Wheel Cleaning Product Recommendations?

Horseman · 09-09-2021, 06:57 AM

Hey ya'll!

Looking for some wheel cleaning product recommendations. Admittedly due to some medical issues, my hands don't work that great so having to get down in there and work on the wheels has always been a big issue for me the last decade.

What products make cleaning wheels easier?

Home applied ceramic produts
Tools
Foaming products
Etc

Living Dead · 09-09-2021, 12:58 PM

Sonax works well but you still need to at least wipe with a sponge or brush for the best results, you can also ceramic coat the wheels or use armor all brake dust repellant which lasts a few weeks as long as you don't touch it the dust will rince right off but the best brake dust solution I've found is changing to ceramic pads.

Horseman · 09-09-2021, 01:17 PM

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Sonax works well but you still need to at least wipe with a sponge or brush for the best results, you can also ceramic coat the wheels or use armor all brake dust repellant which lasts a few weeks as long as you don't touch it the dust will rince right off but the best brake dust solution I've found is changing to ceramic pads.

Thank you for this.

As of right now I do a wash, but of course when it dries still getting the nasty water marks and there are some areas that the brake dust just settles that I can't reach. I also use a pressure washer (45 degrees) to help out too. I'll take a look at these products. ONE DAY i might be able to change out my pads.

jcard71 · 09-09-2021, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Living Dead

Sonax works well but you still need to at least wipe with a sponge or brush for the best results, you can also ceramic coat the wheels or use armor all brake dust repellant which lasts a few weeks as long as you don't touch it the dust will rince right off but the best brake dust solution I've found is changing to ceramic pads.

Thank you for this.

As of right now I do a wash, but of course when it dries still getting the nasty water marks and there are some areas that the brake dust just settles that I can't reach. I also use a pressure washer (45 degrees) to help out too. I'll take a look at these products. ONE DAY i might be able to change out my pads.

This is all I use - no scrubbing. Spray on, wait 10 minutes and rinse.

Adam's Wheel Cleaner Gallon - Tough Wheel Cleaning Spray for Car Wash Detailing | Rim Cleaner & Brake Dust Remover | Safe On Chrome Clear Coated & Plasti Dipped Wheels| Use w/Wheel Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MYCH1I...UTF8&psc=1

Horseman · 09-09-2021, 08:40 PM

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This is all I use - no scrubbing. Spray on, wait 10 minutes and rinse.

Adam's Wheel Cleaner Gallon - Tough Wheel Cleaning Spray for Car Wash Detailing | Rim Cleaner & Brake Dust Remover | Safe On Chrome Clear Coated & Plasti Dipped Wheels| Use w/Wheel Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MYCH1I...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Outstanding! Got in my cart.. more my style. This with the pressure washer should be real good, followed up with a coat of that armor all wheel repellant stuff.

Mixitt · 09-10-2021, 12:24 PM

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What products make cleaning wheels easier?

Any hill country low water bridge after a good rain.

TheFox82 · 09-11-2021, 03:59 PM

Any recommendations for products sold in the uk?

Mixitt · 09-11-2021, 05:15 PM

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Any recommendations for products sold in the uk?

SONAX is German made. Would think it would be sold there.

V6 PFG · 09-13-2021, 06:40 AM

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Any recommendations for products sold in the uk?

I've been using this stuff for the past year on my wheels, works great & no damage to the finish on the wheels

https://bilthamber.com/product/auto-wheel/

Horseman · 09-17-2021, 08:09 PM

I picked up that Adam’s wheel cleaner. Lookin to wash my car tomorrow. (Hopefully if it doesn’t rain).

It’s so odd that I get really excited to wash the Z4.

jcard71 · 09-18-2021, 06:26 PM

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I picked up that Adam's wheel cleaner. Lookin to wash my car tomorrow. (Hopefully if it doesn't rain).

It's so odd that I get really excited to wash the Z4.

Make sure to spray and wait a few minutes before spraying off.

Horseman · 09-18-2021, 07:45 PM

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Make sure to spray and wait a few minutes before spraying off.

Yep exactly what I did. Sprayed, washed the rest of car and then rinsed. Buuuuuuuuuuut it oxidized my disks!!

Combatcrew2 · 09-19-2021, 06:32 AM

Haha! A bit of oxidation on your discs. I guess coming from Texas you don’t get much rain or damp salty roads. That is just a fact of life for most of us. First run out will clean the disc up.
Thanks for posting a picture of your wheel. Think I might invest in some of that cleaner 👍

jcard71 · 09-19-2021, 06:42 AM

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Make sure to spray and wait a few minutes before spraying off.

Yep exactly what I did. Sprayed, washed the rest of car and then rinsed. Buuuuuuuuuuut it oxidized my disks!!

Yeah, once you drive it will go away.

Horseman · 09-19-2021, 07:32 AM

Ok cool cool I know the oxidation is normal but it happened while I watched it was nuts!!

Btw…. One word of warning …. It will get all that dirt off! Turned my driveway black. Luckily I have my own power washer.

Westside Guy · 10-10-2021, 09:05 AM

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Ok cool cool I know the oxidation is normal but it happened while I watched it was nuts!!

Btw…. One word of warning …. It will get all that dirt off! Turned my driveway black. Luckily I have my own power washer.

Are you still using the Adams wheel cleaner and are you satisfied with the results?

rikwynnpa · 10-10-2021, 07:25 PM

Ive found that theres no spray on/rinse off magical way to clean wheels if you want to get the wheels 100% clean. Also some wheel cleaners are really strong chemicals and give off nasty fumes if the wheels are hot when u use them.

Here's what Ive learned works best: use the same soapy water u use to clean the car after you've cleaned the car to clean the wheels. Wheels are usually painted like your car is so soap should be enough. Get yourself the below microfiber brush from Griot and a creeper chair on wheels. This gets you on the same level as the dirt and the brush does all the work easily on the barrel of the wheel with just soap.

The Brush is here:
https://www.griotsgarage.com/two-mic...r-wheel-wands/

The Creeper is here:
https://www.amazon.com/SGCB-Automoti...911672&sr=8-12

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Hey ya'll!

Looking for some wheel cleaning product recommendations. Admittedly due to some medical issues, my hands don't work that great so having to get down in there and work on the wheels has always been a big issue for me the last decade.

What products make cleaning wheels easier?

Home applied ceramic produts
Tools
Foaming products
Etc

Horseman · 10-11-2021, 06:42 AM

I do have a wand. As far as that creeper, looks awesome though... I need to find a more sturdy one.

I mean what i NEED TO DO is lose weight. I'm about 15lbs over that max there.

Westside Guy · 10-11-2021, 07:49 AM

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I do have a wand. As far as that creeper, looks awesome though... I need to find a more sturdy one.

I mean what i NEED TO DO is lose weight. I'm about 15lbs over that max there.

Just buy the Creeper seat and that will give you the incentive to lose the weight.

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Combatcrew2 Private First Class 113 Rep 141 Posts Drives: G29 Z4 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	Haha! A bit of oxidation on your discs. I guess coming from Texas you don’t get much rain or damp salty roads. That is just a fact of life for most of us. First run out will clean the disc up. Thanks for posting a picture of your wheel. Think I might invest in some of that cleaner 👍
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Horseman Colonel 4114 Rep 2,492 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: May 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW Z4 M40i [9.90]	I do have a wand. As far as that creeper, looks awesome though... I need to find a more sturdy one. I mean what i NEED TO DO is lose weight. I'm about 15lbs over that max there.
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