Is it time to wax? are we there yet? donkey asking shrek....

[kcopwa1]

Hi,



I was disappointed with my OXO wheel brush the first time I used it, so I gave it another try today, and I'm still disappointed with it. The brush looks great, feels great, looks like it can do the job, but when I was actually using it, the bristles frequently splashed water around, especially back into my face and eyes. I had been using a second wash mitt to clean the wheels, but I thought I'd try the OXO wheel brush. I'm seriously thinking about going back to using a wash mitt. I have more control in getting to dirty areas on the wheels with the mitt than with the brush.



Any thoughts or ideas? Although I don't think it makes a difference, I have BMW M-Parallel wheels.



Thanks!



-- Ed

 

[ISLANDSBEST]

I would think it would be hard to use the mit between the spokes. If you do use a wash mitt, from then on I would not use the same mitt on paint, so as not to transmit brake dust onto the paint.

 

[JRay]

Ed:



I have a similar wheel setup on my '02 Impreza WRX (5 spokes with cutout between every spoke). I have tried several brushes to see if I can get something between the spokes to make cleaning a little easier and I get the same results with all of them. They just seem to fling more crap around than just using a mit. Granted the mit takes longer to use than the brushes, but the end result is the same and you don't get brake dust all over yourself.



Stick to the mit....

 

[imported_BretFraz]

Move the brush in circular motions instead of back-and-forth.



When I clean my wheels I use a little less water and brush a bit more gently. I hate wheel cleaner in my eyes.



Goggles are a last resort.

 

[imported_Wes]

I use foam paint brush from walmart which helps A LOT in cleaning wheels.

Couldn't live without those now. They are about $.3 to $.7 each so I stock up a few spare ones cause they last about 3-4 cleaning sessions max.

Comes in different width to fit your wheels.



Spend the dollar and give it a try.

 

[ISLANDSBEST]

Interesting idea.

 

[Lemonxxs]

I use the big brush for my wheels and tires and it works great. Circles is better with brushes on wheels. Machining lines (from Manufacture) on wheels are in circles due to them being in a lathe.



When you go back and forth fast or hard, the bristles tend to pop back and splatter what ever was on them. Try to use more circular motions and different pressures. I also push mine in and out into the tight spots to work the soaps and bristles into the tight spots.



Experiment I bet you can find a technique that works on your wheels. Good Luck!

 

[99323ic]

I use the freebie sponge that I got with my Griot's Wheel Cleaner. It works great, even on my BBS rims (sorry, I don't know the model name).



Since I ran out of Griot's I've been using EF HI (and the same sponge) with great success. I never liked the idea of a brush due to splashing as well as possible scratches.

 

[jkochis]

Yeah, I found the brush is pretty much useless on these types of rims. I wax the rims occasionally, and use a small sponge and plain soap which works better for me. When I find it harder to work with just soap, I use wheel cleaner with a higher pressure stream to clean, then rewax. I have yet to find a brush (foam or otherwise) that does a better job than a plain old sponge. I'll keep looking...

 

[imported_Wes]

I have the 330i SP wheel (M-68 double spoke). I find the 3 inches wide foam paint brush the perfect tool to get inside the double spoke and clean them.

I use the inch wide foam brush to get the corners where the spokes join the wheel clean. The sharp tapered shape of the brush tip also works wonders to get into the grove surrounding the wheel studs.



I Z2 my wheels and never used any wheel cleaner other than Z7 car wash. I used wash mitt for the exposed area.

 

[rmccall6]

I know i have said this before but Griots Garage three finger foam detail mitts are faulous for cleaning wheels, especially the likes of the double spoked M style wheels.

 

[rstype]

I think I said it already, but my wheel cleaning kit includes foam paint brushes in various sizes, old socks, water color brushes, Q-tips, rectangular wheel brush, and a wooden chopstick with a kitchen sponge wrapped around it… tied together with a rubber band.

 

[Don2000g]

Ok guys, I think the winner of the most anal and careful wheel detailer goes to our good friend BW. You definitely take the cake for now my friend. I must admit, the foam paint brush seems interesting. If nothing else, it should be fun to try it out. Laters.

 

[neomatrix]

I use a baby bottle foam sponge I picked from 99c Store and an OXO wheel brush!

 

[rstype]

Thasnks Don! BMW uses one of the most complicated wheel designs on their cars... and uses really dusty pads... so all of the tools are quite useful.

(Yo)Steve(.com) also did a very detailed wheel cleaning. (How dinner is served at his house)

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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Don2000g [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Ok guys, I think the winner of the most anal and careful wheel detailer goes to our good friend BW. You definitely take the cake for now my friend. I must admit, the foam paint brush seems interesting. If nothing else, it should be fun to try it out. Laters. [/b]</blockquote>

 

[kc's]

When Shrek and Fiona come back from their honeymoon, they find an invitation to a royal ball with Fiona's parents to celebrate their marriage, an event Shrek is reluctant to participate in. Fiona talks him into it, and along with Donkey (voiced by Eddie Murphy), they travel to the kingdom of Far Far Away

so r we there yet?.....

sign of a worn off wax...aka means no protection

worn off wax

totally worn off.....only lasted for 3 months....

more...there are patches of touch up paint, as I do not intent to repaint the paint & will kep this paint as long as the engine survive...

