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HAMBO · 11-03-2014, 12:14 AM

Hi folks,

Been trying to wash my car in my apartment garage where there isn't access to a hose. Have had luck with waterless wash on the paint/body, but the wheels seem trickier since they appear to accumulate a lot more dirt. Didn't want to risk rubbing any grit against the finish of the wheels so I've been leaving them alone.

Wondering if there's anything out there capable of cleaning wheels without use of a hose? Most of the wheel cleaners I've seen all end with use of a hose to wash off the cleaner. Was thinking perhaps a dedicated wheel cleaner and a damp MF to wipe it off? Appreciate any suggestions!

JTruck · 11-03-2014, 08:13 AM

If a hose is out of the question I would just use the waterless wash, allow to dwell for a bit and wipe off with a damp microfiber. Follow up with some detail spray.

I only use wheel cleaner when absolutely necessary, usually just use an old microfiber with the left over wash/water mixture in my bucket.

CamaroDreams07 · 11-03-2014, 10:29 AM

I would not use wheel cleaner with no running water access. That's something you want to make sure you get completely rinsed off.

HAMBO · 11-03-2014, 02:43 PM

Looks like ww and damp MF is the way to go. Thanks for the advice!

L&M CAMARO 6 · 11-03-2014, 06:03 PM

I'd go to a self service wash place, if you have a safe one near by.

flyinlow89 · 11-03-2014, 07:49 PM

If you seal your wheels you'll get some Extra protection and will make clean up a bit easier as well

11-03-2014, 12:14 AM	#1
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	Waterless wheel cleaner? Hi folks, Been trying to wash my car in my apartment garage where there isn't access to a hose. Have had luck with waterless wash on the paint/body, but the wheels seem trickier since they appear to accumulate a lot more dirt. Didn't want to risk rubbing any grit against the finish of the wheels so I've been leaving them alone. Wondering if there's anything out there capable of cleaning wheels without use of a hose? Most of the wheel cleaners I've seen all end with use of a hose to wash off the cleaner. Was thinking perhaps a dedicated wheel cleaner and a damp MF to wipe it off? Appreciate any suggestions! __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

11-03-2014, 08:13 AM	#2
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	If a hose is out of the question I would just use the waterless wash, allow to dwell for a bit and wipe off with a damp microfiber. Follow up with some detail spray. I only use wheel cleaner when absolutely necessary, usually just use an old microfiber with the left over wash/water mixture in my bucket. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

11-03-2014, 10:29 AM	#3
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I would not use wheel cleaner with no running water access. That's something you want to make sure you get completely rinsed off. __________________ [B]

11-03-2014, 02:43 PM	#4
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	Looks like ww and damp MF is the way to go. Thanks for the advice! __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

11-03-2014, 07:49 PM	#6
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	If you seal your wheels you'll get some Extra protection and will make clean up a bit easier as well __________________ 2010 Camaro TT SS. AGP twin Turbo

11-03-2014, 06:03 PM	#5
L&M CAMARO 6 Drives: Just a fan for now Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: ROCKPILE, Illinois Posts: 361	I'd go to a self service wash place, if you have a safe one near by.