coldel

Front left was creeping into the adjoining bay...just not obvious on the pic

The Prius is somewhat at fault also! Just not obvious!

...it started bad, and just got worse

Mmmmm jealous - glad you are a bit closer to Richmond now, another 50 miles or so and job done!

Guy I know on the VX forum (2012 time attack champ!) drive a seat leaon TDi TR as a second car, loves it.

Could have sworn I saw that number plate and car recently, whereabouts are you?

Pulsar

Throwaway money?

An old Alfa?

MG Z something or other

Accord Type R

ST

Megane

Super/Turbo charged MX5 Tiger Super Six

I would disagree, some people have alloys costing £1k+, pretty much the same as a paint job in some cases. They are quite happy to buy a cleaner, polish, mitts, micro fibres, waxes and sealants to protect the paintwork which cost £50 in total and upwards but then baulk at £20 for a pot of C5 which will protect your wheels for 3 months. Seems like a good investment in the grand scheme of things to me.

With the C5 a decent car shampoo and a wash mitt is all you need, you dont need a wheel cleaner at all to shift any brake dust.

Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour, always used it on my Volks, gave a great shine and lasted months

Tomorrow is meant to be better - fingers crossed for you!