How to clean your wheels the good way

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  • How to clean your wheels. The good way. No damage was done to wheels by putting the face of the wheel downwards the pavement. now i'am always putting something under the wheel (floormate/rubbermat).
    Original song has been removed by RUclips... :(

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  • @raymondfloyd9046
    @raymondfloyd9046 9 лет назад +1321

    this dude has a lot of time on his hands! my unborn children will be in college by the time four wheels are done!

    • @PetrolHeadBe
      @PetrolHeadBe  9 лет назад +15

      Raymond Floyd Hahahaha !

    • @atlixcali
      @atlixcali 9 лет назад

      Jajajaja

    • @nthlevel
      @nthlevel 9 лет назад +6

      Raymond Floyd it doesnt take that long at all and this is what you do to get a totally clean alloy, you only need to do it once a year and clean the wheels every few weeks, a month to stop the build up

    • @Bili5
      @Bili5 9 лет назад +5

      jorge vargas Are you german?

    • @atlixcali
      @atlixcali 9 лет назад

      Bili5 no jajajajajaj y ?

  • @evo8power
    @evo8power 10 лет назад +28

    Wow!!! Dude below said OCD?? No, it's called taking your time and caring about your work. outstanding job man!

  • @TubeWatcher
    @TubeWatcher 8 лет назад +214

    TO ALL THE NOOBS making comments about too much time... This is called detailing. Its only for those that like the appearance of a well clean automobile. Just like those that prefer oversized wheels and and loud exhaust systems. To each his own, but yeah this is an old hobby, you might want to take notice at a car show where there are classic vehicles so damn clean you could eat off of them.

    • @slowazbmwkilla3073
      @slowazbmwkilla3073 8 лет назад +11

      people who complain about taking too much time for this type of work are usually people who are just too lazy.....I salute the trolls!

    • @kildli
      @kildli 8 лет назад +3

      +TubeWatcher they must have too much time in their hands, wasting time commenting usless stuffs hahaha

    • @Dj-tf7od
      @Dj-tf7od 8 лет назад +3

      +TubeWatcher agreed if you like your car spotless the more time and attention to detail the better

    • @juanr.8468
      @juanr.8468 8 лет назад +4

      exactly what I was thinking.. kids on here don't have a show car to even know what goes into a proper detail of a car. you end up cleaning things you didn't know could get dirt into lol

    • @TubeWatcher
      @TubeWatcher 8 лет назад +4

      +Juan Ruiz So True!! I've got an old school laptop bag with all my car cleaning products in it. Even a makeup brush for my radio and A/C controls.

  • @ahsanafzal48
    @ahsanafzal48 8 лет назад +263

    Legend has it, he's still cleaning the first wheel.

    • @kennethgardner3310
      @kennethgardner3310 5 лет назад

      mr ! Pp LP?p

    • @mewho4393
      @mewho4393 5 лет назад

      Hahahaaaa

    • @tomhstorey
      @tomhstorey 5 лет назад

      Haha class

    • @flannel2699
      @flannel2699 4 года назад +3

      Sean Baca - good luck with that. I hear there are 200,000 new videos uploaded every day. Each one probably has at least one unoriginal joke in the comments, some will have hundreds. If an average video takes 3 minutes to check for unoriginal jokes and 30 seconds to comment about it, you'll be working 14,000 hours per day.
      Be sure to turn notifications off because any replies are only going to slow you down..
      Better not waste anymore of you're time x

    • @tommynikon2283
      @tommynikon2283 4 года назад

      9-2-2020: Email received; finishing up 3rd wheel.

  • @CaptainCocaine
    @CaptainCocaine 9 лет назад +84

    Uses a clay bar to detail the interior of the rim. Doesn't put down a towel to protect the face of the rim from scratches.

    • @Dtmdeman
      @Dtmdeman 4 года назад +1

      Most wheels the tire is proud but not all. Best to put a mat down.

    • @dj.excess
      @dj.excess 4 года назад +2

      Sadpants McGee I noticed that too. He fucked the face of the wheel

    • @darrentylor5473
      @darrentylor5473 2 года назад

      It's ok he will just call the rim repair guy and he will fix the scratches and repaint the rim and then he can take the credit for doing a great job...

  • @stephenwilson2793
    @stephenwilson2793 10 лет назад +9

    Nice work.
    To all the "they will only get dirty again" comments.
    Thus is the difference between valeting and detailing.
    It's about cleaning then protection so they are easier to keep clean now. 😜

  • @40motomike
    @40motomike 9 лет назад +13

    watched this video last year. detailed for a few high end dealerships over the years. I like my vehicles Show Room quality. When I wash them, I will remove the wheels, and do a similar process. My off road truck, the same. even more important on it with my BeadLock wheels. Mud and rocks get caked all in it.
    Working on a 'bike' right now. And to answer MrEmperor79's comment. I DO take the engines out of my 'bikes' and rebuild them 100%. Don't knock someone else's journey to perfection. We like things a certain way, and strive our hardest to get them there. When I had my Ducati Superbike, I DID put it in the living room. Wintertime was my time to rebuild and prep her for the next season. I had a custom 'case/ Bar' built for it. Lexan and Glass Show case/ bar complete with stools. After I got her ready, I would put a mat down, roll her onto it, then use a front and rear stand to get her level. Afterwards, build up the case around her and place the 1.25" glass top onto her. Served the purpose of sealed storage and a functional bar. The case was a work of art, sealed with the rubber mat at the bottom and gaskets at every joint and between the top.
    Great work Lorenzo. Love the music too.
    I'm in a similar boat as G31mR, either get it or you don't. Plus I have over $1k at each corner too!

  • @thingsdemystified
    @thingsdemystified 9 лет назад +4

    The people that don't get this are probably riding on their stock rims. After I purchased a new set of wheels, I take them off to wash and wax the back of them. It's a very satisfying thing to do.

    • @Fellafoe69
      @Fellafoe69 9 лет назад +1

      Im pretty sure the wheel in this video is a stock rim :D

    • @thingsdemystified
      @thingsdemystified 9 лет назад +1

      Glen M
      Probably, but I don't think most people clean the backs of their rims. I only started doing that after I purchased new ones.

