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CheekySportivo

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Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone had any hints or tips in getting there Sportivo wheels

squeaky clean from removing the brake dust and grime on the spokes to cleaning the inner rim (inside of wheel).

Perhaps there is a specific product to use which cleans as a spray on, hose off

method ?

Any help and feedback would be great! :D
Anduin Proficient

Anduin

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Use petrol, perhaps diluted and brush it onto the spokes. Then hose off. Petrol removes anything.

Not sure what it'll do to alloys over time though ;)

Lift your car up, remove your wheels and clean them that way, inside and out. Brake pads and all.


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mick0082

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Please no petrol.

Yes its gets them clean with minimal effort but over time you could have some issues.

Warm soapy water and some elbow grease is my preffered way (using a different sponge to the one you clean your paintwork with).

Meguiars also have a product called "Hot Rims". You spray it on leave for a minute and then hose off.

You really cant beat the elbow grease though!

BigBum Grand Master

BigBum

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toilet brushes work good too but u gotta have those ones with the small fine brissels, or else you won't get into the tight small edges.

CAP Grand Master

CAP

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Small soft sponge and morning fresh does wonders. Don't use any of that wheel cleaner crap, it's all acid based.

Azza Grand Master

Azza

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Kitten truck wash or kitten wash n wax with a good old fashioned carwash sponge

and do it regularly...

SILVABULLIT Grand Master

SILVABULLIT

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Boys,boys,boys. Want to get your wheels clean? Use a toothbrush!!! Gets into the edges of the spokes and one with softish bristles won't scratch either. To clean behind the spokes use a small sponge with a bug scrubber pad on it and using a couple of fingers poke the sponge throught the spokes and clean the rim either way. Then move up a couple of spokes and do the same. Use your ordinary car wash of your choice should do the trick.

Azza Grand Master

Azza

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Use a toothbrush!!!

I have been....

...yours...

:P

SILVABULLIT Grand Master

SILVABULLIT

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Use a toothbrush!!!

I have been....

...yours...

:P

Ever noticed why your wife's teeth are so shiny???Could have something to do with the Meguiars polish I left on her toothbrush ;)

ck [03.14] Rising Star

ck [03.14]

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cleaned my rims this arvo and used ur advise with the toothbrush, it works a treat! i used it also to clean the guards. lol

Azza Grand Master

Azza

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Use a toothbrush!!!

I have been....

...yours...

:P

Ever noticed why your wife's teeth are so shiny???Could have something to do with the Meguiars polish I left on her toothbrush ;)

I could tell you why your Wife's teeth are so clean, but I won't repeat it on the forum.. :P

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