Wheel Cleaning question

Wolfman64 · 01-02-2020, 11:26 AM

Got our new toy and gave it a proper clean-up just to realize that these wheels are a complete PITA to clean.

Does anyone have a recommended way/tool to get in there?
Am spoiled as our other cars have CCB's so I will have likely have to clean these a whole lot more...

Thanks!

RJC-1 · 01-02-2020, 11:58 AM

Looks amazing. I like to use a micro wash mitt that's roomy enough to allow my fingers to get in between the spokes. Only ever needed car wash/shampoo and nothing harsher. Luv those wheels.

Wristdoc · 01-02-2020, 06:06 PM

That was my exact fear with those competition wheels...lots of tight spots to clean!

The best stuff I have found so far is the Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus. It does the best job of any if you don't have time to scrub. I spray it on about 3 to 5 minutes before rinsing. Downsides are price ($24 per 16.9 fl. oz. on Amazon Prime) and that I can only get about 3 full washes per bottle (12 wheels).

If you can get spray on each surface of the wheel, they come out super clean.

Dave

Ehloo · 01-02-2020, 09:29 PM

Just washed the car myself over the weekend and the wheels are the worse to
Clean. Sonax is good but you end up using a ton of it and it’s not perfect. Best way to is to put some type of ceramic coating on them. But you need to dismount them and give them a very good cleaning with some de-ironing and strip any residue off it.

Wheels look awesome but the small holes behind the spokes are almost impossible to get too. I’m getting new wheels anyways

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Originally Posted by Wristdoc

That was my exact fear with those competition wheels...lots of tight spots to clean!

The best stuff I have found so far is the Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus. It does the best job of any if you don't have time to scrub. I spray it on about 3 to 5 minutes before rinsing. Downsides are price ($24 per 16.9 fl. oz. on Amazon Prime) and that I can only get about 3 full washes per bottle (12 wheels).

If you can get spray on each surface of the wheel, they come out super clean.

Dave

noushy · 01-02-2020, 10:00 PM

Big reason I went with the alternate wheel style and also the carbon ceramics! Sick of the brake dust cleaning

Blewx5m · 01-03-2020, 09:55 PM

If you have a foamer P&S brake buster or auto fanatic wheel foam n wheel whoolies!

Ozzie8 · 01-07-2020, 11:28 PM

Ehloo I have different wheels, easier. I feel your pain though. I use car polish on my wheels (the same I use for the body). I find the grime comes off more easily with the pressure cleaner next time round. Once you've bruised all of your fingers cleaning your wheels, try getting into the back seat and cleaning the inside of your rear window!

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RJC-1 Lieutenant Colonel 1284 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M850XI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Looks amazing. I like to use a micro wash mitt that's roomy enough to allow my fingers to get in between the spokes. Only ever needed car wash/shampoo and nothing harsher. Luv those wheels. __________________ 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe (06/19 Production) Mineral White/Black, HP Cooling/Tire/M-Technology Pkg/Extended Shadow/Etc., Anthracite Headliner, Carbon Roof, DAx2, Display Key, Various Accs'. Topic permitting, I try to be objective as possible
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Wristdoc Private 123 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2020 M8C, 2019 X7 50i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: KS iTrader: (1)	That was my exact fear with those competition wheels...lots of tight spots to clean! The best stuff I have found so far is the Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus. It does the best job of any if you don't have time to scrub. I spray it on about 3 to 5 minutes before rinsing. Downsides are price ($24 per 16.9 fl. oz. on Amazon Prime) and that I can only get about 3 full washes per bottle (12 wheels). If you can get spray on each surface of the wheel, they come out super clean. Dave Attached Images
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