    • @Kcwiro
      @Kcwiro 9 лет назад +1

      I have yet to replace my stock rims.. the alloys are good but as I said above I take my car into the gravel and other crap - steels go on for that but still I have not adopted aftermarket 'look nice' rims but I still take care of them...suppose if my car never went off road I would care.. but a little extra effort never hurts anyone...

  • @cowmoo007
    @cowmoo007 8 лет назад +1

    I have done this to all 4 of my vehicles and I never even thought about the wax and other stuff you used. Thank you so much for showing me all this and your precious time to clean your wheels! Cheers,

    • @cowmoo007
      @cowmoo007 8 лет назад

      +cowmoo007 Bricken Dondoe Madakae Supraee

  • @krislovercar
    @krislovercar 8 лет назад +3

    this is a good way, if i want to sell my rims, i am glad this guy show me how to clean it

  • @JoshForet
    @JoshForet 10 лет назад +44

    those of you saying this is pointless have never loved a car.

    • @w1ldyovvnz
      @w1ldyovvnz 10 лет назад +4

      I think its pointless because I live in Ontario Canada, why do overkill on the rims when the rest of my vehicle is rotten because they love putting salt on the roads.

    • @ConArtistsFilms
      @ConArtistsFilms 10 лет назад +1

      ***** Exactly, same here in Chicago, and if not salt. POTHOLES! FUCKING EVERYWHERE!

    • @broughton8
      @broughton8 10 лет назад +3

      I can understand the point of this, but you may as well clean your tyre treads with a toothpick whilst you're at it.

    • @CashApp-HelpMeStayAlive
      @CashApp-HelpMeStayAlive 5 лет назад +2

      Most people that clean their wheels to this extreme Normally dont floss their teeth .

    • @tonyalves8823
      @tonyalves8823 4 года назад +1

      @@CashApp-HelpMeStayAlive hahahaha so true

  • @wideeyedknightcosplay
    @wideeyedknightcosplay 9 лет назад +17

    I see many comments questioning the purpose of detailing so fastidiously, but this gentlemen has given us a gift of knowledge. (How to clean your rims the good way) Obviously, he's professional, I want him on my team! Many people are claiming it's too much work to just drive it and get it dirty again, lazy people, do you wipe your ass every time you shit? Or brush your teeth every day? KUDOS FROM ME!

    • @barrywilliams5324
      @barrywilliams5324 9 лет назад +1

      Lee Pariseau Ha! Ha! Never thought of that one.

    • @christosswc
      @christosswc 9 лет назад +1

      +Lee Pariseau It's a freaking wheel, not a dinner plate.
      Is your time of so little importance?

    • @johnwsmith5
      @johnwsmith5 9 лет назад

      +Christos Segkounas LOL

    • @wideeyedknightcosplay
      @wideeyedknightcosplay 9 лет назад

      +Christos Segkounas I value whatever time I am blessed with, which is why whatever I do needs to be done to the best of my ability. Laziness is a pet peeve of mine, and many commenters were glorifying it. Plus, this man has a skill. He'll be supporting his family and himself handsomely and honestly. How many of you can say that? He's a professional; and of course it's going to take time, that's the point! When I hire people, I look for this mans qualities and attention to the details. I DON'T hire LAZY people. I'm not trying to insult you, (you took the time to reply to me.....thank you) although maybe you should be questioning YOUR OWN time and the importance you put on it. Is your work as worthy?

    • @johnwsmith5
      @johnwsmith5 9 лет назад

      i dont think we need to talk about shit Lee

  • @AndrewMiguelez
    @AndrewMiguelez 10 лет назад +30

    Tenth time I've watched this video. Probably watching it again next weekend.

    • @rondelp8310
      @rondelp8310 10 лет назад +5

      Well, now that you are such an expert, you can come over and practice on Mom's car.

    • @AndrewMiguelez
      @AndrewMiguelez 10 лет назад +9

      Ron Delp Ha! You have to pick your battles.

  • @spacecowboy98
    @spacecowboy98 8 лет назад

    This is the ultimate method of cleaning your rims and dressing up your tires. I hope that my detailers spend the kind of time that he has. But when you really think about it just dressing the tires alone picks up the looks of any vehicle. Thank you for showing us the proper way to clean our rims but also thanks for sharing the products you use to accomplish this. THUMBS UP!

  • @boundish1
    @boundish1 8 лет назад +133

    Dont put the wheels face down on the asphalt for starters...

    • @BLX
      @BLX 6 лет назад

      init hahaha and this has millions of views :/ gheezus

    • @juliocesarmoreno1282
      @juliocesarmoreno1282 6 лет назад

      vTeK Alibaz kf

    • @K-carbon
      @K-carbon 5 лет назад +2

      @@ruariwinter3585 that is not allways the case

    • @IOTWVUVWTOI
      @IOTWVUVWTOI 5 лет назад +1

      @@ruariwinter3585 it should do but doesn't always due to tire size, fitment (stretched tyres or tyres narrower than they should be won't be as affective). Also the spokes may protrude /stick out further than the rim/lip of the alloy.

    • @neilgouws6962
      @neilgouws6962 5 лет назад

      Did not see any scratches though... I'm sure he did take precautions?!

  • @dennisarapcic3639
    @dennisarapcic3639 10 лет назад +4

    never seen wheels that clean in my life, good work man!

  • @Redhero007
    @Redhero007 10 лет назад +34

    Thank God there are other people on this earth who are same crazy about their cars like me otherwise I was thinking to show myself to psychiatric..lol...

  • @anthonylach8089
    @anthonylach8089 9 лет назад +18

    These wheels are clean to begin with.
    Try cleaning the back side of a 30 tear old rim that's never been washed.

  • @TygerDetailing
    @TygerDetailing 8 лет назад +1

    i see i lot of dislike on this video, but people don't understand how much effort you need to do this...thanks Lorenzo!

