Cleaning wheel wells

VWtoBMW · 06-18-2015, 10:49 AM

Nothing bugs me more that detailing the car, having it look perfect but having wheel wells look dirty regardless of how I try to clean them.

Does anyone have any tips, tricks, or recommend a specific product to bring back the black to them?

Detailed Image · 06-18-2015, 11:54 AM

Having the proper tools on hand helps... I like to spray the wheel wells with an all purpose cleaner like Meguiar's D101 and then use the Full Size EZ Detail Brush to scrub them clean. Once they are dry, you can then wipe them with a water based dressing like 303 Aerospace Protectant to restore that deep black look to them, but this will be temporary as this area does get dirty very quickly. Thankfully the dressing is very easy to wipe on after each wash if you prefer.

We are currently running a 15% off sale through the rest of today with code Summer15... so you could save some money on these products!

Let me know if you've got any further questions.

Zach McGovern
Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author
www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com

G30 B58 · 06-18-2015, 04:44 PM

Remove the wheels for the best results.

rolltidef32 · 06-18-2015, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VWtoBMW

Nothing bugs me more that detailing the car, having it look perfect but having wheel wells look dirty regardless of how I try to clean them.

Does anyone have any tips, tricks, or recommend a specific product to bring back the black to them?

Sounds like you need some Sonax Full-Effect. For really baked on brake dust, get Iron X. Just told a guy in another thread to use it for his paint (rust spots), but it clears up the wheels too.

Ali Shiralian · 06-18-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

Remove the wheels for the best results.

I agree, you can only thoroughly clean them if you remove them...

rolltidef32 · 06-19-2015, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Detailed Image

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Originally Posted by rolltidef32

Sounds like you need some Sonax Full-Effect. For really baked on brake dust, get Iron X. Just told a guy in another thread to use it for his paint (rust spots), but it clears up the wheels too.

The OP is referring to his wheel wells.... the products you are referring to are meant for use on wheels

Ohh, the inside? My bad. Man, don't really think much about cleaning them thoroughly. I run my brush over them while I'm down there, but that's it.

We don't get road treatment much down here though.

vanbmw · 06-20-2015, 05:40 PM

I spray mine with P21S cleaner then scrub it with my ezdetail brush. Then I spray with my pressure washer to make sure I got it all. This makes a big difference. I haven't sprayed all inside my wheel wells with any protectant to make it shine. However, I have used some PoorBoys world trim restorer on the plastic/rubber parts where the mud flap wraps around into the wheel well.

bobbydigital · 06-20-2015, 08:48 PM

I'm confused by this thread. Are we talking about wheel wells or the inside of the wheels?

If wheel wells, I have to say the OP must be insanely OCD

If inside of the wheels, then you should try sonax full effect or some other wheel cleaner like Adan's deep wheel cleaner (which I use and love).

Since the stock pads generate so much brake dust, you might want to consider a wheel coating like Cquartz.

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Detailed Image 360 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	Having the proper tools on hand helps... I like to spray the wheel wells with an all purpose cleaner like Meguiar's D101 and then use the Full Size EZ Detail Brush to scrub them clean. Once they are dry, you can then wipe them with a water based dressing like 303 Aerospace Protectant to restore that deep black look to them, but this will be temporary as this area does get dirty very quickly. Thankfully the dressing is very easy to wipe on after each wash if you prefer. We are currently running a 15% off sale through the rest of today with code Summer15... so you could save some money on these products! Let me know if you've got any further questions. Zach McGovern Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com
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vanbmw Major 130 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 2015 Black 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I spray mine with P21S cleaner then scrub it with my ezdetail brush. Then I spray with my pressure washer to make sure I got it all. This makes a big difference. I haven't sprayed all inside my wheel wells with any protectant to make it shine. However, I have used some PoorBoys world trim restorer on the plastic/rubber parts where the mud flap wraps around into the wheel well.
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bobbydigital Lieutenant 136 Rep 498 Posts Drives: 2015 BWM 435GC Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I'm confused by this thread. Are we talking about wheel wells or the inside of the wheels? If wheel wells, I have to say the OP must be insanely OCD If inside of the wheels, then you should try sonax full effect or some other wheel cleaner like Adan's deep wheel cleaner (which I use and love). Since the stock pads generate so much brake dust, you might want to consider a wheel coating like Cquartz.
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