Cleaning 19" rims

[Majerus]

I find the grooves on the OEM 19s a PIA to clean, then on top of the the little gap between rims annoying as well. I looked for awhile and counldnt find a good tool for cleaning them. Then one day walking around our local buchheit (farm store) I ran across the perfect tool. Its amazing how well it works and only 2 bucks..

FLP Elite Auto Care 2 in 1 Detail Brush Ideal for Vents Seams Electronics | eBay

 

[jjchan]

Yeah, $2.99 for the brush, but $8.95 for S/H!

 

[pgiralt]

Thanks for the recommendation. I find that it takes me about 50% of the time to clean the wheels and the other 50% to clean the rest of the exterior of the car. Anything that can help speed up cleaning the wheels is a welcome addition.

 

[stevem]

My local detail shop sells Sonex Full Effect wheel cleaner. Spray on and hose off, and it really works well. Handles 90% of the wheel dirt. I'm sure there is a similar product you can get at more places, but till I find it, this works well. It's worth trying a bottle if you can hunt it down.

 

[caddieo]

I have the wheel cleaner and 2 types of brushes from Griot's Garage. Spray on, let it sit, then blast off with a full-jet setting on the hose. Finish with the brushes and a quick rinse.

 

[TexasEV]

+1. But you don't have to hunt it down, just use your keyboard. It's available online from lots of places.

 

[Bugeater]

Amazon has them for $6.96 + $6.26 S&H for 6 of them! Buy a couple for yourself and sell the rest to your friends.

Amazon.com: 2/1 Detail Brush, Pack of 6: Home Improvement

 

[Jean-Claude]

I made a thread that thoroughly explains how to clean Tesla Model S wheels along with a list of products and tools used here: PART 2/3 - 'Wheel, Wheel Well and Tire Care' - How to safely clean Model S wheels

I think you may find what you've been searching for there.