  • @Mrdealornodeal618
    @Mrdealornodeal618 8 лет назад +1

    For real. This is a hell of a good job! People who take pride in their cars would really appreciate your service... I honestly never knew they had wheel wax. I would love try that out to help minimize the amount of brake dust that those wheels absorb... I respect this video. Most people don't even clean the whole wheel. I have been doing it for the past 4 months. It's like the more you clean your vehicle the more areas you learn to clean... Good Work..!

    • @Kllrkrtt309
      @Kllrkrtt309 8 лет назад

      Accept this dumb ass holds the pressure washer within 3 INCHES of the damn rim possibly stripping clear coat. Oh, don't forget he laid it FACE DOWN ON CONCRETE.

  • @oscarradikoro6041
    @oscarradikoro6041 10 лет назад +5

    great job but here in UK, they get dirty before you get home.

  • @estrelladelnorte1308
    @estrelladelnorte1308 9 лет назад +66

    this video should be called
    "WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE TO MUCH TIME IN YOUR HANDS "

    • @ultimaetsolder
      @ultimaetsolder 9 лет назад +8

      +estrelladelnorte1308 Seriously, claying the inside part? LOL

    • @tarek3702
      @tarek3702 8 лет назад +2

      +ultimaetsolder dirty builts up and if u.really luv ur car ull do it for sure

    • @isaacnewton9365
      @isaacnewton9365 8 лет назад +1

      +Tarek Taher u don't have to even loving your car.. I'm a detailer and doing that is pointless.. no damage if you don't do it. that's almost having sexual feeling about your car

    • @tarek3702
      @tarek3702 8 лет назад +2

      Hey the guys luvs his car to the point he will make his desires come true. Not disagreeing wit you but the way he's cleaning it. He luvs it lol

    • @isaacnewton9365
      @isaacnewton9365 8 лет назад +1

      Tarek Taher too much love

  • @PhilippeLiban
    @PhilippeLiban 10 лет назад +170

    the outside of the wheel on the ground, omg ....

    • @mark-1rc502
      @mark-1rc502 10 лет назад +11

      Yes ur right.. but dont forget thats the right way ..

    • @Cyberdactyl
      @Cyberdactyl 10 лет назад +7

      Yea, just like using hi-pressure water jet on the calipers. . .
      The sad thing is many people will believe this and do it. . .

    • @llamaloka
      @llamaloka 10 лет назад

      Cyberdactyl what do u mean by water jet on the calipers ? is that bad ?

    • @mark-1rc502
      @mark-1rc502 10 лет назад

      llamaloka well dude. I never replied to that.. that i admit im in the dark. I do wash my brakes with the karcher.. with the wheels on get all the brake dust out?. Bad or good i dont know

    • @XFDADX
      @XFDADX 10 лет назад

      Mark C
      You know what they say.. it's the inside that matters...

  • @davorlovkovic48
    @davorlovkovic48 9 лет назад +1

    I do same thing twice a year on both of our cars... It's relaxing, plus it is something to do outside while i'm watching the kids :)

  • @dcarrstar7719
    @dcarrstar7719 7 лет назад

    From a pro detailers perspective, there's nothing wrong with a pristine detail like this if that's your thing. To each his own, but , if I was doing this level of detail to my wheels, etc., I would use a mat or something to not expose my rims to the bare concrete. I would also coat, then seal, then wax if I'm being this meticulous, so the work I put in would last for a while. Taking the rims off of the car from experience takes time (hrs. +,) brake dust won't stick, and in most cases you would be able to lightly soap and rinse clean. Wax only last for weeks, with how hot the wheel area can get, while most wheel coatings have a heat index that would stand up to the heat and beating the wheels would take. With all that consider this guy still did a thorough job on that rim. Thumbs up!

  • @gtwo05
    @gtwo05 9 лет назад +12

    This method is for people that do not work and have a tremendous amount of time on they're hands.

    • @ThePucko97
      @ThePucko97 9 лет назад +5

      Greg Anagnostopoulos You can do 4 wheels in an afternoon, it's all about priorities and interest.

    • @joeruggiero6187
      @joeruggiero6187 9 лет назад +1

      Greg Anagnostopoulos Exactly right Greg. I remove my rims, clean and wax the back side twice a year even though I wax the car 4 times a year. I also use my tire shine on the inner plastic wheel wells while the tire is off. Looks better than the day I picked it up from the dealership even though my car is now 6 years old.

    • @briantracy1324
      @briantracy1324 9 лет назад +2

      Joe Ruggiero When you trade it in all that work will get you exactly $00.00 more on the trade, and your girlfriend (if you have one) will think you're nucking futs to spend all that time on wheels when you could be spending time with her. She won't be able to tell the slightest difference between the OCD cleaning regimen and going through an automatic car wash.

    • @ThePucko97
      @ThePucko97 9 лет назад

      Brian Tracy It's not what you get out of it, your car is an extension of your personality. I personally wouldn't date anyone who'd drive a dirty daewoo(and had money/possibility to drive something nicer and cleaner).

    • @briantracy1324
      @briantracy1324 9 лет назад +1

      ThePucko97 Hello there Mr. Felix Unger.

  • @BacnDesigns
    @BacnDesigns 10 лет назад +22

    Cleanest mofuucking rims I think I'll see.. Ever.

  • @ZERO_42069
    @ZERO_42069 9 лет назад +4

    Only real carguys understand why its important to clean the rims this good, i clean my rims like this every 6 months, brake dust can fuck up the rims and these aint cheap, i paid 1500 for my rims/tires

    • @Flagrum3
      @Flagrum3 9 лет назад +3

      Exactly! Only real car guys understand!...Novices will jump in and drive.
      I live in Canada and detail my car and rims periodically, as anally as the video guy. I clean and store my summer wheels as I use winter tires. Benefit to all this? Tens years in, ten winters, and she looks like the day I drove her out of the dealer, including my rims.
      F3

    • @dposcuro
      @dposcuro 9 лет назад +1

      Josue Guzman I wouldn't say it's "Only real carguys," who do this sort of thing. Not all car guys care this much about their wheels.

