Anyone else take their 19" wheels off to clean them?

GBGASTOWERS · 09-13-2015, 06:43 PM

I just did and it's like brand new again. Too many nooks and crannies. I can get the calipers too while I'm at it. I have the black ones by the way.

major one · 09-13-2015, 06:53 PM

not yet. but - i was thinking about this exact thing JUST this afternoon. how's that for weird timing!?

but i was thinking about it as i was about to order a set of dedicated 18" winter rims and tyres and (given the apparent shortage of michelins) at the same time order new michelins for my existing 19" rim so they are ready to go next spring when i take the winters off. and since the 19" will be off for the winter - i was thinking about washing and waxing them so when the michelin new rubber comes in this spring, i'm ready to go. and yes, i need new rubber already at 9,000 miles!

G30 B58 · 09-13-2015, 06:55 PM

Eyup.

Like you said, easier to do the brake calipers too.

I usually lay an old towel down in the driveway, clean the backside (barrels) and then the face. It's a good time to put a nice sealant on them too.

You used a wheel pin for removal too, right?

This is where the CCBs really shine. Wheels stay clean(er).

Ian1973 · 09-13-2015, 06:58 PM

I've had them off but I haven't cleaned them completely other than a pressure wash once a week.

Vincz · 09-13-2015, 07:06 PM

No, because that's a bit much!! They will recake with brake dust in a few days...

G30 B58 · 09-13-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincz

No, because that's a bit much!! They will recake with brake dust in a few days...

Downshift, brake pedal is for pussies.

x3ster · 09-13-2015, 07:14 PM

I used to do this. Was also thinking about it for the M. Not sure about getting the wheels back on. Will need a torque wrench I think? Anyone know?

Beens using Griots wheel wands. They help a ton but not up to my super anal standards. Also hate how I can really get them clean then the rust water drips from the rotors messing up my work. Damn!

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...Picks&refType=

GBGASTOWERS · 09-13-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

Eyup.

Like you said, easier to do the brake calipers too.

I usually lay an old towel down in the driveway, clean the backside (barrels) and then the face. It's a good time to put a nice sealant on them too.

You used a wheel pin for removal too, right?

This is where the CCBs really shine. Wheels stay clean(er).

No wheel pin used. The wheels hang on the hub and lug studs line up and go in easy. What's the purpose of the wheel pin?

GBGASTOWERS · 09-13-2015, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by x3ster

I used to do this. Was also thinking about it for the M. Not sure about getting the wheels back on. Will need a torque wrench I think? Anyone know?

Beens using Griots wheel wands. They help a ton but not up to my super anal standards. Also hate how I can really get them clean then the rust water drips from the rotors messing up my work. Damn!

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...Picks&refType=

Yes. Torque wrench is the best way. Torque to 103 ft/lb

larryn · 09-13-2015, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GBGASTOWERS

Yes. Torque wrench is the best way. Torque to 103 ft/lb

Whoa! Is this true? BMW wheels on my last 8 BMWs has been between 81 and 85 lb ft.

RickFLM4 · 09-13-2015, 07:43 PM

Nope - maybe once every x years, when getting new tires or something like that, but probably not even then. They don't get that dirty and I don't really care about anything that can only be noticed upon close inspection after "regular" cleaning. I only use soap (car wash detergent) and water to clean what I can see and reach. Lack of brake dust helps but took same approach on last cars that didn't have CCB.

x3ster · 09-13-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GBGASTOWERS

Yes. Torque wrench is the best way. Torque to 103 ft/lb

Thanks. Gonna need to decide if I want to go down that road. Should have gotten the CCBs. Next M i guess. Only thing I'm worried about is that many CCB owners have wheel gouges from low clearance between the wheel and caliper. Sure they will fix that with the Comp package and difference wheels. Not happy the M2 is getting the same 19" as the m3/4.

Can not fix that ass on the m2 so guess its OK.

Thanks for the info on the torque wrench.

G30 B58 · 09-14-2015, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBGASTOWERS

No wheel pin used. The wheels hang on the hub and lug studs line up and go in easy. What's the purpose of the wheel pin?

http://burgertuning.com/wheel_hanger_pin_BMW.html

A simple yet effective tool.

Detailers Domain · 09-20-2015, 07:38 AM

yes doing a full wheels off detail on your wheels is great I try to do this once a year as well while they are off I like to clean up the calipers and wheel wells.

