I am having trouble finding a brush that will stand up to the pressure I have to apply in order to shift dirt, I have tried a wheel cleaning spray but still find I have to scrub with a fair amount of elbow grease which these wired brushes just can't cope withWheel Brushes
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JG400
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Wheel Brushes
I have got through 2 already I am having trouble finding a brush that will stand up to the pressure I have to apply in order to shift dirt, I have tried a wheel cleaning spray but still find I have to scrub with a fair amount of elbow grease which these wired brushes just can't cope with
I am having trouble finding a brush that will stand up to the pressure I have to apply in order to shift dirt, I have tried a wheel cleaning spray but still find I have to scrub with a fair amount of elbow grease which these wired brushes just can't cope with-
RW1
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Re: Wheel Brushes
Take each of the wheels off the hub.
Spend some time cleaning & waxing the inside. Initially wash with car shampoo, dry off, white spirit & rag (not turps), shift the stubborn tar/brake dust & grease marks, wash off with car champoo again, then apply some long term wax like Collinite 476S and buff off. Do about every 3 to 4 months. You'll find your wheel brush will have an easier life.
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Spend some time cleaning & waxing the inside. Initially wash with car shampoo, dry off, white spirit & rag (not turps), shift the stubborn tar/brake dust & grease marks, wash off with car champoo again, then apply some long term wax like Collinite 476S and buff off. Do about every 3 to 4 months. You'll find your wheel brush will have an easier life.
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skyblues11
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Re: Wheel Brushes
thats right what RW1 said.
the first thing i did a year a go was to wax the wheels inside and out. I have not been so regular about re-waxing it, but nevertheless, the initial work made cleaning the wheel now a doddle.
I can clean the surface dirt with just water and a microfibre cloth. For stuck on brakedust and tar, then of course you would need tar remover and clay.
the first thing i did a year a go was to wax the wheels inside and out. I have not been so regular about re-waxing it, but nevertheless, the initial work made cleaning the wheel now a doddle.
I can clean the surface dirt with just water and a microfibre cloth. For stuck on brakedust and tar, then of course you would need tar remover and clay.
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ZephyR
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Re: Wheel Brushes
I use an alloy wheel brush attachment on my hose pipe which takes those soap sticks. Now I don't know whether this is bad for the wheels but I've found it is the best and most reliable way of shifting all the muck off my wheels - and has been since I bought the brush over 5 years ago - so it does last.
I've tried using alloy wheel cleaning fluids / sprays and special brushes to work with them and I've tried using them with a pressure washer. None of these were as thorough as the hosepipe brush an soap stick.
Probably be shot down by the purists but that's my two pennyworth.
I've tried using alloy wheel cleaning fluids / sprays and special brushes to work with them and I've tried using them with a pressure washer. None of these were as thorough as the hosepipe brush an soap stick.
Probably be shot down by the purists but that's my two pennyworth.
Re: Wheel Brushes
As prev mentioned a good coating of PB wheel sealant, 476S, or even Gteq C5 will help in keeping things easy. A good brush is the Daytona speedmaster its dear but lasts longer than its predecessor the EZ, I use mine all the time and wouldn't be without it now.
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Heattreatpete
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Re: Wheel Brushes
I use iron x - really does shift the break dust and e z detail brush no problems keeping the inside of the wheels clean and without being a chore 