6 hours of cleaning... - Page 2

***Pkskull77*** · 01-21-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DARKSTI

Try a clay bar for the spots that wont come off

You beat me to the punch on that one. I took my BBS off for the winter, and spent about 2 hours cleaning them up with clay bar. They look fantastic, and they feel so smooth.

Before I put them back on I will be slapping a couple layers of wax on them. I waxed my winter wheels before I put them on, and they clean up really fast.

rzezeski · 01-21-2006, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pkskull77

You beat me to the punch on that one. I took my BBS off for the winter, and spent about 2 hours cleaning them up with clay bar. They look fantastic, and they feel so smooth.

Before I put them back on I will be slapping a couple layers of wax on them. I waxed my winter wheels before I put them on, and they clean up really fast.

Yea that's why I applied the mothers. Back when I had my 2000 GTI I applied a coat of mothers about once a week for a few months straight. The wheels were so slick I could almost blow the dust off my rims.

If I get a chance I may try the clay bar tomorrow on the bad spots and see where it gets me. Mainly I have a bunch of small black spots I can't out, but they seem to be invisible to the camera.

Gami004pilot · 01-21-2006, 11:12 PM

If you go to your local Family Dollar store in your local area theres this liquid spray cleaner called AWESOME. It takes off the little black build up that you get around the spokes & lip.
If some one could tell me how to post pics I'll show you what the bottle looks like!

***VSGTS14*** · 01-22-2006, 05:15 AM

use bug/tar remover on the stubborn areas.

after i removed my bbs when i sold them, there were a few tar marks in the spoke area and mucho dirt on the inside of the rim where i could not always clean perfectly.
i got a bottle of all purpose cleaner along with a bottle of bug/tar and a bucket of soap with a good soft bug type sponge and went at it.
took it off easily, i did all four in probably an hour.

ORSTi · 01-22-2006, 07:45 AM

The STi is not my daily driver. When I give the wheels a good take off cleaning, I have the luxury to leave it in the garage for at least a few days and just admire those wheels. I figure the car is for my enjoyment, and if I want to look at some nice clean wheels for a few days, I can. Nice job! I never thought to try the WD-40. How do you get it off? Simple green or something?

Facinnreality · 01-22-2006, 08:28 AM

They look amazing..i recently have thought about during a thurough wheel cleaning, worth it if you ask me. On another note looks like you have the stock tires on, but stock tires+winter time = not good. I would suggest getting some different tires before rims.

rzezeski · 01-22-2006, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Facinnreality

They look amazing..i recently have thought about during a thurough wheel cleaning, worth it if you ask me. On another note looks like you have the stock tires on, but stock tires+winter time = not good. I would suggest getting some different tires before rims.

I absolutely agree, but this car is not my daily, and I would hardly call this a winter right now in Maryland. Only once has it snowed with any accumulation and it was fairly pathetic. I figured since I have come this far i'm not going to bother with winter tires/rims this year.

esemes · 01-22-2006, 09:08 AM

nice job......

1- hawk GHPS pads (80% less dust)
2- wheelwax (helps keep what dust comes off em from sticking)

-ese

LOLSTi · 01-22-2006, 10:40 AM

awesome job! i reccomend P21S wheel cleaner for the tough spots, it's a bit expensive, but IMO you get whatcha pay for!

jimbosti · 01-22-2006, 03:40 PM

wow, my bbs never looked that good! i spent 2 hours cleaning them the first time i washed the car. It didn't come out that good though.

1FSTSTI · 01-22-2006, 06:34 PM

Goo Gone. FOunt at your local hardware store. Or car store. Goo GOne works good. Even if you want to debadge ur car goo gone works on that too

***gixxer6*** · 01-23-2006, 05:06 AM

nice work, i done mine back in the summer i think it took me about 4 hours for all four.

STImachine · 01-23-2006, 10:00 AM

When I do decide to clean em, mine usually take about 1 hour. I just scrub the hell out of em with dishwashing detergent and water mix. Then rinse.

