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      06-22-2022, 10:39 AM   #23
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I second this. Sonax has worked great for me. Picked up 2 more bottles yesterday as a matter of fact. I tried a few other cleaners in the past but the sonax seemed to be the most aggressive but won't ruin the wheel finish. Spray on dry wheels and let it sit for a few. Easy brush off then with a wet wheel brush.
I use the same and a brush really get deep into the wheels.
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Would brake buster remove ceramic coating? I just did my rims a couple weeks ago and want to find a better clear for everyday washes
Nope it does not.
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      06-22-2022, 07:06 PM   #25
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I used a car wash glove like this one for the hard to reach crevices

https://www.target.com/p/turtle-wax-...e/-/A-75575766
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Anyone found a good wheel woolie type brush that's small enough in diameter but with a long handle that can get between the caliper and the barrel? I use the standard whoolie on my barrels during each wash and it works great with Sonax, but I can never really get between the caliper and the barrel. I end up with an 85% cleaned barrel.

Any suggestions/links appreciated.
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It's not a woolie type brush but I use a speed master wheel cleaning brush. Easily fits between the barrel and the calipers on my X5M.
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      06-24-2022, 08:26 PM   #28
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It's not a woolie type brush but I use a speed master wheel cleaning brush. Easily fits between the barrel and the calipers on my X5M.
Thanks for that. I just ordered one. Will give it a go!
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mine either, Gyeon Rim is on mine
This is what I'm going to use then clean with P&S.
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      08-15-2022, 12:15 PM   #30
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Any brush recommendations that work well and getting all the nooks and crannies on the 892M wheels?

The Adams cleaner seems to work well, but these wheels def need for it to be brushed in to be effective.
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Anyone found a good wheel woolie type brush that's small enough in diameter but with a long handle that can get between the caliper and the barrel? I use the standard whoolie on my barrels during each wash and it works great with Sonax, but I can never really get between the caliper and the barrel. I end up with an 85% cleaned barrel.

Any suggestions/links appreciated.
I use the EZ Detail brush. It will get behind the calipers. You will still to take the time to clean the wheels after ceramic coating. It prevents the brake dust from baking into the finish of the wheel. I tend to not use any wheel cleaner after getting my wheels coated. I just use soap and water and gets the job done. Every once in awhile I will use the wheel cleaner to get the stubborn stuff off the wheels.

From my experience, I noticed the ceramic coating degrading faster when using wheel cleaners all the time to clean.
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