Cleaning alloys

[Gaznrx8]

Same here.

Unless the callipers are slightly smaller on the m135i.

The big EZ brush squizzers in but the small version would be better.

[AJ_]

I use a combination of a Wo-Wo wheel mitt and a EZ wheel brush (Small) for the fronts and the insides/behind the spokes. I then have a Valet Pro detailing brush for the nuts

AJ

[Gaznrx8]

I’ve just ordered the small ez wheel brush

[neilmcl]

The only thing I'll add about the EZ brush and why I no longer have one is the rubber tip on the end of the brush can come off and if you don't notice it soon enough you could end up catching and scratching your wheels.

[2Stevo2]

Further to this topic, can any of u guys recommend a good cleaning solution?

I have always used Devils Blood on previous vehicles (Seat/Mazda) but for some reason it is nowhere near as effective on my BMW alloys.

Btw I use the EZ Detail brush and have always found it to be gr8.

[neilmcl]

Further to this topic, can any of u guys recommend a good cleaning solution?

I have always used Devils Blood on previous vehicles (Seat/Mazda) but for some reason it is nowhere near as effective on my BMW alloys.

Btw I use the EZ Detail brush and have always found it to be gr8.

TBH, if you clean then seal your wheels then all you'll need is normal car shampoo. Failing that the best wheel cleaner I've used is Bilt Hamber Auto Wheels.

[AJ_]

I’d agree with Neil. Only used two products for wheels for many years, Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel or Valet Pro Billbery, both of which are diluted in a very weak solution and cost effective.

AJ

[2Stevo2]

Thanks for the advice lads.

Having owned the car for three weeks, today was the first time Ive had the opportunity to spend a good amount of time properly cleaning the car.

The paintwork has come up a treat, looks like it came out the showroom however......

The inside of the front wheels are terrible!! Proper baked on break dust that the former owner has never cleaned off and that I can not shift. Tried everything. The rear wheels came up a dream.

Anyone any suggestions RE chemicals for this sort of thing?

[R5_RXK]

Thanks for the advice lads.

Having owned the car for three weeks, today was the first time Ive had the opportunity to spend a good amount of time properly cleaning the car.

The paintwork has come up a treat, looks like it came out the showroom however......

The inside of the front wheels are terrible!! Proper baked on break dust that the former owner has never cleaned off and that I can not shift. Tried everything. The rear wheels came up a dream.

Anyone any suggestions RE chemicals for this sort of thing?

hiya mate i recently invested in some Bilt Hamber autowheels. This stuff really is the dogs bo***cks highly recommend. Also for lots of good tips / cleaning advise highly recommend the guys over on detailing world. Have recently got the bug myself and getting to grips with machine polishing for the first time

see below

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-a ... _1339.html

[R5_RXK]

just realise that links to the 5L . you can buy it in 1L version too from many places

[2Stevo2]

just realise that links to the 5L . you can buy it in 1L version too from many places

Thanks m8, your not the 1st to advise on that stuff. Think ill give it a try.

***edit***

Purchased and will arrive tommorow. Ill post an update 2moro night

[R5_RXK]

just realise that links to the 5L . you can buy it in 1L version too from many places

Thanks m8, your not the 1st to advise on that stuff. Think ill give it a try.

Have u had experience of this removing the proper baked on dust that most wheel cleaners cant shift?

this is what its meant for yeah its not your usual alloy cleaner . I used it on mine literally yesterday and wheels had not been cleaned in way over 6 months. absolutely black and covered in brake dust. Literally have come up like new. I wouldnt use it on my wheels all the time as its very powerful. you'll tell just by the smell. For regular cleaning to shift just light brake dust every few weeks id use something like this:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/valet-pro ... d_499.html

given its very stubborn id defo choose Bilt Hamber over this.

[glew08]

Clay bar for stubborn marks.