Car washers - come here!

[chershen]

title is quite misleading but i am starting this thread for discussion.

some may know that i am using the HRE (reps) rims and washing it is like doing the SOC 3 times...

now, the mother of all question is:

which mo-del rim is the easier to maintain?

tks a bunch!

[Cklasse]

Certainly not the stock 17" rim of the FL C-class. It looks deceptively easy, but the narrow gap of the spokes is not making my life easy when washing.

[HYM]

5 spokes designs are the best for cleaning

[chershen]

FTW agree! i wonder if it fits the W204!

[Barney]

Generally it's 5 spokes. But it's not just about the number of spokes. The finishing and design are equally important. This one is secret info from a tyre shop expert.

For example, BBS rims, though some may look like hard to clean, they are actually not. The dirt just glides off with a sponge and some soap of course. The design of the groves, for example are angled, for easy cleaning. These are normally found only original TUV approved rims.

Of course after sometime, when the coating is gone, it gets harder.....

[dsquared]

5 spokes designs are the best for cleaning

i think is not totally about the spokes.. the size also matters.. my previous ride is a 16" and now is a 18" can really feel the difference.. cannot imagine those on 21-22.. shag

[HYM]

For example, BBS rims, though some may look like hard to clean, they are actually not. The dirt just glides off with a sponge and some soap of course. The design of the groves, for example are angled, for easy cleaning. These are normally found only original TUV approved rims.

my weekly sweaty forehead and tired fingers think you may be talking about all other BBS rims, except for BBS CS rims....

[hatch]

Thats y i went for matt black rims.

No need to wash.

[yc3333]

My previous rims 18" Breyton GTF2 is very easy to clean. Gunmetal finish so dirt are not so obvious too

[tsktsk]

i using a rim cleaner from sonax, spray, let it sit and then wash off... usually takes out 90% of the brake dust

[hatch]

I stay off sprays.

See what it does to painted rims.

[Cklasse]

It depends on what kind of painted rims, I used Sonax on my previous W203 AMG painted rims and the rims are still alright. I am currently using Sonax on my FL W204 stock rims.

[purple_cat]

Some rims cleaning liquid are corrosive,It can remove brake dust and your rims may lost it shine ,use with care

[tsktsk]

The sonax ones are alrite. Rims Kim Kim after wash, need some elbow grease by cleaning with a sponge. I understand sonax is related to merc car care. Maybe saw it at c&c service ctr.

Actually I would think our stock rims should at least be powder coated but seniors pls correct me.

[hatch]

i tink black rims also no use.

Dust will build up, but with the wet weather, the brake dust looks brown making my rims look kinda 2 tone.

Wonder if theres dark brown rims in e mkt. haha

[Seaclass]

I do think stock MB brake pads produces more brake dust than usual compared to my prev jap ride. This may explain why my rotors starting to show signs of wear too.

[keith]

I do think stock MB brake pads produces more brake dust than usual compared to my prev jap ride. This may explain why my rotors starting to show signs of wear too.

so is it better to use AMG brakes pad? or after market brakes Pad?

[Seaclass]

Can't comment bro as I have not tried those before. But I'm sure quite a handful here using them.

[Tigershark]

5 spoke rims generally one of the most easy to clean.

[sapporobier]

cleaning the Army boots for reservist is even easier than the stock 17" rims. Always stain my fingers. sian....

[Jasow99]

hi, may i know where to get sonax for the rims?

[Rascal]

hi, may i know where to get sonax for the rims?

You can get it in Autobacc, Giant & most reputable car accessories shop

[tsktsk]

hi, may i know where to get sonax for the rims?

was at autobacs bt batok branch, 1 sonax rim cleaner = 25 dollars (but printed on receipt's unit price is 20 nia)

but if u buy 2 sonax rim cleaner, u pay 37 bucks...

promo while stocks last...

[Cklasse]

I wear rubber glove to clean rims, short of putting on respirator for the Sonax. For now, it's holding breadth while spraying and stay upwind.