Lug Nut And Surrounding Surface Cleaning Tool?

[Irv]

I seen them yrs ago but I can't find one anywhere.

What does everyone else use to clean the area around the lug nuts? It is a small area and a wash mitt defintitely won't get in there.

The ones I seen yrs ago were basically a round hollow brush with soft bristles, they were purpose built for what I am describing. Thanks.........Irv

[Airspeed-Alive]

I've seen this before, but have never used it: http://www.eshine.ca/clean_wheel_nut_and_c...leaner-3030.php

 

[Irv]

I've seen this before, but have never used it: http://www.eshine.ca/clean_wheel_nut_and_c...leaner-3030.php

 

 

Excellent work Airspeed, that is exactly what I am after! Thanks

[y2kz71]

Hmm, might have to get one of those

[BuckFeverZ]

Looks like a nifty little gizmo

[Irv]

I've seen this before, but have never used it: http://www.eshine.ca/clean_wheel_nut_and_c...leaner-3030.php

 

 

Excellent work Airspeed, that is exactly what I am after! Thanks

 

 

Just put my order in, got some Collonite 845 wax, a couple MF drying towels and the lugnut cleaning tool posted above.

Glad to see their located not too far from me, should have my order in a couple days or so? Thanks again Airspeed........Irv

[Airspeed-Alive]

Not a problem Irv. Glad I could help. Let me know how it works.

[Irv]

I've seen this before, but have never used it: http://www.eshine.ca/clean_wheel_nut_and_c...leaner-3030.php

 

 

Excellent work Airspeed, that is exactly what I am after! Thanks

 

 

Just put my order in, got some Collonite 845 wax, a couple MF drying towels and the lugnut cleaning tool posted above.

Glad to see their located not too far from me, should have my order in a couple days or so? Thanks again Airspeed........Irv

 

 

 

Well I finally got around to using the above lug nut cleaner and in a word it works but not very well at all.

It is a cheap piece that was starting to fall apart after cleaning my wheels the first time ever using it.

It is also not the best for cleaning truck lug nuts or at least 20" wheel lug nuts as the foam insert piece is a tad small and repeatedly bunched up exposing the plastic ribs and not cleaning anything!

Not sure what else is available out there but there has to be something better and more durable for doing this?

If not, then if you don't mind adjusting the foam after every lug then this will have to do.........Irv

[Stylous]

I'm late to this party but folks should not be using the same wash mit they use on the body to clean the rims. The brake dust particles will embed themselves into the mitt and speed up the spider web effect on the body as you go back and forth from body to rims.

 

I use a wheel brush with 2" long nylon bristles...i think I got it at kmart. The bristles clean the rims nicely and are just firm enough to get into the lug nut spot.

[Irv]

I'm late to this party but folks should not be using the same wash mit they use on the body to clean the rims. The brake dust particles will embed themselves into the mitt and speed up the spider web effect on the body as you go back and forth from body to rims.

 

I use a wheel brush with 2" long nylon bristles...i think I got it at kmart. The bristles clean the rims nicely and are just firm enough to get into the lug nut spot.

 

No worries there, I never use the same mitt to was my vehicle as I use to wash my rims.

I have some older ones I use after I have completely washed the truck, the rims/tires are the last things that get washed.

Also some other tips, use a big wash pail, not the regular size that most people use, it allows the dirt to settle in the bottom and not be disturbed everytime you dunk your wash mitt in there, it also allows more water which helps it to stay clean longer, always wash the top half of the vehicle all the way around first before even thinking about going below the trim level, and then, depending on how dirty your water is, get some fresh stuff.

Always use a supple wash mitt or MF mitt, NEVER a sponge and don't use a shamois to dry it off, only MF towels or very soft Terry towels.

 

I will keep my eyes open for one of those bristle brushes, I think they are called Boar's hair brushes?

[Stylous]

I'm late to this party but folks should not be using the same wash mit they use on the body to clean the rims. The brake dust particles will embed themselves into the mitt and speed up the spider web effect on the body as you go back and forth from body to rims.

 

I use a wheel brush with 2" long nylon bristles...i think I got it at kmart. The bristles clean the rims nicely and are just firm enough to get into the lug nut spot.

 

No worries there, I never use the same mitt to was my vehicle as I use to wash my rims.

I have some older ones I use after I have completely washed the truck, the rims/tires are the last things that get washed.

Also some other tips, use a big wash pail, not the regular size that most people use, it allows the dirt to settle in the bottom and not be disturbed everytime you dunk your wash mitt in there, it also allows more water which helps it to stay clean longer, always wash the top half of the vehicle all the way around first before even thinking about going below the trim level, and then, depending on how dirty your water is, get some fresh stuff.

Always use a supple wash mitt or MF mitt, NEVER a sponge and don't use a shamois to dry it off, only MF towels or very soft Terry towels.

 

I will keep my eyes open for one of those bristle brushes, I think they are called Boar's hair brushes?

 

 

O O...you said the "S" word! All the ol' timers are gonna get on you about the shamois!