Finally got my 15 ZL1 black - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

chambers3214@yahoo.com · 07-25-2015, 09:30 AM

Got my zl1 last week. I traded my 1LE in for it. Can yall tell me what's da best solution to cleaning these wheels beside wit a rag? I seen on somebody thread that they used a toilet brush to clean their wheels. Has anybody tried this if so let me know how it worked for u

Shark72 · 07-25-2015, 09:48 AM

Congrats! Lets see some pictures and give us your review of going from a 1LE to a ZL1. Now, cleaning the wheels........I am looking for advice as well.

omegaman · 07-25-2015, 09:50 AM

Armor All Wheel Protectant is awesome. Clean the wheels, spray on, let dry several hours, and enjoy wheels that hose clean with water. Lasts 6 to 8 weeks before needing to reapply. Really good YouTube videos of this too.

owhite3003 · 07-25-2015, 11:08 PM

Thought the 1LE and the Z had the same wheels. I use a speed brush and rim cleaner.

Old_Truck_Fan · 07-26-2015, 06:11 AM

Here is a link to some information on wheel cleaning.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396478

Chrispy · 07-26-2015, 06:27 AM

Do NOT use a toilet brush!

Congrats on the car!

*mlee* · 07-26-2015, 06:28 AM

blackbird15 · 07-26-2015, 05:07 PM

I use a large Speedmaster wheel brush to clean inner part of wheel and brake caliper . For the wheel lug area I use Adams trim and lug brush . Optimum car wash soap . Congratulations on your new zl1 .

chambers3214@yahoo.com · 07-26-2015, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackbird15

I use a large Speedmaster wheel brush to clean inner part of wheel and brake caliper . For the wheel lug area I use Adams trim and lug brush . Optimum car wash soap . Congratulations on your new zl1 .

Where do I get a speed master wheel brush n Adam trim lug brush

Nor Cal ZL1 · 07-26-2015, 06:32 PM

There are a few good vendors to buy good detailing supplies. I use Autogeek for a lot of purchases.
http://www.autogeek.net/
The speed master is a great wheel cleaning tool. A great cleaner is Sonax see the link.
http://www.autogeek.net/sonax-wheel-cleaner.html

http://www.autogeek.net/daytona-spee...r-brushes.html

I would pass on the normal wheel products avail at the typical parts house and use a coating. They are so much better and make taking care of the wheels and paint a breeze.

http://www.autogeek.net/car-paint-gl...-coatings.html

SSJ455 · 07-26-2015, 07:28 PM

No amount of waxes, glazes, sealants or protectants will keep them clean for very long from brake dust or road grime. And NOTHING will let you just hose of dirt and dust with a hose. The best thing is ceramic pads that give almost zero brake dust. I have Brembos on my Regal GS and every couple of days I have to use a wheel duster to clean the brake dust off of them.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 07-26-2015, 07:42 PM

Naw ceramic pads suck for performance. Just coat them and be done with it, I coated mine with this and it works. Couldn't be any easier and no compromise on braking performance.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/polis...l#.VbV-eflViko

L36L72LS3 · 07-26-2015, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark72

Congrats! Lets see some pictures and give us your review of going from a 1LE to a ZL1. Now, cleaning the wheels........I am looking for advice as well.

Go ahead, laugh. I use a fisktank cleaning pad! Soft yet will knock off the grime. Long reach too for getting the entire wheel through the openings.

Roto-fab 1 · 07-27-2015, 03:35 PM

Congrats on the new ride! I agree with the others, we need some pics!!

07-25-2015, 09:30 AM	#1
chambers3214@yahoo.com Drives: 2017 camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: south carolina Posts: 84	Finally got my 15 ZL1 black Got my zl1 last week. I traded my 1LE in for it. Can yall tell me what's da best solution to cleaning these wheels beside wit a rag? I seen on somebody thread that they used a toilet brush to clean their wheels. Has anybody tried this if so let me know how it worked for u

07-25-2015, 09:48 AM	#2
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 837	Congrats! Lets see some pictures and give us your review of going from a 1LE to a ZL1. Now, cleaning the wheels........I am looking for advice as well. __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass

07-25-2015, 09:50 AM	#3
omegaman Drives: very poorly Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 550	Armor All Wheel Protectant is awesome. Clean the wheels, spray on, let dry several hours, and enjoy wheels that hose clean with water. Lasts 6 to 8 weeks before needing to reapply. Really good YouTube videos of this too. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1, Crystal Red, Auto, Exposed Carbon Fiber, Navigation.

07-26-2015, 06:28 AM	#7
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	__________________

07-26-2015, 07:28 PM	#11
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	No amount of waxes, glazes, sealants or protectants will keep them clean for very long from brake dust or road grime. And NOTHING will let you just hose of dirt and dust with a hose. The best thing is ceramic pads that give almost zero brake dust. I have Brembos on my Regal GS and every couple of days I have to use a wheel duster to clean the brake dust off of them. __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

07-25-2015, 11:08 PM	#4
owhite3003 Z-BEAST Drives: 2013 JDP ZL-850 Track Spec ZL1, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 1,470	Thought the 1LE and the Z had the same wheels. I use a speed brush and rim cleaner.

07-26-2015, 06:11 AM	#5
Old_Truck_Fan Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 21	Here is a link to some information on wheel cleaning. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396478

07-26-2015, 06:27 AM	#6
Chrispy 11.91 ET Bone stock Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 353	Do NOT use a toilet brush! Congrats on the car!

07-26-2015, 05:07 PM	#8
blackbird15 Drives: 2015 zl1 camaro Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: freeland , maryland Posts: 33	I use a large Speedmaster wheel brush to clean inner part of wheel and brake caliper . For the wheel lug area I use Adams trim and lug brush . Optimum car wash soap . Congratulations on your new zl1 .

07-26-2015, 06:32 PM	#10
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	There are a few good vendors to buy good detailing supplies. I use Autogeek for a lot of purchases. http://www.autogeek.net/ The speed master is a great wheel cleaning tool. A great cleaner is Sonax see the link. http://www.autogeek.net/sonax-wheel-cleaner.html http://www.autogeek.net/daytona-spee...r-brushes.html I would pass on the normal wheel products avail at the typical parts house and use a coating. They are so much better and make taking care of the wheels and paint a breeze. http://www.autogeek.net/car-paint-gl...-coatings.html

07-26-2015, 07:42 PM	#12
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	Naw ceramic pads suck for performance. Just coat them and be done with it, I coated mine with this and it works. Couldn't be any easier and no compromise on braking performance. http://www.autopia-carcare.com/polis...l#.VbV-eflViko

07-27-2015, 03:35 PM	#14
Roto-fab 1 Drives: 16 Camaro SS w/ Roto-fab CAI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,682	Congrats on the new ride! I agree with the others, we need some pics!!