How often do you clean your rims?

[gofaster87]

I knew someone that did it every morning before going to work.

[PiNG]

I used to clean it every week, now I just gave up from too much spokes. I do it once every month... :? I need new rims, like 1 Spoke Rim 8)

[santhology]

... I need new rims, like 1 Spoke Rim 8)

LOl i wonder how that would look like... hahah

[WhiteEvoRS]

i do mine twice a week!

[Boosted]

like i said before every time I wash my car so atleast twice a wwek depending on the weather 3 times a week if im lucky

[GokuSSJ4]

Macky is very anal when it comes to his car, you are starting to sound like him.

[ovenmit331]

maybe like once every 2 months?

[dlieu959]

do mine at least once a week but lately the weather has been shitty. If you leave them dirty for too long, it's harder to clean. Cleaning GTU's is a biatch!!

[GokuSSJ4]

what cleaners do you guys recommed for rims ???
also using just a rag or is there anything else you guy highly recommend ??

[gofaster87]

No cleaners for rims. Soap and water is all you should use.

[GokuSSJ4]

how about when you have a situation like the beaver's rims ??

[gofaster87]

With beavers rims, I would just throw them away or use them as a table stand and get a new set.

[GokuSSJ4]

how about when you see early signs ???
how do you prevent from getting that bad ??

[ovenmit331]

how about when you see early signs ???
how do you prevent from getting that bad ??

harsh wheel cleaners are bad for caliper paint. to be honest, if they're getting bad, like mine are and hence my plan for the semi-near future...

take off one wheel
use some good Al wheel cleaner
spray it on pretty heavily, all over, inside and out.
let it soak for 5 ish minutes (wheels need to be very cool to start with)
don't let it dry
spray a little more on after soaking to keep it wet
get a toothbrush and really scrub the whole entire wheel while wearing some GOOD kitchen gloves
rinse the wheel off VERY well, maybe even do a light scrub with just soap and water
make sure all brake dust and grime are gone
dry them
WAX them
multiple coats if time permits
re-install wheel
oh yeah, while the wheel cleaner is soaking, use soap and water and a different toothbrush to clean the caliper so its pretty too.
then repeat for the other 3 wheels

time consuming, I know. but once you get them completely clean and waxed, the brake dust will be a LOT easier to get off later

[gofaster87]

how about when you see early signs ???
how do you prevent from getting that bad ??

You have to clean them as soon as you see the brake dust to prevent buildup or crusting of the material to the rims finish. You can try waxing the rim right before a race. The heat will melt it off but it will temporarily prevent the abrasive dust from eating into the rim.

[Macky]

what cleaners do you guys recommed for rims ???
also using just a rag or is there anything else you guy highly recommend ??

i just showed you last time goku 8)

[GokuSSJ4]

what cleaners do you guys recommed for rims ???
also using just a rag or is there anything else you guy highly recommend ??

i just showed you last time goku 8)

i know you did, but i also want to hear or read what others use for cleaning the rims.

[Skiracer]

I've used Simple Green and a wheel brush on my wheels and works wonders. No caliper paint damage either.

[ovenmit331]

I've used Simple Green and a wheel brush on my wheels and works wonders. No caliper paint damage either.

good to know

[leaveit2bevo]

id give 20 bucks to whoever could clean my rims.

[ovenmit331]

id give 20 bucks to whoever could clean my rims.

$20 a wheel? just ship them to me i'll even give ya a guarantee. are they damaged or just REALLY dirty?

[leaveit2bevo]

lol id lose so much shipping them, they basically have baked on track pad dirt.

[ovenmit331]

lol id lose so much shipping them, they basically have baked on track pad dirt.
try my method on one of them it'll look 900 times better. and give us a pic of them now so we can see just how bad they really are.

[leaveit2bevo]

ok ill take a pic of them

[pangaroo]

I just grab a soft cloth and wipe them down while i let my turbo timer run when I get home. Takes about 30 secs for that and a quick sweep with a california duster. They look new and shinny all the time, and I only wash the car once a month or so.

I just made sure I waxed them a while back, it keeps the dust from sticking.

[rammsteinmatt]

I just made sure I waxed them a while back, it keeps the dust from sticking.

by far the best idea if you are going to use brakes while driving

[DTunedEvoX]

I just made sure I waxed them a while back, it keeps the dust from sticking.

by far the best idea if you are going to use brakes while driving

:lol: So who dosnt use there breaks when they drive? :lol:

j/k

[EVOcrazy]

I wash them every time I wash my car. This is about once every 2-3 weeks depending on weather, etc. My Evo was super dirty today when I washed her after all the rainy days we've been having. I'm going to have to clay bar her soon. Some crud just wouldn't come off. :?

I use P21S wheel cleaner and the sponge that came with it.

