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Camar0wn3d · 06-16-2009, 08:43 AM

Do you clean the brake dust, road grime, etc. off the entire wheel (behind the rotor) or just the face of it?

On my 02, had only 16" wheels and I couldn't fit my hand past the rotor, but with the 20" on my new SS I can get to the entire rim. Just curious what everyone else does (or is planning to do).

paulm85 · 06-16-2009, 08:46 AM

On my truck I just do the face, unless I am switching between the big rims and stock rims then while they are off I wash the whole she-bang.

On the camaro I will be doing the whole rim as much as I can possibly get.

lawdogg149 · 06-16-2009, 09:16 AM

I have the RS wheels and only clean the face. The fact that they are Dark smoked grey inside hides the dust and all. I think they designed it that way. Sure is alot easier than my 4th gen wheels were.

RickRay · 06-16-2009, 09:40 AM

I have 20 in Polish wheels and I clean the whole rim. I use a wash mite and put my hands all the way in,,very easy and its always clean.

Steve P · 06-16-2009, 10:20 AM

Here's an example of the brush I used to detail Number_9's car a couple of weeks ago. It's a 16" white tampico bristle spoke brush that will reaches all the way to the back of the wheel. It will even fit between the caliper and wheel.

http://www.tropi-care.com/Wheel_Spok...h_p/tc-b30.htm

montej23 · 06-16-2009, 10:26 AM

plan on cleaning the entire rim

tones2SS · 06-16-2009, 05:09 PM

I do the WHOLE wheel on both my daily driver and my Camaro!
It makes the wheel look a lot cleaner. PLUS, I have OCD!!!

Nexus6 · 06-16-2009, 05:38 PM

I use the daytona speed master wheel brush

http://www.autogeek.net/ezdebrfca.html

Angelo@Autopia · 06-18-2009, 08:05 PM

I been using P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner with a EZ Detail Brush. But I would remove the wheel and clean them by hand first when you get your new ride and seal them before you put them back on. After that it's very easy to maintain.

PAUL SS · 06-18-2009, 08:24 PM

Take the wheels off and wash and wax both sides. Don't forget to do the tire treatment on both sides to. Also each lug nut should be individually polished. While the wheels are off the brake calipers should be cleaned and the wheel wells detailed.

Tamarahaz · 06-19-2009, 02:49 AM

R u kidding Paul SS?

Do u plan on parking it on the kitchen table?

Supermans · 06-19-2009, 03:07 AM

thats a whole lotta work Paul.

Matster · 06-19-2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul SS

Take the wheels off and wash and wax both sides. Don't forget to do the tire treatment on both sides to. Also each lug nut should be individually polished. While the wheels are off the brake calipers should be cleaned and the wheel wells detailed.

He is joking...right?

CRC · 06-19-2009, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul SS

Take the wheels off and wash and wax both sides. Don't forget to do the tire treatment on both sides to. Also each lug nut should be individually polished. While the wheels are off the brake calipers should be cleaned and the wheel wells detailed.

100% This is my kinda guy....total attention to DETAIL.

06-16-2009, 08:43 AM	#1
Camar0wn3d formerly "wh0rsep0wer" Drives: 2016 1SS Summit White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 489	How far back do you wash the wheels? Do you clean the brake dust, road grime, etc. off the entire wheel (behind the rotor) or just the face of it? On my 02, had only 16" wheels and I couldn't fit my hand past the rotor, but with the 20" on my new SS I can get to the entire rim. Just curious what everyone else does (or is planning to do). __________________ 2010 1SS/RS - CGM/Gray Interior - M6 (SOLD) Kooks 1 7/8" headers, Solo Mach-X, Vararam. 2012 2LS - Black A6 (SOLD) 2016 1SS Summit White A8

06-16-2009, 08:46 AM	#2
paulm85 Red Jewl Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern, IL Posts: 80	On my truck I just do the face, unless I am switching between the big rims and stock rims then while they are off I wash the whole she-bang. On the camaro I will be doing the whole rim as much as I can possibly get. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Red Jewel/CGM stripes vin #38202 Permagrin started on 9/12/2009

06-16-2009, 05:38 PM	#8
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	I use the daytona speed master wheel brush http://www.autogeek.net/ezdebrfca.html __________________ 1100 - 10/22/2008 3000 - 05/27/2009 3300 - 06/06/2009 3800 - 06/29/2009 4B00 - 06/29/2009 Warehouse 13 survivor Blood stains,speed kills,fast cars,cheap thrills,rich women,fine wine,i lost my sense i lost control i lost my mind.

06-18-2009, 08:05 PM	#9
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	I been using P21S Gel Wheel Cleaner with a EZ Detail Brush. But I would remove the wheel and clean them by hand first when you get your new ride and seal them before you put them back on. After that it's very easy to maintain. Last edited by Angelo@Autopia; 06-18-2009 at 08:16 PM.

06-18-2009, 08:24 PM	#10
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Take the wheels off and wash and wax both sides. Don't forget to do the tire treatment on both sides to. Also each lug nut should be individually polished. While the wheels are off the brake calipers should be cleaned and the wheel wells detailed. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

06-16-2009, 09:16 AM	#3
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 767 View My Garage	I have the RS wheels and only clean the face. The fact that they are Dark smoked grey inside hides the dust and all. I think they designed it that way. Sure is alot easier than my 4th gen wheels were.

06-16-2009, 09:40 AM	#4
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	I have 20 in Polish wheels and I clean the whole rim. I use a wash mite and put my hands all the way in,,very easy and its always clean.

06-16-2009, 10:20 AM	#5
Steve P Drives: None Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TX Posts: 19	Here's an example of the brush I used to detail Number_9's car a couple of weeks ago. It's a 16" white tampico bristle spoke brush that will reaches all the way to the back of the wheel. It will even fit between the caliper and wheel. http://www.tropi-care.com/Wheel_Spok...h_p/tc-b30.htm

06-16-2009, 10:26 AM	#6
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	plan on cleaning the entire rim

06-16-2009, 05:09 PM	#7
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,100	I do the WHOLE wheel on both my daily driver and my Camaro! It makes the wheel look a lot cleaner. PLUS, I have OCD!!!

06-19-2009, 02:49 AM	#11
Tamarahaz Drives: ordered 2010 ABM L99 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PA Posts: 36 View My Garage	R u kidding Paul SS? Do u plan on parking it on the kitchen table?

06-19-2009, 03:07 AM	#12
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	thats a whole lotta work Paul. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

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