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kostnkost · 09-12-2013, 05:30 AM

Everyone has them.

Mine is cleaning the barrels on my wheels. Wheel woollies get ripped up inside from the weights and doing it by hand will leave you with some nice cuts and scraps. I have seen a drill used, but I just can force myself to break out a drill every time I have to clean my wheels. My solution as of now has been to wrap my hand in a MF towel and wipe away.

What is everyone else's nemesis?

gml1998 · 09-12-2013, 06:32 AM

I hate glass. I just can't find the right combination of cleaners and towels.It seems I am always fighting streaks.

Maxspeed · 09-12-2013, 06:40 AM

It is a PITA to break out the drill, extension chord and Turbo Stick.

NewDivide · 09-12-2013, 06:47 AM

x2 for glass. I am the worst glass cleaner on earth.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 09-12-2013, 07:43 AM

I'm with the OP. Wheels and wheel wells. Brake calipers are a bitch too. I run AR Torq Thrusts, so access to them is pretty damn snug.

The wheels and wheel wells are first things along with some other "nitty-gritty" areas before I even touch the paint, and the wheels/wheel wells alone take me around 30-40 mins.

Adam's Polishes · 09-12-2013, 09:05 AM

An empty beer fridge.

Knockoutpie · 09-12-2013, 09:07 AM

Glass is easy, those dang water spots around the tail lights and the door handles get me... And then when you think it's all dry, water drips down from the mirror and leaves an even longer water spot !! >:{

Adam's Polishes · 09-12-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

Glass is easy, those dang water spots around the tail lights and the door handles get me... And then when you think it's all dry, water drips down from the mirror and leaves an even longer water spot !! >:{

You need a Blaster SideKick in your life! No more drips from the mysterious places GM is so good at hiding water in.

tramtwo · 09-12-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NewDivide

x2 for glass. I am the worst glass cleaner on earth.

Second is the best you'll place here.

axis · 09-12-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

And then when you think it's all dry, water drips down from the mirror and leaves an even longer water spot !! >:{

This is the very reason I got a cheap electric blower. Mirrors, tail light bezels, behind the license plate, wheels/tires, and all around the front lights as well. $30 is worth the price for drying the wheels/tires alone.

Tom_T · 09-12-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gml1998

I hate glass. I just can't find the right combination of cleaners and towels.It seems I am always fighting streaks.

This, drives me nuts at sunset

nyrfan · 09-12-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by axis

This is the very reason I got a cheap electric blower. Mirrors, tail light bezels, behind the license plate, wheels/tires, and all around the front lights as well. $30 is worth the price for drying the wheels/tires alone.

I have no problems with water spots on the glass (or any other annoying locations), here is my weapon of choice

molsonbrador · 09-12-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Adams

An empty beer fridge.

Won't find that at my house.

But OP, wheels it is. I don't know how people w/ 10 gazillion spoke wheels do it. I've got 5 spokers and I cringe when it's time. And crap, tomorrow is that time. Note to self...check fridge.

CamaroDreams07 · 09-12-2013, 09:54 PM

On a Camaro, it's the inside of the back glass, the inside of the windshield, and then polishing, waxing or sealing, the rear bumper area. So many nooks and crannies and tiny little spots. I hate it.

Headliners on any car are a pain too.

I'm general, the only thing I really don't like doing is refilling my concentrated solutions. You only ever run out right before you need something for a time sensitive job.

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09-12-2013, 05:30 AM	#1
kostnkost Roof expert detail noob Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 822	Detailing nemesis Everyone has them. Mine is cleaning the barrels on my wheels. Wheel woollies get ripped up inside from the weights and doing it by hand will leave you with some nice cuts and scraps. I have seen a drill used, but I just can force myself to break out a drill every time I have to clean my wheels. My solution as of now has been to wrap my hand in a MF towel and wipe away. What is everyone else's nemesis? __________________

09-12-2013, 06:40 AM	#3
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	It is a PITA to break out the drill, extension chord and Turbo Stick. __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

09-12-2013, 06:47 AM	#4
NewDivide NewDivide Drives: SW '13 1SS/RS & '12 Honda CRV Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South East, Mass Posts: 921 View My Garage	x2 for glass. I am the worst glass cleaner on earth. __________________

09-12-2013, 09:54 PM	#14
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	On a Camaro, it's the inside of the back glass, the inside of the windshield, and then polishing, waxing or sealing, the rear bumper area. So many nooks and crannies and tiny little spots. I hate it. Headliners on any car are a pain too. I'm general, the only thing I really don't like doing is refilling my concentrated solutions. You only ever run out right before you need something for a time sensitive job. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

09-12-2013, 06:32 AM	#2
gml1998 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minooka Illinois Posts: 693	I hate glass. I just can't find the right combination of cleaners and towels.It seems I am always fighting streaks.

09-12-2013, 07:43 AM	#5
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	I'm with the OP. Wheels and wheel wells. Brake calipers are a bitch too. I run AR Torq Thrusts, so access to them is pretty damn snug. The wheels and wheel wells are first things along with some other "nitty-gritty" areas before I even touch the paint, and the wheels/wheel wells alone take me around 30-40 mins.

09-12-2013, 09:05 AM	#6
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	An empty beer fridge.

09-12-2013, 09:07 AM	#7
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	Glass is easy, those dang water spots around the tail lights and the door handles get me... And then when you think it's all dry, water drips down from the mirror and leaves an even longer water spot !! >:{