Power Washers

[VancouverDCT]

The M4 has OK stock wheels - they look OK.
However they are a PITA to get completely clean.

Thinking of buying an electric power washer for the job - something I have considered for previous cars, but never followed through with.

What's the upside/downside? Will it dull the finish? Make me really wet? Annoy the neighbours? Or leave me with nice clean wheels in a jiffy?

I'm interested if anyone does this and what their experience is.

[Ian1973]

There is no down side. I have had a engine powered one for years. I wouldn't have it any other way. Spray the wheels down with some sort of cleaner, let it sit a bit, use a turbo nozzle blast them off. Then I usually wipe them down with a rag later on when I've done the rest of the car.

There is no downside, though I would want a real one and not an electric.

But with these brake pads it takes about 1 hour of driving to be crappy again.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by VancouverDCT

The M4 has OK stock wheels - they look OK.
However they are a PITA to get completely clean.

I am able to get mine spotless. Do you have big meaty hands?

[Ian1973]

Compared to the old M359 ZCP wheels, the 437's are a breeze to clean.

[RocketBoots]

In general, a pressure washer alone will not be enough to get your wheels clean, depending on your definition of clean. You will need a decent wheel brush, like wheel woolies or an EZ-detail brush.

[Fast4d]

I dont like to use pressured water on my brake parts. I use it to wash the rest of my cars but just a hose and light presure on the wheels

lots of work with a wash mitt as wheel brush cant reach between spokes

[LowBoost]

Here's one of the best tips for your wheels. No need for pressure washer.

1. Wheel Cleaner
2. Wheel Sealant

[BigDog]

I've used a bunch of wheel cleaners through the years, nothing imo compares with the poorboys wheel cleaner.... Absolutely top notch stuff

[W///]

Originally Posted by RocketBoots

In general, a pressure washer alone will not be enough to get your wheels clean, depending on your definition of clean. You will need a decent wheel brush, like wheel woolies or an EZ-detail brush.

This. It's extremely useful of courde and I highly recommend ine, but you'll still need to put some work into it