How do you clean your wheels?

[wedouglas]

These things get incredibly filthy. I think the ceramics would be worth not having to clean these so often.

[Rob A]

Indeed, R8 wheels do get dirty very quickly.

The 18" wheels which are standard in Germany and most of Europe have a shape that makes them easier to clean, which is one of the reasons I chose not to go for the 19" wheels (another being potholes which are less likely to destroy an 18" wheel).

I used Volkswagen rim cleaner (which I believe is the same as Porsche rim cleaner and I'm told is made by PS21 in Germany) which I had lying around and the brush that came with it and they again looked new with a few minutes work.

Keep in mind that I've had my car only for something like 3 weeks and 2,200 km (1,400 miles).

[peterh]

I use Griot's Garage wheel cleaner (not acidic like many others so very safe) and their long-handled wheel brush. Plus, cleaning them often keeps the excessive brake dust from getting too hard to get off.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ber+brushes.do

I also had several coats of sealer (RejeX) placed on the wheels which seems to help stuff from sticking too hard...not sure how long-term this is, but for the first few months, it has been great.

[Mainy]

I waxed my wheels from new with a few coats of Swissvax, now they just need a weekly wash with a microfibre washmitt and johnsons baby bath to keep them looking as new

[Rob A]

I waxed my wheels from new with a few coats of Swissvax, now they just need a weekly wash with a microfibre washmitt and johnsons baby bath to keep them looking as new

Why Johnsons baby bath?

[Mainy]

It's what I use to wash the car with, its so mild it doesn't strip any wax off the car

[r8jon]

I use a bunch of polish guys with a very high pressure washer and some horrid chemicals - wonderful!!!

Its only a car, why worry

[Mainy]

I don't worry

I just enjoy keeping my car clean to the best of my ability

[GR8CAR]

Where can you find the microfibre washmits in the UK?

[Rob A]

I don't know about the UK, but I found some on Saturday for around a Euro at Zeeman (a chain of low-end textile shops) in The Netherlands.

Microfiber has become very common and inexpensive. You should be able to find something equivalent in the UK. Look near the mops etc.