    • @berzerkrobot
      @berzerkrobot 9 лет назад

      Josue Guzman If you paid only 1500 for your "rims" and tires you're not a car guy, you're just OCD. A car guy understands that decent tires and light wheels cost bank and make all the difference in handling.

    • @ZERO_42069
      @ZERO_42069 9 лет назад

      berzerkrobot i got the rims used off my buddy and i got the tires new, they were about 1200 by them selfs

    • @dposcuro
      @dposcuro 9 лет назад

      berzerkrobot Sorry. Ignore this. I misread your post.

  • @jmoyet
    @jmoyet 9 лет назад +1

    This is the best video I've found so far that I have found that is about properly cleaning wheels.

  • @petelinster7093
    @petelinster7093 8 лет назад

    A great result. I might do this to see my vehicle one day. I have painted steel wheels the same color as my truck. I just cleaned them then wiped on some spray paint the same color that they were. And they were revived. Cost $5.00 and 1 hour of labor for all my wheels. I did this about once a year after the truck was 8 yrs old. I traded my Tacoma 4 door and got $10000. They resold it for $14,000.

  • @BuyYourBuild
    @BuyYourBuild 10 лет назад +31

    i think ill just stick with soap water and a sponge lol.

    • @paulnelson5
      @paulnelson5 6 лет назад +1

      Redline Performance that's why your car looks like shit

  • @michaelelliott3559
    @michaelelliott3559 9 лет назад +270

    places rim face down on ground... scratches front, of rim... so much for cleaning

    • @SANDSCORCHER
      @SANDSCORCHER 9 лет назад +5

      Michael Elliott
      Cringed so badly when I saw the thumbnail for the video.
      Especially when one considers the video title - LOL.
      It doesn't even matter if the tyre has a pronounced lip. It's just not worth chancing it.
      All that's needed is a spare foot-well mat, preferably a rubber one.
      I wouldn't even put the rear of the wheel straight on the ground.
      Rule 1 of Wheel Club - you never place your rims face down on the ground.
      Rule 2 of Wheel Club - YOU NEVER PLACE YOUR RIMS FACE DOWN ON THE GROUND.

    • @michaelelliott3559
      @michaelelliott3559 9 лет назад +2

      SANDSCORCHER I have tires that don't allow my actual rim to touch the ground but I place them on a extra piece of carpet i had left over after I re did the flooring in my house. I just couldn't do it haha I spent to much on my wheels. I mean hell even if you didn't buy after market wheels at least scratch them on a curb or something while parking don't do it because you were careless.

    • @jeanninecormo8018
      @jeanninecormo8018 9 лет назад

      Simply Cleaning Products

    • @justinjensen100
      @justinjensen100 9 лет назад

      Seen that too, he had to have a towel or such under it that's unseen, guaranteed without we would have seen a screwed up rim after he showed the front!

    • @reality150tv
      @reality150tv 9 лет назад +1

      +Justi fied I have yokohama S Drive tires, impossible for the rim to touch the ground has a rim guard on side of tire that will hit before ur rim does, as I am sure he also has.

  • @richardvaughan9994
    @richardvaughan9994 8 лет назад +21

    Fuck man, I was interested in the video but come on with that slow ass depressing song, I could barely keep my eyes open. You spent like 2 entire minutes just showing us he wheel with the red stuff all over it and that creepy song in the background hypnotizing me lol

  • @Killawife
    @Killawife 6 лет назад

    Excellent job! I've actually never seen anyone claybaring the inside of a wheel before. It shows you've got determination.

  • @el-hp1lj
    @el-hp1lj 8 лет назад

    i used to be this neurotic about my cars cleanliness, untill i sold it for a beater. now i live with less stress and worry and it feels so great. good for u tho taking pride in ur ride

  • @africansilverback2722
    @africansilverback2722 8 лет назад +5

    mint finish!! welldone and keep up the good detailing and thanks for sharing

  • @mattmartin1725
    @mattmartin1725 8 лет назад +3

    This is the kind of guy that makes you take your shoes off before getting in the car.

  • @InstinctOGx
    @InstinctOGx 10 лет назад +35

    1 wheel down 3 more to go

  • @duffydon1741
    @duffydon1741 4 года назад

    Getting rid of that military music was the best justice that you did to this video, great work man..

  • @brainiac8067
    @brainiac8067 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this! I performed most of this service today on my 2012 TL. Was long overdue, but I was definitely impressed with the results!

  • @christosswc
    @christosswc 9 лет назад +19

    Where's that episode about cleaning the radio antenna?
    The extended version?

  • @akaDorys
    @akaDorys 9 лет назад +49

    now you have to repeat this for the other 3 wheels, dam that will take long

    • @bradym762
      @bradym762 9 лет назад +15

      Imagine doing it every time you wash your car

    • @akaDorys
      @akaDorys 9 лет назад +3

      haha i litterly just take it to a cash wash im that lazy, i know thats how you would do it, if you wanted it properly done but from the time he does 1 wheels im already through the car wash and back home haha

    • @Xbot4Life
      @Xbot4Life 9 лет назад +3

      jim brady
      I think you only do this maybe once year, once you've made it as perfect as possible you put sealent on it and then you're set. All it takes is a cloth and washing up liquid to keep it clean after that.

    • @Jordan91alexander
      @Jordan91alexander 9 лет назад

      Polarcats Im sure he did all 4 at the same time. Well thats what a smart person would do lol

    • @akaDorys
      @akaDorys 9 лет назад

      suppose that would cut the time down a little but it still would take quite long

  • @alvilla701
    @alvilla701 8 лет назад +3

    January 3, I finally know what to do the rest of the year, hope I can get it done by Christmas

  • @ovesimonsen125
    @ovesimonsen125 6 лет назад

    Just love when somebody goes "all-in" - impressive work!!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @evildiesel1709
    @evildiesel1709 6 лет назад

    I just bought some Iron X, some Auto Finesse Mint Rims Wheel Wax and a clay bar. Thanks for the inspiration! For all of you saying it takes too long, it's good exercise! You'll be starving after doing this.

