What do you use to clean your white steelies? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 03-09-2013, 01:59 AM

I recently installed these white steelies and caps. I really love them, but white is unsurprisingly hard to keep clean. I live in an apartment, so I can't just hand wash it in the driveway like I did with my vehicles when I owned a house. The spray car washes don't work real well, even if I use their soap brush.

I'm wondering if there is maybe a detailing mist spray of some sort that would work? Any other ideas?

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**leddzepp** · 03-09-2013, 02:34 AM

Simple green and a soft bristle brush, rinse and dry. Cleans the wheels and keeps the caps sparkling between polishings.
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Sicklajoie · 03-09-2013, 08:11 AM

I put a coat of wax on my wheels after they were done (in my case I had them powdercoated) and then I just use a white terry towel soaked in warm water to keep them clean.

*Mister-B* · 03-09-2013, 10:48 AM

Thanks for the ideas guys!

I had never even thought of waxing them
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**special-K** · 03-09-2013, 01:17 PM

I wash them the same as the whole truck. I use car wash and a sponge,but have used Dawn in the past.

slikside · 03-09-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

I put a coat of wax on my wheels after they were done (in my case I had them powdercoated) and then I just use a white terry towel soaked in warm water to keep them clean.

Same here. Although I haven't waxed mine.

*Mister-B* · 03-10-2013, 06:22 PM

Hey guys, I stumbled on to something that I just tried on my wheels, and it worked better than I could have ever imagined. I had some for the car with my cleaning supplies. I used to use something similar when I had my Harley. It made quick work out of keeping the chrome and paint looking good between washings.

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03-09-2013, 01:59 AM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	What do you use to clean your white steelies? I recently installed these white steelies and caps. I really love them, but white is unsurprisingly hard to keep clean. I live in an apartment, so I can't just hand wash it in the driveway like I did with my vehicles when I owned a house. The spray car washes don't work real well, even if I use their soap brush. I'm wondering if there is maybe a detailing mist spray of some sort that would work? Any other ideas? Posted via Mobile Device

03-09-2013, 02:34 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,019	Re: What do you use to clean your white steelies? Simple green and a soft bristle brush, rinse and dry. Cleans the wheels and keeps the caps sparkling between polishings. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

03-09-2013, 08:11 AM	#3
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,497	Re: What do you use to clean your white steelies? I put a coat of wax on my wheels after they were done (in my case I had them powdercoated) and then I just use a white terry towel soaked in warm water to keep them clean. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-09-2013, 10:48 AM	#4
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: What do you use to clean your white steelies? Thanks for the ideas guys! I had never even thought of waxing them Posted via Mobile Device

03-09-2013, 01:17 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What do you use to clean your white steelies? I wash them the same as the whole truck. I use car wash and a sponge,but have used Dawn in the past. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-10-2013, 06:22 PM	#7
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: What do you use to clean your white steelies? Hey guys, I stumbled on to something that I just tried on my wheels, and it worked better than I could have ever imagined. I had some for the car with my cleaning supplies. I used to use something similar when I had my Harley. It made quick work out of keeping the chrome and paint looking good between washings. Posted via Mobile Device

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