Washing Basket weaves (inspired by, WASHING YOUR CAR)

[PhillyG]

Is there any wheel cleaners or brushes that would make my life a shit load easier when washing the wheels? I use a rag and some purple power. Takes at least 25 minutes for each wheel. My back is already fucked up from being rear ended not more than a year ago so doing it really sucks.

I tried pressure washing them but it left a layer of crud on them still.

Any suggestions?

[Mless5]

Meguiar's Wheel Brightener diluted 5:1 in a spray bottle and one of those round brushed for baby bottles.
Buy some good pads that don't dust as much and keep your wheels in good shape.

[Optimator]

Is there any wheel cleaners or brushes that would make my life a shit load easier when washing the wheels? I use a rag and some purple power. Takes at least 25 minutes for each wheel. My back is already fucked up from being rear ended not more than a year ago so doing it really sucks.
Any suggestions?

Something like Meguiar's A2Z wheel cleaner might work better, with a long-handled wheel brush.

[PhillyG]

What about waxing the wheels? Would that make cleaning any easier? I would gladly take the time to do that once and be able to just clean them quickly after that.
Oh and thanks optimator for replying in a normal helpful fashion much appreciated.

[PhillyG]

Meguiar's Wheel Brightener diluted 5:1 in a spray bottle and one of those round brushed for baby bottles.
Buy some good pads that don't dust as much and keep your wheels in good shape.

From a quick google search that stuff seems to be quite potent. I think the brake pad idea is the best bet really. My wheels get dirty a week later after cleaning.

[Bimmerista]

I use Du Pont Teflon wheel cleaner & wheel cleaning brush...never been happier.

[PhillyG]

I may just rattle can the wheels black... But they look so nice when they are clean I just can't do it.

[digital_cowboy]

I wax my wheels every time I wax the car. ~2-3 times a year. It makes cleaning them 10x easier. I use a couple generous coats of whatever wax I happen to be using on the car, but I do not see why some cheapo wax would not work fine.

[kenika65]

Dust free pads and at a good price, the only way to go. Then when your tires are off you can clean them on a bench and be happy that they wont get break dust on them again!!!

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/subcategory_detail.asp?modelcode=E30&subcat_id=13

[Justin B]

I use Du Pont Teflon wheel cleaner & wheel cleaning brush...never been happier.

I use the same, its super easy and quick. Probably a half hour for all 4.

[Axxe]

I use castrol super clean and a real pressure washer. Spray super clean on all 4 wheels, wait 3 mins, power wash off.

[euroshark]

25 minutes per wheel?? I get my 16x8s clean in about 3 minutes per wheel with just a microfiber rag and my fingers.

[BMWLA]

i use a kids size tooth brush the stuff like superclean will eat the coating

[brandondan1]

I use a rag with car soap, or dish soap for tough spots for the majority of the wheel. Q-tips for the small crevices.

[scabzzzz]

Aircraft stripper. Powdercoat.

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