  • @dha588
    @dha588 8 лет назад +22

    the next day, it gets all dirty again. let's start the process over

    • @ElBantosClips
      @ElBantosClips 8 лет назад

      it's more about stopping the build up. getting heaps of dust and dirt in the rims and going 100-120k doesn't feel too good somedays

    • @liquor2much418
      @liquor2much418 4 года назад

      Nooooooo

    • @pinut187
      @pinut187 4 года назад

      After a thorough clean the wheels are much easier to clean afterwards. Dont need to go through the same process.

  • @KevBounce
    @KevBounce 9 лет назад +12

    Here's a tip, don't put your wheels face down on the concrete. Throw down a towel or blanket first.

    • @jazielhernandez3620
      @jazielhernandez3620 9 лет назад +6

      Bro some rims don't touch the concrete because of the tires they have!!! Stop telling this guy he know..

    • @KevBounce
      @KevBounce 9 лет назад +6

      Jaziel Hernandez You can see at 7:19 clearly these rims would touch the ground. Not to mention the fact that rocks exist.

    • @Look2Play
      @Look2Play 9 лет назад

      +Jaziel Hernandez Dont put the rims with the face to the ground, they maybe get some scratches!

    • @madden320
      @madden320 8 лет назад +1

      +K Bean Yep good tip I always use a big piece of cardboard

    • @willydmankal
      @willydmankal 8 лет назад +1

      +Marc D I use 2 2×4 so the rim is lifted off the ground

  • @christianbugatticg
    @christianbugatticg 8 лет назад +42

    Next step. Dismount the tire and claybar the inner tire and add tire shine on the inside also don't forget to wax the outer rim

    • @bryannunez4181
      @bryannunez4181 6 лет назад

      Christian Garofalo can be a good idea to prevent rust in where the tire bead seats. I will keep in mind for the next time I change my rubbers thanks!

    • @bryannunez4181
      @bryannunez4181 5 лет назад

      @Orlando LuvLuv hahaha but still a good idea to keep nice rims LOL haha xD

  • @ahsanafzal48
    @ahsanafzal48 8 лет назад +2

    Legend has it, after washing the wheels it rained and he washed all the alloys again the very next day.

  • @omarhadjarab8049
    @omarhadjarab8049 8 лет назад +1

    4 hours to clean one wheel ? I am glad you didn't change the gearbox. Man are you for real?

  • @jlhs123
    @jlhs123 8 лет назад +29

    Why is that with all you people criticizing this guy who tries his own way to show you how to properly clean his car wheels and not scratching them. I bet most of you do not even do it at all and just say i can do it better faster and more efficient. Then prove it upload your video and post it here so we can see how you do it and stop criticizing someone else.

  • @JohnMcMahon.
    @JohnMcMahon. 8 лет назад +9

    Oddly satisfying to watch but I don't have time to do this, especially not on four wheels. Great results though.

  • @BluefoxOutdoor
    @BluefoxOutdoor 8 лет назад +6

    People, this isn't anything you do every time you wash the fucking car. You basically do it once in the spring every year. I'd do it before car shows, tho. That'd be nice.

  • @dust2dust293
    @dust2dust293 9 лет назад

    IT'S his wheels his money his time and HIS PASSION..well done.

  • @cowmoo007
    @cowmoo007 8 лет назад

    You are a lot like me because I do the exact same thing to all four wheels every now and then on our 3 vehicles! Thank you so much for explaining how you did this and the product that you used, I really appreciate this! Cheers!!!!!

  • @lennyf1957
    @lennyf1957 9 лет назад +191

    Where in hell did you come up with such god awful music?

    • @PetrolHeadBe
      @PetrolHeadBe  9 лет назад +8

      RUclips blocked my music. So i had to change it. The previous music was good. But i had to choose music recommended by RUclips. Sorry :)

    • @harisrashitimasic4270
      @harisrashitimasic4270 9 лет назад +2

      Lorenzo Hamers what was the name of the original music? I liked it

    • @kombatikon
      @kombatikon 9 лет назад +1

      Lorenzo Hamers that's ridiculous. as if the original music was offensive of some sort smh

    • @ozziemitch1
      @ozziemitch1 9 лет назад +5

      kombatikon Um, not sure if you're serious, but it was probably copyright violation.

    • @intheworkseg6
      @intheworkseg6 9 лет назад +13

      Lenny F there are three easy fixes for this...1.the volume control on the video player that RUclips is nice enough to offer 2.the volume control at the bottom right of your desktop 3. (optional) your speakers may have a volume control on them

  • @Arturs.B
    @Arturs.B 10 лет назад +9

    Video is great. But one thing isnt good - putting your wheel on asphalt like that.

    • @ryanmagladry8085
      @ryanmagladry8085 10 лет назад

      Depends. If the tire is wider than the rim, it really doesn't matter. Judging by the subtle bulge, looks like he is fine.

    • @pdebie1982
      @pdebie1982 10 лет назад

      Ryan Magladry No, you just don't do that. Always place the rim on some kind of protection. A rubber mat is my personal favourite. Easy to clean afterwards

    • @squallc84
      @squallc84 10 лет назад

      Ryan Magladry you cant know how the asphalt truly lays better to use something that will minimise the chance of scuffing and scratching... something that gets reinforced when you work in a fast fit centre but I do know what you mean :)

  • @samriley8278
    @samriley8278 8 лет назад +32

    this is the reason why some guys cars are immaculate and then there is the rest of you

    • @jjreal9910
      @jjreal9910 5 лет назад

      Yup, A little OCD helps.

    • @YoungSperm
      @YoungSperm 5 лет назад +1

      a.k.a Storm Morris atleast my wheels don’t have scratches from the concrete lol

    • @tigaspiye3024
      @tigaspiye3024 4 года назад

      Tell him to keep it inside his living room , the streets are too dirty for them tires . lol

  • @petercelik3999
    @petercelik3999 8 лет назад +1

    very handy to no if you take pride in your work things do take a little longer. great work.

