Rim barrel brush

Lost23 · 08-07-2023, 02:58 PM

Any recommendations for a quality wheel brush that can fit in-between the front caliber and rim barrel? 2024 G82 Wheels. Thanks

CC M3C X · 08-07-2023, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost23

Any recommendations for a quality wheel brush that can fit in-between the front caliber and rim barrel? 2024 G82 Wheels. Thanks

I bought a 3pk of varying sizes and it was more of a pain than it was worth. I have resorted to pulling the wheels maybe once a month to wipe out the barrels. With the CCB’s they stay pretty clean but of course there is all of the other junk that gathers regardless of brake type.

Needsdecaf · 08-07-2023, 04:12 PM

Not sure if it fits between brake and wheel as my car is still incoming, but this is my go to wheel barrel cleaner. It's fantastic.

https://www.obsessedgarage.com/colle...detail-factory

Plus this for the spokes:

https://www.obsessedgarage.com/colle...kin-wheel-mitt

Shaneartistry · 08-07-2023, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost23

Any recommendations for a quality wheel brush that can fit in-between the front caliber and rim barrel? 2024 G82 Wheels. Thanks

Also recommend Sonax the Beast if you’re looking for a solid wheel cleaner. I barely even scrub my wheels now. Let it sit for a few minutes and pressure wash off. Gets the wheels like 90% clean without much effort.

Needsdecaf · 08-07-2023, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaneartistry

Also recommend Sonax the Beast if you’re looking for a solid wheel cleaner. I barely even scrub my wheels now. Let it sit for a few minutes and pressure wash off. Gets the wheels like 90% clean without much effort.

Be careful letting that sit too long. It's decently acidic...pH of 5.

https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-vrb1...leane-2022.pdf

I ruined the finish on a set of calipers once using wheel cleaner that was too acidic.

Lost23 · 08-07-2023, 08:35 PM

I am currently using the P&S Brake buster and washing off with a pressure washer. Brake buster is very mild but works fine being I wash the car all the time. The Sonax is much stronger and great for build up. Sonax makes great stuff, I use Sonax perfect finish for most of my paint corrections. I have a few micro fiber brushes like the ones linked above. Just cant get 100 percent of the wheels. I just picked up a set of quick jacks so taking the wheels off every few weeks really is not a big deal.

geko29 · 08-08-2023, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Be careful letting that sit too long. It's decently acidic...pH of 5.

https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-vrb1...leane-2022.pdf

I ruined the finish on a set of calipers once using wheel cleaner that was too acidic.

Yep, this is why I only use wheel cleaner (IronX is my jam) with the wheels off the car. The Phosphoric Acid will eat the paint or powdercoat right off your calipers.

CCM11285 · 08-08-2023, 07:03 AM

Flat Incredibrush for most of the barrel and caliper, plus the EZ Detail brush to get behind the caliper. The Rag Company has a small mitt that I use for the face.
Currently using McKees wheel cleaner to soak, and P&S Brake Buster in the wash bucket.

Shaneartistry · 08-08-2023, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by geko29

Yep, this is why I only use wheel cleaner (IronX is my jam) with the wheels off the car. The Phosphoric Acid will eat the paint or powdercoat right off your calipers.

Good to know!

Hit_Apex · 08-08-2023, 03:41 PM

I've been impressed with the Barrel Blade. Thin, long, flexible with washable/replaceable cover.

JDUNITNOW · 08-08-2023, 09:25 PM

I have a Maguire brush and use P&S Brake buster. I clean my wheels regularly and have ceramic brake pads.

LuckyBrand · 08-09-2023, 04:13 AM

I use one of these. You can find them at lots of places with prices between 12 and 30 bucks. One of my favorites for our wheels.

Hit_Apex · 08-09-2023, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyBrand

I use one of these. You can find them at lots of places with prices between 12 and 30 bucks. One of my favorites for our wheels.

Great for the spoke areas but easy to snap these trying to wrestler around the caliper and not really long enough to get the full barrel.

Chad11491 · 08-09-2023, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Hit_Apex

I've been impressed with the Barrel Blade. Thin, long, flexible with washable/replaceable cover.

does it get between the front caliper and the barrel? I've tried the incredibrush flat and my old angled wheel woolie and neither fit. Currently I just roll the car forward a foot and get that spot.

LuckyBrand · 08-09-2023, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hit_Apex

Great for the spoke areas but easy to snap these trying to wrestler around the caliper and not really long enough to get the full barrel.

Been using couple years now and never snapped one. Also never had an issue getting the whole barrel. But just my experience. Lots of great tools out their just have to find the one that works best for you.

