Cleaning alloys
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Re: Cleaning alloys
Same here.
Unless the callipers are slightly smaller on the m135i.
The big EZ brush squizzers in but the small version would be better.
Unless the callipers are slightly smaller on the m135i.
The big EZ brush squizzers in but the small version would be better.
Re: Cleaning alloys
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

AJ
GONE - F20 LCI 116d M Sport (Estoril Blue)
Re: Cleaning alloys
I’ve just ordered the small ez wheel brush 

Re: Cleaning alloys
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.
2016 F20 LCI 120d M Sport, Alpine White, Driver & Interior Comfort Pack, Leather, Sun protection, Black panel display
2013 F20 120d xDrive M Sport, Alpine White, Comfort Pack, Xenons, Leather, Sun protection
2009 E87 118D M Sport Alpine White
2013 F20 120d xDrive M Sport, Alpine White, Comfort Pack, Xenons, Leather, Sun protection
2009 E87 118D M Sport Alpine White
Re: Cleaning alloys
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.
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.
F20 120d M-Sport Auto plus extras
Re: Cleaning alloys
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.2Stevo2 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:49 pmFurther 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.
2016 F20 LCI 120d M Sport, Alpine White, Driver & Interior Comfort Pack, Leather, Sun protection, Black panel display
2013 F20 120d xDrive M Sport, Alpine White, Comfort Pack, Xenons, Leather, Sun protection
2009 E87 118D M Sport Alpine White
2013 F20 120d xDrive M Sport, Alpine White, Comfort Pack, Xenons, Leather, Sun protection
2009 E87 118D M Sport Alpine White
Re: Cleaning alloys
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
AJ
GONE - F20 LCI 116d M Sport (Estoril Blue)
Re: Cleaning alloys
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?


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?


F20 120d M-Sport Auto plus extras
Re: Cleaning alloys
2Stevo2 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:10 pmThanks 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?
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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
Owner of BMW E81 Sparkling Graphite M Sport 3 Door Hatchback
Re: Cleaning alloys
just realise that links to the 5L . you can buy it in 1L version too from many places
Owner of BMW E81 Sparkling Graphite M Sport 3 Door Hatchback
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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

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F20 120d M-Sport Auto plus extras
Re: Cleaning alloys
this is what its meant for yeah

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/valet-pro ... d_499.html
given its very stubborn id defo choose Bilt Hamber over this.
Owner of BMW E81 Sparkling Graphite M Sport 3 Door Hatchback
Re: Cleaning alloys
Clay bar for stubborn marks.