Default Elegance Wheels Hard to Clean
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Default Elegance Wheels Hard to Clean
Anyone else noticed the default Elegance wheels rather difficult to keep clean? I mean, when they nice and shiny, they're quite OK to look at, but with 13 small little holes and spikes around them, I'm finding them difficult to maintain...
What might be a good and not too expensive option? Currently, my E is on the default 225/55/R16 Elegance.
Thinking of going up modestly to 17" as I don't intend to change the shock and springs, and would not like too harsh a ride.
I heard Brabus tends to be heavier. Is that true? Suggestions? Thanks.
What might be a good and not too expensive option? Currently, my E is on the default 225/55/R16 Elegance.
Thinking of going up modestly to 17" as I don't intend to change the shock and springs, and would not like too harsh a ride.
I heard Brabus tends to be heavier. Is that true? Suggestions? Thanks.
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I use three different brushes to clean the wheels & tires. This one is the best for getting in small places and deep cleaning:
http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motor...tailbrush.html
http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motor...tailbrush.html
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The easiest way for regular cleaning is to buy a small steam cleaner..... It'll easily get between each hole, saves you scrubbing with a brush. The steam will actually loosen the brake dust and all you have to do is rinse and dry....
CAUTION, I don't know if this is the safest method, could the steam actually damage the wheel coating?
CAUTION, I don't know if this is the safest method, could the steam actually damage the wheel coating?
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Originally Posted by Bilal
The easiest way for regular cleaning is to buy a small steam cleaner..... It'll easily get between each hole, saves you scrubbing with a brush. The steam will actually loosen the brake dust and all you have to do is rinse and dry....
CAUTION, I don't know if this is the safest method, could the steam actually damage the wheel coating?
CAUTION, I don't know if this is the safest method, could the steam actually damage the wheel coating?
I use the high pressure water with soap from about 1 foot away and everything comes right off. I then go with a rag and ge the rest. You should not that I clean them about once every 10 days so they are never very dirty to start with.
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Thanks for the tips. Hmm, may try it out first and see if I can bear with it. Otherwise, may consider trading for 17" Avantgarde rims... I wonder how much would that be, tyres + Avantgarde rims?
