Epic Tuesday Rim Cleaning Marathon

[Eggie86]

Just wanna share with you guys what I did during the evening. Epic rim cleaning. Can consider this a spin off from KC's expensive wheel detailing manual. Hahaha.I can attest for many people out there that our rims are usually the MOST neglected part of the car. And I would definitely say, why! A clean rim = epic pride. :top:Of course, what with tar and brake dust and what nots, keeping a really clean rim for even a day is considered a bonus!

Rear rim before cleaning commenced. From this range, looks quite normal; not so dirty right?

But lo & behold, shock and awe... Look at that layer of brake dust!

So dirty after only two days cleaning it.

Goodness gracious me. Eggie's Stage 1

So, here are my tools. A pail of ONR, with microfibre towel and used toothbrush.

One wipe and you can see just how much dirt has accumulated on the front rim.

Proceeded to wipe clean the whole area. Looking good, right?

Moving on to bottom half of the rim. More dirt.

Still dirty in between actually. http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/6987/imag0354s.jpgOne pass with towel and it looks better already. Eggie's Stage 2http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9770/imag0355k.jpgTime to bring out the big guns - Meg's All Wheel Cleaner and Osren APC diluted with water. Pretty aggressive stuff - thanks to sifu KC for the supply. :top:http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/2291/imag0356.jpgRemember before?http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2422/imag0357p.jpgLetting the chemicals agitate the dirt.http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/3073/imag0358c.jpghttp://img5.imageshack.us/img5/2419/imag0360c.jpgLooking much better now.http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3119/imag0364n.jpgStill got some brake residue in between the spokes. http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3860/imag0365u.jpgEnd result. Coated the tyres with one coat of Meg's Gold Class Tyre Shine. :smokin:http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2294/imag0367.jpgSatisfied with my simple workout.

 

[kc's]

great review & we are thankful for your contribution for sharing yr experiences with us

more ...we want more

 

[bimmerholic]

great review & we are thankful for your contribution for sharing yr experiences with us

more ...we want more

Ha ha...if want more, i'm sure Eggie's backbone sure koyak dy wan...

 

[ICEMAN 68]

eggie ...if too free ...can wash for me my BBS ahhh .... beers on me ....

 

[kc's]

eggie ...if too free ...can wash for me my BBS ahhh .... beers on me ....

to celebrate yr concours de elegance
Champagne too???

:rock::rock::rock:

 

[seech]

Nice job and well documented. Soon can challenge situ kc.....

 

[Eggie86]

great review & we are thankful for your contribution for sharing yr experiences with us

more ...we want more

Ha ha...if want more, i'm sure Eggie's backbone sure koyak dy wan...

Haha, thanks guys! Yalah. Sure koyak man. I actually had to sit on the ground instead of squatting cos too tired. End up finishing when it was dark.

 

[Eggie86]

eggie ...if too free ...can wash for me my BBS ahhh .... beers on me ....

Err... Your BBSes ah. I don't dare touch lerr. Somemore super kilat. Scared I marr your chrome polish.

At least mine is used rims, can trial and error.

 

[Eggie86]

Nice job and well documented. Soon can challenge situ kc.....

Thanks Seech. Just a simple thread. Not really hardcore like you guys, using clay and optimum products. Just making do with whatever's at my disposal. Haha.

I noticed you guys don't really dress tyres in your detailing episodes? But I do admit you guys settle the more important stuff like making sure the rims are super spotless. :top:

 

[seech]

We do dress them but usually not documented. I prefer a matt look rather than the usual shiny tire dressing.

 

[Eggie86]

We do dress them but usually not documented. I prefer a matt look rather than the usual shiny tire dressing.

Ahh I see. Thanks for the clarification Seech. :top: