How to clean BMW ZHP E46 330 Performance Package style 135M wheel

[3ZHPGUY]

Sorry - they are usually good for a few washes, (somewhere in the 3-5 range), and they work well for the small holes in the wheels that are excellent at collecting brake dust...not that this is a problem on a Bimmer.

I treat mine very gentile and well lubed, I use Simple green on the wheels full strength. I spray 2 wheels at a time and wash the wheels with a soft brush or a washing mitt. Then I make sure the swab is wet and do the inside of all of the spokes, 5 holes and walk it around the lug studs. I found if I push it in to fast and hard when it's dry the stick breaks thru the sponge and kills it.

hmm, "well lubed and slow"

[az3579]

I treat mine very gentile and well lubed, I use Simple green on the wheels full strength. I spray 2 wheels at a time and wash the wheels with a soft brush or a washing mitt. Then I make sure the swab is wet and do the inside of all of the spokes, 5 holes and walk it around the lug studs. I found if I push it in to fast and hard when it's dry the stick breaks thru the sponge and kills it.

hmm, "well lubed and slow"

I've been seeing that Simple Green when undiluted could eventually cause your finish to wear over time. Not sure how true it is, but thought you should know.
I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy these then. They cost a bit for what they are, but if I can make them last, then it won't be a problem at all. ($9.99 + S/H)

Thanks for the tip$, all.

[brettbimmer]

I treat mine very gentile and well lubed, I use Simple green on the wheels full strength. I spray 2 wheels at a time and wash the wheels with a soft brush or a washing mitt. Then I make sure the swab is wet and do the inside of all of the spokes, 5 holes and walk it around the lug studs. I found if I push it in to fast and hard when it's dry the stick breaks thru the sponge and kills it.

hmm, "well lubed and slow"

Exactly - well lubed & slow is critical for making the sponge last and not having the wooden handle break through. I use Simple Green also - full strength - and have been using it on other vehicles and wheels (including older BMW wheels) for 10+ years, and I have not seen any damage to the finish on the wheels. I do rinse thoroughly, but don't find Simple Green to be a particularly corrosive cleaner. Works great for stubborn bugs too...though jury is still out as to whether it does remove a bit of wax in the process.

[3ZHPGUY]

I picked this up last year from Autozone, it works well to get to get the inside dish "the rim behind the spokes" of the wheel.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Kris's video is an oldie but a goodie on our site. It's been on the site since the site was seven days old.

Thanks, Kris.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...yle-135M-wheel

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I am merging this thread with our other thread about cleaning the wheels.

[danewilson77]

I am merging this thread with our other thread about cleaning the wheels.

Good idea Boss.

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[JohnnyGraphic]

I've tried the butter knife method and it didn't really work out that well for me. I also used the foam paint brush method and that seems to work better. But, the foam winds up falling off the wood handle fairly easily. So, I'm back to using the green brush. Nice sturdy bristles and I use a wheel cleaner that works very very well. I really hate those wheels though...

Johnny

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I've been putting a rag through the spokes and been doing a back and forth movement.