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Old 10-26-2004, 05:01 AM
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Default Cleaning Double Spoke Wheels

Anyone used a power washer to clean the double spoke wheels - want to make sure that there is no build up of sand this winter but am afraid of damaging wheels.

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Old 10-26-2004, 05:32 AM
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Just normal hose pressure (watch out for the splash back) and a dish bruh.
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Default 3/4 inch diameter round paint brush with 1.5 inch long bristles to clean between spokes.

I jam it in between the spokes to clean the hard to reach area especially the outside corners. If you give it a slight twirl and then jam in in with a back and forth motion it works. My pinky finger also just fits but doesn't take the wear and tear as well as the brush. I agree the twin spokes are tough to clean but worry about the sand blast effect of too much pressure from anything more powerful than the normal garden hose. I'm afraid a power pressure washer would jam the sand between the twin spokes.
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same here
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Default Re: I've used my power wash on them with no problems.

The power washer is electric so it's not too strong. Hold it sprayer back a ways from the wheel. Still needed to use a soft brush to clean them up well. I use the air compressor and a quick wipe with a towel to dry. Try some Eagle One Wax as u dry spray on the wheels. Helps with cleaning them and is easy to apply.
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I love the Maguiar's rim cleaner (in the purple bottle). Everything rinses off.
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