  • @vincestyles1030
    @vincestyles1030 8 лет назад

    BMW don't clean wheels like this nobody does. you can clean mine any day!! awesome job!!!

  • @lithiumlounge
    @lithiumlounge 10 лет назад +16

    OCD

  • @defour6475
    @defour6475 9 лет назад +3

    looks like the came fresh from the factory lol. nice job

  • @janesyb
    @janesyb 8 лет назад +49

    Claying the inside of the wheels is just a complete waste of time.

    • @ChumpyChicken2
      @ChumpyChicken2 8 лет назад +7

      Not if you go to car shows. But I see what a day driver would see this as a waste of time.

    • @ImElkay
      @ImElkay 7 лет назад

      Because?

    • @Skittledikk
      @Skittledikk 7 лет назад +5

      Putting an alloy rim face down onto concrete will just scratch the fuck out of it. First lesson they teach you when you learn to fix tyres as a mechanic.

    • @ImElkay
      @ImElkay 7 лет назад +1

      Nerfern That doesn't mean claying the inside of the wheels is inherently dumb. It just means he did it in a dumb way.

    • @fabiusmn5159
      @fabiusmn5159 7 лет назад +3

      Why? If you apply a nano-protection or a wax the mechanical decontamination is necessary. The protection needs a decontaminated and deep cleaned surface for a good result.

  • @xorkatoss
    @xorkatoss 8 лет назад

    you know this is actually something useful to do every 6 months or so, it's been 2 years and I have never cleaned the inside of my wheels not even once =/

  • @blablupp5669
    @blablupp5669 9 лет назад

    Good Job. I just refurbished 22 yrs old ATS Rims in a similar way, just used different products. I might give IronX a try next time.
    I like it, when you bring something old/used back to a new/unused condition.

  • @WizzRacing
    @WizzRacing 9 лет назад +8

    Great job and effort.
    I'm not to sure about having 4oz of wheel weights. Either the rims where made crappy or the tires need to be replaced with something better.

    • @yellowskunk3465
      @yellowskunk3465 9 лет назад +2

      Claude Rains Best comment so far. I wished I had a prize for you.

    • @anthonytuckett7939
      @anthonytuckett7939 7 лет назад

      YELLOW SKUNK
      naked ladies

    • @michaelmaldonado122
      @michaelmaldonado122 6 лет назад

      Claude Rains looks like 4 pounds

    • @Kro_man_tx
      @Kro_man_tx 6 лет назад

      Claude Rains - I think these are some cheap tires, takes more weights to balance them.

  • @DaytonCarCare
    @DaytonCarCare 8 лет назад +14

    I think your wheels are cleaner than most peoples interiors I see when I do repairs for customers. lol

  • @manuelarellano1024
    @manuelarellano1024 8 лет назад +313

    Why did i watch this? i dont even have a car!

  • @nickberger3655
    @nickberger3655 8 лет назад

    Definitely a car guy thing. I clean mine like this once a year, and not just so it looks good until the car is driven. That's not the point. It is basically preventative maintenance.
    The wheel will be much easier to keep clean, and after many years of doing this, the wheel is still going to look new. Most normal people don't understand the point of detailing, but many automobile enthusiasts do!

  • @alduswong
    @alduswong 8 лет назад +1

    A lot of old rims in japan sold with this quality of cleaness.

  • @relyiain
    @relyiain 8 лет назад +16

    there are two Fs in the word "off".

  • @DoctaMarcos
    @DoctaMarcos 10 лет назад +20

    Damn if only i had the time to do that lol

    • @jeramii03
      @jeramii03 10 лет назад

      Only takes about 20-30 minutes per wheel. An hour total if you do two at a time. Not that long really. And it's worth every minute!

    • @Haeze
      @Haeze 10 лет назад +2

      ***** Unfortunately, with a wax curing time of "1-2-3hours" as said in the video, it would be impossible to do this in 30 minutes per wheel.

    • @jamiskater
      @jamiskater 10 лет назад

      everyone has time to do that if they really want to :)

    • @DoctaMarcos
      @DoctaMarcos 10 лет назад

      JaMiskater true especially during summer :D but does take a longgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg time D:

    • @Haeze
      @Haeze 10 лет назад

      I don't see what staring at the wheel has to do with what I was saying. A curing time of an hour between coats means you can not finish in less than an hour without a time travel device.

  • @talalalanazi2358
    @talalalanazi2358 8 лет назад +8

    that tire looks cleaner then most of people faces

    • @naserella2428
      @naserella2428 8 лет назад +3

      shit who have you been running into? lol

    • @Andrew_070
      @Andrew_070 6 лет назад

      Ohhhhhhh burnnn

  • @robert.p8164
    @robert.p8164 7 лет назад

    Thanks dude! This was so informative! I had no idea you could even waste so much time and effort in cleaning a tire!

  • @BoilerJones
    @BoilerJones 8 лет назад

    A very nice result! A very cheap way to clean the wheels is this way: Use a soapsuds with water and detergent powder to clean them when you dont have this gel.

  • @Bajan993
    @Bajan993 7 лет назад +21

    Hope this dude brushes his teeth the same way. --- This is some detail boy.

  • @Reegareth
    @Reegareth 8 лет назад +23

    Nope.... If I did this I would surely have an accident the next day.

    • @MotorsMechanic
      @MotorsMechanic 8 лет назад +1

      Yeah ! Or a serious rain storm hits like an hour later. LOL
      Or a drunk slams into your ass and totals the car.

    • @volundrfrey896
      @volundrfrey896 8 лет назад

      +e RichSr The rain storm doesn't matter, you would only need a quick wash after that.

    • @shahadjtttali5857
      @shahadjtttali5857 6 лет назад

      e RichSr ai ower

    • @danjensen5531
      @danjensen5531 4 года назад

      Your all right
      🤪🤪🤪🤪 damn unlucky

  • @trowhammerdespoilerofgalax2423
    @trowhammerdespoilerofgalax2423 8 лет назад +10

    If you start at 0:53 this looks like a hot to video for covering up a murder. Just saying.

