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Old 08-29-2007, 01:03 PM
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For those with mesh wheels..

how is ur cleaning experience? a pain in the *** or not as bad as peopel think. i did a search but most post are replies on some one saying, "damn those must be hard to clean" or something to that affect.

so i just wanted to know what ur personal experience was for dealing with these type of wheels.
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 01:06 PM
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They ARE a pain........but they're worth it IMO. As long as you love the look of em, you won't mind cleaning em
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 01:14 PM
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They are a pain, but worth it. What's worst is a stainless steel wrapped lip. I dry mine till bone drive and as soon as I move the car, the wheels are covered with water spots...
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 01:19 PM
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Mine are mesh with rivets and are a royal PITA to clean and keep clean . . . . but I love my Works.
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 01:23 PM
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it's really not that hard to clean mesh wheels...i spend a maximum of 2 mins per wheel...others with the same wheels as me always ask how mine are so clean...

hexx is just lazy.

i really don't think the difficulty of cleaning a wheel should be a big factor, or one at all, when purchasing wheels. but that's jmho..
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 01:24 PM
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I have no trouble keeping mine clean. I do give them a coat of Wheelwax once a month which helps. When I an finished washing the car I use a Simonize car wash brush with the long handle just for cleaning the wheels , I just use my regular car wash soap. I don't even have to get down to clean them, the bristles get in the spokes nicely and the long handle makes it easy.
These are the wheels I'm talking about:
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Old 08-29-2007, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
it's really not that hard to clean mesh wheels...i spend a maximum of 2 mins per wheel...others with the same wheels as me always ask how mine are so clean...

hexx is just lazy.

i really don't think the difficulty of cleaning a wheel should be a big factor, or one at all, when purchasing wheels. but that's jmho..
2 minutes per wheel???? I call BS Calvin!! Maybe 5-10 minutes per wheel to properly clean them.
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 01:59 PM
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2 minutes per wheel???? I call BS Calvin!! Maybe 5-10 minutes per wheel to properly clean them.
i go as far as to use q-tips to clean these puppies.

2 mins tops.

you, and your car ( ), are just slow.
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
i go as far as to use q-tips to clean these puppies.

2 mins tops.

you, and your car ( ), are just slow.
2 minutes using q-tips too?? Now I know you are full of it Calvin. I don't use q-tips every time but when I do, it takes even longer to properly clean these wheels.

As far as my G being slow . . . . yeah, you are right, it sucks.
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 03:57 PM
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i have 3 piece mesh wheels, on my other car. they are not that hard to clean...
 
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Old 08-29-2007, 11:10 PM
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Thats just after a cleaning, insanely annoying but as stated above well worth it. I think mesh wheels look great on any car but especially on coupes. Every Friday after work I have setup a routine where I go to the hand car wash pull to the side and clean my rims. Takes about 20min but again well worth it
 
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Originally Posted by Meth68


Thats just after a cleaning, insanely annoying but as stated above well worth it. I think mesh wheels look great on any car but especially on coupes. Every Friday after work I have setup a routine where I go to the hand car wash pull to the side and clean my rims. Takes about 20min but again well worth it

damn that lip is just so damn clean.
 
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Old 08-30-2007, 06:54 AM
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I make sure they stay clean fri-sat-sun. Weekdays on the other hand....
 
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