Cleaning OEM ZCP Wheels

[starkraven]

What do those of you who have the ZCP wheels or something like them use to clean them?

[NYCMCBM3]

probaly the same thing you would use to clean any other rim


i use armor all foaming wheel cleaner, it works fine for me

but im sure it has better cleaners out there

[starkraven]

Originally Posted by NycE93M3

probaly the same thing you would use to clean any other rim


i use armor all foaming wheel cleaner, it works fine for me

but im sure it has better cleaners out there

Thanks. I'm seeking input on how to best deal with all of the nooks and crannies. I've had lots of different rims over the years, but these have the most spots that are really hard to reach. I'm curious what tools those who have the same wheel have found saves them the most time.

[BarryC]

Here's what I use:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...finger+mitt.do

I use a separate bucket with car wash soap/water using 3 fingers in the mitt to reach around the spokes and also wash my calipers (yellow brembos).

Thx,
BC

[starkraven]

Originally Posted by BarryC

Here's what I use:

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...finger+mitt.do

I use a separate bucket with car wash soap/water using 3 fingers in the mitt to reach around the spokes and also wash my calipers (yellow brembos).

Thx,
BC

I've always used car wash soap and water with a lambswool mitt and a brush, but the time it takes using that method with these wheels floors me! How long does it take you per wheel?

[gthal]

I use a microfiber mitt for the face and this... Detail Brush for the cracks, etc. Also, be very careful with wheel cleaners. Many are acidic and can damage the rims. I typically only use car shampoo or, for REALLY dirty rims, P21S wheel cleaner gel.

[TTG]

Originally Posted by starkraven

I've always used car wash soap and water with a lambswool mitt and a brush, but the time it takes using that method with these wheels floors me! How long does it take you per wheel?

I know these wheels are PIA to clean. It takes me an hour to properly wash & clean them.....

I use:

P21S Gel
EZ Detail Brush
Swisswax Wheel Brush
& a wash mitt

I also keep them wax....which was another PIA thing to do. I miss the 189's that were on my 335

[starkraven]

OK, with your help, I figured it out. I can't believe how fast I cleaned them this morning. Sonax Wheel Cleaner and a Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush from Autogeek. Holy crap, I impressed myself.

Here's to proper tools! :beer:

[JetBlackE46]

Just use one of those sponge type paint brushes with the wooden handle from home depot. They're like 50 cents each or something like that. Throw it away after a couple of months and get a new one.

The key is to wash your wheels often. Don't let the dust cake on because it'll just be harder to remove. Any basic car wash will do for your wheels.

[SchnellM3]

Originally Posted by starkraven

Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush from Autogeek.:

Someone already beat me to it, I prefer sonax or p21s if my wheels are really dirty. But I am always quick detailing them with Pinnacle Crystal Mist, when I get done driving. So usually they just clean up really well with a microfiber mitt or microfiber wheel brush to loosen the little bit of debris that still remains. For the smaller nooks and crannies I just have a collection of brushes from over the years. I also pull my wheels every 3-6 months depending on how much I drive

[FruitCake]

whats the hardest part about these wheels are directly behind the spokes, before the barrel.