Question about the wheels cleaning process.

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Hi,

I have a question that might sound stupid but I have to ask.
I always read that we have to wash the wheels before washing the car, but from my experience...I wouldn't use the same water that I used for the wheels because it gets really dirty. So what is the good process ?
Use only one bucket with soap to wash the wheels and then after use new water in both buckets with the regular technique ?

It's my first real and complete season in the detailing world, so I want to start my summer with the good technique! :dblthumb2:
Thanks!
 
You'll be using a fresh batch of water and shampoo/water for your buckets. Not a good idea to use the same for your car's body after doing the wheels.
 
That's exactly what I do. First pass I go through and wash the wheels, wells, and tires. I rinse the wheels and spray down the whole car. I rinse the buckets and refill then do the car.
 
I use three dedicated buckets, all labeled as follows: WASH (painted surfaces), RINSE (Painted surfaces), WHEELS ONLY... (by the way there is no where that it is written in stone that you have to wash you wheels first). One of the best detailers I know washes them last...
 
After washing and rinsing the car, I use the left over wash to clean the wheels and then rinse the entire car again.
 
The wheels don't see the same washing technique as the paint does. I do them first and with their own dedicated brushes and cleaners.
 
DARK HORSE said:
I use three dedicated buckets, all labeled as follows: WASH (painted surfaces), RINSE (Painted surfaces), WHEELS ONLY... (by the way there is no where that it is written in stone that you have to wash you wheels first). One of the best detailers I know washes them last...
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+1 i do the same. Or sometimes ( if i have it out) i will use my foam gun.
 
DARK HORSE said:
I use three dedicated buckets, all labeled as follows: WASH (painted surfaces), RINSE (Painted surfaces), WHEELS ONLY... (by the way there is no where that it is written in stone that you have to wash you wheels first). One of the best detailers I know washes them last...
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I may not be the best detailer, but I do wash my wheels last. Maybe it's because my wheels are never that dirty.
 
Rsurfer said:
I may not be the best detailer, but I do wash my wheels last. Maybe it's because my wheels are never that dirty.
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Arguably Ron, I would have to say, you probably are one of the best!
 
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