12-30-2012, 07:24 AM | #1 |
Enlisted Member
1
Rep 44
Posts
Drives: BMW 118d F20 M Sport
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
|
Tricks for cleaning rims? (383M in particular)
I was wondering if you guys have any tricks for cleaning rims. Do you use special brushes, gloves, sponges? I'm looking for a better way to clean my 383M rims in particular.
Today I spent almost one hour cleaning my rims, which was a real pain in the behind. I just use a water, regular car shampoo and a cleaning glove. I was thinking about purchasing some kind of brush which would make it easier to get into those deep corners. So what do you guys use? |
12-30-2012, 12:53 PM | #3 |
First Lieutenant
10
Rep 328
Posts |
I use wheel rim cleaner from BMW. Works great, you spray it on, let it soak for 1-2 min and pressure wash off. Remember to do the 4 wheels completely, then move the car 0,5m and do them all 4 again.
http://www.salesafter.eu/product_inf...--500-ml.html&
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-30-2012, 01:05 PM | #4 |
Brigadier General
266
Rep 3,290
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-31-2012, 04:02 AM | #5 | |
Enlisted Member
1
Rep 44
Posts
Drives: BMW 118d F20 M Sport
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-31-2012, 04:06 AM | #6 |
Major
176
Rep 1,233
Posts |
Most wheel cleaners use similar ingredients as liquid carpet cleaners.
They are designed to seperate oils, grit and dirt from synthetic and wool materials I have found that a good quality brand of carpet cleaner works well to remove the brake dust build up and is much cheaper to buy than the car care brands. Just follow the same instructions. I spray on the wheel, leave it on for 30 secs to 1 min then wash off with a High pressure unit (Karcher). If your wheels are really dirty you just use an old paint brush to work it in whilst you apply the cleaner. I have been told that these chemicals will not harm the wheels or tyres. The plus is that it also works on your car mats |
Appreciate
0
|
12-31-2012, 07:47 AM | #7 | |
Enlisted Member
1
Rep 44
Posts
Drives: BMW 118d F20 M Sport
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-03-2013, 06:42 AM | #8 |
Lieutenant
53
Rep 485
Posts
Drives: 116i (F20) Auto
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Athens, Greece
|
I use some wheel cleaner (currently from Chemical Guys) and a Wheel brush (currently I have one from Meguiars). It works quite well.
__________________
2011- : BMW 116i (F20)
2009-11: BMW Z4 2.5si (E85) 2007-09: Mini Cooper S (R56) 2005-07: BMW 325ti (E46) 2004-05: BMW 318i (E36) |
Appreciate
0
|
01-03-2013, 11:33 PM | #9 | |
Captain
64
Rep 960
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|