R56 Washing tips for tires and rims.
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130mm f/8.35 Astro-Physics refractor
6" Intes Micro (Russian) Maksutov-Cassegrain
Here is a photo of the two Astro-Physics scopes mounted together on a Triad24 I designed and my cousin mfgs.
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I tried a long-handled soft brush and it was pretty worthless at getting in the small spaces. I got a thing at an auto parts store that's great: about 18" long with a plastic handle and microfiber at the other end that's round and fits into the spaces in the wheel and rubs the dirt out. Before I always needed a mitt or cloth, now I hardly bend over at all. Big improvement over the brush.
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+1 on that. Actually I use two brushes, one is a regular soft bristle tire/wheel brush and the other is a long thin round brush to get between the spokes and the back side of the wheel. I periodically apply a coat of sealant on the wheels and have found no need for any harsh cleaner on my Mini wheels. I sure wish BMW would change to a more dust free brake pad though.
Last edited by rwwilsonjr; 08-04-2009 at 08:45 PM.
#30
left-over wash water works great for wheels, but make sure the water level in the bucket is not too low otherwise you'll put some of that dirt onto the sponge. Also I use a separate sponge ONLY for the wheels so that it keeps brake dust and grime away from my cellulose sponge that is used for the paint/glass. I rinse everything well afterwards but do not trust all the dirt is completely out, this is the reason for the 2 sponges -- DO NOT use paper towels on wheels, especially chrome or wheels with even a little bit of a mirro-like finish, it will scratch.
Lastly, wax the wheels if you can as it'll keep them cleaner longer and easier to rinse off next time. I haven't tried hydro yet but I will.
Lastly, wax the wheels if you can as it'll keep them cleaner longer and easier to rinse off next time. I haven't tried hydro yet but I will.
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I just want to get some black wheels so I don't have to think about it any more. Other than that, I go to the self-serve car wash, spray the tire cleaner on, let it soak while I spray down the rest of the car, and rinse. I'm sure I violate several MINI rules, but it gets the car pretty clean every week for a couple bucks.
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[quote=dbhouston;2874015]I just want to get some black wheels so I don't have to think about it any more. quote]
Don't think you can get off that easy! Black does NOT hide the brake dust very well either. They get a nice grey/brown haze as they accumulate that MINI brake pad dust. My new Team Dynamic's are beautiful, but they show dust after the first drive. I can't wait to wear these pads out and get something else.
Don't think you can get off that easy! Black does NOT hide the brake dust very well either. They get a nice grey/brown haze as they accumulate that MINI brake pad dust. My new Team Dynamic's are beautiful, but they show dust after the first drive. I can't wait to wear these pads out and get something else.
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