Fast4d · 09-22-2015, 11:52 AM

I took them off to clean and put on a coating. this will make future cleanings easier.

kraeburn · 09-22-2015, 12:00 PM

If I did I certainly wouldn't share that fact with anybody. I do it (sometimes) when I remove them to swap to winter wheels. I'm usually too busy out reapplying a new brake dust coating.

gthal · 09-22-2015, 07:47 PM

Seems like a lot of work given they will be dirty again in a week

foobarmontoya · 09-27-2015, 07:46 PM

No, but I'm glad to know that if I did carry my sick, perfectionist tendencies to their logical conclusion, I wouldn't be alone.

black 19"s + steel brakes + unnatural love for a machine = sad pandas

MrSmileyDC · 09-29-2015, 11:28 PM

I bought one of these. I haven't tried it out though.

Viking 942500 Flexible Wheel Stick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ITNLD4W..._Us2cwbY0W1GHD

motex · 09-30-2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by major one

not yet. but - i was thinking about this exact thing JUST this afternoon. how's that for weird timing!?

but i was thinking about it as i was about to order a set of dedicated 18" winter rims and tyres and (given the apparent shortage of michelins) at the same time order new michelins for my existing 19" rim so they are ready to go next spring when i take the winters off. and since the 19" will be off for the winter - i was thinking about washing and waxing them so when the michelin new rubber comes in this spring, i'm ready to go. and yes, i need new rubber already at 9,000 miles!

Im almost ready to pull the triger on this jack
http://www.bendpak.com/Shop-Equipmen...k/BL-5000.aspx

VDBimmer · 09-30-2015, 11:03 AM

I would do this if I they wouldn't get dusty as heck within 1-2 more drives.

Too much time and effort and it will all get dirty again in no time

MFNATIK · 10-19-2015, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F32 N55

http://burgertuning.com/wheel_hanger_pin_BMW.html

A simple yet effective tool.

There are two sizes listed. Which one is needed for the F80?

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major one Private First Class 67 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 18 750i x-drive; 16 g550 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	not yet. but - i was thinking about this exact thing JUST this afternoon. how's that for weird timing!? but i was thinking about it as i was about to order a set of dedicated 18" winter rims and tyres and (given the apparent shortage of michelins) at the same time order new michelins for my existing 19" rim so they are ready to go next spring when i take the winters off. and since the 19" will be off for the winter - i was thinking about washing and waxing them so when the michelin new rubber comes in this spring, i'm ready to go. and yes, i need new rubber already at 9,000 miles!
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G30 B58 Pace Car Driver 1548 Rep 3,164 Posts Drives: '22 AW G30 B58 M-Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: my garage in PA iTrader: (0)	Eyup. Like you said, easier to do the brake calipers too. I usually lay an old towel down in the driveway, clean the backside (barrels) and then the face. It's a good time to put a nice sealant on them too. You used a wheel pin for removal too, right? This is where the CCBs really shine. Wheels stay clean(er). Last edited by G30 B58; 09-13-2015 at 07:06 PM..
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x3ster Private First Class 92 Rep 150 Posts Drives: M4- YMB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north carolina iTrader: (0)	I used to do this. Was also thinking about it for the M. Not sure about getting the wheels back on. Will need a torque wrench I think? Anyone know? Beens using Griots wheel wands. They help a ton but not up to my super anal standards. Also hate how I can really get them clean then the rust water drips from the rotors messing up my work. Damn! http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...Picks&refType=
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 10981 Rep 4,821 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Nope - maybe once every x years, when getting new tires or something like that, but probably not even then. They don't get that dirty and I don't really care about anything that can only be noticed upon close inspection after "regular" cleaning. I only use soap (car wash detergent) and water to clean what I can see and reach. Lack of brake dust helps but took same approach on last cars that didn't have CCB. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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foobarmontoya New Member 6 Rep 19 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Oak Park, IL iTrader: (0)	No, but I'm glad to know that if I did carry my sick, perfectionist tendencies to their logical conclusion, I wouldn't be alone. black 19"s + steel brakes + unnatural love for a machine = sad pandas
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VDBimmer First Lieutenant 133 Rep 324 Posts Drives: YMB F82 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: California, USA iTrader: (0)	I would do this if I they wouldn't get dusty as heck within 1-2 more drives. Too much time and effort and it will all get dirty again in no time
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