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S/6MT owners - wheel cleaning?

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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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S/6MT owners - wheel cleaning?

So how hard is it to clean those spokes? It looks like a lot of patience is needed. That, and a small pair of hands...
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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Actually Daniel, it is not as bad as I thought it might be. When I first saw the Sport wheels, I figured they would be a real PITA to clean. I have a dedicated sheepskin mitt that I use for my wheels and it's not bad at all. It's amazing how much cleaner these wheels stay compared to the wheels on my 03. I've never seen so must brake dust as I had on my 03. Now those were a PITA to keep clean!!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
Actually Daniel, it is not as bad as I thought it might be. When I first saw the Sport wheels, I figured they would be a real PITA to clean. I have a dedicated sheepskin mitt that I use for my wheels and it's not bad at all. It's amazing how much cleaner these wheels stay compared to the wheels on my 03. I've never seen so must brake dust as I had on my 03. Now those were a PITA to keep clean!!
Agree - a sheepskin mit goes around the spokes pretty fast. I'd guess it takes me something like three minutes per wheel.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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the auto car wash does a good job, i'm sure
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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the auto car wash does a good job, i'm sure
Yuck, no auto car wash can do the same quality job as doing it yourself.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
Yuck, no auto car wash can do the same quality job as doing it yourself.
Not to mention, the gashes their railing system will leave on your wheels
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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living in the midwest, i ain't handwashing in 5 degree weather
 
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 07:25 AM
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living in the midwest, i ain't handwashing in 5 degree weather
Oh common, nothing better than spraying your car with water and watching the water freeze before you get to soap it....

 
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