Cleaning inside the rims

[JoseyWales]

What do you guys use to clean the inside of your rims, I have seen the power ball things, do they work?

[Murr1525]

Re: Cleaning inside the rims

Power ball would be more for polishing metal, or at least using a paint cleaner for deeper cleaning.

If you just mean for washing, you can go with an older sponge/mitt, or a few companies make brushes. The Daytona Wheel brush is pricey but supposed to be fantastic. Or something in that shape for a brush.

http://www.autogeek.net/ezdebrfca.html

[gto_don]

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I have that brush that Murr refers to in his post and I love it. Does a great job. But as mentioned, it is a bit pricey.

[Murr1525]

Re: Cleaning inside the rims

Had yours a while? How does it last?

[rcktpwrd]

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I just use my hands and an old wash mitt and car wash soap and water, but the 5 spoke wheels on my car have enough room to get to the inside of the wheels...

[Marc08EX]

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I use the EZ detail brush mini... Check out my avatar! Squeaky clean wheel barrels!

[Kornercarver]

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You might give this a try....................

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-405-adams-green-clean-power-stick-wheel-cleaning-tool.aspx

[gto_don]

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Had yours a while? How does it last?

Lasting pretty well. I have probably used it 20-25 times with no issue as yet.

[CSI K-9]

Re: Cleaning inside the rims

What do you guys use to clean the inside of your rims, I have seen the power ball things, do they work?

I have 2 sets - my winter rims are factory clear coat, summer rims are polished aluminum. I clean what I can when I wash my truck but I can't reach the inside much because of the large brake assembly.

Both sets get a very thorough wash once they're taken off for the season, then they get washed again, (aluminum get polished) then waxed when it's time to put them on.

I only use the power ball and cone on my polished aluminum rims. There is no need to use it on the clear coated rims. I must say, polishing the aluminum rims would really stink if it wasn't for the power ball/cone..it's wonderful! I use either NXT All Metal Polysh or Mag & Aluminum Polish with the ball/cone. Both sets of rims are waxed with Collinite 845.

[cnfowler]

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Had yours a while? How does it last?

I've had mine for a year now. Still like new. Great brush. Great for under the hood, too.


Colin

[TornadoRed]

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I use a $2 wheel brush from WalMart that has done the job well for the last few years. It's the bottle-brush style has about a 5-6" brush and straight handle.

[Merlin]

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I recently purchased a Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush but have yet to use it.
Due to the shape of my mags it is difficult if not impossible to get my hands inside.
I like the way the brush is able to bend to shape to enable it to fit inside the wheel.
The only way I've been able to clean inside was to completely remove each wheel!
I'm looking forward to giving this wheel brush at try. I'm hoping it'll give good results.



If it works, it will sure be a lot easier than my current process of having to remove each wheel!

[Pro01]

Re: Cleaning inside the rims

i wanna ask something..i have a lot of scratches on my wheels..i think it's chrome..can i use NXT metal polish to eliminate it?

[Murr1525]

Re: Cleaning inside the rims

You would want to verify your wheel material.

If it is a chrome, you probably wont be able to remove them much. It may remove some real fine ones, or help hide them maybe.

[97t-bird]

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as long as the wheels arent anodized or polished alum I would liberally spray some wheel brightener on the inside of the rim let it sit for about 30seconds, if you have a brush that fits in there use that and rinse. You should have very close to spotless rim barrells after that....