How to clean the inside of the rims?

[viper2ko]

I have the 19 inch slipstream wheels. Looking for a tool that I can get inside the rim and clean it easily with. Any suggestions?

 

[ChrgdTeCHick]

I have the 21 turbines so the reach is a little easier, but I use a combo of this for my wheels:



Viking Scratch-Free Microfiber Wheel Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ITNLD4W/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_G-t7zbVK4Y274

Viking Red & Black Premium Metal-Free Wheel & Rim Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051MYLS4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_vau7zbQJY7AKK

Best Wheel and Tire Cleaner on Amazon! - Safe for all Wheels and Rims - Works on Alloy Chrome Aluminum Clear-Coated Painted Polished and Plasti-Dipped Rim - Wheel Cleaner by CarGuys https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014V9GFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_X.t7zbJJPPJVX

Chemical Guys WAC_303 8-Ounce Wheel Guard Rim and Wheel Sealant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001THV9D0/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_ibu7zb88BY4V1

 

[Xenoilphobe]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/ABN-Whee...4493&wl11=online&wl12=143377696&wl13=&veh=sem

 

[Drewflux]

Remove them. Degreaser, car wash ,claybar then polish/sealer. So this once a year and spot checks will become easy with just water and a soft brush.

 

[ChrgdTeCHick]

Remove them. Degreaser, car wash ,claybar then polish/sealer. So this once a year and spot checks will become easy with just water and a soft brush.

Have you polished the caliper/break disk etc when removing the wheels by chance? It makes the wheels look so old as they are always dull and rusted

 

[Drewflux]

Have you polished the caliper/break disk etc when removing the wheels by chance? It makes the wheels look so old as they are always dull and rusted

I have never tryed polishing the calipers. As for discs, würth has a great spray on product called sbs brake treatment 2. It gets sprayed on the disc surface where the pads rub. Does 2 jobs:
1) removes brake noise
2) bonus effect, makes discs silver whilst stopping rust. Iirc there is a thread here somewhere about using the spray to stop rust on the hub part of the disc rotor

 

[Drewflux]

Found it.

I had my Model S in for tire rotation and some other minor things the other day. I mentioned I had some rust developing on my rotor hats (not the surface of the rotor where the pads grab - that's normal). I think it may have been from a wheel cleaner a detailer used on it, but not sure. I only wash my wheels with car soap and water. It's just an aesthetics thing, but I show my car a lot so want it looking tops.

They have a quick and easy remedy now. They hit the rotors with sealant from Wurth called SBS Brake Treatment and they look good as (or better than) new! Thanks Tesla - awesome service.

If you're seeing the same thing, just mention it next time you're in for service.

Some before and after photos:
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[SKRGO]

Decontaminated each wheel off the car, then layer one coat of each with Modesta BC06 then second coat of BC08. No break dust or dirt stick! Just rinse and wipe with a wheel woolies and Sonax shampoo. you can do the same to the caliper.