Wheel woolies vs the ever-so-popular daytona style wheel brushes

C, Charles Hahn & Cee Dog- Ah, no I *hadn't* seen those :think:



I dunno...I somehow don't think they'd be as good as carefully doing each spoke the, uhm....old-fashioned way. Some of my spokes have deep narrow recesses in the back and it's a genuine PIA to get the sheepskin nap (or the tip of the swab) in there; using one of those wouldn't be much better than just wiping with a "regular mitt" or sponge. Gotta really "fit the medium into the crevice" to do what I'm faced with or I'll miss some of the soiling. As it is, when I get underneath I often spot some area on the back of the wheel that I'd missed :o



Not trying to be all negative though, I can see using those for certain wheels in certain cases. For flat-backed spokes I can see where they'd work OK. Well, except for that caliper-clearance issue. I can *barely* fit something thin between the caliper and the back of the spoke. A single layer of sheepskin will usually fit, but nothing any thicker.



I know..."just jack it up!", which I usually do. But I don't always want to bother, ditto with starting the vehicle and moving it half a wheel revolution.



Eh, one of these days I'll order up some of these, and some regular woolies, and see what I think; I've been wrong before! Sure wouldn't mind taking some of the time/effort out of this.
 
Minutes ago mine arrived. Can't get too much better than next day service, free shipping, on sale. True shop-at-home delight.



Mine ought to last a good long time. I'll use them when the Honda wheels need a sterile tidying-up before new LSP. I don't need to use them on the others.
 
Accumulator said:
C, Charles Hahn & Cee Dog- Ah, no I *hadn't* seen those :think:



I dunno...I somehow don't think they'd be as good as carefully doing each spoke the, uhm....old-fashioned way. Some of my spokes have deep narrow recesses in the back and it's a genuine PIA to get the sheepskin nap (or the tip of the swab) in there; using one of those wouldn't be much better than just wiping with a "regular mitt" or sponge. Gotta really "fit the medium into the crevice" to do what I'm faced with or I'll miss some of the soiling. As it is, when I get underneath I often spot some area on the back of the wheel that I'd missed :o



Not trying to be all negative though, I can see using those for certain wheels in certain cases. For flat-backed spokes I can see where they'd work OK. Well, except for that caliper-clearance issue. I can *barely* fit something thin between the caliper and the back of the spoke. A single layer of sheepskin will usually fit, but nothing any thicker.



I know..."just jack it up!", which I usually do. But I don't always want to bother, ditto with starting the vehicle and moving it half a wheel revolution.



Eh, one of these days I'll order up some of these, and some regular woolies, and see what I think; I've been wrong before! Sure wouldn't mind taking some of the time/effort out of this.
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I swear I need to just send you a care package and get you out of the dark ages ;) Merino Mitt and some wheel woolies -;) Seriously though, I do believe the person that started me off on my own wash techniques years ago may have been you so you could say I owe you one!



Bill D said:
Minutes ago mine arrived. Can't get too much better than next day service, free shipping, on sale. True shop-at-home delight.



Mine ought to last a good long time. I'll use them when the Honda wheels need a sterile tidying-up before new LSP. I don't need to use them on the others.
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Ya, you rocked it out Bill! Thanks!



WCD said:
Order placed and shipped!! Thanks!
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Thanks a bunch for the support guys :) Really appreciate that!



LangMan37 said:
I really gotta do some shopping over at CarPro, alot of good stuff over there.
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Thank you so much for the kind words!
 
CEE DOG said:
I swear I need to just send you a care package and get you out of the dark ages ;) Merino Mitt and some wheel woolies -;) Seriously though, I do believe the person that started me off on my own wash techniques years ago may have been you so you could say I owe you one!
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Heh heh :chuckle: I simply *LOVE* the way you never take my Mr. Negative posts as being offensive. Sheesh, I gotta start spending some money with you just to keep the karma-scale in balance! There are people who get all :angry if/when I don't :bow about their stuff and I'm sure glad you're not like that.



On the wheel cleaning thing..I just don't see any way around meticulously cleaning every square inch (or square millimeter!) slowly, carefully, by hand with something that fits in the tight spots :think: :nixweiss



But I did mean it when I said that they oughta work fine on *some* of my wheels. Probably be fine on the S8, not that I drive that enough...I have something *very* like the woolies that I bought to use on that, but I only took it out a few times last year and I never thought to try anything new when I washed it.



On the mitts, I still fear that some of the qualities that make 'em great for others would make them *less* suitable for me. I need something that the foamgun can "flush clean" during the wash process and I fear the nice thick, plush nap would retain dirt. Great for most people (as it will presumably keep that dirt away from the paint, holding it until it's rinsed), but not right for me.
 
I had my original EZ Detail brush before the Daytona was released. That one finally broke (the stem just above the handle) and I purchased another (many moons later and after the Daytona made it’s appearance). However, right away I noticed how limp the metal core was compared to my original (I found that the stem would bend too easily). ….the back-splatter was always something I just lived with. Even with care I would still get a surprise spritz every now and again.



I have always been interested in the Wheel Woolies but never pulled the trigger. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago that I was in a local detailing supply store when I happened across the Griot’s MF variant. On a whim I picked up their larger size to try.



I have to say that I liked it more than I thought I would. .....although I could quickly see how I would need the other two sizes for certain areas (on the front wheels of my cars the larger one gets hung up a bit on the dust shield and won’t fit between the caliper and hub). My EZ Detail brush doesn’t clear the caliper of my wife’s car either so I always had to resort to using one of my many other misc. brushes to clean in between there. Now that I’ve had a chance to try the Wheel Wand, I will certainly buy the other two sizes. I just didn’t want to buy the whole set without trying one of them first. ....I wonder how the two would compare (MF Wheel Wand vs. Wheel Woolies) in durability? ....or effectiveness for that matter.
 
