Up to this point I have been cleaning my rims w/ towels (and armor-all), but am getting tired of having to clean brake dust out of my dryer after washing the towels !!
Question : Will it hurt the rims if I clean them w/ paper towels instead of cloth ? Thought I read someone where using paper towels may actually cause very small scratches on the rims.
Thanks.

 

I use a sponge, and rinse it out when I'm done.

2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter

 

No, don't use paper towels, they will make small scratches, those rims are painted, am I right? I found out the har way on my first new car, I wiped something off the fender, and I had some tiny scuffed are from the towel, and I also believe, that is what has happened to some of the window tint you see that appears "hazy".


Brilliant Silver/Graphite '04 Sedan/5AT

 

I use a product called Black Magic Wheel Wipes. I have been very satisfied.

2003 Black Coupe
Premium Package, Aero package, 35% Tint

 

abq,

i use some kind of wheel wipe (looks like baby wipe cylindrical package). then wipe dry/excess with paper towel. just a dusting.

you think that would scratch wheel?

04 6mtC, DG - possibly most babied G on the board.

 

Is there that much excess, what happens if you just let it dry? I'm not sure, but the wheel finish might be a bit harder than paint!


Brilliant Silver/Graphite '04 Sedan/5AT

 

how often do you find yourself using them? i have to clean my wheels 2-3 times a week.

 

i wipe lightly with paper towel afterwards because it looks like i see a little white-foamy stuff (soap suds?) after i wipe. i don't put any pressure on it.

04 6mtC, DG - possibly most babied G on the board.

 

I just use wet paper towels, after each drive. It works great, and keeps the wheels looking clean, until I wash them again.

G35 Coupe. Diamond Graphite, Graphite, Premium and wheel and Tire package. Zaino Baby.

 

Simple Green works the best for me. Spray some on and hose it off. Works like a charm!

2004 Blk/Blk Coupe - Navi, Premium, K&N Typhoon CAI

 

Really, Simple Green huh? Does it just dissolve the dust like that? I'll have to give that a try! I just bought a bottle of that, how does it do on the tires?


Brilliant Silver/Graphite '04 Sedan/5AT

 

my g is not my daily driver. also, i only take it out when roads are dry. i took delivery mid sept, and now, 3 months later have about 550 miles. i wipe wheels every other time out.

sometimes i feel like an idiot for babying car so much

04 6mtC, DG - possibly most babied G on the board.

 

Damn, how can you only have 550 miles on a car like this? I enjoy driving it too much to miss a day!
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Brilliant Silver/Graphite '04 Sedan/5AT

 

i have a round trip commute of 110 miles. i won't beat up the g with that, nor do i want to use up premium gas. i have a sentra for that.

i also don't drive it in the rain. so, i use it on weekends and nights. although i might take her to work this week.

04 6mtC, DG - possibly most babied G on the board.

 

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