How do you guys wash your wheels? especially the polished lip? its hard to keep it dry and its hard to keep it no scratch!!!

 

Hose them down with a high pressure spray and then use soapy water and a sponge. That's how I wash my HRE's.

 

http://www.properautocare.com/

I got this brush from them that cleans the rims. Made my life much easier

 

http://www.sportscarcare.com/scc/pro...21-wcg&size=-1

P21s Wheel Cleaner Gel (1/2 liter spray) from Chip at Sports Car Care.com http://www.sportscarcare.com

Spray on wheels wash the car, will hose off 99% of the dust with water after sitting for a few min. For baked on brake dust, you will have to use a brush with the P21s Gel, but you will require zero elbow grease. Just lightly brush and even the toughest brake dust will come off.

I go through this stuff fast because I use it so often. I love it.

 

Check out our wheelwax:

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...x/wheelwax.jsp

It's a polish that changes the polarity of the wheel surface to repel brake dust. Kinda cool.

 

I was told by Mike at HRE not to use any spray on my wheels(542R's) because it could "cloud" the finish. He said just use soapy water. Are you guys sure these products will not affect the finish of the wheels? thanks

 

I am avoiding any kind of brush and wheel cleaner. I used the zymol clear soap and it worked really good with a small soft sponge. The lip is pita to clean and there is noway it can't scratch.

thanks guys for the input

 

also DEETZ go to HomeDepot & get a blower. best way to dry wheel after wash.

 

thanks Arling, I'm getting the blower and vacuum cleaner today. After blowing it, what towel should I use? I used absorber and the lip was never dry. I can't go circular motion on the lip right?

 

hehe deetz dont worry man your wheels are not going to get scratched even by using a brush.

 

I use a soft OXO wheel brush on the wheels with plain ol carwash soap, or a microfiber mitt. I use a microfiber glove to clean inside the wheel, and keep it nice and clean in there. I dry my car with Waffle Weave Microfibers only. I find them to work far superior to any absorber type products

 

I don't think these car care companies would stay in business very long if they were selling untested products that clouded or damaged wheel finishes. P21s is a huge company that puts tons of time, and money into their research. I would bet a replacement rim, that it would not harm the wheel in any way. I think all painted wheels are clearcoated and I am sure there is some type of coating on all polished lips etc.


Amen to that. Waffle drying towels are the best. Check out sportscarcare.com for the best prices. I have two big blues from there. Love them.

 

Jenner makes several great points. (and thanks for the mention, BTW!)

First, P21s wheel cleaners are, by far, my biggest seller in the wheel and tire department. They are safe for ANY wheel type, from chrome to the finest metals, finished or unfinished. The pH levels and formulation are spot-on for caring for your wheels.

Wheel waxes and synthetics such as RejeX, Klasse, and others are wonderful for minimizing the "stick-to-it-iveness" of the dirt and junk, but it's not like it will actually repel the dirt. BUT, they will minimize the work you have to put in to removing it when you do wash.

And when using a tool, just be smart about it. Use a soft-bristled brush,or microfiber towel as bjwebster mentions.

Remember, it's important to let any cleaner "activate" before actually contacting the surface of the paint/wheel/whatever. Let the soaps and cleaners do what they do and break the molecular bonds between the dirt and the surface. Spray with water, apply the cleaner, and let it sit for a few minutes and work. Then come in and gently remove.

Hope that helps! And here's a little how-to for ya: http://www.sportscarcare.com/scc/howto/wheels.asp

 

Just in case it isn't obvious Vrm_Vrm = Chip @ Sports Car Care.com

I didn't realize he had an account over here

 

thanks guys!