Autosol use on alloys?

TomF32 · 02-20-2011, 08:54 AM

Used autosol on my SS exhaust yesterday for the first time and couldn't get over the transformation! - really is magic stuff!

Just wondering would it be too harsh then for alloys, as I can only imagine how good it would work if possible?

Any experiences? I was thinking especially on lacquer etc?

bounty78 · 02-20-2011, 10:20 AM

The autosol is too abrasive on the alloy wheel, the lacquer will start peeling!

Cafe.Racer · 02-20-2011, 10:55 AM

Occasional use for brake dust/tar etc will be fine, but not all the time.

toxicnerve · 02-20-2011, 11:27 AM

Autosol is a proper metal polish.

Alloys are a painted/clear-coat finish. The Autosol would not achieve the desired results and would likely damage the clear-coat etc.

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Cafe.Racer Captain 27 Rep 896 Posts Drives: 320d Touring Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (1)	Occasional use for brake dust/tar etc will be fine, but not all the time. __________________ Phil
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toxicnerve Colonel 97 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Autosol is a proper metal polish. Alloys are a painted/clear-coat finish. The Autosol would not achieve the desired results and would likely damage the clear-coat etc.
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