[amberzombie]

hey guys

when i took delivery of my BMW the dealer recommended that i got the wheel cleaner from them. told me it was about $15 or something (supposed to last half a year) and all i needed to do is apply it onto the rims, let it soak for a while then hose it off to get all the brake dust off.

just wondering if anyone's purchased this and if it really works? or if there's a particular brand that you recommend?

thanks

[LEA69]

i just use plain soap and water. But sometimes i find the car wash soap i use makes the brakes squeak at times. So ive been a little hesitant lately. I am willing to try out the BMW one. BMW cleaning products are so cheap as it is, other stuff from AUtobarn like Maguires and AutoGleam can be more expensive!

[astra]

The wheel cleaner is a waste of time, i just use a bucket of the car's BMW shampoo and a soft sponge...

I do use the BMW cleaning products though, they seem to work well and they don't leave your car smelling like shit lol

[VGR00]

I'm with ASTRA with what I currently do to clean the wheels but I've often wondered how good the BMW wheel cleaner is. Therefore I'm also interested to hear from people who have used this product.

[MB E60]

I have tried the BMW wheel cleaner and i didn't think much of it, however i have M135 wheels which could possibly be the world's hardest wheel to clean.

[BBQWER]

Do you have any picture for BMW wheel cleaner? would love to see that.
normally, 1 or 2 weeks i drive my car to car wash for $19.

I hate the brake dust, its so annoying. my previous accord euro doesnt have this dust at all.

[BBQWER]

what to use ? i just notice at the bottom of passenger door, there is red colour stain on the door about 10cm long. very hard to explain, i try to use water ( doesnt work ). its not a scratch. just like stain

should i use car shampoo or car polish ?

[VGR00]

Originally Posted by BBQWER

what to use ? i just notice at the bottom of passenger door, there is red colour stain on the door about 10cm long. very hard to explain, i try to use water ( doesnt work ). its not a scratch. just like stain

should i use car shampoo or car polish ?

A bit of polish will get that off. Something like turtle wax in the green bottle. I use that stuff just to get any marks off but then use the beter stuff like Swissol to polish the car. (Hmmm .. next polish over the Christmas break)

[BBQWER]

Thanks for the advice vgr02.

turtle wax, where to get it ? Kmart?

i found this on www.ebay.com , 330150565596 put item number on it, and search it out. this auction for 4 kit with US$18.99 exclude shipping. i think its a good price

[BBQWER]

I found turtle wax at www.turtlewax.com.au but which one,
- Ultra Gloss Wax, Detailer, Car Wash & Conditioner, Protectant all of them come in the green bottle

[bimmerron]

Wheels are coated and hot brake dust and hot metal rotor particles cancause problems with the surface. Normal polish does not offer much protection to wheels. Give the wheels a good clean all over ( take them off the car and do all surfaces) then apply a wheel protectant/polish. Then just wash them with car wash and sponge. Poor Boys wheel protectant works for me. Available in Australia from www.waxit.com.

[WOPALX]

I use PS21 on the wheels, works a treat.

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au is where I get it from, Mike is the owner & a really nice guy. Tell him his sailing mate with the Montego 335 sent you and I'm sure he will look after you.

Rgds,

S

[BBQWER]

Finally i bought , meguiars wheel cleaner around $16 . works perfect on the wheels, much cleaner and shiny

[amberzombie]

Originally Posted by BBQWER

Finally i bought , meguiars wheel cleaner around $16 . works perfect on the wheels, much cleaner and shiny

how does it work? just spray on and rinse off?

[BBQWER]

Originally Posted by amberzombie

how does it work? just spray on and rinse off?

Very easy to use, spray on the wheels and leave it for 30seconds, n hose the wheels. you can use sponge to help, it much better.

i luve this product