09-14-2021, 02:54 PM | #1 |
Captain
659
Rep 891
Posts |
Does anyone take the 788 wheels off to clean them?
The 788M wheels are the most difficult to clean I've ever experienced. Compounding the problem is that they're covered in brake dust just a few days after cleaning them, at least with the stock brake pads. And they look horrible with the red-ish rust colored dust covering the gloss black rims.
I decided to take mine off one at a time time this weekend to thoroughly clean them for the first time since my June 2021 delivery. Took almost 90 minutes start to finish. Given the amount of time involved, I won't be taking them off every time to clean them. But they did look decent afterwards - for the first time since they were new. Just curious if anyone takes the wheels off to clean them, and how often?
__________________
Vehicles: 2021 Alpine White M2C 6MT; 2011 Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile 10.3 seconds @ 129 mph - stock)
Previous: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2015 Mini Cooper F56 6MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT; 2003 Mini Cooper R50 5MT |
09-14-2021, 04:57 PM | #2 |
Restless
1335
Rep 1,031
Posts |
very timely...this past weekend I did an all wheels off clean, decon, and ceramic coating...no joke, it took me a good 6 hours, I have NEVER had wheels this complicated. Really hoping it helps with maintenance, ie would be amazing if I can just use a good wheel cleaner (some have said Sonax is the best) and a strong blast of water to get it pretty clean, and then do an agitation wash once per month.
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-14-2021, 05:17 PM | #3 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
1023
Rep 1,968
Posts |
Quote:
To minimize the rust dust, I used to use Hyde's Serum Rustopper on the rotors after washing. https://www.obsessedgarage.com/produ...rust-inhibitor Other folks drive around after washing but I like to wash and back up into my garage. (I don't want dust on my paint if I'm going to do any further work on the paint). When Hyde's became unavailable last year I started using Dry Coat Rust Preventative https://www.amazon.com/Armor-Protect...dp/B00DD29BY8/ Both products are decent. As the video in the first link says, it's not a game changer, but it greatly helps reduce rotor rust and minimize the red dust on black wheels. |
|
Appreciate
1
Wakka523.00 |
09-14-2021, 08:48 PM | #5 | |
Private First Class
195
Rep 183
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-14-2021, 08:53 PM | #6 | |
Restless
1335
Rep 1,031
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-14-2021, 09:01 PM | #7 |
Private First Class
195
Rep 183
Posts |
Bear in mind that I clean the wheels often and do not let a lot of dust accumulate and settle for a long period of time. I generously spray as much of the nook and crannies of each wheel then move the car about a half a wheel turn then spray some more. Don't hesitate to overspray, a 32 fluid ounce bottle usually lasts me for two cleanings.
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-15-2021, 11:44 AM | #8 |
Lieutenant
761
Rep 445
Posts |
FYI there’s no such thing as a spray and rinse product. If you want 100% clean wheels you need agitation.
Also if you go through the work to properly prep and ceramic your wheels then wheel cleaner is a waste. A good soap and brushes will do the trick. Going with something like sonax after a ceramic is only going to degrade the coating over time and make you reapply sooner. It’s obviously not ideal, but consistent maintenance is the real key to all detailing. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-15-2021, 01:48 PM | #9 | |
Private First Class
195
Rep 183
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
chris7197334.00 |
09-30-2021, 12:28 PM | #10 |
Enlisted Member
17
Rep 47
Posts |
I have yet to remove my wheels although I want to! A few weeks ago I finally had the time to do it, so I grabbed by old BMW jack kit from my 135i but the breaker bar and the torque wrench seemed a bit too big and would slip off.
What is the proper mm for the lug nuts???? |
Appreciate
0
|
09-30-2021, 12:40 PM | #11 | |
Private First Class
195
Rep 183
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|