Any problem with washing freshly painted body panels?

[Jand3rson]

i prefer my pH balanced biodegradeable wheel cleaner that wont harm the wheel if left to sit all day. but thats just me.

<-- Powdercoated wheels FTW. Soap and water is all I need to get ANYTHING off of them, even weeks old brake dust.

[M42Technik]

Wow! Griots has a tons of things I never knew about, but I desperately need!

Can you hook up a deal or something?

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

I use a seperate bucket of car wash soap with my wheel cleaning mitt.

[benDASHDASH]

i prefer my pH balanced biodegradeable wheel cleaner that wont harm the wheel if left to sit all day. but thats just me.

[DarkWing6]

http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.jsp?searchtext=11106&search.x=0&search.y=0

and

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=92546

That is what I use for my regular cleanings. It works awesome. I soak a dry wheel in wheel cleaner and agitate it with the brush. After I have agitated the whole wheel I rinse and touch up areas that I may have missed.

This is also a good tool to have.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.jsp?searchtext=10209&search.x=0&search.y=0

[Maluco]

Take an afternoon, take off the wheels and do a full detail on them. Thuroughly clean them w/ wheel cleaner, then clay them, then wax them (or use a sealant that will last longer). It will do wonders.

What wheel cleaner are you guys using, I bought that Teflon one and it didn't do all that much. I've never used or even thought to use clay or wax though. I'll do it for sure next time I take them off though....

[DarkWing6]

maybe the finish on mine are such bad shape, dirt and grime klings to it more. I don't know, but mine are a pain to wash.

Take an afternoon, take off the wheels and do a full detail on them. Thuroughly clean them w/ wheel cleaner, then clay them, then wax them (or use a sealant that will last longer). It will do wonders.

[Maluco]

I can too! It just takes the right tools.

I have done a full set of Alpine/Kopi style wheels in about 10-15min and a full set of weaves in 10-15min. Use a bristle brush, a good WHEEL CLEANER (not simple green or something that will ruin your wheels), and clean your wheels weekly. You will not run into many problems.

maybe the finish on mine are such bad shape, dirt and grime klings to it more. I don't know, but mine are a pain to wash.

[backtrail69]

Don't forget to use exclusively super blue....

[MR 325]

Matt,

If you notice any bubbling in the new paint after you wash it, just soak a 100% cotton diaper in DOT4 Brake fluid and rub it across the surface - it'll work wonders.

Thanks but I already was planning to do this to the whole car.

Really brings out the shine!

[backtrail69]

I clean my ronals quick because they have a super smooth finish on them...

[Dave]

Matt,

If you notice any bubbling in the new paint after you wash it, just soak a 100&#37; cotton diaper in DOT4 Brake fluid and rub it across the surface - it'll work wonders.

[DarkWing6]

You can get all four wheels brushed and sparkling in 10 mins? GTFOH

I can too! It just takes the right tools.

I have done a full set of Alpine/Kopi style wheels in about 10-15min and a full set of weaves in 10-15min. Use a bristle brush, a good WHEEL CLEANER (not simple green or something that will ruin your wheels), and clean your wheels weekly. You will not run into many problems.

[Maluco]

You're doing something wrong then.

I use a 4" soft-bristle brush and some wheel cleaner and I can get all of them sparkling in ~10 minutes.

You can get all four wheels brushed and sparkling in 10 mins? GTFOH

[KenC]

only reason I ever go to the DIY car wash is to high pressure spray those damned basketweaves..

The pain of washing those itself is a reason to buy some aftermarkets.

You're doing something wrong then.

I use a 4" soft-bristle brush and some wheel cleaner and I can get all of them sparkling in ~10 minutes.