My Z4 came with the 294 split rim alloys. Car is now nearly 12 years old and they are in almost prefect condition. The previous owner bought he car AUC from Sytner Birmingham in Sept 2019 so maybe has a decent refurb at that time.
Replaced with some other wheels(with non runflats on them) as temporary measure so not had any use in my ownership.
Any tips on cleaning and keeping in pristine condition and preventing rust round the bolt heads and between hub and rim.
Any suggestions before wheels put back on car and for maintained after without having to spend hours cleaning each week.
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Keeping split rim 294 alloys in perfect condition
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Keeping split rim 294 alloys in perfect condition
I should imagine that spraying something like ACF50 between the split rim sections would help stop corrosion, could be messy until the excess was flung out though? http://www.acf-50.co.uk/2k35is wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:42 pm My Z4 came with the 294 split rim alloys. Car is now nearly 12 years old and they are in almost prefect condition. The previous owner bought he car AUC from Sytner Birmingham in Sept 2019 so maybe has a decent refurb at that time.
Replaced with some other wheels(with non runflats on them) as temporary measure so not had any use in my ownership.
Any tips on cleaning and keeping in pristine condition and preventing rust round the bolt heads and between hub and rim.
Any suggestions before wheels put back on car and for maintained after without having to spend hours cleaning each week.
Rob
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The wheels are made from aluminium alloy and the rim bolts are titanium so rust will not develop. However, if the rims haven't been split from the spoke centre when/if they were refurbished then corrosion may eventually develop at that interface.
I would give them a thorough cleaning whilst they are off the car and then apply a quality wheel sealant such as GTechniq C5 Wheel Armour which will protect them and make maintenance cleaning much easier in future. Avoid acid/caustic cleaners, buy a decent selection of wheel cleaning brushes and watch Jim Whites excellent short video
https://youtu.be/bF2TWa5nQhQ
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That’s a good video Si, not seen his stuff beforepatriot66 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:46 pmThe wheels are made from aluminium alloy and the rim bolts are titanium so rust will not develop. However, if the rims haven't been split from the spoke centre when/if they were refurbished then corrosion may eventually develop at that interface.
I would give them a thorough cleaning whilst they are off the car and then apply a quality wheel sealant such as GTechniq C5 Wheel Armour which will protect them and make maintenance cleaning much easier in future. Avoid acid/caustic cleaners, buy a decent selection of wheel cleaning brushes and watch Jim Whites excellent short video
https://youtu.be/bF2TWa5nQhQ
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Hi Andy. Been following him on YouTube for a few years now. Definitely one of the best out there.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 11:44 pmThat’s a good video Si, not seen his stuff beforepatriot66 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:46 pmThe wheels are made from aluminium alloy and the rim bolts are titanium so rust will not develop. However, if the rims haven't been split from the spoke centre when/if they were refurbished then corrosion may eventually develop at that interface.
I would give them a thorough cleaning whilst they are off the car and then apply a quality wheel sealant such as GTechniq C5 Wheel Armour which will protect them and make maintenance cleaning much easier in future. Avoid acid/caustic cleaners, buy a decent selection of wheel cleaning brushes and watch Jim Whites excellent short video
https://youtu.be/bF2TWa5nQhQ
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Thanks for info guys, wheel cleaner recommended in video ordered. After posting got a set of 325m's which I have been looking for a year so the 294's for sale. If look at sale thread pic's thread will see are near perfect condition -have only been on car for about 250 miles whilst in my ownership
Dec 2009 Z4 35i DCT Deep Sea Blue
2018 3 door Cooper S DCT
sold 2003 e46 330ci Convertible
2018 3 door Cooper S DCT
sold 2003 e46 330ci Convertible