G80 Rim Cleaning

[JerseyM3]

Originally Posted by jkoral

Just ordered a set as well, I suspect when wet they will be thin enough to reach behind spokes for proper cleaning.

I mean they aren't bad. Just would be better with more material.

[Acejam]

Skip the gloves - you want a proper wheel mitt.

Check out The Rag Company. I use this mitt along with Brake Buster for cleaning OEM wheels/pads: https://amzn.to/4mykf5R

[JerseyM3]

Originally Posted by Acejam

Skip the gloves - you want a proper wheel mitt.

Check out The Rag Company. I use this mitt along with Brake Buster for cleaning OEM wheels/pads: https://amzn.to/4mykf5R

Interesting... seems like what I might be looking for. And they are not Elmo red! Thanks!

[jkoral]

Originally Posted by Acejam

Skip the gloves - you want a proper wheel mitt.

Check out The Rag Company. I use this mitt along with Brake Buster for cleaning OEM wheels/pads: https://amzn.to/4mykf5R

I have the same wheel mitts, and like I'm sure many here, multiple wheel cleaning products. Always willing to try something new and for the cost of a Starbucks order I think they will work well for behind wheel spokes. If not, no great loss.

[Acejam]

Originally Posted by jkoral

I have the same wheel mitts, and like I'm sure many here, multiple wheel cleaning products. Always willing to try something new and for the cost of a Starbucks order I think they will work well for behind wheel spokes. If not, no great loss.

On factory 826M's, I'm able to get behind the spokes of both front and rear wheels without issue. I can also get into the barrels without issue. The rear barrels are easier since the wheel is entirely flat, but the fronts have a small lip in the barrel, making it slightly more challenging.

For barrel-only cleaning, I'm going to be testing a few flat microfiber "brushes"/pads next.

[JerseyM3]

Update- crazy that cleaning rims requires a written update but here goes...

After all the 6 different wheel cleaners, rags, elmo gloves and the like, Sonax Plus and the mitt works the best! The Sonax really does do an amazing job. Someone posted a video of it in action and it doesn't lie. You got to spray the crap out of your rims with the stuff and let it sit for about 8 to 10 minutes then hose or power wash it off. The brake dust comes right off, even in the nooks and crannies of the brake calipers. The only issue is you really have to rinse ALL surfaces of the rims. Make sure you hit the hidden sides of the spokes. Unless you're going to wash them by hand, the Sonax is somewhat thick and sticks on the surfaces really well. I don't think you want to leave that on the rims for a long time. I finish the process with some rim ceramic spray from Chemical Guys. Trust me, the Sonax and the rim mitt cut a lot of time off the rim cleaning. And you're not finding yourself going back later with a micro because you missed a spot.

Here's some links:
https://www.autogeek.net/sonax-wheel-plus-5liter.html

https://amzn.to/4mykf5R

[Three Stents]

Originally Posted by QUiKSR20

Def not AI, Just search youtube there's tons of videos... The stuff is magic its just expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/230400-Non-Ac.../dp/B07Y48R3YQ

[QUiKSR20]

Glad to help a fellow Jersey guy JerseyM3 The stuff is expensive but really works!!!

[JerseyM3]

Originally Posted by QUiKSR20

Glad to help a fellow Jersey guy JerseyM3 The stuff is expensive but really works!!!

Bro much appreciated..! I'll pay for performance! Btw, Amazon has Sonax for $99 bucks (favorite returned!)

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

You should have got the rest of the outfit...

I laughed out loud when I saw this, tears in my eyes too.

Thank you

[JerseyM3]

Originally Posted by KevinGS

I laughed out loud when I saw this, tears in my eyes too.

Thank you

Yeah I busted a rib too.. and I was expecting some too buy it still hit hard 😆 🤣