    • @mitch832
      @mitch832 8 лет назад +1

      +Nineunbuffed There's a reason why this effect of iron remover is called "Bleeding" ;-). Try it sometimes on the side panels of a real filthy white car - makes it look like an aftermath of shotgun action.

    • @fernandochapa552
      @fernandochapa552 8 лет назад +1

      ha rite with the music and all

    • @Andrew_070
      @Andrew_070 6 лет назад

      Lol ikr

  • @denrico777
    @denrico777 8 лет назад +1

    Funny I see a lot of comments saying the music is bad. I was actually thinking this is one of the few RUclips videos with music that is bearable.

  • @baltod4978
    @baltod4978 9 лет назад +1

    While people are laughing at him for doing this~ this is something that you would easily take notice of if you were looking at his car in person.

  • @POLICESTATENEWJERSEY
    @POLICESTATENEWJERSEY 7 лет назад +13

    You're CLAYING and WAXING the BACKSIDE of your wheels??? Are you going to polish the top of your gas tank, too?

    • @paulnelson5
      @paulnelson5 6 лет назад +3

      In the UK this is called detailing, what you class as detailing for the most part is called valeting here, detailing is reserved for the high end high DETAIL work.

  • @Greenskiii
    @Greenskiii 8 лет назад +4

    why would you flip your wheels on concrete like that

  • @MrBijeloplavi
    @MrBijeloplavi 8 лет назад +67

    You MUST NEVER lay outside of the wheel on the asphalt or concrete! Unforgivable mistake for someone who shows others how to do something.

    • @1964mm
      @1964mm 8 лет назад +5

      +MrBijeloplavi Most low-profile tires have a lip that sticks out beyond the wheel to keep it safe from curbs and such, which is why he was able to lay his down like that. I have the same sort of thing on my tires as well.

    • @MrBijeloplavi
      @MrBijeloplavi 8 лет назад +6

      +Mazen Mourad, I know that, I also have low-profile tires. But, it is something that you just don't do. Some alloy wheels are slightly protruding outwards between the edge and center of the wheel and it will scratch if you do that. (Srry if my english is bad).

    • @1964mm
      @1964mm 8 лет назад +1

      +MrBijeloplavi No you're absolutely right. I was just saying in his case it didn't matter and maybe it would have been appropriate to put an annotation in saying that.

    • @MrBijeloplavi
      @MrBijeloplavi 8 лет назад

      +Mazen Mourad, my tought exactly, he should mention it :)

    • @TheShangralaaaa17
      @TheShangralaaaa17 8 лет назад +1

      +Mazen Mourad well then you dont have enough offset on your wheels and arent tucking properly lol. horrible

  • @steveh3483
    @steveh3483 8 лет назад

    Some great tips, a lot of work, but once done, easier in the future, however, I would say dont use a pressure washer, any scratch or chip and the water will be forced under the coating, then the dreaded corrosion will start and lift the surface. After using a good cleaner, a sponge and hot soapy water is all that is needed or just a hose pipe, watched this as am looking to get a new set of alloys and always wanted the inner bit to be clean....

  • @123andme
    @123andme 6 лет назад

    Nice job! This is definitely for a show car. A daily car is not worth the sweat. I do like the ironx. Great idea.

  • @isaacnewton9365
    @isaacnewton9365 8 лет назад +5

    and that's one wheel guys

  • @isotac7789
    @isotac7789 8 лет назад +26

    Easier to paint the wheels black or buy a new car when they get dirty.

    • @loyal_cle_fan399
      @loyal_cle_fan399 6 лет назад +2

      I sotac "My rims are dirty, time to spend another 30k"

    • @88cutty
      @88cutty 6 лет назад

      I sotac black wheels are gay as fuck. From 30 feet away they just look some hoopty missing hubcaps.

  • @Bigbacon
    @Bigbacon 8 лет назад +106

    and then the instant you drive it all that work goes to waste.

    • @kevinolesik1500
      @kevinolesik1500 8 лет назад +5

      +Bigbacon no, its about the protection layer that remains from the wax ... keeps the grunge off the true surface

    • @TheLukey21
      @TheLukey21 8 лет назад +8

      +Kevin Olesik and it makes it a lot easier to clean because the dirt can't stick to the wax

    • @AllThingsFlightSim
      @AllThingsFlightSim 8 лет назад

      +Kevin Olesik Its the inside of your wheel who even looks at that lol. I wash mine inner wheel but I'm not pulling them off the car to do it. I do wax the outside of the wheel though.

    • @ss-ky1vl
      @ss-ky1vl 8 лет назад +1

      not if you put a polisher and wheel wax on it.

    • @SKANK_HUNT49
      @SKANK_HUNT49 8 лет назад +1

      SoloGamingG1 I'm 40 years old never waxed a car or paid to have one waxed in my life.

  • @MAcomputing
    @MAcomputing 4 года назад

    Screw all the negeative comments from the trolls. Thanks for taking the time to show us how to clean up our alloys. Free advice greatly appreciated. Thanks dude.

  • @SportyClassic
    @SportyClassic 9 лет назад

    Great job, I caution that one should not lay your wheels face down unless you are sure the face will not contact the pavement.

  • @TbfmediaTheYellowPeril
    @TbfmediaTheYellowPeril 9 лет назад +5

    "Step one: take wheel off car."
    Let me stop you right there hoss!. Your wheels are mint already.
    Step Two: End video.
    Step Three: Spend the spare 9 minutes watching Taylor Swift videos.
    Step Four: Profit?

  • @RJASPR
    @RJASPR 10 лет назад +8

    Hm. Sad to see that someone uploads a nice video to help others while haters are everywhere, joining the discussion only to hate :/
    I also do not get why watching a video like this when you don't give a f*** about cleaning your poor car, moreover you spend time to explain why this video, the car, the uploader etc. sucks. Pretty lame and nolifer...

