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  • PhillyG
    Banned
    • Oct 2008
    • 754

    #1

    Washing Basket weaves (inspired by, WASHING YOUR CAR)

    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
    E30 Modder
    • Jul 2006
    • 817

    #2
    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.
    '96 328is
    '97 m3
    '04 zhp

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    • Optimator
      E30 Fanatic
      • Aug 2008
      • 1396

      #3
      Originally posted by 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.
      Any suggestions?
      Something like Meguiar's A2Z wheel cleaner might work better, with a long-handled wheel brush.
      -OVULATOR (as named by jflip2002)

      Past Cars: Schwarz 1990 325i-2 (crashed), Calypsorot 1991 325i-2 Sport (rear ended)
      Now: Blake-stitched mediocrity :(

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      • PhillyG
        Banned
        • Oct 2008
        • 754

        #4
        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.

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        • PhillyG
          Banned
          • Oct 2008
          • 754

          #5
          Originally posted by 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.
          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.

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          • Bimmerista
            R3V Elite
            • Nov 2005
            • 5425

            #6
            I use Du Pont Teflon wheel cleaner & wheel cleaning brush...never been happier.

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            • PhillyG
              Banned
              • Oct 2008
              • 754

              #7
              I may just rattle can the wheels black... But they look so nice when they are clean I just can't do it.

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              • digital_cowboy
                Grease Monkey
                • May 2008
                • 335

                #8
                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.
                -Will

                1987 325is, 1989 325i, 1997 318i
                Parts for Sale

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                • kenika65
                  E30 Fanatic
                  • Aug 2007
                  • 1336

                  #9
                  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...0&subcat_id=13

                  1986 325es (69k) Garage Queen Buy It Now 10k;1986 325es (track rat) 2.7i How-To & 1.1/1.3Motronic UpGrade
                  1991 318is (daily driver) 1991 318is M42 Maintenance How-To;1989 325i (parts car)

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                  • Justin B
                    Sikky Nar Nar
                    • Mar 2005
                    • 4273

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Bimmerista
                    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.

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                    • Axxe
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Aug 2004
                      • 3355

                      #11
                      I use castrol super clean and a real pressure washer. Spray super clean on all 4 wheels, wait 3 mins, power wash off.


                      Keep it slideways!!

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                      • euroshark
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Apr 2006
                        • 3491

                        #12
                        25 minutes per wheel?? I get my 16x8s clean in about 3 minutes per wheel with just a microfiber rag and my fingers.
                        '88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5

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                        • BMWLA
                          Banned
                          • Jul 2008
                          • 407

                          #13
                          i use a kids size tooth brush the stuff like superclean will eat the coating

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                          • brandondan1
                            E30 Enthusiast
                            • Aug 2006
                            • 1091

                            #14
                            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.


                            91 318is

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                            • scabzzzz
                              Estado de mierda de encargo
                              • Jul 2007
                              • 6870

                              #15
                              Aircraft stripper. Powdercoat.

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