam war to stick wounds together rather than stitches. I had a gash on my head superglued together by local hospital a few years ago...
Araldite (two part epxoy) was used to stick Mosquito planes together in WW2, they have recovered parts where the wood was pretty much gone but the glue was as strong as ever.
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An original Wheel Woolie (small) will do the job! They are very soft and don’t damage paint and save your fingers. ;)
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoglym-21503060-310017-Hi-Tech-Wheel/dp/B002TUORV2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1530173739&sr=8-2&keywords=autoglym+wheel+brush
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoglym-21503060-310017-Hi-Tech-Wheel/dp/B002TUORV2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1530173739&sr=8-2&keywords=autoglym+wheel+brush
£12 on Ebay with free delivery. :)
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Araldite (two part epxoy) was used to stick Mosquito planes together in WW2, they have recovered parts where the wood was pretty much gone but the glue was as strong as ever.
The articles I've seen such as this http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_mosquito_far_east.html (http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_mosquito_far_east.html) report that the glue used in the Mosquitos didn't like the hot and humid climate of the far east. This site https://www.fighter-planes.com/info/mosquito.htm (https://www.fighter-planes.com/info/mosquito.htm) reports a change of glue "special casein-based (later formaldehyde) wood glue" which isn't an epoxy glue. I would have thought that relatively viscous expoxy glue, best cured by putting it in an oven, wouldn't be the best choice for wood.
While on this subject, I recall going in 1969 on a school trip to Bristol to visit BAC(?) and Rolls Royce factories and saw parts of jet aircraft wings being made by using araldite to glue aluminium honeycomb between two aluminium sheets.
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I have used TFR = Traffic Film Remover for really stubborn ground in stuff and of course brake dust you can buy from most car accessory shops or on line but just make sure you rinse off and dry You will have to dilute as per instructions on the bottle/container.
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I have used TFR = Traffic Film Remover for really stubborn ground in stuff and of course brake dust you can buy from most car accessory shops or on line but just make sure you rinse off and dry You will have to dilute as per instructions on the bottle/container.
I agree TFR (aka Truck wash) Is a good cleaner but you must be careful with it as it is an aggressive cleaner. Most lorries and buses are plastic wrapped which protects the paint. As a last resort I would use it (carefully) on wheels but not on car paintwork or plastic trim. I find that alloy wheel cleaner and a soft brush work for me but I clean my wheels frequently.