Looking for a very specific detailing tool

[re-tired]

New to the forum , hoping I can get a small problem solved

I have a vehicle that has acorn style lug nuts in a recessed hole in the wheel

Problem there is very little clearance between the lug nut and the hole recess , consequently brake dust forms up inside there where you just can`t get to it, the rest of the wheel is easily cleaned and I have brown dirty lug nuts-- it looks awful. I could use a harsh chemical spray like fall out remover or equivalent but I would rather have a tool. Does anyone know of a special specific cleaning tool to go over the lug nuts in the recess to facilitate cleaning and where I could get it ?

Thanx

[GearHead_1]

There are several options available. Here`s one.

Recessed Wheel Lug Nut Brush Kit

[Ronkh]

There are several available.

Recessed Wheel Lug Nut Brush Kit

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or

Wheel Woolies Boar

[Tpr1634]

Couple of options...

[re-tired]

Thanks fellas

Going to give them a try!!!

[Merlin]

Griot`s has a tool also.

Lug Nut Cleaning Brushes

[Stokdgs]

New to the forum , hoping I can get a small problem solved

I have a vehicle that has acorn style lug nuts in a recessed hole in the wheel

Problem there is very little clearance between the lug nut and the hole recess , consequently brake dust forms up inside there where you just can`t get to it, the rest of the wheel is easily cleaned and I have brown dirty lug nuts-- it looks awful. I could use a harsh chemical spray like fall out remover or equivalent but I would rather have a tool. Does anyone know of a special specific cleaning tool to go over the lug nuts in the recess to facilitate cleaning and where I could get it ?

Thanx

It took me awhile to find it but this brush is the absolute best for getting into those recessed places in wheels and a lot of other key places --- DI Brushes ATLASTA Soft Tip Brush | Free Shipping Available - Detailed Image

Couldnt find one here at Autopia, sorry guys...

I had one like this that BMW made years ago for cleaning their wheels - found it at their parts department inside the dealership..

This one is like that brush but probably better..
Hope this helps-
DanF

[Accumulator]

I`d stick to natural-bristle versions of the cylindrical brushes rather than the "flagged nylon" ones, if only because the flagging will wear down.

I still end up using swabs for the final passes though (same for the valvestem pocket). No matter how clean I think I got things with the brushes, by the time I do those areas on all four wheels with a swab there`s ample evidence that the additional step was needed.

[Stokdgs]

I have used the BMW version (which is no longer sold by them) of this brush for years and never scratched anything.. The bristles are not damaged or changed in any way.. This brush is pushing 10 years and hundreds of wheels later..

I always use a good soap in addition to a dedicated wheel cleaner first that was allowed to dwell before rinsing and brushing.

If additional brushing was needed then I used the car wash soap at the END of the carwash process after the chenille wash mitt was removed from the bucket sans gritguards..

I have a 2nd brush like the one in the link that is used surprisingly, as they have shown in their pics in all those same places !!! It`s amazing, isnt it ?

It will also never hurt to have a pressure washer handy to really get into places even brushes cant reach and move things out that dont belong there..
Good luck with your research, re-tired !
Dan F