Cleaning your rims just with water!!!
10-21-2004, 02:15 PM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
While visiting JDN in Dallas I noticed how well maintained and clean his rims were.
I was surprised he just dusts them off and cleans them with a brush and water...
Tried it today...following Jimbos tip about dusting off with Swiffer, I proceeded to
clean the rims with water and a soft brush. I was able to get deep in the rim walls
with the brush with the water running at a gentle pace over the brush.
Was surprised how much brake dust had accumulated. In 20mins I was finished
and definately impressed with the result considering all I used was some water.
I reckon once a week - should keep my rims in showroom condition!!
Nice one Jim!!
Andy
I was surprised he just dusts them off and cleans them with a brush and water...
Tried it today...following Jimbos tip about dusting off with Swiffer, I proceeded to
clean the rims with water and a soft brush. I was able to get deep in the rim walls
with the brush with the water running at a gentle pace over the brush.
Was surprised how much brake dust had accumulated. In 20mins I was finished
and definately impressed with the result considering all I used was some water.
I reckon once a week - should keep my rims in showroom condition!!
Nice one Jim!!
Andy
10-22-2004, 12:26 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 22 2004, 12:41 AM
Works for me, Andy. Just don't let them get tooooo dirty before the rinse and brushing.
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Check! Will do...
10-22-2004, 12:30 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
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Originally Posted by Jimbo' date='Oct 22 2004, 01:10 AM
Yea Swiffer!
Good job.
If you use a Cal. Mini-duster before they get too dirty, you can do with out the water.
Good job.
If you use a Cal. Mini-duster before they get too dirty, you can do with out the water.
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use water like hell and get my blood back!!
PS . Nice tip on the Swiffer, used it inside as well on the interior. Just perfect!
10-23-2004, 02:28 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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I need to buy the swiffers too.. This time I'm gonna go to the supermarkt with my wife to find them!!
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Andy,
Just curious about what kind of brush you used...how long? Did it reach the entire rim? I ask only because I like to clean the entire interior of the wheel.
Just curious about what kind of brush you used...how long? Did it reach the entire rim? I ask only because I like to clean the entire interior of the wheel.
. but the result was pretty good 
. i'm sure it could be better if i have cleaner rims <_<.