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Easy way to clean hub caps?

  • 09-12-2018 8:56pm
    #1
    lukin
    Registered Users Posts: 3,959 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone know of a cleaning solution (that can be bought or created by mixing a variety of substances) that will clean the grime off hubcaps/wheel trims?
    I don't own a power-hose so I have to get down on my knees and clean them with a cloth. It takes ages to get into all the little nooks on all the wheels.
    It takes even longer than washing the rest of the car. It would be much better if I could just throw some kind of solution on the wheels, leave it for ten minutes and come back and hose the grime off.


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  • #2
    EPAndlee
    Registered Users Posts: 2,172 ✭✭✭EPAndlee


    Bilt Hamber auto wheels and a detailing brush should do the job for you


  • #3
    yogmeister
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭yogmeister


    lukin wrote: »
    Does anyone know of a cleaning solution (that can be bought or created by mixing a variety of substances) that will clean the grime off hubcaps/wheel trims?
    I don't own a power-hose so I have to get down on my knees and clean them with a cloth. It takes ages to get into all the little nooks on all the wheels.
    It takes even longer than washing the rest of the car. It would be much better if I could just throw some kind of solution on the wheels, leave it for ten minutes and come back and hose the grime off.

    Alloy wheel cleaner will do the trick,the acid free type. Just spray it on and leave it work then rinse off.


  • #4
    lukin
    Registered Users Posts: 3,959 ✭✭✭lukin


    Thanks for the replies, I'll try those suggestions.


  • #5
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Using Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel will work on its own without any agitation/scrubbing etc. once the bedded-in stuff has been removed.


  • #6
    lukin
    Registered Users Posts: 3,959 ✭✭✭lukin


    I read that vinegar mixed with salt is effective too.


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  • #7
    lukin
    Registered Users Posts: 3,959 ✭✭✭lukin


    I got Bilt Hamber auto cleaner, it's pretty good in fairness.
    https://www.reflectautocare.ie/Bilt-Hamber-Auto-Wheel


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