[rammsteinmatt]

I just made sure I waxed them a while back, it keeps the dust from sticking.

by far the best idea if you are going to use brakes while driving

:lol: So who dosnt use there breaks when they drive? :lol:

j/k

my point exactly :wink:

[DoCoMo]

i dont wash my rims im going for the natural black color of brake dust
to offset the silver color of the car ..... :lol:

[ovenmit331]

ok ill take a pic of them

hey Bevo, where's the pic?

[Macky]

hey Bevo, where's the pic?

[leaveit2bevo]

ill get pics today if I remember.

[ovenmit331]

to help you remember...

take
http://www.tribune-chronicle.com/edit/cartoons/muccio_warren%20take%204.gif

picture
http://ohda.iwamigin.or.jp/kurasi/info/camera/camera.gif

dirty
http://www.jerkcity.com/memepool/dirty.gif

rims
http://66.178.131.4/GalleryPics/Site2/BasketballRims.jpg

coulda made EACH of those pictures 9 million times dirtier, but i decided to go with clipart mostly, except the ghetto basketball rim...

[mr2]

i just clean them whenever i wash my car

[onesicklambo]

i never clean them..the brake dust is a BI$*% to get off..so i just leave it on. over time it gets caked on, but im getting new rims soon so the stockers...will be gone.

[gofaster87]

Cant believe this thread is still going. It was meant as a joke.

[Absinthe]

Cant believe this thread is still going. It was meant as a joke.


I clean my rims on monday and friday usually throw a coat of wax on sat. morning...whats up now bitches.

[Ricardon]

Cant believe this thread is still going. It was meant as a joke.


I clean my rims on monday and friday usually throw a coat of wax on sat. morning...whats up now bitches.


Do you have a BMW hat, leather jacket, t-shirt, and leather fingerless driving gloves too?

[Absinthe]

Cant believe this thread is still going. It was meant as a joke.


I clean my rims on monday and friday usually throw a coat of wax on sat. morning...whats up now bitches.


Do you have a BMW hat, leather jacket, t-shirt, and leather fingerless driving gloves too?


gloves have full fingers but cut outs for the knuckles, I also have a monogramed scarf for cold days.

[DTunedEvoX]

I was intending on doing it every morning as I warmed up the car .. Now I just do it every car wash LOL

[Ricardon]

Cant believe this thread is still going. It was meant as a joke.


I clean my rims on monday and friday usually throw a coat of wax on sat. morning...whats up now bitches.


Do you have a BMW hat, leather jacket, t-shirt, and leather fingerless driving gloves too?


gloves have full fingers but cut outs for the knuckles, I also have a monogramed scarf for cold days.


Dave, save me the trouble and just go die!!!

I ever tell you the story of the guy who bought a range rover that was stolen from one of my enterprise offices? *Yeah, a few cars were stolen off our lots one night and sold asap (how these deals generally work most of the time). *We were actually able to track a large percentage of them down after the fact. *One of the cars we found was a Land rover Disco. *we roll to the guys house to repo the ride from his ass and break the bad news that he had in fact received stolen property. *the disco is parked in the garage with the door open and had what looked like 50,000 coats of wax...this thing was just mirror clean. *We knock on the door, the guy answers....I shit you not....he's wearing a Land Rover hat, and a Land rover sweatshirt. *I felt like killing myself...but we had a good laugh for a few months over that one.

[Absinthe]

crushing to0 be that guy but it does make for a hell of a story

[Ricardon]

crushing to0 be that guy but it does make for a hell of a story


you have no idea. I wanted to cry having to break the news to this guy

[Skiracer]

Rich, go shoot a rubber band at Jayson and Tell him i said hi.

[gofaster87]

You guys are gay.

[Ricardon]

JK says you are gay simon

[javinsMR]

i clean my rims whenever i wash my car which is like every 2-3 months... lol

[Thero]

I clean my rims everytime I wash my car so about once or twice a week depending on how much extra time I have O0

[gofaster87]

Jesus I cant beleive peopel are answering this thread

[Absinthe]

Jesus I cant beleive peopel are answering this thread


I love that it came back to life

[kimletrim]

Asbinthe get, some Axxis pads and you may never have to wash you rims again! I put these on my sister's 3 series and I can't believe the rims looks immaculately clean even after 3 months of not washing the rims!

[Absinthe]

Asbinthe get, some Axxis pads and you may never have to wash you rims again! I put these on my sister's 3 series and I can't believe the rims looks immaculately clean even after 3 months of not washing the rims!


Just spent my uneeded part budget on rims and a strut bar, no new pads until I need them.

[kimletrim]

Rims? You must post pics and info on the m5forum. Speaking of which, it seems we post more here about our new cars than on the more appropriate forum. LOL

[Absinthe]

Rims? You must post pics and info on the m5forum. Speaking of which, it seems we post more here about our new cars than on the more appropriate forum. LOL


It does seem that way, rims are just rears for the front, new tires etc and a strong strut front brace. Brakes will be next likely, pads/lines/fluid.