Tired of scrubbing brake dust of your BBS? - Page 4

0bluesti4 · 10-05-2006, 11:54 AM

i just dont clean my wheels i like them dirty more as they look more bronze than gold that way...

Carciprete · 10-05-2006, 12:11 PM

I agree with Chaddeus. I've run through every rim cleaner on the market and none allow you to spray on and wash off without using some elbow grease to really get them clean.

I personally stay away from the rim cleaners now. I use two coats of wheel wax every 4-6 weeks and my in between cleanings (which are every other day) are done with just a rag, soft brush and warm water. It works great and I don't have to worry about ruining the finish on the rims.

OvrPSId · 10-05-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Carciprete

I agree with Chaddeus. I've run through every rim cleaner on the market and none allow you to spray on and wash off without using some elbow grease to really get them clean.

I personally stay away from the rim cleaners now. I use two coats of wheel wax every 4-6 weeks and my in between cleanings (which are every other day) are done with just a rag, soft brush and warm water. It works great and I don't have to worry about ruining the finish on the rims.

Wow, every other day, so that's probably the only real way to keep them silver and gold! I need more free time. I would have to hire a crew of 'guest workers' to clean my wheels for me if it were that frequent. Maybe I should talk to the crew that does the landscaping at my office complex

It couldn't cost much more than all the wheel cleaners I've bought that never deliver what they promise.

BlueWRXSTi2005 · 10-05-2006, 01:12 PM

Some might think it's too harsh, but I use Prosoco 600 Detergent once a month in order to get that tough brake dust off the wheels. I neglected the wheels for a long while and literally tried everything, EVERYTHING! P21S didn't even do the job. Then I tried this Prosoco 600 and I couldn't believe how easy it just came off.

Yeah, I know it's acidic and it could damage the clearcoat and blah, blah, blah. I'm sure it will eat through the clearcoat if you leave it on there for 5 minutes, but 30 seconds is really enough. After that, a strong stream of water and a soft bristle brush will basically take care of the rest. Honestly, you could take a paper towel to the wheel after using this stuff and the dust would wipe away without hesitation. Might not be for everybody, but I know that my wheels have never been cleaner until I tried Prosoco.

OvrPSId · 10-05-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueWRXSTi2005

I use Prosoco 600 Detergent once a month

Do you dilute it and apply with a spray bottle?

BlueWRXSTi2005 · 10-05-2006, 03:19 PM

Yup. Forgot to mention that part. It's best to dilute for safety reasons and because, wow, that stuff is really powerful. Clears your sinuses right up: )

**2blue4usti** · 10-05-2006, 03:39 PM

I bought a gallon of P21S 3 years ago and am just now to a point where I need to buy more. Does Griots wheel cleaner come in gallon quantities?

SonicBoom · 10-05-2006, 04:25 PM

Been using the Prestone dust repellent for 2 weeks now... I like it. Like others mentioned, nothing really makes the dust come off easier(it comes off easy with a rag and soapy water anyway).. I just noticed I takes a lot longer for the wheels to get nasty again. Before this product, I noticed the wheels would be black again after 2 or 3 days.. after the prestone, it took about 2 weeks. Worth it in my opinion...

Zach STI · 10-05-2006, 04:46 PM

White vinegar + water in a spray bottle.

Free, and works pretty good.

10-05-2006, 11:54 AM	#46
0bluesti4 Senior STI Driver Car: 04 STi WRB Fav Mod: red interior lights Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 312 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i just dont clean my wheels i like them dirty more as they look more bronze than gold that way... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-05-2006, 04:46 PM	#54
Zach STI Spec C Club Car: 2006 STi Fav Mod: Protune Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,094 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	White vinegar + water in a spray bottle. Free, and works pretty good. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-05-2006, 12:11 PM	#47
Carciprete Silver Member Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: Stolen Car Capital Posts: 126 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	I agree with Chaddeus. I've run through every rim cleaner on the market and none allow you to spray on and wash off without using some elbow grease to really get them clean. I personally stay away from the rim cleaners now. I use two coats of wheel wax every 4-6 weeks and my in between cleanings (which are every other day) are done with just a rag, soft brush and warm water. It works great and I don't have to worry about ruining the finish on the rims.

10-05-2006, 01:12 PM	#49
BlueWRXSTi2005 Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP Stage 2 Location: Holland, PA Posts: 47 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Some might think it's too harsh, but I use Prosoco 600 Detergent once a month in order to get that tough brake dust off the wheels. I neglected the wheels for a long while and literally tried everything, EVERYTHING! P21S didn't even do the job. Then I tried this Prosoco 600 and I couldn't believe how easy it just came off. Yeah, I know it's acidic and it could damage the clearcoat and blah, blah, blah. I'm sure it will eat through the clearcoat if you leave it on there for 5 minutes, but 30 seconds is really enough. After that, a strong stream of water and a soft bristle brush will basically take care of the rest. Honestly, you could take a paper towel to the wheel after using this stuff and the dust would wipe away without hesitation. Might not be for everybody, but I know that my wheels have never been cleaner until I tried Prosoco.

10-05-2006, 03:19 PM	#51
BlueWRXSTi2005 Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP Stage 2 Location: Holland, PA Posts: 47 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Yup. Forgot to mention that part. It's best to dilute for safety reasons and because, wow, that stuff is really powerful. Clears your sinuses right up: )

10-05-2006, 03:39 PM	#52
2blue4usti Gold Member Car: 04 WRB STi - 07 Blue Fav Mod: TIC Click Kit & Cobb SS, RCE Springs and Plates w/Cobb Stg2 Protuned Location: MI Posts: 1,114 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	I bought a gallon of P21S 3 years ago and am just now to a point where I need to buy more. Does Griots wheel cleaner come in gallon quantities?

10-05-2006, 04:25 PM	#53
SonicBoom Professional STI Racer Car: WRB 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Protune Location: Atlanta via Motown Posts: 788 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Been using the Prestone dust repellent for 2 weeks now... I like it. Like others mentioned, nothing really makes the dust come off easier(it comes off easy with a rag and soapy water anyway).. I just noticed I takes a lot longer for the wheels to get nasty again. Before this product, I noticed the wheels would be black again after 2 or 3 days.. after the prestone, it took about 2 weeks. Worth it in my opinion...