[IancoleTX]

So yes, this does pertain to wash/wax/detail and this is technically in the wrong forum BUT I feel that this is good knowledge for general consumption.

I have Miro 111s and as much as I love them (which is alot), they are an ultimate b*&@# to clean, and with our awesome OEM brake pads that are apparently made of loosely compressed chimney soot.. they need to be cleaned often.

If you are like me, you go hit the touchless car wash (DIY with power washer style) on the weekends.. however as much as you blast the wheels with the power sprayer, there is still a layer of grime on them when you are done. Leading to like an hour of detailing them by hand. Ugh.

So today, I figured let's try something new. I took a healthy portion of Oxi-Clean (miracle product imo) and mixed it up with some hot water, then poured it in a spray bottle. I hit each wheel (and the bird s*&$ on my door) before I left and again when I got there.. and discovered it makes an excellent and inexpensive pre-treater. The crap on your car just melts away when you hit it with the power sprayer. It still doesn't do as good of a job as hand detailing (nothing will, obv), but it will keep your wheels cleaner in the meantime.

Save yourself some trouble and some back pain.. just a tip.

[tofu-]

wouldn't that strip away your wax/sealant?

[Mk23]

Originally Posted by tofu-

wouldn't that strip away your wax/sealant?

Dear God yes, as well as your clear coat if you're not careful. VERY bad idea OP.



Get some P21s Wheel cleaner gel

Autogeek.net has it.

[ChuckBMW3]

Originally Posted by Mk335i

Dear God yes, as well as your clear coat if you're not careful. VERY bad idea OP.



Get some P21s Wheel cleaner gel

Autogeek.net has it.

+1

Stay away from household cleaners. Hit up autogeek.net for proper tutorials and a nice selection of products...

[ceb]

Sandpaper and/or a flamethrower works well too.

Household cleaners are a bad idea.

[IancoleTX]

I mean I doubt it will eat clearcoat, and in any case I washed, glazed, and sealed my paint afterwards.. but yeah maybe you guys are right. Seemed to work great though.

[dday]

Originally Posted by IancoleTX

I mean I doubt it will eat clearcoat, and in any case I washed, glazed, and sealed my paint afterwards.. but yeah maybe you guys are right. Seemed to work great though.

I hope you didn't do it in that order, if you are putting sealant on over glaze the sealant is going to come right off. Sealant needs to go directly on paint.

[MuttGrunt]

LOL Welcome to the wash and wax section OP

[IancoleTX]

Stop schooling me you bitches! I was trying to be helpful haha

[sy2767]

"our awesome OEM brake pads that are apparently made of loosely compressed chimney soot.. they need to be cleaned often."


this is so true,a perfect discription.

[Bobble]

Originally Posted by dday

I hope you didn't do it in that order, if you are putting sealant on over glaze the sealant is going to come right off. Sealant needs to go directly on paint.

Not exactly 100% true, some glazes are excellent under sealants. An example would be CG EZ Creme glaze, plays very nicely with sealants. I wash, clay, polish then glaze, seal and wax topper. No issues period but do make sure if you use a glaze it:
A) works with a machine or by hand depending on how you will apply
B) plays well and works with polymer based sealants.

[BayMoWe335]

I use straight bleach on my paint, wheels, seats, and headliner for those quick jobs.

I break out the hydrochloric acid for those stubborn wheels.

[m34SPD]

Use better products. Sonax wheel cleaner, and ONR mixed in a spray bottle for bird shit. Oxiclean will stain clear coat.