Wheel cleaner - M5POST

journeyguy · 10-04-2012, 06:58 AM

Any good wheel cleaner you guys can recommend for the forged wheels ? Any precautions while cleaning the forged wheels ? I am seeing lot of brake dust so just need some advise.

Thanks,

bobblehead · 10-04-2012, 07:42 AM

whatever cleaner you're going to use, wax them afterward and it will be a bit easier to clean the next time.

I just use soap & water. For the deeper clean due to brake dust, use either one ...

cmhsam · 10-09-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by journeyguy

Any good wheel cleaner you guys can recommend for the forged wheels ? Any precautions while cleaning the forged wheels ? I am seeing lot of brake dust so just need some advise.

Thanks,

Ask the guys at Performance Auto Spa in Dublin where you got your clear bra installed. They should be able to provide some good options.

journeyguy · 10-09-2012, 09:15 PM

ya, I ordered lot of stuff from Adams polishes and just got the delivery today....Looking forward to start cleaning the car myself. Let see how long this last...LOL

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Originally Posted by cmhsam

Ask the guys at Performance Auto Spa in Dublin where you got your clear bra installed. They should be able to provide some good options.

CarolinaM5 · 10-09-2012, 09:17 PM

I also use Griot's garage wheel cleaner, I have found that you have to provide some type of agitation no matter what type of cleaner you use. Often times soap and water will do the job with some good old fashioned elbow grease. My new wheels are gunmetallic finish to combat this issue! Good luck.

AGS · 10-10-2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CarolinaM5

I also use Griot's garage wheel cleaner, I have found that you have to provide some type of agitation no matter what type of cleaner you use. Often times soap and water will do the job with some good old fashioned elbow grease. My new wheels are gunmetallic finish to combat this issue! Good luck.

+1. I find it works as well as any other clearner at a more reasonable price than P21S. Plus, and it may just be marketing spin, but to quote their website "BBS, Dayton Wire Wheel Company™, and The Tire Rack® have all approved our Wheel Cleaner for all of their wheels."

jmh · 10-10-2012, 07:40 AM

I have been using Zaino's CS (Clear Seal) for the wheels on many cars and it's great to help getting break dust off. With CS you can easily just wipe the wheel down or simple hose the dust off .
It works really well
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DetailersDomain · 10-23-2012, 09:36 PM

To clean your wheels I would suggest Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner and some good brushes - if you keep on top of your wheels I would suggest the gentle brushes - like the Wheel Woolies or if you don't have the time pick up EZ-Detail Brush

Before shot of the wheel

Sprayed it on, and it was immediately green as stated in the directions

Started to turn purple within minutes

Take a look at it cleaning. (this was after quickly using the Uber Spoke Brush and Uber Boar's Hair Brush nothing crazy just a quick brushing)

Used a power washer (Cam Spray) and they looks great!

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CarolinaM5 Private First Class Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NC Posts: 168 iTrader: (0)	I also use Griot's garage wheel cleaner, I have found that you have to provide some type of agitation no matter what type of cleaner you use. Often times soap and water will do the job with some good old fashioned elbow grease. My new wheels are gunmetallic finish to combat this issue! Good luck. __________________ __________________________________________ 2013 M5 delivered 8/25/12: AW, SO, Exec Package, ADV10 DC from WB 2012 Challenger SRT8: B/B, custom CAI, Borla Catback exhaust, Vossen VVSCV3, 8lb supercharger to be installed 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition: Traded!

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DetailersDomain Colonel Drives: FJ Cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,845 iTrader: (22)	To clean your wheels I would suggest Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner and some good brushes - if you keep on top of your wheels I would suggest the gentle brushes - like the Wheel Woolies or if you don't have the time pick up EZ-Detail Brush Before shot of the wheel Sprayed it on, and it was immediately green as stated in the directions Started to turn purple within minutes Take a look at it cleaning. (this was after quickly using the Uber Spoke Brush and Uber Boar's Hair Brush nothing crazy just a quick brushing) Used a power washer (Cam Spray) and they looks great! __________________ Phil Detailer's Domain Use BMW for 10% off at checkout. Tips/How To's/Videos, Deals, and More Click here to subscribe to the current promotions offered out to all members here. Like Us on Facebook

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bobblehead Colonel Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 2,545 iTrader: (0)	whatever cleaner you're going to use, wax them afterward and it will be a bit easier to clean the next time. I just use soap & water. For the deeper clean due to brake dust, use either one ...