New tool for wheel cleaning.

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JSFM35X

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I'm always looking to get tools that save me time or give me better results.

I think turbo sticks did both.

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Videos of the tool in action






These worked great. We're a little tough to clean but I used optimum power clean and it cleaned the tool pretty good.
 
It seems to work well, but the whole drill thing just makes it a hassle IMO. I just use an EZ Detail brush mini (Daytona Speed Master Jr.). The only time it's an issue is if the wheels are more than 7.5 in wide. The 8.5 in wide wheels on my parent's Audi makes it a bit of a reach.
 
Cordless drill = no hassle.

Sped up cleaning the wheels a lot. There is a bit of a learning curve and I got better as I went on.

SYMAWD said:
It seems to work well, but the whole drill thing just makes it a hassle IMO. I just use an EZ Detail brush mini (Daytona Speed Master Jr.). The only time it's an issue is if the wheels are more than 7.5 in wide. The 8.5 in wide wheels on my parent's Audi makes it a bit of a reach.
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JSFM35X said:
Cordless drill = no hassle.

Sped up cleaning the wheels a lot. There is a bit of a learning curve and I got better as I went on.
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That's the hassle. Making sure the batteries are charged. I'm one of those people that has a drill that just sits and is never charged until it's needed. It still may be worth it though as I usually spend at least 10-15 minutes per wheel.
 
SYMAWD said:
That's the hassle. Making sure the batteries are charged. I'm one of those people that has a drill that just sits and is never charged until it's needed. It still may be worth it though as I usually spend at least 10-15 minutes per wheel.
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I have a Bosch Ps32 + many others so I have multiple batteries. Even so, a proper gun like a ps32 or a Milwaukee can do several cars before needing a charge. Not to mention in most kits you get two batteries, an a rapid charger. Do the wheels while the other is charging. These have cut my drum times down by over 80%, yes they can splatter if you don't use your noggin. Most high quality drills come with two speeds fast an torque. I leave it on torque unless I'm pulling the wheels. My wheels literally take 30 seconds wheel drum an all. I actually have two guns, one with the turbo stick, the other with a lug nut brush. I've also ran wheel woolies in the ps32, works great for tight spots like exhaust gaps an brake/drum sections. I urge anyone to just try it, if not you can always return the stuff but I'm a fix it guys so the Bosch gets used either way.
 
I bought a Speed Stick years ago. Although the concept is great I find myself getting my wheels just as clean with my Daytona or EZ Wheel brush.
 
No doubt you can and I have for years. But this sped up the process enough for me to decide it was a tool I will use again. It's much less work (and much faster) to get my wheels done. There was a learning curve and I think I can get better results faster. Not to mention I think I can eliminate several items from my wheel bucket so that will make clean up faster as well.

I did 2 cars Sunday AM. With a very cheap HF drill and the battery is still strong enough to drill.


Pats300zx said:
I bought a Speed Stick years ago. Although the concept is great I find myself getting my wheels just as clean with my Daytona or EZ Wheel brush.
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Wheels, tires, and wells are one of my least favorite aspects of detailing. I have encountered several tires types that seem to not clean up easily.
 
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