Cleaning behind the rims

[Dtro176]

Does Mequiars make a wheel cleaner so I can clean the backside of the rim? I'm getting a lot of dirt back there and unless I get on the ground to clean I would have to take each wheel off, clean then remount.

[JGdetailing]

They do make wheel cleaners.
http://www.meguiars.com/m-en/car-care-solutions/wheel-tire/

[larry0071]

You've got to keep on the wheel barrels with each wash by utilizing long brushes. If you let it get out of control, it takes hard work to bring them back.

[Bruce Devilbiss]

Re: Cleaning behind the rims

I do take my wheel off 2 or 3 times a year to clean. In between I us 2 or 3 long handle brushes to get the worst off. I think APC does as good as any cleaner.

[C8N]

Re: Cleaning behind the rims

I also take off my wheels every now and then to clean and wax. And I am not sure but I am thinking it might be beneficial to re-torque the lug nuts every so often... so kill 2 birds with one stone.
On maintenance washes, I just stick my hand in there between the spokes with an MF towel.

[tiSS'er]

Re: Cleaning behind the rims

The Daytona Speed Brush is the best wheel investment I ever made. A bit pricey at $25, but it works incredibly well, and saves me a ton of time. The rotors on my car are massive and I have less than 1/2 inch between the caliper and the wheel, not to mention I have split 5 spoke wheels. I can't get my hands between the spokes, not that it matters anyway, the rotors are too large to work around. The speed brush is excellent at getting in even the tightest spaces, cleaning very well, and it is incredibly durable.

http://www.amazon.com/EZ-Detail-1001-SA-Brush/dp/B002LOP5IA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1396013713&sr=8-3&keywords=daytona+speed+brush

[Murr1525]

Re: Cleaning behind the rims

I have also used IronX and TarX with good success, being able to spray them in and let them do their thing. Then a good cleaning after.

If you can get them pretty clean, something like the Brake Dust Barrier will help them stay cleaner longer.

[rqk]

Re: Cleaning behind the rims

I use one that looks like this http://www.cardazzle.co.uk/microfibr...etal-331-p.asp It is much easier on the wheels than the wiry brushes. I think I got it from Autozone, but I couldn't find it on their site now.