Eric Etkin Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Bought my 2012 SCM is January... first post... What are your thoughts and advices for cleaning the wheels. I have the SVT package, and wheels are tedious to clean. But to clean the inner rim seems impossible without taking the wheel off. Thoughts.. Advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Welcome to Team Shelby! In most cases, taking off the wheels is the only way. Of course, then you can spray the suspension down, too, which will help it stay clean! I have the chrome Shelby Razor wheels, and I waxed them inside and out when new, it REALLY helped them to stay cleaner longer. Brake dust is easier to remove. Plus, no water spots! Use a quality carnauba wax, it'll pay dividends. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Bought my 2012 SCM is January... first post... What are your thoughts and advices for cleaning the wheels. I have the SVT package, and wheels are tedious to clean. But to clean the inner rim seems impossible without taking the wheel off. Thoughts.. Advice? Welcome and congrats on your new ride !!! I agree with my bestfriend Jer to keep the inner rim clean its a good thing to pull the wheel and wax it. But if you can get your hand into the wheel or a brush you can do it that way. If you use a cleaner most will remove the wax off the rim. If the rim is really dirty then you have to use a cleaner go with mother or mequairs. I bought the cone buffer that you can use on a drill. That works great gets into tight spot and I always use mothers fx spray wax on my wheels in between waxing the car and rims. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 If you really want to properly clean, yes, removing the wheels is the way to go. Consider using a product that repels wheel dust/dirt, (I think Meguiars makes one, but so does Armour All), to keep wheel removal to a minimum. As stated above, additional cleaning of suspension parts can be accomplished each time the wheels are off... Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC2873 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 welcome to TS! I agree with all above...one word of caution...watch/read the bottle on any spray detail you use for wheels! I didn't and my painted calipers paid the price. I then had to remove the wheels, clean/polish wheels and repaint the calipers. Oh well, lesson learned. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 True on the headache if you use cheap its going to happen. Even with the good stuff it can go wrong. So take the wheels off this one time and try the good stuff and test which spray wax you want to use. Test a spot on the calipers to see how it likes the spray. I am sure you know not to spray on when hot. I use the mothers spray wax for most of the summer it keeps the shine on the wheels & body and no brake dust sticking. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 After a couple of years enjoying the look of my shiny black wheels, I got a case of the "why nots?" and claybarred, polished, and waxed one, just to see. What I saw was that it's just like the finish on your car: clay bar removes the stuck-on invisibits, polishing fills the invisipits, and wax preserves the glisten. Looking at a carefully cleaned and waxed wheel and a clay-polish-waxed one separately, they both look really good; view them side by side and the difference is obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Follow the links to these brushes. If you want to get the insides nice and clean without taking the tires off, or climbing under the car, this is the way to go... http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Brushes-M51/E-Z-Detail-Brush-P273/Full-Size-S1/ http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Brushes-M51/E-Z-Detail-Brush-P273/Mini-Size-S2/ The brushes are fairly soft, so no worries about scratching the finish. They also bend easily so you can get the angle you need. There is a rubber tip on the top so you don't have to worry about the tip scratching anything. Happy detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Follow the links to these brushes. If you want to get the insides nice and clean without taking the tires off, or climbing under the car, this is the way to go... http://www.detailedi...3/Full-Size-S1/ http://www.detailedi...3/Mini-Size-S2/ The brushes are fairly soft, so no worries about scratching the finish. They also bend easily so you can get the angle you need. There is a rubber tip on the top so you don't have to worry about the tip scratching anything. Happy detailing. I use those brushes to clean my ears out then use the wax for really good shine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Welcome to the family and congrats on your purchase...Enjoy and be safe.... Alexandros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecrissman Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I am really into detailing, kinda disappointed there isn't a dedicated group on this site. I use this brush, http://www.autogeek.net/auto-wheel-brush.html it works exactly like described. Your best bet is to remove the rim at least for the first good cleaning, you won't need this brush for this. I two bucket wash air compressor dry then spray Chemical Guys hybrid V-7 and use a soft micrfiber to dry the rest of the way. Then I would recommend Collinite 845 wax for both sides of the rim. Depending if this is a daily driver or a toy you should get the longest lasting protect with this wax. Google it it's the best product for this use, not the best shine but one of the longest lasting. While the wheel is off wash everything, then wax all metal surfaces with collinite, it makes the brembo caliper look sick. Tip look up how to use collinite on the forum in the above link a very very very very very little goes a long way. Use to much you'll be there for ever buffering it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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