Cleaning Wheel Wells???

Raikkonen · 01-13-2008, 08:41 PM

Hi everyone. I don't believe a car to be truly clean unless it's wheel wells are clean. Having the sport package (I have no idea how you folks that are lowered do this) I find that there's almost no room to get my hands and a rag in there to actually wipe the surface clean. I find the quiet deadening material in the rear can sometimes just be hosed off (unless it's really dirty), but not the plastic in the front.

My question is this: How does everyone clean their wheel wells? Is there ANY type of product that I can spray in there, let sit for a few minutes and then simply hose off?? Is there a brush or something available that people here have used that fits?? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

oldaccount · 01-13-2008, 08:50 PM

just get coilovers. then you cant see them.

i just normally take some diluted PoorBoys APC, soak them down, scrub with a smallish brush with a long handle, hose off. soaking them with car wash shampoo + water dilution in a foam gun works as well for lighter duty cleaning.

FMINUS · 01-13-2008, 08:54 PM

Body solvent then Pressure wash then use CG barebones

ScheerSpeed · 01-13-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FMINUS

Body solvent then Pressure wash then use CG barebones

i cant find CG barebones on their site...

JOYRIIDE1113 · 01-13-2008, 10:23 PM

Any APC or Degreaser will work.

I went to Walmart and found a dish cleaning sponge on a stick. After thoroughly rinsing down the wheel wells, simpe spray them down with the degreaser or APC of choice. Let dwell for a bit while you clean your wheels, agitate a bit with w/e tool you find suitable that fits (some detailers like toilet bowl brushes.LOL), then rinse off.

Make sure to dress afterwards.

FMINUS · 01-13-2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

i cant find CG barebones on their site...

You need to call it in. They have A LOT of stuff thats not listed

L~R~G nor cal · 01-13-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FMINUS

You need to call it in. They have A LOT of stuff thats not listed

I need to call in and order some more stuff.. Do you have any stuff you think is a must?

What is barebones used for??

What do you recomend for cleaning the inside of the wheels? I have trouble reaching all the way into the wheel to clean it??

Please list some stuff that we dont know about that is worth buying..

Thanks
L~R~G

UncleWede · 01-14-2008, 12:14 PM

For the fronts, you can always turn the wheels completely to one side and get to 1/2 the well, then repeat after turning wheels to the other side.

Depending on your anal-ity, jack and lug wrench also will help . . .

neuronpetkowski · 01-14-2008, 12:30 PM

Undercarriage Spray from Griot's Garage.
I haven't used it, but read in their catalog and other show car people using it...

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Raikkonen Captain 339 Rep 820 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 M60i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grosse Pointe Park, MI iTrader: (2)	Cleaning Wheel Wells??? Hi everyone. I don't believe a car to be truly clean unless it's wheel wells are clean. Having the sport package (I have no idea how you folks that are lowered do this) I find that there's almost no room to get my hands and a rag in there to actually wipe the surface clean. I find the quiet deadening material in the rear can sometimes just be hosed off (unless it's really dirty), but not the plastic in the front. My question is this: How does everyone clean their wheel wells? Is there ANY type of product that I can spray in there, let sit for a few minutes and then simply hose off?? Is there a brush or something available that people here have used that fits?? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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oldaccount Colonel 162 Rep 2,456 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	just get coilovers. then you cant see them. i just normally take some diluted PoorBoys APC, soak them down, scrub with a smallish brush with a long handle, hose off. soaking them with car wash shampoo + water dilution in a foam gun works as well for lighter duty cleaning.
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JOYRIIDE1113 Pirate 113 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Detailing Shark Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Miami-Kendall iTrader: (1)	Any APC or Degreaser will work. I went to Walmart and found a dish cleaning sponge on a stick. After thoroughly rinsing down the wheel wells, simpe spray them down with the degreaser or APC of choice. Let dwell for a bit while you clean your wheels, agitate a bit with w/e tool you find suitable that fits (some detailers like toilet bowl brushes.LOL), then rinse off. Make sure to dress afterwards.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18016 Rep 9,378 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	For the fronts, you can always turn the wheels completely to one side and get to 1/2 the well, then repeat after turning wheels to the other side. Depending on your anal-ity, jack and lug wrench also will help . . .
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neuronpetkowski Captain 96 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Greater Detroit Area iTrader: (13)	Undercarriage Spray from Griot's Garage. I haven't used it, but read in their catalog and other show car people using it... __________________
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