Wheels - Best way to clean the edges
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One of these http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/vikan-wheel-brush/prod_389.html
now i got something similar from halfords but that still doesn't get everywhere. my problem is the tips of the space between the double spoke are too narrow to give it a good scrub. 
anyways i'm soon to be getting the z4m wheels and had a close look at them. they look like they'll be much easier to clean.
so is "Bilberry Safe wheel cleaner" the best product out there?
anyways i'm soon to be getting the z4m wheels and had a close look at them. they look like they'll be much easier to clean.
so is "Bilberry Safe wheel cleaner" the best product out there?
I opted for Bilberry after reading the reviews on detailingworld. I have a cheap wilkos pump sprayer that I have diluted to about a quarter of the lowest ration given and it works fine for my average clean. I estimate that the fill will last me atleast 10 washes and I have hardly used any of the bilberry. I started using it from when my wheels were new so maybe for the first proper wash, and prior to sealing, using a higher dilution will be better.
I also got some cheapo paint brushes from Wilkos and use them to clean my wheels. Have various sizes and the bristles get into most gaps. Have tried the bigger brushes such as that one above but didnt really like them so gave up and opted for paint brushes.
I also got some cheapo paint brushes from Wilkos and use them to clean my wheels. Have various sizes and the bristles get into most gaps. Have tried the bigger brushes such as that one above but didnt really like them so gave up and opted for paint brushes.
After living with a number of cars with "kool" wheels I have finally gotten smart enough to look at a wheel option and realize what a pain it would be to keep it clean. I now choose the easy ones. But an important point needs to be raised here. BMW OEM pads are nasty. One week of driving makes for some pretty dirty wheels. Changing to pads that create less dust is a good plan. I personally like the Akebono Euro ceramic pads. Almost no dust, no noise and very good braking performance. In fact, I haven't washed my car for four weeks (maybe 300 miles) and the wheels are spotless.
It seems that the secret of keeping your wheels in good condition is to wash them regularly with car or wheel shampoo, use a protector -Rim Wax is excellent, and do not allow brake dust or dirt to build up on them. If the wheel is awkward to clean take it off every couple of months to get at the awkward bits.
If you start having to regularly use a wheel cleaner on them them you can expect problems with the lacquer eventually because most effective wheel cleaners contain some pretty strong solvents.
So, keep 'em clean
If you start having to regularly use a wheel cleaner on them them you can expect problems with the lacquer eventually because most effective wheel cleaners contain some pretty strong solvents.
So, keep 'em clean
2nd the use of a Wheel wax,poorboys is good.
As is the Bilbery safe wheel cleaner. a very good,and safe product/even for splitrims,etc such as 108's/tho i tend to use a wash mitt for my wheels(and a small brush for the "nack" area of the wheels,and just warm water most of the time,using the bilberry every 2nd/3rd wash,on avg.
As is the Bilbery safe wheel cleaner. a very good,and safe product/even for splitrims,etc such as 108's/tho i tend to use a wash mitt for my wheels(and a small brush for the "nack" area of the wheels,and just warm water most of the time,using the bilberry every 2nd/3rd wash,on avg.
flimper said:Wondermike said:One of these http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/vikan-wheel-brush/prod_389.html
The Vikan brush is great except for the metal can become bare on the very tip :evil: Beware!
Exactly - I would not let one of those near to my wheels as the first thing you find (sadly from experience) is the deep scratch you've just put in your paint :thumbsdown:
A toothbrush us a handy tool for working on tight corners
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I did post this on another thread, so hope it's ok to repeat it here as it may help.
For what it's worth, and please don't laugh, but when I had my 330Ci Sport the best thing for cleaning the wheels was a pair of rubber gloves I don't know what it is about BMW brake dust, because it didn't work so well on my Boxster, but using my Marigold clad fingers to wipe the wheels used to work a treat at removing the muck, followed by a rinse with the hose. I have to say I have quite small hands so I could fit my fingers in the nooks and crannies, but it used to work every time!
As a girlie I am not averse to wearing pink rubber gloves, but perhaps for some of you geezers the ordinary clear latex gloves might work just as well?
For what it's worth, and please don't laugh, but when I had my 330Ci Sport the best thing for cleaning the wheels was a pair of rubber gloves I don't know what it is about BMW brake dust, because it didn't work so well on my Boxster, but using my Marigold clad fingers to wipe the wheels used to work a treat at removing the muck, followed by a rinse with the hose. I have to say I have quite small hands so I could fit my fingers in the nooks and crannies, but it used to work every time!
As a girlie I am not averse to wearing pink rubber gloves, but perhaps for some of you geezers the ordinary clear latex gloves might work just as well?