    • @riderxxx3521
      @riderxxx3521 10 лет назад

      I hate social media, and most people now that I think about it. The naysayers are typically the losers that no one can stand to be around so they have to criticize others.

    • @Dark6star
      @Dark6star 10 лет назад

      Quit hating, hater!

    • @modderxp
      @modderxp 10 лет назад

      yeah his intensions were good, but how can a video help people if it doesn't cover basics? Then it does more dmg than good. Doesn't has anything to do with "hating".
      1st) remove the wheel cap - you're spraying it on the ground. I bet it got some scratches.
      2nd) dont forget to put some aluminium/ceramic grease back on the hub. He washed it all of.
      3rd) mention that if your rims are also painted on the inside DONT USE THE BRUSH you will make hairline scratches all over the paint.
      just the thoughts that came to my mind skipping through that video.

    • @lrizo3841
      @lrizo3841 10 лет назад +3

      Just cuz u drive a piece of shit doesn't mean other people shouldn't take pride in their ride bitch! So STFU

  • @DGOfTheCentury
    @DGOfTheCentury 10 лет назад +10

    truly pointless to do a detailed clean on that side of your rim...for one no one can see it and two it will just be dirty again in less than a week...unless you enjoy taking off your wheels every time you wash your car...btw you spelled the word "off" incorrectly a noticeable amount of times lol

    • @PetrolHeadBe
      @PetrolHeadBe  10 лет назад +2

      Thanks for the comment. All your points are so wrong 'besides my misspelled words'. I'am not that good in writing English because i'am from Belgium. Anyway .. #1 : You can see the inside of the rim very good. So dont tell me no one can see it because you can. Just have some attention to detail.
      #2 : I clean my wheels every end of the week. I use a wheel brush for that so i can go to the inside of my wheels with a brush. ( link : www.wax-it.be/webshop/ez-detail-wheel-brushes.html )
      So i dont have to take of my wheels every time !
      Hope you have a nice day :)

    • @DGOfTheCentury
      @DGOfTheCentury 10 лет назад +1

      Lorenzo Hamers when i said it is pointless, i was talking about the wax detail you did...cleaning the back of the wheels is important, but not to this degree..

    • @HatchBackLove27
      @HatchBackLove27 10 лет назад

      I agree, going to this degree is not needed every time you are cleaning. But getting into the back of the wheels and giving them a good cleaning in and out extends the longevity of the wheel by tons. If someone does this maybe twice a year to their wheels, if will look brand new in 10 years times. while neglected wheels only cleaned in the front will not compare. Plus if you are going to shows and people take a look at those nicely shined wheels. and see the inside is coated in crap, they will see the laziness is taking care of your car.

    • @DGOfTheCentury
      @DGOfTheCentury 10 лет назад

      Scott Hanson Agreed..

    • @HatchBackLove27
      @HatchBackLove27 10 лет назад

      DGOfTheCentury Not trying to argue or be a dick. Just saying. Plus the guy that took the time to make a video and show people (Including the guys who go to car shows) how to really get their wheel nice a prep'd.

  • @JBetoRodrigues
    @JBetoRodrigues 6 лет назад

    Well...that is why "they" say : GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME. Good job No Doubt !

  • @MrBulllong
    @MrBulllong 8 лет назад

    Wheels look fantastic! But who has 8 to 16 hours to do their wheels! If I were doing a car show maybe I would consider,
    but daily drive in rainy Oregon, no way. Thanks for showing us the proper way, I am going to rely on my power washer couple times a year.

  • @gonzalotapia1250
    @gonzalotapia1250 8 лет назад +52

    Only useful when selling rims, or before a show.

    • @PetrolHeadBe
      @PetrolHeadBe  8 лет назад

      +Gonzalo Tapia yes !

    • @Cfnaturalfeeling
      @Cfnaturalfeeling 8 лет назад

      not even worth it when selling a car...

    • @drewskeez1156
      @drewskeez1156 8 лет назад +15

      Some people have open spoke designs where you have to actually clean the entire wheel. People that detail find this sort of thing satisfying. If it doesnt make sense to you then thats fine. Its not like you need to do this very often anyways. Once or twice a year on a daily driven car with regular cleanings in between is fine to keep build up down.

    • @Ladosligese
      @Ladosligese 8 лет назад +9

      Someone who thinks like i do .. FINALY :D .. its not about if its needed .. its about if it makes the person doing it feel good .. its a pride thing for me personaly .. to me its " you are what you drive "

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      @pjs_333 7 лет назад

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  • @nydrell1969
    @nydrell1969 9 лет назад +22

    Lol bro,where do u plan to drive when ur finished, inside the house?

  • @DemonsSoulsSuperPro
    @DemonsSoulsSuperPro 10 лет назад +31

    Eh, just drive in a rainstorm, clean most of it off, who cares.

    • @dashriprock7822
      @dashriprock7822 10 лет назад +1

      j

    • @david92xj
      @david92xj 10 лет назад +9

      ***** claying the inside of the wheels seems a bit excessive, unless it is a multi 100k car going to a high end auction

    • @S7RIKEFORCE2
      @S7RIKEFORCE2 10 лет назад +5

      David Henk or if you care for your car and wheels

    • @david92xj
      @david92xj 10 лет назад +2

      Stewie Griffin for a daily driver it isn't even worth it. they will be that dirty again in a week.

    • @TheMathedis
      @TheMathedis 10 лет назад +2

      ye ill just wait for a rainstorm to pass by and clean my car (which by the way wont clean most of it off at all). people who take pride in their cars will look after them hence cleaning the wheels like this dude did. bore off with your shit. if you don't like it don't watch the video simple

  • @PNH-sf4jz
    @PNH-sf4jz 6 лет назад

    Great job Lorenzo, You've given me the steps to clean up my wheels. Thank you.

  • @anonymous12593
    @anonymous12593 3 года назад

    A touch of dawn and the grease is gone. Literally did this yesterday with a bucket of water, a dollar store scrubbing pud and dawn dish soap, took me 40 mins to do each wheel. I cant justify spending more time detailing something that is going to be dirty again 30 seconds after driving it on the road.