[Delmoney335]

Originally Posted by nathanm4

Do you have any pictures of your wheels? I would appreciate that.

Not a recent clean up close pic. Next time I wash it. I'll see how they look and post one.

[W288SH]

Difficult to clean, yes. But worth it. I spent an hour cleaning my wheels today. First time I did a thorough job in a while. The 826 wheels are gorgeous when clean.

[buckybadger]

Compared to my M2C's wheels, your wheels look easy.

Buy Sonax wheel cleaner (made in Germany) if you like traditional washing. Best cleaner I've ever used.

If you like ONR try out their new power clean,
It's rinse-less washing and works like a charm, but you will need to spend 10 minute per wheel.

[aford]

These wheels are a labor of love for sure. They're easily a 30 minute investment. Today I "slacked off" and used the garden hose instead of taking 5 more minutes to setup the pressure washer. Not sure that was wise. Here's a photo of my setup:

Separate bucket only for wheels
Long brush
Tire brush
Lamb mit
Brake buster in the pump sprayer
Ceramic waterless for the wheel arch and rocker overspray clean up.

They came out "ok" by my standards.

[NightWriter]

Originally Posted by aford

They came out "ok" by my standards.

Wheels look great, nice work.

Maybe it's just the angle of the picture, but your suspension looks awfully high... you sure you don't still have the shipping blocks in there?

[nathanm4]

Originally Posted by aford

These wheels are a labor of love for sure. They're easily a 30 minute investment. Today I "slacked off" and used the garden hose instead of taking 5 more minutes to setup the pressure washer. Not sure that was wise. Here's a photo of my setup:

Separate bucket only for wheels
Long brush
Tire brush
Lamb mit
Brake buster in the pump sprayer
Ceramic waterless for the wheel arch and rocker overspray clean up.

They came out "ok" by my standards.

Wow, I'm very impressed! They look super clean!

I guess I just sucked at cleaning wheels lol.

Need to practice more.

Appreciate the post.

[GregW / Oregon]

Wish BMW had the tungsten carbide rotor option like Porsche!

[S@v3f3rris]

Originally Posted by NightWriter

Wheels look great, nice work.

Maybe it's just the angle of the picture, but your suspension looks awfully high... you sure you don't still have the shipping blocks in there?

Agree looks like shipping blocks are still in.

[aford]

Originally Posted by S@v3f3rris

Agree looks like shipping blocks are still in.

They're not. Must be the angle.

[Driggett]

Here is a quick video using Sonax wheel cleaner plus which I just tried out. I must say it made the wheel cleaning a breeze!

Wheel cleaning with Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus HD 1080p

[2011ninja]

Originally Posted by nathanm4

See the picture.

Every time when I thought I was doing great cleaning the wheels, the end result was still bad.

How to clean this properly?

Thanks in advance.

Cleaning the rims is a completely separate task.
Oil change
New tires
Clean rims
Pull transmission
Wash car

[m.dreamin]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

The best thing against Brembo brake dust. And the second thing against Brembo Brake dust. https://www.amazon.com/PBMG-Meguiars...a-815255856170

Have you used that on CCB's? I've read that typical wheel cleaners can be bad for CCB's because they can be absorbed the rotor and can damage them. So far for my own CCB's (first time owning a car with them), I've just been using microfiber cloths and ONR, but I'd love a quicker solution.

[nathanm4]

Originally Posted by Driggett

Here is a quick video using Sonax wheel cleaner plus which I just tried out. I must say it made the wheel cleaning a breeze!

Wheel cleaning with Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus HD 1080p

Well done. Very clean. When I washed mine, it always had sticky residue on the spokes.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by m_travers

Have you used that on CCB's? I've read that typical wheel cleaners can be bad for CCB's because they can be absorbed the rotor and can damage them. So far for my own CCB's (first time owning a car with them), I've just been using microfiber cloths and ONR, but I'd love a quicker solution.

I haven't used a dedicated wheel cleaner, yet, either. Ive just been using the car wash soap, which admittedly is Gyeon Bathe, with an Microfiber madness incredibrush. But I find the brush doesn't get in between the rotors and the wheel. So, I need to find a different solution.

[Nicky_do_it]

I am sweating having to clean the 826,s. I had the 666 rims on my 2016 zcp. They looked great but a pain to clean. I was hoping the inner part of the 826 being darker would help show less dust/dirt. I still have time to change my mind as my allocation hasnt been granted yet. I will look through the rest of this thread later but wondering if anyone knows the 825’s are that much easier to clean

[6speedNJ]

Originally Posted by GixY2K

Lots of patience, blue paper towel and WD40 once a week. The more weeks you skip, the harder it will be to clean it.

You do this all year? Do you spray direct on the wheel or onto the towel to apply?

[m.dreamin]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

I haven't used a dedicated wheel cleaner, yet, either. Ive just been using the car wash soap, which admittedly is Gyeon Bathe, with an Microfiber madness incredibrush. But I find the brush doesn't get in between the rotors and the wheel. So, I need to find a different solution.

Oh man, I hadn't heard of the incredibrush. Great find! Looks like they have a flatter one: https://www.carpro-us.com/wheels-tri...edibrush-flat/

Still not sure if that'll get between the rotors but I'm going to get it and give it a shot.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by m_travers

Oh man, I hadn't heard of the incredibrush. Great find! Looks like they have a flatter one: https://www.carpro-us.com/wheels-tri...edibrush-flat/

Still not sure if that'll get between the rotors but I'm going to get it and give it a shot.

Yeah, I have the flat one, and there isnt room between the rotors, (CCBs) and the wheel. Thats the one I was referring to. You need something even thinner than that.

[GixY2K]

Originally Posted by BenjamminNJ

You do this all year? Do you spray direct on the wheel or onto the towel to apply?

Usually once a week or once every 2 weeks during good weather (daily driver). During the winter, as needed.

I spray an even light coat of WD40 onto the blue paper towel and go through the whole wheel; now, I'm even including the barrel. In the process, I pay close attention to the parts that were missed by the car wash, the corners, and hard to reach areas like the part behind the spoke and the barrel. I also clean the caliper with it while paying attention not to touch the rotor with WD40.

This prevents the brake dust from sticking to the wheel in between washes, removes water spots, and also keeps the calipers looking good.

Now I've added a new step, which is using a wash-mitten just for the wheels to get to the hard to reach areas of the inner barrel using clay soap during the carwash phase.

I also start with the wheels, then the car from top to bottom divided in 3 areas, then I go back to detailing the wheels as explained above (after drying the car).

Preferable environment: shade or sun setting, mild to cold temperatures, and NOT in windy or freezing conditions.

[JDUNITNOW]

My car is not here yet but I purchased DFC ceramic brake pads for the front and Centric for the rear. I've used ceramic brake pads on all of cars and my wheels stay really clean. I will say if you are tracking your car and you are a complete hooligan, they may not be for you. I do drive spiritly and honestly don't see that much of a difference in stock pads.
This is based on my personal driving habits and no I'm no professional and haven't measured stopping distance so you professional forum guys don't get your panties in a bunch.:

[Alvinmark12]

Originally Posted by Driggett

Here is a quick video using Sonax wheel cleaner plus which I just tried out. I must say it made the wheel cleaning a breeze!

Wheel cleaning with Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus HD 1080p

You did not clean the barrel?

[Driggett]

Originally Posted by Alvinmark12

You did not clean the barrel?

Normally I do I have a nice flat long microfiber finger brush for this. In this test I wanted to see how much came off with a simple method.