How Do U Clean Ur Wheels? - Page 2

tripod · 10-11-2006, 02:36 AM

I like mr clean magic eraser

Greg · 10-11-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by reeksti

you can use wheelwax but its a pain to get off when u apply it

I find its easier if you apply a thin coat and it releases pretty easily, at least for me. Its a bit of extra work to add to your semi anual waxing routine, but I find it saves quite a bit during regular washes.

NTX on the other hand, doe not release as well as Wheelwax and I found it took quit a bit more work to get to it completely come off. That surprised me as to releases fairly easily on a flat surface.

scubadiver424 · 10-11-2006, 01:13 PM

I just clean my wheels once a week, with mothers wheel cleaner, spray it on, scrub the rim real well, 15 minutes each, then hose off

Zach STI · 10-11-2006, 01:21 PM

Water/vinegar/ammonia in a spray bottle.

wagon-trail · 10-11-2006, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripod

I like mr clean magic eraser

That thing gets brake dust off so easily.

**2blue4usti** · 10-11-2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by reeksti

p21s and wheel brush

+1 modified I use a Griots wheel brush, the ones sold in a 3 pack with the black handles! Works really well!...not P21S wheel gel.....but the liquid spray.....

dukenukem · 10-11-2006, 02:10 PM

I just used Meguiars Hot Wheels Cleaning spray .. works well for most parts but the results are far from perfect.

Dos531 · 10-11-2006, 02:49 PM

Griots wheel cleaner
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=11106
Safe for your wheels AND brakes and works like a charm.

***VSGTS14*** · 10-11-2006, 03:26 PM

spray nine and/or a good wheel cleaner (meguiars, eage one, idk)
toothbrush
some kind of sponge, a bug type or a small soft one.
and one of those brushes that gets the inside of the wheel

morecowbell · 10-11-2006, 03:42 PM

I actually just tried a new product today called "Blue Magic Wheel Cleaner" and man my wheels are spotless.

As far as tools, I like to use a brush that fits between the wheel and the rotor, to get the brake dust and grime off of the entire inside of the wheel, and an old wash mitt for the front of the wheel.

Works for me!

jasngen04sti · 10-11-2006, 04:10 PM

a cheaper alternative is using 50/50 simple green and water with a soft brush
i have used it for years on everything from dirtbikes to sti wheels and it works great

Muffnbluff · 10-11-2006, 04:33 PM

I love how everyone has some special stuff for their wheels. I just use the soap that I use to wash my car with and my wheels come out bright and shiny.

H4N · 10-11-2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

I love how everyone has some special stuff for their wheels. I just use the soap that I use to wash my car with and my wheels come out bright and shiny.

+1 i do the same thing

***KarlSTI*** · 10-12-2006, 01:18 AM

I use 100% simple green in a spray bottle, bucket of water, long handle wheel brush,& hose with a sprayer. This is the first step to washing my car.

1. I spray the wheel first with water to blast the loose stuff off.
2. Spray the wheel with simple green
3. Use the wheel brush on the wheel and tire.......dipping the dirty brush into the bucket of water every so often.
4. Spray off the wheel with water

Then I wash the entire car with the Mr. Clean system and let drip dry.

GotSTI? · 10-12-2006, 05:48 AM

I bought this stuff they were selling at a gas station. It's in a spay can bottle. I believe it's called KTR and they sell it at Nascar races. It takes about ten minutes to clean my wheels completely. I don't need any water whatsoever. Just a rag and this stuff. It beat the pis out of any other option.

10-11-2006, 02:36 AM	#16
tripod STI Driver Car: '06 WRX STi CGM Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 259 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I like mr clean magic eraser This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-12-2006, 05:48 AM	#30
GotSTI? Silver Member Car: 08 White STI Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,562 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I bought this stuff they were selling at a gas station. It's in a spay can bottle. I believe it's called KTR and they sell it at Nascar races. It takes about ten minutes to clean my wheels completely. I don't need any water whatsoever. Just a rag and this stuff. It beat the pis out of any other option. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-11-2006, 01:13 PM	#18
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,623 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	I just clean my wheels once a week, with mothers wheel cleaner, spray it on, scrub the rim real well, 15 minutes each, then hose off

10-11-2006, 01:21 PM	#19
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)	Water/vinegar/ammonia in a spray bottle.

10-11-2006, 02:10 PM	#22
dukenukem Professional STI Racer Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 716 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I just used Meguiars Hot Wheels Cleaning spray .. works well for most parts but the results are far from perfect.

10-11-2006, 02:49 PM	#23
Dos531 Professional STI Racer Car: 06 Evo IX SE Fav Mod: My skillz Location: Redlands/Riverside CA Posts: 668 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Griots wheel cleaner http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=11106 Safe for your wheels AND brakes and works like a charm.

10-11-2006, 03:26 PM	#24
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,984 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	spray nine and/or a good wheel cleaner (meguiars, eage one, idk) toothbrush some kind of sponge, a bug type or a small soft one. and one of those brushes that gets the inside of the wheel

10-11-2006, 03:42 PM	#25
morecowbell Junior STI Driver Car: '07 UGM Ltd Location: WA Posts: 115 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I actually just tried a new product today called "Blue Magic Wheel Cleaner" and man my wheels are spotless. As far as tools, I like to use a brush that fits between the wheel and the rotor, to get the brake dust and grime off of the entire inside of the wheel, and an old wash mitt for the front of the wheel. Works for me!

10-11-2006, 04:10 PM	#26
jasngen04sti Junior STI Driver Car: 04 sti Location: close to dragons tail Posts: 153 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	a cheaper alternative is using 50/50 simple green and water with a soft brush i have used it for years on everything from dirtbikes to sti wheels and it works great

10-11-2006, 04:33 PM	#27
Muffnbluff DOMINATOR Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Strut Clunk Location: STL Posts: 5,613 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	I love how everyone has some special stuff for their wheels. I just use the soap that I use to wash my car with and my wheels come out bright and shiny.

10-12-2006, 01:18 AM	#29
*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Bill Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 4,195 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	I use 100% simple green in a spray bottle, bucket of water, long handle wheel brush,& hose with a sprayer. This is the first step to washing my car. 1. I spray the wheel first with water to blast the loose stuff off. 2. Spray the wheel with simple green 3. Use the wheel brush on the wheel and tire.......dipping the dirty brush into the bucket of water every so often. 4. Spray off the wheel with water Then I wash the entire car with the Mr. Clean system and let drip dry.