Cleaning wheelwells and backside of rims?

C

clnfrk

New member
I'm curious to know how you fellow pro detailers out there go about cleaning these areas of the vehicle. For the wheelwells, I use either the Mother's wheelwell brush (red handle), or a microfiber towel if the space is too tight to fit the brush into. For the backs of the wheels, I use the EZ brush (blue bristles) that has the flexible stem which allows the brush to access tighter areas. I purchased both of these items through Autogeek. I always pressure wash these areas beforehand, sometimes spraying APC on first.



What methods do you use and approximately how long does it take you to complete these areas on a fairly particular dirty car with alot of brake dust on the wheels? Also, what do you use to clean the tires? As of right now, I use a combination of APC, car wash soap and a Meguiars tire brush.
 
Wells can be a pain. I usually spray them with APC and blast with the PW. Usually this does not completely clean them. I end up going back after washing with a damp MF to get any remaining soil. The backsides of the rims are not addressed unless the customer insists and is willing to pay extra for the work.
 
clnfrk said:
What methods do you use and approximately how long does it take you to complete these areas on a fairly particular dirty car with alot of brake dust on the wheels? Also, what do you use to clean the tires? As of right now, I use a combination of APC, car wash soap and a Meguiars tire brush.
Click to expand...



:up...what brwill2005 said about the wheel wells.



Meguiars Wheel/Spoke brushes in a five gallon bucket half full of soapy water. APC the tire and get by with the soapy water on the wheel if you can. If the soap doesn't cut the brake-cake, Meguiars Wheel Brightener 1:6 and re-agitate. I will take a few minutes per wheel unless the extra time has been discussed. Detailing commands one price, reconditioning another.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top