SL/R230: Best Way to Clean Inside Wheels?
10-09-2008, 07:56 AM
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Best Way to Clean Inside Wheels?
Has anyone figured out the best/easiest way to clean the inside areas of the wheels?
Every time I wash the SL, I spend most of the time cleaning the wheels, especially the grundgy-looking inner areas. Afterwards, they look good for maybe 2 short trips, then they look terrible again while the outer areas of the wheels still look pretty nice.
Every time I wash the SL, I spend most of the time cleaning the wheels, especially the grundgy-looking inner areas. Afterwards, they look good for maybe 2 short trips, then they look terrible again while the outer areas of the wheels still look pretty nice.
10-09-2008, 08:11 AM
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Has anyone figured out the best/easiest way to clean the inside areas of the wheels?
Every time I wash the SL, I spend most of the time cleaning the wheels, especially the grundgy-looking inner areas. Afterwards, they look good for maybe 2 short trips, then they look terrible again while the outer areas of the wheels still look pretty nice.
Every time I wash the SL, I spend most of the time cleaning the wheels, especially the grundgy-looking inner areas. Afterwards, they look good for maybe 2 short trips, then they look terrible again while the outer areas of the wheels still look pretty nice.
Last edited by AMGfan; 10-09-2008 at 08:14 AM.
10-09-2008, 08:33 AM
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wow, i hope you don't do this regularly (or you might have a problem lol). I do that about every 6 months. The "easiest" way would be to take them off and clean them that way but as far as on the car u just have to fingure fck it...there's not much else u can do. You can try to prevent them getting dirty so fast by applying a coat of wax or wheel sealer once they're clean, but it still only last for so long. This is the reason why I chose my 7 spoke wheels rather than some honey comb lookin wheels. Cleaning spokes is a b**ch
10-09-2008, 08:40 AM
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wow, i hope you don't do this regularly (or you might have a problem lol). I do that about every 6 months. The "easiest" way would be to take them off and clean them that way but as far as on the car u just have to fingure fck it...there's not much else u can do. You can try to prevent them getting dirty so fast by applying a coat of wax or wheel sealer once they're clean, but it still only last for so long. This is the reason why I chose my 7 spoke wheels rather than some honey comb lookin wheels. Cleaning spokes is a b**ch
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10-10-2008, 09:42 PM
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I'm a clean wheel freak but won't take my twin spokes off my SL600 very often. Many power washers have a seperate attachment for washing things with paint without stripping them. I have a Karcher that does a great job. That with PS21 gets quite a bit off the inside of the rim. Move the car half a wheel roll and repeat on the area that was behind the caliper. Then use a microfiber mitt that you can reach in and get them really well if your wheels are open enough.
Now the best thing I did was to swap out the pads for Centrics. They give you about the same stopping power, are fade resistent (they are not track pads), have great feel and don't dust anywhere near what the stock pads do. All MB pads suck with dusting. this is the best mod I ever did and trust me I drive fast and hard. If you want me to I can post where to get them o r pm me. Hope this helps.
Now the best thing I did was to swap out the pads for Centrics. They give you about the same stopping power, are fade resistent (they are not track pads), have great feel and don't dust anywhere near what the stock pads do. All MB pads suck with dusting. this is the best mod I ever did and trust me I drive fast and hard. If you want me to I can post where to get them o r pm me. Hope this helps.
10-14-2008, 03:31 PM
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Has anyone figured out the best/easiest way to clean the inside areas of the wheels?
Every time I wash the SL, I spend most of the time cleaning the wheels, especially the grundgy-looking inner areas. Afterwards, they look good for maybe 2 short trips, then they look terrible again while the outer areas of the wheels still look pretty nice.
Every time I wash the SL, I spend most of the time cleaning the wheels, especially the grundgy-looking inner areas. Afterwards, they look good for maybe 2 short trips, then they look terrible again while the outer areas of the wheels still look pretty nice.
This wouldn't work on the rims that have multi spokes that are really close together.
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10-15-2008, 05:53 PM
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Has anyone figured out the best/easiest way to clean the inside areas of the wheels?
Every time I wash the SL, I spend most of the time cleaning the wheels, especially the grundgy-looking inner areas. Afterwards, they look good for maybe 2 short trips, then they look terrible again while the outer areas of the wheels still look pretty nice.
Every time I wash the SL, I spend most of the time cleaning the wheels, especially the grundgy-looking inner areas. Afterwards, they look good for maybe 2 short trips, then they look terrible again while the outer areas of the wheels still look pretty nice.
