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08-17-2016, 01:05 AM
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Wheel Cleaning
I am having a hell of a time cleaning the wheels. From the large amount of brake dust to the road grime. What products are you guys using? I have big hands so any kind of useful brush would be nice too.
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08-17-2016, 06:49 AM
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Soap and water with a microfiber works fine.
If you want to save time and burn money but have an easier time cleaning...... Adams Wheel Cleaner with lug nut brush and red bristle brush.
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08-17-2016, 07:37 AM
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From what I've read on a number of other posts in several different places, the best thing you can do is switch to ceramic brakes.
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08-17-2016, 07:51 AM
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They are a pain to keep up on cleaning the 10 spoke but once you get them clean put wd-40 on a rag and wipe on rims. You'll be surprised how easy all the crap comes off next time with just a microfiber rag and a little wd-40. That's all I do now for the rims.
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08-17-2016, 09:00 AM
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08-17-2016, 01:08 PM
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Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015
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I put a couple bucks in the coin car wash and spray em' off.
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08-17-2016, 08:36 PM
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Just spray wd-40 on cloth and wipe. Cleans and protects. Easy to keep up on going forward. I do same process to all of my bikes wheels/ rims and no issues over the years. Don't saturate them, just wipe them down.
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08-17-2016, 11:25 PM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE 2SS Summit White Join Date: May 2016
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I use these https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Wheel-Woo...=wheel+woolies
With this it's acid free and safe for the 1LE rims. https://www.amazon.com/Sonax-230200-...=wheel+cleaner Those brushes are awesome. They will get all the way in there and between the calipers and clean the heck out of the inside. I've even used them on the exhaust tips. |
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08-18-2016, 03:33 PM
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Drives: 17' Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015
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I use a mixture of Adams Wheel cleaner with some Dawn blue dishwashing soap.
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08-18-2016, 04:01 PM
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Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Sep 2015
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Hmmm.... i wonder if that sonax is sage for my niche wheels. Looks like it should be. Thanks for sharing
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08-19-2016, 03:48 PM
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I've had the most success cleaning the wheels and calipers, with a Metal Free Wheel and Rim wand from O'reilly,
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0454&ppt=C0209
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08-19-2016, 07:05 PM
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Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010
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I use vodka, the more I use the less dirt I see!!
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08-19-2016, 09:47 PM
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 Good one Vin. LMAO!
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08-20-2016, 08:01 AM
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I use these on my wheels along with simple green and they can be bent into shape, the smaller one I use to get behind the spokes with ease. Daytona Speed Master and Speed Master Jr. wheel brushes purchased on amazon.
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