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      11-28-2014, 07:41 AM   #1
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washing 436 wheels

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When I try washing by hand the 436 wheels I seem to not be able to not get knuckle bit every time. I even have small hands. I seem to be slicing it on the brake shield.....

So anybody else go thru this or am I just a pansy ass. Just curious.....I like the wheels and am keeping them.

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      11-28-2014, 07:53 AM   #2
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I use the square sponge that comes with the P21 spray and I'm very aware to press into the barrel and to move through to the next series of spokes so as not to attempt too many degrees of sweep when reaching through a spoke.
If I attempt to wipe the inner rim lip all the way around then the brake shield will cut me so I only attempt the inner rim at the 6:00 position ( might be 12:00 position, can't recall)

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I use the square sponge that comes with the P21 spray and I'm very aware to press into the barrel and to move through to the next series of spokes so as not to attempt too many degrees of sweep when reaching through a spoke.
If I attempt to wipe the inner rim lip all the way around then the brake shield will cut me so I only attempt the inner rim at the 6:00 position ( might be 12:00 position, can't recall)
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Use a wash mit. This way your hand is protected and you can use the back side or the mit as well.
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Use a wash mit. This way your hand is protected and you can use the back side or the mit as well.
Griots has a tiny three finger (green) applicator but my issue is most microfiber and lambs/wool style mitts are too thick and rip on the brake shield or caliper.

I don't like any of the wheels brushes.
But Zymol offers a nice sponge that can be cut to size of the P21 sponge.
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Griots has a tiny three finger (green) applicator but my issue is most microfiber and lambs/wool style mitts are too thick and rip on the brake shield or caliper.

I don't like any of the wheels brushes.
But Zymol offers a nice sponge that can be cut to size of the P21 sponge.
Yea I agree. Best is a cotton mitt. Hard to find these days.
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Ouch!
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Ouch!
Exactly....every time I clean them which is about every two weeks. never really gets to heal. Got some good scar tissue developing
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Exactly....every time I clean them which is about every two weeks. never really gets to heal. Got some good scar tissue developing
Why don't you wear rubber gloves ? Or are you ?
Youtube mechanic Scotty Kilmer wears a glove that looks to be between a surgical and a dishwashing.
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Never crossed my mind but today the wife suggested them also.......
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Why don't you wear rubber gloves ? Or are you ?
Youtube mechanic Scotty Kilmer wears a glove that looks to be between a surgical and a dishwashing.
+1 i wear surgical gloves for all cleaning on the car. Gives you a layer of protection of scratches or slices. Also protects your skin from the constant contact of cleaning stuff.
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A different option. I use this to clean the inner wells of my wheels:
http://www.detailersdomain.com/EZ-De...ush_p_637.html

For the face of the wheel, use boars brushes or microfibers by hand.

To take off the brake dust, recommend Sonax Full Effect. Incredible stuff and brake dust just brushes right off w/o any real labor.
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bilberry or sonax with wheel woollies work well for me.
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