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Alloy wheel corrosion

im suffering from the inside of my alloys getting spotted corrosion.

How do I stand on warranty my cars an 08 plate

TIA

Post #49368 26th Oct 2009 8:42 pm
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I'm pretty sure they'll pull the 'using corrosive cleaning agent' exuse.

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the only way to find out is a trip to the dealers

Do a little research before, and find out what LR authorised wheel cleaner is, and swear blindly that what you use Whistle

If they don't and they blame it on acid wheel cleaners etc, tell them that you use "Valet Pro Bilberry acid free wheel cleaner" Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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I use a presumably acid wheel cleaner - Turtle Wax Nano-Tech (the worst kind maybe Rolling Eyes ) but have never seen any signs of corrosion on my 2-sets of LR alloys. Maybe you are not using the stuff correctly Question 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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is this the new wheels? or the oldies? At work
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Hi thanks for the replies. CG its the old 6 spoke gs alloys about a year and bit old. Ive had several sets of alloys on different motors and never seen it before.
Luckily its the inside rather than the facing edge but it still doesnt look nice.

The cleaning agent is tesco's fairy liquid but to be honest I dont really clean the inside perhaps this is why ?

Post #49424 27th Oct 2009 6:28 pm
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Fairy liquid is loaded with salt etc not good for cars/wheels Evil or Very Mad . At work
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On-board wrote:


The cleaning agent is tesco's fairy liquid but to be honest I dont really clean the inside perhaps this is why ?

Censored Exclamation Hope your not doing the rest of the car with washing up liquid Question

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I used washing up liquid on my cars for years and never hurt them, but the 'experts' do say not to as they sell you expensive alternatives.

But do not ever use washing up liquid in the clothes washing machine Laughing I remember that well, foam everywhere. At work
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I use Turtle Wax - Zipwax, for the whole car. It's great stuff My wheels are corrosion free thus far. Thumbs Up Gone - TD4 XS Auto, Sumatra Black, Mud flaps and side strips, clear indicators, private plate, privacy glass

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philsh wrote:
I use Turtle Wax - Zipwax, for the whole car. It's great stuff My wheels are corrosion free thus far. Thumbs Up


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