Range Rover Sport Wheels PITA to clean!

[JSFM35X]

So my brother stops buy with his car and ask me to help him manage (read clean) the dirty wheels. He actually made a pretty substantial purchase of supplies but was not exactally sure how to use them.

We got to work on the wheels. My DD is an infiniti and the brake dust is dry and easily removed. THe RR's brake dust is greasey. I keep some P21S Gold Gel on hand for when my wheels get really grimey. It has never failed to do the trick. These RR wheels drank 1/2 a large bottle. We hit eacvh wheel 2x with 5 minutes or so dwell time. as you can see frm the before and afters the wheels definitely look better but the deep corners still have some black dots I cannot budge.

Any ideas?

 

[mrclean81]

APC and a Daytona Speed Brush. I haven't found much that combo wont take care off. The brush is also great for getting the back side of wheels and spokes.

 

[Old Pirate]

You can try a Clay bar, Meguiars Wheel Brightener, SONAX Wheel Cleaner. Another product will be Optimum Power Clean.

 

[ca.detailchick]

Ditto on OPC, RED clay magic with plenty of spray lube. If its really stubborn Ive used the edge of a credit card with lots of spray lube.

 

[JSFM35X]

APC and a Daytona Speed Brush. I haven't found much that combo wont take care off. The brush is also great for getting the back side of wheels and spokes.

Used the Daytona in both sizes but it is not effective in the corners.

You can try a Clay bar, Meguiars Wheel Brightener, SONAX Wheel Cleaner. Another product will be Optimum Power Clean.

Guess I will have to try the Sonax-is the new non rotten egg version in stock yet? I hate cleaning wheels as it is! LOL

Ditto on OPC, RED clay magic with plenty of spray lube. If its really stubborn Ive used the edge of a credit card with lots of spray lube.

Good Idea. I will try it. Thanks

 

[Todd@RUPES]

If you want to be really aggressive oxalic acid (diluted 1:1) and a tooth brush will remove stubborn brake dust fairly easily but you have to be a little careful. Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner and a tooth brush is a safer option, but I would be sure to let it dwell after application for several minutes and you may need to re apply.

With the Sonax brush it on the isolated spots and allow to dwell (it will turn deep purple), than agitate with a brush one more time prior to rinsing.

 

[JSFM35X]

If you want to be really aggressive oxalic acid (diluted 1:1) and a tooth brush will remove stubborn brake dust fairly easily but you have to be a little careful. Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner and a tooth brush is a safer option, but I would be sure to let it dwell after application for several minutes and you may need to re apply.

With the Sonax brush it on the isolated spots and allow to dwell (it will turn deep purple), than agitate with a brush one more time prior to rinsing.

OK-Oxalic acid is not for me. I have experince with this in industrial cleaning of granite and marble and it can cause serious injury. I have seen guys ears bleed after moderate exposure. Please be carefull!

Sonax FE is more along the lines. Will it remove the silver paint on the calipers. Does not look to be a fancy paint job but I do not believe it to be clear coated. Will the purple run off stain a sand colored paver driveway?

What brushes do you use in these tight corners and creases?

 

[Todd@RUPES]

OK-Oxalic acid is not for me. I have experince with this in industrial cleaning of granite and marble and it can cause serious injury. I have seen guys ears bleed after moderate exposure. Please be carefull!

Sonax FE is more along the lines. Will it remove the silver paint on the calipers. Does not look to be a fancy paint job but I do not believe it to be clear coated. Will the purple run off stain a sand colored paver driveway?

What brushes do you use in these tight corners and creases?

I don't think Sonax FE will remove paint on anything (at least paint that is healthy). David Fermani and I just used Sonax on some fairly bad wheels (on a sand colored driveway none-the-less). As a precaution we wet the drive way with water before applying the cleaner, then made sure to rinse the driveway as we rinsed the solution off the wheel. We didn't get any staining.

As far as brushes, usually S100 Cotton Swabs for super tight areas, toothbrushes (David has quite the collection) or a Swissvax wheel brush.

I had used Sonax FE years ago (probably a year before its release) and the trick according to the chemist is to let it sit before agitating or to apply it with a brush, work it in, and let it stand. If you use it like a traditional wheel cleaner (spray, agitate immediately) you can reduce the effectiveness.