JDUNITNOW · 08-09-2023, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyBrand

Been using couple years now and never snapped one. Also never had an issue getting the whole barrel. But just my experience. Lots of great tools out their just have to find the one that works best for you.

With gloss black wheels, I switched to a microfiber brush. Looking at the wheel gets a scratch.

Anderson11 · 08-09-2023, 11:00 AM

This wheel tool was built for 826m wheels. Easily gets between spokes. The pointed tip gets between (behind) the spoke and the base of the rim. Fits easily to clean the wheel barrels too. I spend 50% less time cleaning my rims. On a side note I installed a set of EBC Red Stuff last weekend. No noise and considerably less dust. Cleaning 826m wheels is a PIA.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1691596683

MannyS · 08-09-2023, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Anderson11

This wheel tool was built for 826m wheels. Easily gets between spokes. The pointed tip gets between (behind) the spoke and the base of the rim. Fits easily to clean the wheel barrels too. I spend 50% less time cleaning my rims. On a side note I installed a set of EBC Red Stuff last weekend. No noise and considerably less dust. Cleaning 826m wheels is a PIA.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1691596683

Have gone thru a couple of the red brushes and the handle breaks easily. Returned them to Amazon.

Juanero · 08-09-2023, 02:06 PM

I use Wheel Woolies on my rims. 3 different sizes and the smaller ones fit any where in these rims

Anderson11 · 08-09-2023, 06:09 PM

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Have gone thru a couple of the red brushes and the handle breaks easily. Returned them to Amazon.

I don't use the handle its the shape I am after. They are 8 bucks at my local hardware store. I have a .couple of them..

vbb · 08-09-2023, 07:20 PM

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Have gone thru a couple of the red brushes and the handle breaks easily. Returned them to Amazon.

I believe I have 2 of the exact brush pictured. I've used them more times than I can count and haven't broken one yet.

That all said, replacing my stock pads with the iSweep 1500 brake pads was the one thing that really "fixed" the 826M cleaning issue.

Anderson11 · 08-09-2023, 08:21 PM

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I believe I have 2 of the exact brush pictured. I've used them more times than I can count and haven't broken one yet.

That all said, replacing my stock pads with the iSweep 1500 brake pads was the one thing that really "fixed" the 826M cleaning issue.

Yeah, I installed a set of EBC Red Stuff last weekend. No noise and very little dust. Should have done it on day 1....

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Needsdecaf Major General 6608 Rep 6,701 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	Not sure if it fits between brake and wheel as my car is still incoming, but this is my go to wheel barrel cleaner. It's fantastic. https://www.obsessedgarage.com/colle...detail-factory Plus this for the spokes: https://www.obsessedgarage.com/colle...kin-wheel-mitt
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Lost23 Private 33 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2022 Raptor 2024 M4 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	I am currently using the P&S Brake buster and washing off with a pressure washer. Brake buster is very mild but works fine being I wash the car all the time. The Sonax is much stronger and great for build up. Sonax makes great stuff, I use Sonax perfect finish for most of my paint corrections. I have a few micro fiber brushes like the ones linked above. Just cant get 100 percent of the wheels. I just picked up a set of quick jacks so taking the wheels off every few weeks really is not a big deal.
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CCM11285 Lieutenant 373 Rep 404 Posts Drives: '24 G82 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (0)	Flat Incredibrush for most of the barrel and caliper, plus the EZ Detail brush to get behind the caliper. The Rag Company has a small mitt that I use for the face. Currently using McKees wheel cleaner to soak, and P&S Brake Buster in the wash bucket.
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JDUNITNOW Colonel 3533 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: BMW 335I, 750li, X5 G80 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Glen Allen, Virginia iTrader: (0)	I have a Maguire brush and use P&S Brake buster. I clean my wheels regularly and have ceramic brake pads. Attached Images __________________ Formerly Wyndi335I 2009 BMW 750li sold 14 BMW X5 04 BMW X5 11 BMW 335i convertible (sold, sellers market
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Anderson11 First Lieutenant 458 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M4 Comp Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	This wheel tool was built for 826m wheels. Easily gets between spokes. The pointed tip gets between (behind) the spoke and the base of the rim. Fits easily to clean the wheel barrels too. I spend 50% less time cleaning my rims. On a side note I installed a set of EBC Red Stuff last weekend. No noise and considerably less dust. Cleaning 826m wheels is a PIA. https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1691596683 Attached Images __________________ 2023 M4 Comp Dravit Grey Metallic
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Juanero Second Lieutenant 214 Rep 226 Posts Drives: Pcars, TOYcars, M3Cx Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I use Wheel Woolies on my rims. 3 different sizes and the smaller ones fit any where in these rims
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