Wheel barrels that aren’t worth cleaning?

[ejaf]

Eric,

I used McKee's 37 Paint Coating. Hope that by using it and trying to maintain / keep clean during normal washes, I can keep the barrels from looking like they did when I bought them.

ty!

 

[mk9750]

Eldorado,

Painted smooth.

When I got down to the paint, there were a few chips in the paint, but otherwise in good shape.

 

[ducksfan]

Page 5.

I really thought I would have seen something humorous from Cruz by now (considering the topic and OP), but nothing.

 

[JustJesus]

I take it the barrels are the unfinished kind?

Actually, the barrels appear to be painted. Black, maybe? Dark color is all I remember.

They're Eagle wheels. Bare AL face, and painted barrels.

 

[Sonic Pilot]

Eldorado2k,
I think if you spent the time to thoroughly clean them, so they look like the new ones in the photo posted earlier in this thread, they would be sooooo cooool!

Yes, it would be a considerable amount of work. But.....that's part of what sets us detailers apart from the rest. Trust me everyone would notice and compliment you on that unique and super-clean look! You could capitalize on this as you display this super-clean look to your customers and offer this "service"!!

If you do decide to do this, it would also require a commitment to frequent washings and upkeep in order to maintain that wow factor. I think it might be worth it for such a unique and super-clean look!

I would research some coating options to drastically ease the maintenance washings. Consider ceramic coatings, DIY clear coating, Professional powder coating (clear of course). A wax or sealant I think wouldn't offer much durability in that application. A ceramic coating may be a very good option here as they do maintain a slick surface and would likely allow you to simply rinse them clean. Give it some thought. Those wheels, on that Caddy would really look super nice, unique and get some considerable attention! Perhaps too much....get some wheel locks!!!

 

[FUNX650]

•Remove tire/wheel assemblies
from vehicle.

•While they’re removed:
-Clean (and seal) tire/wheel assemblies
-Install low-dusting brake pads.

•Reinstall tire/wheel assemblies

•Drive vehicle for ~25 miles:
-Retorque lugs; good to go...


Just a suggestion.


Bob

 

[LEDetailing]

I say use a Speedmaster/Daytona barrel brush/wheel Woolies and get them clean as clean as you can, but don’t worry about keeping them perfect. Out of sight, out of mind.

If it was a sporty wheel with exposed brake components and the barrel was easily visible, I’d say wheels off.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Skip the coating. Clean super well....like really super well. Then plasti dip them. Just google “plasti dip barrels of wheels”.


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[Coatingsarecrack]

Skip the coating. Clean super well....like really super well. Then plasti dip them. Just google “plasti dip barrels of wheels”.


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Recommend this for old un painted wheels. Anyone with new wheels, coat them...


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[Eldorado2k]

If you do decide to do this, it would also require a commitment to frequent washings and upkeep in order to maintain that wow factor. I think it might be worth it for such a unique and super-clean look!

Yea that’s the problem, once clean they’re going to be a PITA to keep clean, because getting in and around into all areas isn’t easy, and unless you do that you’re left with little patches behind the large spokes that stay dirty.

Skip the coating. Clean super well....like really super well. Then plasti dip them. Just google “plasti dip barrels of wheels”.


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This sounds interesting.^ I never thought of that. I’ll look into it, thanks.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Yea that’s the problem, once clean they’re going to be a PITA to keep clean, because getting in and around into all areas isn’t easy, and unless you do that you’re left with little patches behind the large spokes that stay dirty.

This is never 100%, but they make those angled Wheel Woolies that you can kind of get to those areas with.

 

[Eldorado2k]

This is never 100%, but they make those angled Wheel Woolies that you can kind of get to those areas with.

I’ve got these brushes, not the softest brushes around chrome but they could be used if I had to. But something softer would be better.

 

[Bill D]

I wouldn’t risk those when coming in contact with chrome. Maybe if you have the wheels off the car

 

[Eldorado2k]

Ok so I went ahead and did 1...
This is what 16yrs. of baked on brake dust looks like. It’s going to be a test spot challenge, Wheel Brightener vs. Brown Royal. The winner goes on to clean the rest of the wheel.

1st up, Wheel Brightener @4:1 Good spray, let dwell for almost 2min.

Agitate.

Rinse.

Brown Royal.

Straight undiluted. Dwell for 2min.

Agitate.

Rinse.

I’ll clean the rest of the wheel with Brown Royal.. Cleaned the tire with Megs D143.

After.

1st I used Sonax Spray & Seal... But then I changed my mind, wiped it down with Blackfire Paint Prep, and instead went with AA Wheel Protectant. This is after spraying the AA.

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What do you guys think? Worth it? Or nah?

 

[Bill D]

Ah ha! So Brown Royal for the win. I’ll have to keep that in mind if I get into detailing for pay again. Are you going to remove the old wheel weight residue? Looks fantastic otherwise!

 

[Eldorado2k]

Ah ha! So Brown Royal for the win. I’ll have to keep that in mind if I get into detailing for pay again. Are you going to remove the old wheel weight residue? Looks fantastic otherwise!

I didn’t want to mess with anything, so I left the wheel weight/residue alone.

 

[Bill D]

Looks great any way. This is the first time I’m really seeing BR in action. I had heard good things about WB for a while but it’s interesting to see it got beat in this case.

Before you know it you’re going to have this Caddy so detailed you’re going to win first in class at a Cadillac club show!

 

[Eldorado2k]

Looks great any way. This is the first time I’m really seeing BR in action. I had heard good things about WB for a while but it’s interesting to see it got beat in this case.

TBO, when it comes to the caked & baked, WB usually fails.. It’s great for maintenance cleaning, but for exteme situations I don’t really reach for it because I already know what’s going to happen. Brown Royal on the other hand... Fugetaboutit!lol. It’s the best wheel cleaner in the

 

[Bill D]

That claim certainly seems to be substantiated!

 

[MikeC78]

Those look like the barrels on my own escalade and in better shape. Probably because they've never been cleaned. lol