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Trstno1
09-14-2014, 11:55 AM
Hey guys-

So since I am waiting on parts to arrive, I've turned my attention to cleaning my wheels. Originally I thought they were not that bad until I got them wet, then I could see all the dirt in between the spokes. The problem is, I am having issues finding a proper tool to get into the grooves and corners I have tried a toothbrush, a wire brush, and a pencil with a green scrub pad glued to it - all to little success. It seems like there should be something on the market that would be small enough to get into the grooves with a coarse scrubber brush. What have you guys used?
Nicholas R
09-14-2014, 02:21 PM
If I really want a detailed clean I use a sponge paint brush (the really cheap black ones that are pointed on the tip). If it's not a detailed clean I just pressure wash them.
hmcelraft
09-14-2014, 06:36 PM
If I really want a detailed clean I use a sponge paint brush (the really cheap black ones that are pointed on the tip). If it's not a detailed clean I just pressure wash them.

DITTO on method - it seems to work even better when I also use P-21S wheel cleaner.
DMC-81
09-14-2014, 08:26 PM
DMC sells a wheel cleaning brush # A4000153. I bought one and I found that it worked good. At $12.95 it is not cheap, but it cleaned between the fins for me. I also augmented the cleaning with a wooden paint stirrer wrapped in a terry cloth rag.
DMC-81
09-14-2014, 09:20 PM
DMC sells a wheel cleaning brush # A4000153. I bought one and I found that it worked good. At $12.95 it is not cheap, but it cleaned between the fins for me. I also augmented the cleaning with a wooden paint stirrer wrapped in a terry cloth rag.

Here are the results.....

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Trstno1
09-14-2014, 10:54 PM
If I really want a detailed clean I use a sponge paint brush (the really cheap black ones that are pointed on the tip). If it's not a detailed clean I just pressure wash them.

Sweet! Thanks for the tip.
Trstno1
09-14-2014, 10:55 PM
Here are the results.....

30759

Lookin good!
Dangermouse
09-15-2014, 08:36 AM
also

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?5825-Detail-tip-of-the-month-Clean-your-wheels-in-1-3-the-time&highlight=clean+wheels+time