Just in case for some of you who like to know......i got some help

..my hero came rescuing me......ta da

....iron man 2

a bit more

pics borrowed from my lawyer buddy.....for illustration used on...as some think i am a hero...which i am not & will elaborate more


TESTING out some new stuff , just arrrived from states

some pics after slight rain....so happen & good to illustrate

here are the finish pics...(read on to see my whole process)

I just want to try out on my white rat in this experiment...this case my 2 face

now

i did the wash + sealed & waxed ...effortless & effective

more after

you couldnt believe 20 mins

even he trying to challenge me...look at his unbelieve eyes

_________________________actual application ___________________________________

the whol;e process is just wipe on & wipe off

wash 10 minutes

sealed 10 minutes

waxed 10 minutes

a total of 30 minutes...for my monthly detail...

time equal to $$ = lack of car care also equal to loses of $$$

I need to confess, i wasnt a good in taking care my car lately, 1st wash after 3 weeks...due to tight schedules

begin with ONR optimum no rinse wash with 3 micro fibers....diluting 1 ounce with 8 litres of water...

pics before wash & detail

dust & dirt sticking on the paint...

does it really work...wouldnt scratch the car????

from this wor....no rinse ? wipe on & wipe off

wiping onr with micro fibers & onr no rinse wash

all the way down

wipe off with the 2nd & 3rd micro fiber without rinsing..

ta da.... no scratchs??...
under 300 watts haalogen lamp

If I were to tell my grandma...she is probably 95 years now, that i can fried an egg without oill, she will probably...spanked my head with the frying pan ...as she will probably says...i have cooked all my life...cooking without oil cant work ..... same goes here... washing without rinsing ..... not logical right???? ....but thanks to teflon...coated cooking ware...with minimal oil ...now we can fried an egg...without burning it....

technologies play a big part...making our lives easier & better

simple logic behind this formula is , ONR creates the water tension who hold up the dirt into the microfibers (like a collector) & upon rinsing the dirt will be held down by the suspenssion of ONR.......and dirt actually held & drop to the bottom of it as onr suspense it....
where as when we clean with just water & cloth...we are scratching the surface instead washing it, but ONR clean well...


after ONR no rinse wash

2nd step/ bottle....Optimum - opti seal...coating of protection prior wax....another spray on & wipe off & walk away

to enhance the wax...prolonged protection

sprayed on & wipe off....circular or front & back strokes

as shown below

good thing about this, as formulated to protect ...all paint surface, including plastic, vinyl....& glass..literally the whole car..

pics after Opti seal applications

3rd step...optimum car wax...another spray on & wipe off & walk away

wipe off till clear with micro fiber & walk away


ta da finishing pics

no gimmick ...as under 300 watts halogen lamp

more after pics

oem 11 years old paint....

rear pics

nice glossy & wonder paint depth

a waxed car is always a protected car

________________________________________a quick interior protection______________

I have been parking this car 7 twenty four under sun...leaving me with no choice but a constant urged of protection...but fighting againt time ...tossing with my children & family priority of spending quality time with them ....

i did another interior test sprayed on & wipe off & walk away...spend another 7 minutes

leather detail.....i steam clean my leather 2 weeks ago...without any aggressive solvent...& it about time to protect her...
before

pics of sprayed on & wipe off & walk away

wipe off & walked away pics

side door panel

parting pics

 

[kc's]

part 2

___________________________________________its time for some house keeping______

Optimum power clean

50/50 pics before & after

ta da

thanks for taking your precious time in viewing my art again.....my desire is to walk with you & hand in hand thru this journey of detailing togather....

u dont need

....iron man ...but a little patience & plenty of passion...

stay tune with more test results...coming soon

leaving u with my favourite pics
another milky way..far far away galaxy pics

thanks to my constant encouragement.... mr 2face....otherwise my world will be very dull & swirled

I can take my eyes off her...astonishing 1/2.....simple irresistible

 

[Old Pirate]

Not bad at all KC, Great correction of products and action figures also:clap:

 

[imported_Flash Gordon]

Another great write up kc. The car looks fantastic :wizard:

 

[kc's]

Not bad at all KC, Great correction of products and action figures also:clap:

thanks buddy

Another great write up kc. The car looks fantastic :wizard:

thank you sir

The very next day I drove out, and it was truly a monday blue.........rain rain rain....

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

but what i observed while sipping my favourite cup of tea, i literary saw rain dancing, it was as though....bouncing up..like fountains of popping drops in the air...awesome...i wish i video it..cos the neighbour car....doesnt has that rhythmic effect


i just love admiring water beading .... esp after rain..but this time i had both

i just love admiring water beading .

i just love admiring water beading .

i just love admiring water beading .

raining all the way ....aiya.....will it be another wasted effort???? I happend to OPTI SEAL the screen & with UQD???? will it work

will it be another wasted effort???? driving in rain without wiper on.....

will it be another wasted effort???? beautifully yours when rain slipping off my screen ...

clear sky clear screen

pictures during my lunch time......amazing...hardly had any visible water marks & stains...inspite of driving 25 KM

pictures during my lunch time......amazing...hardly had any visible water marks & stains.

pictures during my lunch time......amazing...hardly had any visible water marks & stains.

pictures during my lunch time......amazing...hardly had any visible water marks & stains.

G

2pm pics.....the sky began .....turn its colour & .............heavy down pour from 3- 4.30 pm...aiya.....why is my car being push to its limit again

6.30 pm pics.......although water still visible on t

water beading on the rooff..but the hood is good.....

good thing i protected it........

this morning ta da.....

no bad ya...

2 heavy down pour & traveled at least 150 km & still look good ya

2 heavy down pour & traveled at least 150 km & still look good ya

2 heavy down pour & traveled at least 150 km & still look good ya

2 heavy down pour & traveled at least 150 km & still look good ya

_________________________________________________________________driving tips_____________
________advance driving tips_______________________________________________________________

glaring & low visibilty...cos by sun ray...although it is gloomy but glaring

look at this pics....

ta da......
its my favourite RAY BAND driving glasses..filter away every ray during rain...making un visible visible...before invisible

leaving u again... mission possible pics.....u too can do it