Is there a difference between Bilberry alloy cleaners?

[A4AvantBlackEdition]

Looking to buy some Valet Pro Bilberry Alloy wheel cleaner but looking on fleabay there appears to be more than one type. Is it just a different bottle?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142122749932 this one is a white bottle

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192364348092 and this one is in a different bottle and different label?

Could someone advise please?

 

[MattSedg]

personally I'd go with the second link you posted....that is the proper valetpro branding.

5L with last you a hell of a long time, smells incredible too

 

[A4AvantBlackEdition]

personally I'd go with the second link you posted....that is the proper valetpro branding.

5L with last you a hell of a long time, smells incredible too

I though that too. Thanks.

I was considering getting a smaller bottle but it’s about £10 for 1 litre, may as well spend £24 and get 5 litres.

 

[RS5 JON]

I bought the one you have in the second link a short time back, it's the real McCoy.

JG

 

[A4AvantBlackEdition]

I bought the one you have in the second link a short time back, it's the real McCoy.

JG

Ah ok. Good to know.

Could I ask. Is this stuff ok to use on the rotor alloys?

 

[MattSedg]

Ah ok. Good to know.

Could I ask. Is this stuff ok to use on the rotor alloys?

going by the smell alone, its possibly the safest wheel cleaner there is! In comparison to the adams wheel cleaner i use....that stuff stanks

 

[RS5 JON]

Ah ok. Good to know.

Could I ask. Is this stuff ok to use on the rotor alloys?

I use it on my Rotors & my Black Gloss BE alloys, never had a problem with it, it's great stuff, that's why I went for the 5 ltr.

JG

 

[A4AvantBlackEdition]

I use it on my Rotors & my Black Gloss BE alloys, never had a problem with it, it's great stuff, that's why I went for the 5 ltr.

JG

Good stuff. Thanks!

Ordered!!

What tool do you guys use to clean the tyres?

 

[RS5 JON]

Good stuff. Thanks!

Ordered!!

What tool do you guys use to clean the tyres?

I use a cheap brush bought from Asda, no need to get anything more than a couple of quid IMO.

JG

 

[A4AvantBlackEdition]

I use a cheap brush bought from Asda, no need to get anything more than a couple of quid IMO.

JG

Thanks!

Was looking at cheap scrubbing brushes but wondered if there was something special.

I’m brand new to detailing so sorry if I sound like a bit of a plonker.

 

[RS5 JON]

Thanks!

Was looking at cheap scrubbing brushes but wondered if there was something special.

I’m brand new to detailing so sorry if I sound like a bit of a plonker.

Suggest you get a different brush for the wheels, there's plenty on ebay etc. I wouldn't use the same brush as I use for my tyres, it's a bit to harsh.

We were all new to detailing, and richer, at one time, I'm no pro either.

It is addictive though.

JG

 

[A4AvantBlackEdition]

Suggest you get a different brush for the wheels, there's plenty on ebay etc. I wouldn't use the same brush as I use for my tyres, it's a bit to harsh.

We were all new to detailing, and richer, at one time, I'm no pro either.

It is addictive though.

JG

Thanks!! Yeah, I’ve spent a small fortune so far.

I’ve alreasy got some wheel detailing brushes for the wheels, just need a scrubber for the tyres. I’m quite rural and the school run alone provides enough tractor produces mud on my tyres to last a life time.

 

[RS5 JON]

Thanks!! Yeah, I’ve spent a small fortune so far.

I’ve alreasy got some wheel detailing brushes for the wheels, just need a scrubber for the tyres. I’m quite rural and the school run alone provides enough tractor produces mud on my tyres to last a life time.

Yeh, it's an expensive game, but worthwhile when the finished product looks good.
I'm not in a rural area, and I still get plenty of crap on my wheels and the car as a whole, time of the year I suppose.

Let us know what you think of the wheel cleaner after you've used it, I don't think you'll find a better one at the price.

JG

 

[A4AvantBlackEdition]

Yeh, it's an expensive game, but worthwhile when the finished product looks good.
I'm not in a rural area, and I still get plenty of **** on my wheels and the car as a whole, time of the year I suppose.

Let us know what you think of the wheel cleaner after you've used it, I don't think you'll find a better one at the price.

