I'm a chauffeur and have to clean my car extremely often. I use the waterless method, and am currently using the *rinseless* dilution ratio of ONR. This works fine on the wheels too. Every once in a while, I'll spot clean with a dab of hydrocarbon degreaser, or wheel acid, but I can go for months without having to do that.
Btw, even plain water removes the brake dust - it's loose on the surface. I use ONR simply because it's what I use for the paint, and it's probably at least a little bit better than water.
@@autofetishdetail I don't think there is any actual "dissolving" going on - as I said, it's just loose dust. In fact, the only reason any fluid is needed at all is to help it stick to the cloth. (I don't know why this is the case - anyone?)
Note that my pads are pretty low dusting. Not sure what the current BMW pads are like, but I recall them shedding a LOT of dust. I don't think I'd enjoy using the waterless (spray & wipe) technique with high dusting pads - it would go through a lot of cloths.
@@caleballen3878 huh? All I'm saying is that I find that my brake dust comes off very easily, using the waterless method. That's a fact. I don't understand why you made that comment about me thinking I know more than Darren. Just btw, a tunnel wash causes a LOT more swirls than me carefully using the waterless method. I'd much rather the the speed and convenience of a tunnel wash. I know that a standard bucket wash would be better, but there are reasons I use waterless. I happen to know that Darren is also a fan of the waterless method. Edit: Ah - I know what you mean. It's about my comment that the only reason I feel the need to use a fluid, is so that the dirt sticks to the cloth. Ok - fair enough - the lubricants in a waterless wash should reduce marring - agreed. However, I'd love to see a careful comparison test, using the same pressure on the towel, between plain water, and a waterless wash. Just btw, the reason I use the rinseless dilution of ONR is to reduce the amount of buffing I need to do, to produce a streak free finish. (I read with interest that Mike Phillips actually uses Sonax Glass as a waterless wash - perhaps for the same reason?)
Good info and vid. I like the Simple Green with a sprayer will have to try that, sounds much safer and more cost- effective than the usual pricey/toxic brands that will wear the sealcoat off a blacktop driveway. Nice job and sweet ride 👍🏽
I've got powder coated gloss black alloys. I thick I have used the wheel cleaner (bilbury) too strong and they have gone matt. How can I polish out as they just dull again.
Useful video. I don’t agree with laying down your brushes though on the concrete. You drive your car on the road, and the car drives up on your driveway. I still think there is potential for a little stone to be on the driveway and get picked up by one of those brushes. A brush for the front of the wheel certainly could like a chemical wheel brush. Also you may as well carry out the brushes and have them all together in a bucket than carrying them in your hands if anything.
The air trapped in the output hose wont affect the pump. Its the air in the input hose. Thats why i use a shutoff valve at the end. Close valve, open valve at spigot, open valve and allow the air to be pushed out before connecting to the PW. Boom done!!
Simple Green will not break down the coating; if by "coating" you mean the original clear coat/paint finish. I sell "detail" type shirts at my Teesprings account (see my ABOUT page on this site under LINKS as Detail Apparel), and I will be selling my Auto Fetish branded shirts eventually once I have a few projects tightened up.
@@autofetishdetail ...hey there! Thanks for the reply and info. Like the Auto Fetish t-shirts you wear. Get that legal info squared away, so we can enjoy it. As for the "coatings" sorry I should have said graphene and ceramic coatings. Heading to your links now.
Thanks for all of the detailed info and advice! Starting my own business and you're the best out there to get good/unbiased info from!
I'm a chauffeur and have to clean my car extremely often. I use the waterless method, and am currently using the *rinseless* dilution ratio of ONR. This works fine on the wheels too. Every once in a while, I'll spot clean with a dab of hydrocarbon degreaser, or wheel acid, but I can go for months without having to do that.
Btw, even plain water removes the brake dust - it's loose on the surface. I use ONR simply because it's what I use for the paint, and it's probably at least a little bit better than water.
@@gregsullivan7408 Valid points. Most people forget that water, by nature is a solvent and will begin to dissolve most types of dirt
@@autofetishdetail I don't think there is any actual "dissolving" going on - as I said, it's just loose dust. In fact, the only reason any fluid is needed at all is to help it stick to the cloth. (I don't know why this is the case - anyone?)
