Inferno5 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Hi Everyone, I hope you can help me with a simple query. What is the best way to clean the inside of your wheels without removing them? I am looking to speed up the process of my weekly clean, as I often struggle to get my hand past the front caliper, (and end up scratching my hands to shreds) and its a bit of a faff moving the car every time, is there a wheel brush or anything to make the job any easier or am I just being too lazy? Any help / comments are much appreciated. Edited December 16, 2012 by Inferno5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Megs wheel brush with their clean wheels spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Espuma Revolution and a really long wheel brush. You'll also want a Swissvax-style brush to do the tricky bits. Makes cleaning the wheels a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno5 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thank you Bounty Bar Kid and Ekona, very much appreciated, :smile: Are there any recommended traders for these items or is it just a google search? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 But use a small brush like Autoglyms or a horse hair one for the details is front/fascia of rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 PM Tim at envy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 +1 for Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno5 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thank you all for your comments and speedy reply. - I am going to send Tim a PM now :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Bilberry wheel cleaner and a 1" detailing brush for the facia and calipers and a vikan wheel brush for the inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 This http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/daytona-speedmaster-wheel-brush-for-cars-and-bikes.php or this http://www.zainoeurope.com/zaino/wheel-woolies-3-piece-wheel-cleaning-kit/prod_45.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 On 16/12/2012 at 20:21, Ekona said: +1 for Tim Thanks Dan much appreciated. Didn't see you at Goodwood yesterday but was looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 On 16/12/2012 at 20:20, glrnet said: PM Tim at envy Thanks Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Valeting Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 On 16/12/2012 at 20:26, Inferno5 said: Thank you all for your comments and speedy reply. - I am going to send Tim a PM now :smile: Just replying now, been hectic with parcels this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Didn't realise you were there matey! My car was right at the end of the grid on the left as you drove in, parked next to a gorgeous old XJ 4L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Nothing better than taking the wheels off every now and then for a clean on the inside. I used to do it once a month for the wheels on my Audi and will be doing it again once my new ones are on the zed next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 On 17/12/2012 at 10:53, smudgedon said: Nothing better than taking the wheels off every now and then for a clean on the inside. I used to do it once a month for the wheels on my Audi and will be doing it again once my new ones are on the zed next year +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno5 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) Thank you Tim for your reply, I have forwarded the details to my family, as they wanted to get me some car products for Christmas! :smile: Smudgedon - I agree, and do take them off regularly to fully clean them. - In this instance, I was thinking on more of a quick clean on a weekly basis, as I live in the countryside where my wheels inevitably get filthy this time of year, I was looking for an easier way to clean them without the hassle of taking the wheels off or cutting my hands to shreds. - looks like I have found the answer courtesy of everyone's help, and some handy brushes from Tim! Edited December 17, 2012 by Inferno5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 How about take them off. Give them a good clean. Then seal them with GTechniq C5 Wheel Armour. Then snow foam and pressure wash with perhaps agitation with a brush if you are unlucky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350Chris Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 On 17/12/2012 at 11:40, scubapics said: How about take them off. Give them a good clean. Then seal them with GTechniq C5 Wheel Armour. Then snow foam and pressure wash with perhaps agitation with a brush if you are unlucky. +1 Also recommend giving the Poorboys wheel sealant a go - I have found the stuff to be absolutely bullet proof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 How long does Poorboys last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 A couple of layers of Poorboys will see a good few months of protection. I usually top it up every other month, long before it's actually needed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I'm expecting Gtechniq C5 to last 9 months fingers crossed! It's rated to last up to a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Out of interest, how much of the C5 did you use to do all 4 wheels? I could be tempted away from the Poorboys when it eventually runs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I used just about the whole bottle. So that's £20ish quids worth. I dare say that I used too much. It is very hard to see it going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Just a bit of a price difference then. I'd be interested to see what the durability is like though, it would certainly be a bonus during winter not having to take the wheels off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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