Keeping white rims clean.

I think I've kinda learned the hard way why most people don't go for the white rims. I live about an hour south of LA and I don't see any cars at all with white rims so I felt like being different. I;ve found that they are a huge bitch to keep clean. I was just wondering if there are any tricks of the trade out there for keeping them clean. Thanks.

I have the same problem. I get a lot of brake dust to go along with all the dirt/grime. Hopefully someone will come through with a good tip to keep them clean.

I am getting my car repainted in a few months and I'm almost tempted to get the rims painted a more faded white so the dust isn't as visible.

Heres something to try to keep the brake dust down. Only $15.99/Pair. Don't know how good they work tho.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/productnoitem.jhtml?CATID=140438&BQ=sc

Thanks for the advice. Could any1 just tell me how they clean their rims regularly....any special product i should know of?

just good ol soap and water should do the trick.

Originally posted by 93speed
Heres something to try to keep the brake dust down. Only $15.99/Pair. Don't know how good they work tho.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/productnoitem.jhtml?CATID=140438&BQ=sc


Anyone know a site for these covers for 17" rims?

I just wanted to help all you fellow white rim guys out there...At Pep Boys I got a wheel cleaner spray that works great. It's called Eagle One A 2 Z All Wheel Cleaner. Just spray it, wait 10 seconds, then hose it off. No wiping necessary at all. Hope this helps.

I just got some of these (http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/ebc/greenpads.jsp) to go with these (http://jaron95.com/images/other/ashleywheels01.jpg). I bought my buddy's 16" white wheels for my 92 Si and got some EBC Green Stuff brake pads to help keep them clean. I haven't had them on long enough yet to be able to say, "Yeah they work!" or "Hell naw, that's bullsh*t," so time will tell on that one.

But I wanted to give you a heads up in case you wanted to take the plunge & give them a try.

i've bought three different brushes from wal-mart and auto zone, the best one so far is the one i got a auto zone. it fits all in the wheel so i can get every little spot of dirt. the best thing i think is just car wash. takes me about 10 minutes a wheel to do a good job. takes dedication...

i use meguiars hot rims with a soft brush and stream of water.