GotSTI? · 01-23-2006, 10:25 AM

I just can't justify that amount of time. It's gone to hell in 24-48 hours.

2fas4u · 01-23-2006, 11:23 AM

simple green!!! You just have to get used to the "Absorbeen junior" smell. For you young ones it was a muscle rub used for sore muscles.....

01-23-2006, 11:23 AM	#30
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 1,864 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	simple green!!! You just have to get used to the "Absorbeen junior" smell. For you young ones it was a muscle rub used for sore muscles..... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-21-2006, 11:12 PM	#18
Gami004pilot Senior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX STI Fav Mod: Just having an STI is good enough. Location: Central Florida Posts: 363 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	If you go to your local Family Dollar store in your local area theres this liquid spray cleaner called AWESOME. It takes off the little black build up that you get around the spokes & lip. If some one could tell me how to post pics I'll show you what the bottle looks like!

01-22-2006, 05:15 AM	#19
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,851 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	use bug/tar remover on the stubborn areas. after i removed my bbs when i sold them, there were a few tar marks in the spoke area and mucho dirt on the inside of the rim where i could not always clean perfectly. i got a bottle of all purpose cleaner along with a bottle of bug/tar and a bucket of soap with a good soft bug type sponge and went at it. took it off easily, i did all four in probably an hour.

01-22-2006, 07:45 AM	#20
ORSTi Professional STI Driver Posts: 429 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	The STi is not my daily driver. When I give the wheels a good take off cleaning, I have the luxury to leave it in the garage for at least a few days and just admire those wheels. I figure the car is for my enjoyment, and if I want to look at some nice clean wheels for a few days, I can. Nice job! I never thought to try the WD-40. How do you get it off? Simple green or something?

01-22-2006, 08:28 AM	#21
Facinnreality STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen w/ Silver Fav Mod: Morning Fresh Air Freshener Location: Long Hill, New Jersey Posts: 226 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	They look amazing..i recently have thought about during a thurough wheel cleaning, worth it if you ask me. On another note looks like you have the stock tires on, but stock tires+winter time = not good. I would suggest getting some different tires before rims.

01-22-2006, 09:08 AM	#23
esemes S204 Racer Car: 996TT Location: clearh²o, FL Posts: 4,756 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (12)	nice job...... 1- hawk GHPS pads (80% less dust) 2- wheelwax (helps keep what dust comes off em from sticking) -ese

01-22-2006, 10:40 AM	#24
LOLSTi S204 Racer Car: RIP 02 WRX Fav Mod: 2004 Aspen White WRX STi Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,621 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	awesome job! i reccomend P21S wheel cleaner for the tough spots, it's a bit expensive, but IMO you get whatcha pay for!

01-22-2006, 03:40 PM	#25
jimbosti STI Driver Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: V1 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 230 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	wow, my bbs never looked that good! i spent 2 hours cleaning them the first time i washed the car. It didn't come out that good though.

01-22-2006, 06:34 PM	#26
1FSTSTI Professional STI Racer Car: 08 Silverado 2500HD Location: SoCal Posts: 618 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Goo Gone. FOunt at your local hardware store. Or car store. Goo GOne works good. Even if you want to debadge ur car goo gone works on that too

01-23-2006, 05:06 AM	#27
*gixxer6* sponge worthy Location: Mountains of NC Posts: 1,580 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	nice work, i done mine back in the summer i think it took me about 4 hours for all four.

01-23-2006, 10:00 AM	#28
STImachine STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Spec C roof vent Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 216 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	When I do decide to clean em, mine usually take about 1 hour. I just scrub the hell out of em with dishwashing detergent and water mix. Then rinse.

01-23-2006, 10:25 AM	#29
GotSTI? Silver Member Car: 08 White STI Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,492 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I just can't justify that amount of time. It's gone to hell in 24-48 hours.