Washing wheels

[Blackmirror]

WHen you wash wheels do you like to just spray a wheel cleaner and then use a soft brush OR do you use wheel cleaner and a carwash solution with the brush to clean?

 

[thinksnow]

How long has it been? As with the paint, prep is the key. I use shampoo because I place sealant on the wheels every two months and qd as often as possible. If you want to deep clean before placing the sealant on the wheel, go with a dedicated wheel cleaner and the brush.

 

[Blackmirror]

its been two weeks since I washed the truck. Had to drive it in a lot of rain too.

 

[Blackmirror]

I also been noticing hairline scratches on my chrome aluminum alloy rims. I'm using this brush http://autopia-carcare.com/oxo-17006.html



Then again, maybe it was already there from the previous owner:nixweiss

 

[Bill D]

I try to always wash wheels with a mitt ( I have some sheepskin, will get some chenille too) and a car wash solution. Sometimes it may be necessary to repeat, not as fast results as with a wheel cleaner but IMO safer/ having to take more time is better

 

[andriver]

What everyone else has recommended. Using a sealant on a regular basis will help keep your wheels clean. Additionally, on a weekly basis I also use EO wax and dry.

 

[SK2003TypeS]

I wash with Griot's Boar's hair brush. It's pricey, but a good investment for wheels. I just use regular car wash and the brush. Haven't really had to use any wheel cleaner because I wash them pretty much every week so nothing really builds up.

 

[YoSteve]

I always use car wash soap, otherwise the wax on my wheels will be removed and then I'll need to rewax.



If I purposely want to rewax and want to remove it all, I still use EFHI.



And yes after waxing I still use Rain-X Wheel protectant.



here's the link to the way I wash my wheels. I tend to use brushes as well to get the nooks and crannies