Note that my pads are pretty low dusting. Not sure what the current BMW pads are like, but I recall them shedding a LOT of dust. I don't think I'd enjoy using the waterless (spray & wipe) technique with high dusting pads - it would go through a lot of cloths.
@@caleballen3878 huh? All I'm saying is that I find that my brake dust comes off very easily, using the waterless method. That's a fact. I don't understand why you made that comment about me thinking I know more than Darren. Just btw, a tunnel wash causes a LOT more swirls than me carefully using the waterless method. I'd much rather the the speed and convenience of a tunnel wash. I know that a standard bucket wash would be better, but there are reasons I use waterless. I happen to know that Darren is also a fan of the waterless method.
Edit: Ah - I know what you mean. It's about my comment that the only reason I feel the need to use a fluid, is so that the dirt sticks to the cloth. Ok - fair enough - the lubricants in a waterless wash should reduce marring - agreed. However, I'd love to see a careful comparison test, using the same pressure on the towel, between plain water, and a waterless wash. Just btw, the reason I use the rinseless dilution of ONR is to reduce the amount of buffing I need to do, to produce a streak free finish. (I read with interest that Mike Phillips actually uses Sonax Glass as a waterless wash - perhaps for the same reason?)
I have factory black rims on my ZL1. Is this high pressure okay to use on them?
Thanks for posting again!
Preach brother. I love your videos. Always on point and very helpful info. Thank you Mr Fetish
I love the rim….do you know the name of your rims
Good info and vid. I like the Simple Green with a sprayer will have to try that, sounds much safer and more cost- effective than the usual pricey/toxic brands that will wear the sealcoat off a blacktop driveway. Nice job and sweet ride 👍🏽
Those litte holes are for screwing in a wheel holder (kind of a pin) to prevent the wheel from falling off when mounting/dismounting the wheel.
What angle tip do you use?
I've got powder coated gloss black alloys. I thick I have used the wheel cleaner (bilbury) too strong and they have gone matt. How can I polish out as they just dull again.
Useful video. I don’t agree with laying down your brushes though on the concrete. You drive your car on the road, and the car drives up on your driveway. I still think there is potential for a little stone to be on the driveway and get picked up by one of those brushes. A brush for the front of the wheel certainly could like a chemical wheel brush. Also you may as well carry out the brushes and have them all together in a bucket than carrying them in your hands if anything.
This guy is nuts
Darren what ever happened to wheel brightener? Don't use it anymore?
The air trapped in the output hose wont affect the pump. Its the air in the input hose. Thats why i use a shutoff valve at the end. Close valve, open valve at spigot, open valve and allow the air to be pushed out before connecting to the PW. Boom done!!
Thanks!
Do pressure washers or wheel cleaners damage abs wheel sensors?
as always u never disappoint. great tutorial and video good friend. give ur wife my best. 👊👊
Thanks Man!!
Hi, thanks for sharing. Will the Simple Green break down the coating on rims? Also, where can I get some of those great t-shirts you wear?
Simple Green will not break down the coating; if by "coating" you mean the original clear coat/paint finish. I sell "detail" type shirts at my Teesprings account (see my ABOUT page on this site under LINKS as Detail Apparel), and I will be selling my Auto Fetish branded shirts eventually once I have a few projects tightened up.
@@autofetishdetail ...hey there! Thanks for the reply and info. Like the Auto Fetish t-shirts you wear. Get that legal info squared away, so we can enjoy it. As for the "coatings" sorry I should have said graphene and ceramic coatings. Heading to your links now.
Ohh I completely understand what you mean by " disturbing amounts " of wheel cleaner haha
What model BMW is that?
Excellent video 👍
Simple green solves all problems; leather, interior plastics, and tires
Haha flow and tip good life lessons
A pressure washer gun would be easier than a wand for cleaning wheels
thats my pressure washer! 😂
Mine too lol
The holes are necessary for alignment.
That is something I have not considered...and really don't have time to research, but I have always wondered.
2nd from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷
32 oz cleaning the front two wheels lol that's a lot
before i go...