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Old 03-06-2016, 10:21 AM
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My TTS came with the 20 inch wheels. I wouldn't have gotten them, but they were part of the package. (I personally don't find skinny tires all that attractive, and the ride not only gets rougher, but I need to keep an eye out for potholes lest I destroy a rim).
The 20 inch rims are a pain to clean. Lots of small spaces and they are too small to get a hand in between in order to clean behind the spokes.
Any one out there who knows of a good brush and cleaner that can do the job without skinning my knucles?
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I use Griot's Garage wheel cleaner (pH balanced and environmentally friendly) and their natural bristle wheel brush.
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I use
Mothers Mothers
(and similar) foaming wash - spray on, let it work, rinse off. I use a spray nozzle on a regular hose to rinse it.

Then, on a good day, I'll wax them with RimWax which helps with subsequent washes.
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I similarly use Detailer's Pro Wheel Glaze post-cleaning. Definitely helps stave off the brake dust. Detailer's Pro Series Wheel Glaze

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I use Mothers (and similar) foaming wash - spray on, let it work, rinse off. I use a spray nozzle on a regular hose to rinse it.

Then, on a good day, I'll wax them with RimWax which helps with subsequent washes.
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Bob, you're looking for "wheel woolies" (brush and long-handled cleaning tools) and P21S wheel cleaner. I believe you'll find everything on Detailer's Domain (forum sponsor) website.
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Supporting the forum sponsors is a good idea. Switching ....

Originally Posted by uberwgn
Bob, you're looking for "wheel woolies" (brush and long-handled cleaning tools) and P21S wheel cleaner. I believe you'll find everything on Detailer's Domain (forum sponsor) website.
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Yes, wheel woolies.
I wanted to get them last year. Detail King had them in their catalog, but said they never arrived.
Good to know someone else carries them, Thanks!
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I use both eagle one A-Z (it is very inexpensive and works very well) and also Sonax. Can't go wrong with either.
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This was on the old s4 but same concept, sonax or Adams wheel cleaner and woolies or bristles.

Hopefully the links work, my steps for wheel cleaning:

https://instagram.com/p/2uJtNoweGvOR1AxIqdwyE4k61c2zurA6W1Isk0/

https://instagram.com/p/2uJ1mkweG6I12l7sdVKHq6dFSqZ_F2qobgB9g0/
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I also have the 20's on my TTS. I have settled into using the Armor All Wheel Protectant, using my air compressor to blow out any brake dust, and then believe it or not a swiffer to clean up any smudges, etc.

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