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Mar 17, 2004 | 05:28 AM

Reggi914

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Brush for wheels

Is there a certain kind of brush that will clean wheels without scratching them?

Mar 17, 2004 | 06:44 AM

sparky3Z

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I have been using a shower brush for several months to reach the deep parts of the wheels. I can't see any signs of scratching so far.

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Mar 17, 2004 | 06:51 AM

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I used Crystal Guard on my wheels. Brake dust & dirt wipes off with a rag. Very easy!

Mar 17, 2004 | 08:29 AM

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The Oxo Spoke wheel brush adjusts to just about any gap. Side bristles are very soft, tip is sturdy to clean lug nut holes. Works great and a bargain at $7.95, real time saver.

http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/oxospwhbr.html

Mar 17, 2004 | 01:08 PM

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You really aren't supposed to use any kind of brush on your wheels only a rag. Having said that, I still occasionally use a soft bristled brush to clean off the really bad brake dust.

Mar 17, 2004 | 02:18 PM

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Originally posted by Dr Bonz
You really aren't supposed to use any kind of brush on your wheels only a rag. Having said that, I still occasionally use a soft bristled brush to clean off the really bad brake dust.

Maybe slapping a towel on to a long brush is the way to go.

Mar 18, 2004 | 07:36 AM

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I used to use a shower brush to clean the inside of the wheels but only use a wash mitt for the front surfaces.

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Mar 18, 2004 | 07:59 AM

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That's what I do, except I use a rag for the outer areas. I use the brush only on the inside wheel areas.

Mar 18, 2004 | 05:09 PM

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Quote:

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That's what I do, except I use a rag for the outer areas. I use the brush only on the inside wheel areas.

Oh yea, thats what i also do. I dont need a brush to clean the outside of the wheels, just the hard to reach areas.

Mar 19, 2004 | 08:21 PM

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Oh yea, thats what i also do. I dont need a brush to clean the outside of the wheels, just the hard to reach areas.

Same here. I just use a towel on the outer portion of the rim and a tire brush made for the inner portion of the rim that I bought from autozone.

Mar 21, 2004 | 11:18 AM

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I love this brush: properautocare.com/ezdetailbrush.html

Mar 26, 2004 | 03:30 AM

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I love this brush: properautocare.com/ezdetailbrush.html

That looks like a great brush. Looks soft too.

Mar 26, 2004 | 03:41 AM

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it SUX! i got one for my house...it picks up dust and its sooo damn soft you cant actually clean anything,it bends and it just sux!

Mar 26, 2004 | 01:26 PM

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it SUX! i got one for my house...it picks up dust and its sooo damn soft you cant actually clean anything,it bends and it just sux!

If you're using the right cleaner, this brush is awesome. I use Blackfire Gel Wheel and Tire Cleaner, and you don't need to scrub, just agitate the dirt. My wheels are the cleanest you've ever seen!

Tish

Mar 26, 2004 | 07:47 PM

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What could you use to get road grim off. its like a black glue on there and wont come. dont know what to use, dont want to harm my rims in any way.

Mar 27, 2004 | 02:30 AM

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Yes.. like Bonz stated -- sponges or rags may be best --

BUT... you still have to get the dirt out of the lugnut areas of the wheels.. ..

and this is the brush I use... and it is excellent...

http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motor...wheelbrus.html

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Mar 27, 2004 | 02:33 AM

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fairladyZ in Japan

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For the tires only... this is what I use for cleaning ...

http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/br-42.html

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May 7, 2011 | 07:15 AM

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I have an assortment of brushes for wheel cleaning, but thought these where unique. Its a foam-plastic material on the end of a stick. Long enough for 10 inch wheels. From Griots Garage. $15/3.