How is the durability of the WW vs Daytona? Doing 1 or 2 cars a day what kind of life expectancy can I expect?
 
Accumulator said:
Heh heh :chuckle: I simply *LOVE* the way you never take my Mr. Negative posts as being offensive. Sheesh, I gotta start spending some money with you just to keep the karma-scale in balance! There are people who get all :angry if/when I don't :bow about their stuff and I'm sure glad you're not like that.



On the wheel cleaning thing..I just don't see any way around meticulously cleaning every square inch (or square millimeter!) slowly, carefully, by hand with something that fits in the tight spots :think: :nixweiss



But I did mean it when I said that they oughta work fine on *some* of my wheels. Probably be fine on the S8, not that I drive that enough...I have something *very* like the woolies that I bought to use on that, but I only took it out a few times last year and I never thought to try anything new when I washed it.



On the mitts, I still fear that some of the qualities that make 'em great for others would make them *less* suitable for me. I need something that the foamgun can "flush clean" during the wash process and I fear the nice thick, plush nap would retain dirt. Great for most people (as it will presumably keep that dirt away from the paint, holding it until it's rinsed), but not right for me.
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:):) I have never sensed any intent of hostility but only your honest opinion. What more could one ask for!



You may have a point about the Merino Wash mitt for your method from the sound of what you described above.



My wash method when using a mf Chenille wash mitt includes only one bucket (for wash solution) and I spray the mitt out with the hose before each dunk. I find this is the best method of rinsing mf Chenille.



With the CarPro Merino Wool Mitt however I do use two buckets as I find it easily releases the dirt when I plunge it up and down a few times. Hitting it with the pressure of a hose presses the fibers together and just logically doesnt rinse it as well (in my mind at the very least)



The wheel woolies I find clean better than any other tool for most of the wheel. In concert with a couple smaller brushes, (Boars hair detail brush for lugs and front of caliper area) EZ or daytona style for between calipers and barrel, and Wheel Woolie behind spoke for behind the spokes. For the face of most wheels a mitt is also included in my wheel bucket.





JPostal said:
How is the durability of the WW vs Daytona? Doing 1 or 2 cars a day what kind of life expectancy can I expect?
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In my experience the Wheel Woolie is nearly indestructible. In fact I have never heard of one failing and hope someone will pipe up if they have ever heard of such a thing. The Daytona will vary greatly on how often you bend it. Since that is what it was built to be able to do one must assume you expect to be able to bend it every day in which case it will probably not make it more than a few months if that. The wire snaps over time and trust me I took very good care of mine. If you keep one straight and one bent that you only change the bend slightly and dont straighten you will get more time. Still it is one tool that is worth having and replacing. HOWEVER as far as doing the barrels if you use a woolie and then use a daytona side by side you will never use the daytona again in any place the woolie will fit. Woolie cleans probably 400% better at least and doesnt spray you when forced to pull in and out as needed in some places. In short the Woolie is best for anywhere they fit and whatever is left grab the Boars hair detail brush and Daytona, EZ, whatever depending on location and shape of cavity.
 
Glad to see so many people taking care to clean those "out of sight/out of mind" areas of the wheels...with whatever method.



Now if I could just find a time/effort-efficient way of cleaning the backs and barrels of "BBS-style" wheels :think:
 
I must be living under a rock cause I must be the only person who LOVES the Ace Power Sticks. I use all 3.

The small one get's me from the front to the back of a wheel with only less than a hairs breath between caliper and wheel.



I use the large for efficiency for everywhere else.



Slings a problem - just due to the nature of the bristles and IF I use a drill.

If I use a hand, sling is much less composed and controlled...



btw, American Made product as well......
 
Didn't want to start a new topic and I thought this is the best place to add my WW vs the more traditional brush.



I started with a Vikan (VTS 525052) and sling was my biggest issue, so much so that I used it only a couple of times. In aspects like quality and cleaning ability no complaints.



Recently I bought the WW (3 piece kit) and I have to admit it is great. Cleaning my wheels is now almost fun, plus I reach barrels easily. I had underestimated the difference a clean barrel makes.



They seem very sturdy, clean great all over and the different sizes are versatile for different wheels and also other areas (grils, budges etc.)



I think the vfm factor is great. Also a DIY approach like the one mentioned early in this topic makes sense.
 
Ch96067 said:
..Recently I bought the WW (3 piece kit) and I have to admit it is great. Cleaning my wheels is now almost fun...
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Almost fun, huh? I got a set of the Wheel Woolies recently, guess I oughta try 'em out.
 
I like to keep them in a one gallon bucket from the dollar store filled with soapy solution when I use them on my wheels. Sometimes I use the foam gun first then follow with the solution from the bucket. That size is convenient and very maneuverable.
 
Bill D said:
I like to keep them in a one gallon bucket... That size is convenient and very maneuverable.
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Yeah, I have a "wheel and wells" bucket on wheels that's different from/smaller than my wash and rinse buckets.
 
Bill D said:
I just got to get the dolly attachment and Ill be all set :up
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If you don't already have a source, I got mine at Sporty's Tool Shop. IIRC it's called something like "Bucket Buggy".
 
CEE DOG said:
:):) doesnt spray you when forced to pull in and out as needed in some places. In short the Woolie is best for anywhere they fit and whatever is left grab the Boars hair detail brush and Daytona, EZ, whatever depending on location and shape of cavity.
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Sure glad sex is not that complicated as cleaning your wheels.
 
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