 

[JSFM35X]

I don't think Sonax FE will remove paint on anything (at least paint that is healthy). David Fermani and I just used Sonax on some fairly bad wheels (on a sand colored driveway none-the-less). As a precaution we wet the drive way with water before applying the cleaner, then made sure to rinse the driveway as we rinsed the solution off the wheel. We didn't get any staining.

As far as brushes, usually S100 Cotton Swabs for super tight areas, toothbrushes (David has quite the collection) or a Swissvax wheel brush.

I had used Sonax FE years ago (probably a year before its release) and the trick according to the chemist is to let it sit before agitating or to apply it with a brush, work it in, and let it stand. If you use it like a traditional wheel cleaner (spray, agitate immediately) you can reduce the effectiveness.

Thanks for the speedy reply. I will make sure to add some to my next order. Glad to hear the driveway will be spared.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Thanks for the speedy reply. I will make sure to add some to my next order. Glad to hear the driveway will be spared.

Disclaimer: .... driveway should be spared.
:rofl

 

[JSFM35X]

Disclaimer: .... driveway should be spared.
:rofl

Sounded muuch for confident the first time!

BTW? What do you charge to fly into NY and detail a driveway? Might say have 2 large purple stripes?

 

[Rocket]

Sonax does stick bad. Reminds me of a hair salon where old women are getting perms.

Todd thanks for the tip I didn't realize I could use a brush to apply it to help with stubborn stains

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Sonax does stick bad. Reminds me of a hair salon where old women are getting perms.

Todd thanks for the tip I didn't realize I could use a brush to apply it to help with stubborn stains

My understanding is that you can work it into a stubborn stain, but then you have to let it dwell to be really effective. You can brush it is further, but then you should let it sit longer.

It's not like P21s Wheel Gel were you spray it on, agitate, wait and rinse off. This would be more like spray it on, wait, agitate and rinse off.

Jeff let me know how it works for you!

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Sonax does stick bad. Reminds me of a hair salon where old women are getting perms.

Todd thanks for the tip I didn't realize I could use a brush to apply it to help with stubborn stains

My understanding is that you can work it into a stubborn stain, but then you have to let it dwell to be really effective. You can brush it is further, but then you should let it sit longer.

It's not like P21s Wheel Gel were you spray it on, agitate, wait and rinse off. This would be more like spray it on, wait, agitate and rinse off.

Jeff let me know how it works for you!

 

[Rocket]

Look at Todd trying to raise his post count. :inspector:

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Look at Todd trying to raise his post count. :inspector:

That was a mistake. This is me trying raise my post count :lol2::lol2:

 

[Beemerboy]

So my brother stops buy with his car and ask me to help him manage (read clean) the dirty wheels. He actually made a pretty substantial purchase of supplies but was not exactally sure how to use them.

We got to work on the wheels. My DD is an infiniti and the brake dust is dry and easily removed. THe RR's brake dust is greasey. I keep some P21S Gold Gel on hand for when my wheels get really grimey. It has never failed to do the trick. These RR wheels drank 1/2 a large bottle. We hit eacvh wheel 2x with 5 minutes or so dwell time. as you can see frm the before and afters the wheels definitely look better but the deep corners still have some black dots I cannot budge.

Any ideas?

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When I read threads like a few things come to mind.

Product
Dwell time
Brushes
Wash mitt

I like the Poorboys World wheel cleaner, but that a personal preference. That said a good quality wheel cleaner, sprayed on and let it dwell so that it works into the surface.

For brushes I use the Daytona speed brush and two brushes that have the bristles on the end sticking straight out. This combo makes short order of any wheel that I work on. I finish up with the wash mitt. Seems to work well for me!

 

[Mr. Gloss]

I have a few friends and relatives who bring me dirty, ugly wheels that may require a lot of effort to get clean.

I ask. "Are you going to keep these wheels clean once I get them restored?" Since most say, "no", I just use APC+ and settle for that. I don't waste time or products on items that are going to be continuously neglected.

A FREE or cheap family member detail doesn't come with many benefits.

A weekly wash and two or three sealant applications a year keep mine looking new, without requiring anything but car wash soap.

 

[Beemerboy]

A FREE or cheap family member detail doesn't come with many benefits

Boy do I know this one well!