The cleaning power of Jif (now Cif)

[jamesrguk]

I was once given a tip about using Jif to clean alloys and road grime of windscreens, and I though I'd put it to the test.

The alloys on the new mazda were in a right state, there seemed to be tar and staining on them, no chemicals would shift it so it was time to raid the kitchen cupboard for lemon scented Jif, it worked like a charm! amazing results.



I think the reason for the results is that Jif uses a chalk like substance in it's make up to give it an abrasive property whilst still being gentle enough not to damage the surface of what you’re cleaning hence you can use it on acrylic bath tubs for instance.

So it's abrasive enough to remove grime from the alloy wheels without damaging the surface.

I’m not sure if I’d use it on really expensive wheels, but if they’re pretty bad you’ve got nothing to loose.

I've also read in a couple of motoring articles that it is excellent for removing road grime from windscreens.


J

[bandit]

Seem to recall Darren saying he used on his wheels when we were at Caley last

[Darren C]

Damn


Damn, Damn



My secrets out!



Quite right Ju,

Ideal for baked on brake dust. Try tesco own cream cleaner 89p (not the one with bleach) far far better and 10 x cheaper than specialist alloy cleaner.


In 1972 we had a white Ford Anglia, as a nipper I used to Jif cream the rust stains off the paintwork every weekend for my pocket money.

I probably INVENTED using Jif on cars...