Hi all! Great posts from everyone, as usual. A quick question -- whats the best way to clean (and maybe polish?)the inside of the stock Bullitt-type wheel without taking the wheel off or putting it up an lift, etc., By the way, I use Simichrome on the wheel -- what a fine product! My 05 Black GT is always spotless, but the inside of the wheel doesn't match the complete "look" because I can't make it as "perfect" as I would like from the outside. Thanks!
Best way to clean interior of "Bullitt" Wheels?
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Hi all! Great posts from everyone, as usual. A quick question -- whats the best way to clean (and maybe polish?)the inside of the stock Bullitt-type wheel without taking the wheel off or putting it up an lift, etc., By the way, I use Simichrome on the wheel -- what a fine product! My 05 Black GT is always spotless, but the inside of the wheel doesn't match the complete "look" because I can't make it as "perfect" as I would like from the outside. Thanks!
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OK -- No takers the first time around -- Any ideas on an efficient way of cleaning the interior of the wheels without removing them? Any special tools or attachments that can be purchased, etc., etc -- sparing the tried and true "scraped knuckles" method?:grinroll:
OK -- No takers the first time around -- Any ideas on an efficient way of cleaning the interior of the wheels without removing them? Any special tools or attachments that can be purchased, etc., etc -- sparing the tried and true "scraped knuckles" method?:grinroll:
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I've had good luck with a toilet cleaning brush on my wheels. Just make sure it doesn't have any metal in the head that will scratch the wheels.
I usually set aside a couple weekends each year and take the wheels off and give 'em a thorough cleaning with SOAP and Water.
Every time you use wheel cleaner you take a little paint and clear coat off.
MaddogP51,
Are the wheels only polished aluminum? Without a clearcoat? I'd be carefull using Semichrome on clear coated aluminum wheels.
Every time you use wheel cleaner you take a little paint and clear coat off.
MaddogP51,
Are the wheels only polished aluminum? Without a clearcoat? I'd be carefull using Semichrome on clear coated aluminum wheels.
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It is kinda' tuff to do with the wheels on. Depending on the spacing on the rims.... There is a Gizmo out there called FLITZ-IT.
Basically it is strips of chamois on a rod that goes into your B/O drill.
This is a pretty good way to polish.
Washing, as mentioned a toilet brush or look in the kitchen cleaning aisle for tools used to clean dishes etc. There are usually a good variety. Plus, some are on a flexible metal rod that you can bend to get those nooks and cranneys.
Basically it is strips of chamois on a rod that goes into your B/O drill.
This is a pretty good way to polish.
Washing, as mentioned a toilet brush or look in the kitchen cleaning aisle for tools used to clean dishes etc. There are usually a good variety. Plus, some are on a flexible metal rod that you can bend to get those nooks and cranneys.
The wheels are the stock Ford painted Mags. The Simichrome seems mild enough, and I only put a sparing amount on AFTER I've washed and dried the wheel. I'll stop using it if anyone out there knows that it will take the clear coat or protectant off of the painted surface. As for the soap and water part, you are right, the wheels clean easily enough if you can get in there to do it -- thats the challenge, but maybe taking the wheels off is the only workable answer. I appreciate the response.Otto Man said:
I've seen this and gone to a website where it was demo'ed. I like your suggestion of manual tools better, because you never know with a drill (swirling, burnishing, over-pressure application & possible damage)05LegendLime said:
I think I'm going with dishwasher sponges, not brushes, on the end of a handle, made specifically for the kitchen. I'll post and photo what I find for all that works. Meanwhile, the brake pads on the car are actually a lot better than my 6 series BMW or Miata pads. I find the wheels picking up the usual amount of normal driving dust & dirt. Thanks for the tip.Striker said:
on rims like these that expose the inner side, I always pull them off when new and clean with a degreasing soap and then put 4 to 5 coats of quaility long lasting wax
the factory rims are painted and clear coated so there like most auto finishes (may be powder coated
as for getting the brake dust off on a regular basis, try getting your hand or whatever tricky cleaning tool in there and clean the 90% of inside you can then move your car about 2 feet to expose the 10% covered by the calipers
and clean again.
or just let the black build up till its even and only clean the outside!
*I would not use any metal polish (on a reg. basis) on clear coat, ok for stains once in a while
the factory rims are painted and clear coated so there like most auto finishes (may be powder coated
as for getting the brake dust off on a regular basis, try getting your hand or whatever tricky cleaning tool in there and clean the 90% of inside you can then move your car about 2 feet to expose the 10% covered by the calipers
and clean again.
or just let the black build up till its even and only clean the outside!
*I would not use any metal polish (on a reg. basis) on clear coat, ok for stains once in a while
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