So I just got my brand new R56 Cooper S in February and I've been trying to keep it pristine since it isn't a daily driver. I placed a huge order with Autogeek and have been happy with the majority of the products I've gotten, but I'm not 100% sure about my Daytona Speedmaster wheel brush. It seems kind of large for my black 16" R117 twin spoke wheels, and I also feel like it's somewhat abrasive. Has anybody bought a set of Wheel Woolies? I've noticed them hyping them up at detailers domain. Just curious to get everybody's thoughts. Also, any other wheel cleaners anybody recommends besides Sonax FE? It works a,a singly well....just doesn't go very far. I'm almost through my first 16 oz bottle after 5 or 6 washes. Anything comparable but a little less expensive? Thanks in advance.

 

Hey man... I've used the wheel woolie before and its great... I like them because it reduces splatter, there easy to clean, gentle on your rims while being tough enough to take out some dirt and grime. Here is a helpful article about the two:

http://www.wheelwoolies.com/blog/bid...na-Speed-Brush

 

Not familiar with what you guys are using - happy with my stuff so here's a little hint if you haven't already done it. I give my wheels a couple coats of carnuba wax occasionally. Really helps shed the crud and makes keeping them clean a lot easier.

 

I have a daytona jr, that I use in combination with a wheel whoolie. The Jr, gets between my wheel and the brake calipers. The whoolie gets the rest. I only have the large whoolie.
Don't fall for the AutoGeek out of control spending. You don't need a different product for everything. I only use Sonax FE once a year. For maintenance washes I just add some APC to some soap & water to wash my wheels. APC at different dilutions can save you a lot of money and space. I'm in CA and my MINI's are garage kept, so I even do a lot of rinse-less washes.
codyrg2011 is right about the reduced splatter.
A sealant or wax helps.
autoality is another great place to order from (>$25 && <5lbs = free shipping). He sometimes posts on this site.

 

I just got re-educated. Do not use wax to protect the wheels. I was informed that as the wheels heat from braking, the wax softens allowing brake dust to cling to the surface. I am awaiting clarification on a unique process that is vastly superior and will post it here ASAP.

 

There are waxes specifically designed for wheels. Carnuba wax is not very durable and probably wouldn't last on wheels.

 

Products like Prima wheel armor and Wolf's Rim Shield Nano are great choices for wheels but you can also use non-carnuba sealants like Optimum Optishield etc.

 

First of all Wheel Woolies FTW! There is no splatter or spray like there is with a traditional brush.

Second I use Duragloss 105 and 601 in a 4:1 ratio to use as a sealant on my rims. This reduces the cling of the dust I have noticed on the rims. Hopes this helps

 

My source expressed strong feelings about this. Sounds questionable but I'll give it a try. Couldn't hurt. After cleaning the heck out of the wheels, treat with Rain-X, yes, Rain-X, then use a sealant over that. Looks like sealants have been recommended so I'll go shopping.