JG

I will. And thanks for the advice.

I’m looking forward to giving it a thorough going over. I’ll take some pics.

 

[MattSedg]

Thanks!! Yeah, I’ve spent a small fortune so far.

I’ve alreasy got some wheel detailing brushes for the wheels, just need a scrubber for the tyres. I’m quite rural and the school run alone provides enough tractor produces mud on my tyres to last a life time.

this is probably the best brush for tyres in my opinion, and for £5? cant fault it whatsoever http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheel.../tuf-shine-tyre-cleaning-brush/prod_1534.html

 

[A4AvantBlackEdition]

this is probably the best brush for tyres in my opinion, and for £5? cant fault it whatsoever http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheel.../tuf-shine-tyre-cleaning-brush/prod_1534.html

Thanks! Appreciate the recommendation.

But I can get 5 of these (one for each tyre) for the same price.

http://www.wilko.com/brooms+dusters/wilko-tough-scrubbing-brush-assorted/invt/0191511

 

[scotty76]

Thanks! Appreciate the recommendation.

But I can get 5 of these (one for each tyre) for the same price.

http://www.wilko.com/brooms+dusters/wilko-tough-scrubbing-brush-assorted/invt/0191511

It's your call but having scratched all 4 alloy wheels on my B7 A4 a good quality brush is cheaper than 4 x alloy wheel refurbishment. I learned my lesson the hard way. Bought the medium one of these:

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/gyeon-q2m-wheelbrush-cat4.html

However that said I rarely use it. I find it better to clean my wheels thoroughly and then protect them. That way they only need a pressure wash and normal car shampoo to clean them. I have a cheap, microfibre noodle mitt that's for use on the wheels only. The best protection they ever had was when they had Carpro DLUX on them. At the moment I'm just using a quick spritz of Gyeon Cure diluted 1:1 with water to keep on top of them.

 

[A4AvantBlackEdition]

It's your call but having scratched all 4 alloy wheels on my B7 A4 a good quality brush is cheaper than 4 x alloy wheel refurbishment. I learned my lesson the hard way. Bought the medium one of these:

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/gyeon-q2m-wheelbrush-cat4.html

However that said I rarely use it. I find it better to clean my wheels thoroughly and then protect them. That way they only need a pressure wash and normal car shampoo to clean them. I have a cheap, microfibre noodle mitt that's for use on the wheels only. The best protection they ever had was when they had Carpro DLUX on them. At the moment I'm just using a quick spritz of Gyeon Cure diluted 1:1 with water to keep on top of them.

Thanks for the advice. I’ll look into it. The brush is only for the tyres. I plan on being careful and not letting it touch the rims.

 

[scotty76]

Thanks for the advice. I’ll look into it. The brush is only for the tyres. I plan on being careful and not letting it touch the rims.

Doh, sorry missed that. It's been a long week. I did wonder why you were asking if Bilberry was safe for rotors and then you were talking about scrubbing brushes!! Apologies.

 

[A4AvantBlackEdition]

Doh, sorry missed that. It's been a long week. I did wonder why you were asking if Bilberry was safe for rotors and then you were talking about scrubbing brushes!! Apologies.

Haha. No worries.

 

[S32B]

Thanks!! Yeah, I’ve spent a small fortune so far.

I’ve alreasy got some wheel detailing brushes for the wheels, just need a scrubber for the tyres. I’m quite rural and the school run alone provides enough tractor produces mud on my tyres to last a life time.

I use a paint brush for the tyres! I spray them with the bilberry at the same time I do the alloys and find that works well enough.

For the alloys I use an expensive brush, just rinse in hot water when done and hang to dry = back to original shape http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/ez-detail-brush/prod_480.html

 

[A4AvantBlackEdition]

I use a paint brush for the tyres! I spray them with the bilberry at the same time I do the alloys and find that works well enough.

For the alloys I use an expensive brush, just rinse in hot water when done and hang to dry = back to original shape http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/ez-detail-brush/prod_480.html

I’ve got a nail brush for the tyres and plan on using bilberry for the tyres too while doing the wheels.

I’m thinking of a micro fibre brush for the alloys themselves. Or just a wash mitt. The gaps in the rotors look big enough for my hands.