an old toothbrush with a flexible handle works quite well also, but there
are still places that are unreachable.>B Shriver
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Frank mfrank@westnet.com
To: e-type@jag-lovers.orge-type@jag-lovers.org
Date: Saturday, July 01, 2000 2:35 nite
Subject: [E-Type] Wire Wheel Cleaning: It’s all in the tools!
I’ve been hunting around for a better way to clean wire wheels, and I think
I’ve found it. The secret is to use a paintbrush. You want to use a three
inch, natural bristle brush. Go to a real paint store for this, A
professional quality brush will have very long bristles, which can be
manipulated deeply into the spokes,this is the key. First step is to wash
the rim by brushing it with a solvent. Tar remover or kerosene will remove
aggressive stuff like tar and grease. Use the brush to work it in well. A
brush with long, flexible bristles will allow you to work the solvent into
all the nooks and crannies. Next, fill a bucket with hot water and car
washing detergent. Brush this in the same way, it will remove all the
solvent as well as any remaining dirt. Rinse off the wheel with a hose,
using lots of water. Blot as much water as you can with a rag, to prevent
water spots. Next, pour about an ounce of Armor All into a small container.
Brush this on the tires, let it soak and wipe off the excess. The result
will be a show quality wheel & tire.
I’ve been hunting around for a better way to clean wire wheels, and I think
I’ve found it. The secret is to use a paintbrush. You want to use a three
inch, natural bristle brush. Go to a real paint store for this, A
professional quality brush will have very long bristles, which can be
manipulated deeply into the spokes,this is the key. First step is to wash
the rim by brushing it with a solvent. Tar remover or kerosene will remove
aggressive stuff like tar and grease. Use the brush to work it in well. A
brush with long, flexible bristles will allow you to work the solvent into
all the nooks and crannies. Next, fill a bucket with hot water and car
washing detergent. Brush this in the same way, it will remove all the
solvent as well as any remaining dirt. Rinse off the wheel with a hose,
using lots of water. Blot as much water as you can with a rag, to prevent
water spots. Next, pour about an ounce of Armor All into a small container.
Brush this on the tires, let it soak and wipe off the excess. The result
will be a show quality wheel & tire.
It's better to take the wheel off, so that you can clean it front and
back. Another reason to do this is that you don’t want solvents on the
tires, you can’t keep kerosene from running down the tire if it’s upright.
I just used regular Armor-All protectant…the kind that’s usually used on
seats. You could probably use a rubber specific product like Westley’s
Black Magic, but you would have to thin it to make it brushable.
The whole trick is finding the right paintbrush. I've tried toothbrushes,
spoke brushes, and Qtips in the past. Nothing has worked this well and this
easily: no pinched fingers! Also, the intial treatment with kerosene
loosens all the gunky stuff, so there was no need to scrub.
I’ve mentioned this before but there is a product out there called the
“revolutionizer” It is a hose end super filter. It takes all impurities
and minerals out of the water. When you rinse the wheels, car or windows
with it, NO SPOTS AT ALL. Even if you do it in direct sun. Good stuff. No
matter how well you clean those wheels if you don’t get the water spots off
they don’t look 100% . This is the only way I have found to do that.
I’ll give that a try Mike. I can’t count the times I have seen owners at
Concours on their hands and knees with toothbrushes and Qtips. Almost looks
like they are praying to the chrome gods.
BTW, nice job on the slalom photos from the recent JTC meet.
that’s a good one, but at least with wheels on each corner they don’t have
to use a compass to find Mecqua !
Pascal
<<><<
I’ll give that a try Mike. I can’t count the times I have seen owners at
Concours on their hands and knees with toothbrushes and Qtips. Almost
looks
like they are praying to the chrome gods.
<><>----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Hicks mhicks@mathe.com
It's better to take the wheel off, so that you can clean it front and
back. Another reason to do this is that you don’t want solvents on the
tires, you can’t keep kerosene from running down the tire if it’s upright.
I just used regular Armor-All protectant…the kind that’s usually used on
seats. You could probably use a rubber specific product like Westley’s
Black Magic, but you would have to thin it to make it brushable.
The whole trick is finding the right paintbrush. I've tried toothbrushes,
spoke brushes, and Qtips in the past. Nothing has worked this well and this
easily: no pinched fingers! Also, the intial treatment with kerosene
loosens all the gunky stuff, so there was no need to scrub.
Regards,
Mike
At 06:05 PM 7/1/00 EDT, you wrote:
Mike -
Wheel on or off the car?
Which ArmorAll product for the rubber?
Thanx,
Warren
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