Cleaning the 740M Wheel

gofast182 · 02-28-2019, 02:34 PM

So we are now in possession of our G05. The ride back from Spartanburg was rainy almost the entire way and the 740M wheels got terribly dirty. When I cleaned them my suspicion was realized: while they look good on the car, they are a bitch to clean.

1. How does everyone else clean the scallop/channel that runs behind the spokes? This feature caught a crap ton of grit and is the worst part of these wheels IMHO.

2. Does anyone have a wheel brush that will clean behind the M Sport caliper? Clearance is super tight and my wheel brush won't even fit. I could just move the car up a foot but I'd like to clean in place if possible.

3. On the RF wheel there's now a streak of rust going around the barrel (in line with the rotor) that didn't come off with my scrubbing. To be fair, I didn't try my Sonax wheel cleaner on it yet but has anyone else seen this and removed it?

4. Does anyone recommend a wheel specific coating? I'd like to apply something semi-permanent to ease this process going forward. (I'm also looking into a pressure washer)

MystroX5 · 02-28-2019, 02:43 PM

Easy to clean. Get yourself a good wheel brush and wash mit. You can also get your hands in there to wipe down the M brake caliper. I use my foam gun and lather it up first. I do wax my wheels with quality wax. Treat it like you do your painted surfaces.

I use this one.
https://www.autogeek.net/daytona-spe...r-brushes.html

gofast182 · 02-28-2019, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

Easy to clean. Get yourself a good wheel brush and wash mit. You can also get your hands in there to wipe down the M brake caliper. I use my foam gun and lather it up first. I do wax my wheels with quality wax. Treat it like you do your painted surfaces.

I use this one.
https://www.autogeek.net/daytona-spe...r-brushes.html

That is the wheel brush I have and it won't fit between the caliper and the wheel.

Wax isn't what I'm looking for, I want to coat them. (I, too, have waxed or sealed my wheels in the past)

MystroX5 · 02-28-2019, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gofast182

That is the wheel brush I have and it won't fit between the caliper and the wheel.

Wax isn't what I'm looking for, I want to coat them. (I, too, have waxed or sealed my wheels in the past)

That section between the caliper and wheel I need to pull foward about 12”. Not much will fit with the big calipers.

puraj83 · 02-28-2019, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

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Originally Posted by gofast182

That is the wheel brush I have and it won't fit between the caliper and the wheel.

Wax isn't what I'm looking for, I want to coat them. (I, too, have waxed or sealed my wheels in the past)

That section between the caliper and wheel I need to pull foward about 12". Not much will fit with the big calipers.

I use a wheel woolie fit in between no need to move the car. As for the groove on the backside, I use a dedicated wheel mit

JLR0523 · 02-28-2019, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by puraj83

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

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Originally Posted by gofast182

That is the wheel brush I have and it won't fit between the caliper and the wheel.

Wax isn't what I'm looking for, I want to coat them. (I, too, have waxed or sealed my wheels in the past)

That section between the caliper and wheel I need to pull foward about 12". Not much will fit with the big calipers.

I use a wheel woolie fit in between no need to move the car. As for the groove on the backside, I use a dedicated wheel mit

Ditto.

MystroX5 · 02-28-2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by puraj83

I use a wheel woolie fit in between no need to move the car. As for the groove on the backside, I use a dedicated wheel mit

What size wheel woolie? I chucked my last one as it was ratty. I need more.

AndroidRobot · 02-28-2019, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

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Originally Posted by puraj83

I use a wheel woolie fit in between no need to move the car. As for the groove on the backside, I use a dedicated wheel mit

What size wheel woolie? I chucked my last one as it was ratty. I need more.

I use a small one and it fits between the caliper and wheel well enough for a good clean.

puraj83 · 03-01-2019, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

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Originally Posted by puraj83

I use a wheel woolie fit in between no need to move the car. As for the groove on the backside, I use a dedicated wheel mit

What size wheel woolie? I chucked my last one as it was ratty. I need more.

I use a small one and it fits between the caliper and wheel well enough for a good clean.

Small and medium fit great

Gerry70 · 03-01-2019, 10:03 AM

Try wrapping a wet, old MF towel around a small paint stirring stick to get between the calipers and the barrel. I had my wheels removed and coated with OptiCoat-Pro Plus when I had the entire car coated. My wheel cleaning bucket includes a chenille glove purchased at Advance Auto for $5 that I use to clean the backside of the spokes.

SCA · 03-01-2019, 10:55 AM

Everyone do yourself a favor and purchase the large Gyeon wheel brush. You will thank me later.

GYEON quartz Cloth Wheel Brush (Large) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0WJ4D5..._8vvECb18Y099D

gofast182 · 03-01-2019, 11:25 AM

Yeah I guess my OP wasn't clear, I have a wheel brush, a dedicated wheel mitt, and have treated my wheels with a LSP before. I was just looking for tips and tricks for the tight areas/features which are plentiful on this wheel. I'll pick up a wheel woolie to get behind the caliper.

mbarrett635 · 03-13-2019, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

Everyone do yourself a favor and purchase the large Gyeon wheel brush. You will thank me later.

GYEON quartz Cloth Wheel Brush (Large) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0WJ4D5..._8vvECb18Y099D

What makes this better/different than other wheel brushes?

02-28-2019, 02:34 PM	#1
gofast182 Captain 800 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Cleaning the 740M Wheel So we are now in possession of our G05. The ride back from Spartanburg was rainy almost the entire way and the 740M wheels got terribly dirty. When I cleaned them my suspicion was realized: while they look good on the car, they are a bitch to clean. 1. How does everyone else clean the scallop/channel that runs behind the spokes? This feature caught a crap ton of grit and is the worst part of these wheels IMHO. 2. Does anyone have a wheel brush that will clean behind the M Sport caliper? Clearance is super tight and my wheel brush won't even fit. I could just move the car up a foot but I'd like to clean in place if possible. 3. On the RF wheel there's now a streak of rust going around the barrel (in line with the rotor) that didn't come off with my scrubbing. To be fair, I didn't try my Sonax wheel cleaner on it yet but has anyone else seen this and removed it? 4. Does anyone recommend a wheel specific coating? I'd like to apply something semi-permanent to ease this process going forward. (I'm also looking into a pressure washer)
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MystroX5 Major General 6862 Rep 5,719 Posts Drives: X7M50i/911/GTI/PW Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	Easy to clean. Get yourself a good wheel brush and wash mit. You can also get your hands in there to wipe down the M brake caliper. I use my foam gun and lather it up first. I do wax my wheels with quality wax. Treat it like you do your painted surfaces. I use this one. https://www.autogeek.net/daytona-spe...r-brushes.html
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Gerry70 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW X5 xDrive40i [0.00]	Try wrapping a wet, old MF towel around a small paint stirring stick to get between the calipers and the barrel. I had my wheels removed and coated with OptiCoat-Pro Plus when I had the entire car coated. My wheel cleaning bucket includes a chenille glove purchased at Advance Auto for $5 that I use to clean the backside of the spokes.
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SCA Brigadier General 615 Rep 3,782 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	Everyone do yourself a favor and purchase the large Gyeon wheel brush. You will thank me later. GYEON quartz Cloth Wheel Brush (Large) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0WJ4D5..._8vvECb18Y099D
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gofast182 Captain 800 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Yeah I guess my OP wasn't clear, I have a wheel brush, a dedicated wheel mitt, and have treated my wheels with a LSP before. I was just looking for tips and tricks for the tight areas/features which are plentiful on this wheel. I'll pick up a wheel woolie to get behind the caliper.
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