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Audi: Protecting the investment: new TT

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    Charles
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    Protecting the investment: new TT

    What can you recommend to keep the leather supple and clean, and the alloy
    (7-spoke) wheels looking pristine?

    I'm in the US. Thanks up front,


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    Audi_TT
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    Re: Protecting the investment: new TT

    I have been using Eagle One Aluminum Wash & Cleaner on the 5 spoke. Seems to
    work great especially on Audi brake dust. As for leather, use something with
    sun block especially if you have the convertible. I've used Turtle and
    Amour-all products. Both are OK.



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    Pete
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    Re: Protecting the investment: new TT


    "Charles Fox" <net> wrote in message
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    For leather, I use Lexol Leather Cleaner and Lexol Leather Conditioner
    (available at Pep Boys or at many online places like www.carcareonline.com
    for example). For alloys, I just use the same car shampoo that I use for
    the rest of the car - Meguiar's Gold Class, available at Target. The key is
    to wash the rims frequently to not allow brake dust to build up, and never
    wash them when they're hot.

    Cheers,

    Pete



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    Charles
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    Re: Protecting the investment: new TT

    It is very nice to have voices of reason answer my questions. My thanks, as
    always.


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  5. #5
    Toby
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    Re: Protecting the investment: new TT

    In article <bsi6th$mra$onet.pl>, Pete <com>
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    Interesting. Two questions:

    1. Why exactly is that?

    2. Does this mean you're best not using warm/hot water when washing
    alloys?
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    Toby

  6. #6
    Pete
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    Re: Protecting the investment: new TT


    "Toby Groves" <org.uk> wrote in message
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    never 

    Same reason why you should not wash your car in direct sunlight. When the
    surface is hot and you suddently treat it with cold/cool water, the drastic
    temperature difference and rapid cooling is not good for the finish. It's
    even worse with rims because when you drive, they become very hot from the
    nearby brakes, especially in the front. That's why it's a good idea to let
    them cool off for 30 minutes or so before washing.

     

    No, not necessarily. The idea is just to keep the the temperature
    difference between the alloys and the water down to a minimum, if possible.
    If it's 40 degrees C outside and you just finished driving with heavy brake
    use, don't pour freezing-cold water on them. If it's 0 degrees C outside
    and the car sat outside overnight, don't pour steaming-hot water on the
    alloys.

    Hope this helps.

    Cheers,

    Pete




 

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