How do you clean yours?

WizzEssex · Post by **WizzEssex** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:51 am

Hi guys- can any one advise on best way to cleans the 'bolts and bolt-holes' on my split rims- 108's. The bolts are stainless but they seem to be crap-traps for all the road muck and brake dust! (I did sort of expect this a little)

I'm currently using a paint brush that I 'wiggle' around in there but noticed many of the 'wheel- clean' products say not for use on split rims.

How do you clean yours ?

markeg · Post by **markeg** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:55 am

Don't have 108's - have Dynamics and they are a pain to keep clean. I use Bilberry and a wheel brush, agitate, rinse and all clean. I also use Rimwax (few coats applied at least once a year, usually in spring and autumn) as it keeps brake dust from bonding to the wheel

WizzEssex · Post by **WizzEssex** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:39 am

Many thanks- I'll give that a try!

original guvnor · Post by **original guvnor** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:40 am

I do exactly as Mark does

WLH · Post by **WLH** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:41 am

This works quite well....

Bing · Post by **Bing** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:52 am

Old toothbrush - the bristles get right inside the hole and down the sides. I use PH neutral wheel cleaner too.

ranski · Post by **ranski** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:55 am

I must be lazy as I just use the Karcher held at a reasonable distance.

This takes most of the crap off ready for a quick once over with a cloth

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Adamski · Post by **Adamski** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:50 pm

ranski wrote:I must be lazy as I just use the Karcher held at a reasonable distance.

+1 - at the moment

However, once my new 108s arrive I will be turning over a new leaf. Poorboys wheel sealant and brush will be bought. I have Turtle Wax Platinum Wheel Cleaner, which gets rid of most muck. Only thing is, you need to re-seal your wheels after use to stop more muck sticking to the wheels

Post by **srhutch** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:20 pm

Most of you are missing the point

It's the small screws that hold the two parts together the OP is talking about.

I used one of these when I had my 108's

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/21572/SonicSc ... room-Brush

Bing · Post by **Bing** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:14 pm

srhutch wrote:Most of you are missing the point

It's the small screws that hold the two parts together the OP is talking about.

I used one of these when I had my 108's

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/21572/SonicSc ... room-Brush

I didn't miss the point... however I thought my neighbours must think me overwhelmed by OCD, but this takes it to a whole new level !

(think I may get one...)

jimbo1958 · Post by **jimbo1958** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:38 pm

Bing wrote:
srhutch wrote:Most of you are missing the point

It's the small screws that hold the two parts together the OP is talking about.

I used one of these when I had my 108's

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/21572/SonicSc ... room-Brush
I didn't miss the point... however I thought my neighbours must think me overwhelmed by OCD, but this takes it to a whole new level !

(think I may get one...)

You can get the Pro Detailer version at Halfords for £14.99. You can get additional brushes as well.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_255232

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andysat · Post by **andysat** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:11 pm

WLH wrote:This works quite well....

That looks a bit severe!

Clueless1 · Post by **Clueless1** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:13 pm

I found the oral b vitality toothbrush was perfect for the job. A bit expensive perhaps of you were to buy a new one but if you can get your hands on an unused one they're perfect.

I can also recommend Bilberry Wheel Cleaner. I just bought some more from cleanyourcar.com

markeg · Post by **markeg** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:14 pm

WLH wrote:This works quite well....

Is that a loo brush?

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