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Zozzle
12-01-2015, 04:49 AM
What are your favorite ways of cleaning the wheel-nut recesses of you rims?

My 2013 Mercedes Benz C350 has recessed nuts and there isn't much space between nut and rim (enough for a socket!) and I don't want to buy an expensive brush that won't fit in there.

KBsToy
12-01-2015, 05:58 AM
I use this on my MB and corvette

Recessed Wheel Lug Nut Cleaning & Polishing Brush, clean lug nuts, Corvette rims (http://www.autogeek.net/wheel-lug-nut-brush.htm)

Ebg18t
12-01-2015, 06:14 AM
I have a 1" boars hair brush for cleaning tight lugs.

Lug Nut Brush,Clean Wheel Brush,clean brake calipers, clean lug nuts, boar's hair wheel brush, best wheel brush, wheel lug nuts (http://www.autogeek.net/lug-nut-brush.html)

RevitalizeAutoSpa
12-01-2015, 07:54 AM
Can't link to a competitor's site, but I typically use the ATLASTA soft-tip detailing brush. It's actually my favorite all-around brush, and have two of them - one for interiors, one for wheels.

Zozzle
12-01-2015, 07:54 AM
I use this on my MB and corvette - Recessed Wheel Lug Nut Cleaning & Polishing Brush, clean lug nuts, Corvette rims[/url]
Thanks KB and Ebg. I'd been looking at those brushes at AG.

KB - I had a Corvette too - an '04 C5 - for five years. I sure would like one of the new ones. :eek:

Edit - Thanks Revitalize - you hadn't posted when I responded!

Mike Honcho
12-01-2015, 08:35 AM
Cheap 88 cent 2 inch paint brush.

DasBurninator
12-01-2015, 10:47 AM
I use this on my MB and corvette

Recessed Wheel Lug Nut Cleaning & Polishing Brush, clean lug nuts, Corvette rims (http://www.autogeek.net/wheel-lug-nut-brush.htm)

How do you clean around the lug nuts with that?

Wouldn't it be easier to use a lug nut brush that can get to the entire area on the sides of the nut? Seems like that tool would leave brake dust behind still.

Zozzle
12-01-2015, 11:31 AM
Cheap 88 cent 2 inch paint brush.
You're no fun Honcho!! :props:

dcjredline
12-01-2015, 12:17 PM
I use this. Had a couple people actually notice that area was cleaned too.

Professional Lug Nut Brush, auto lug nut brush, wheel cleaning lug nut brush (http://www.autogeek.net/best-lug-nut-brush-for-cars.html)

DasBurninator
12-01-2015, 12:31 PM
I use this. Had a couple people actually notice that area was cleaned too.

Professional Lug Nut Brush, auto lug nut brush, wheel cleaning lug nut brush (http://www.autogeek.net/best-lug-nut-brush-for-cars.html)

I bought one of those a while back. Didn't seem to fit into the lug holes of any wheels I owned very well. Might work better on a truck?

dcjredline
12-01-2015, 01:24 PM
Ive used them on my aftermarket wheels on my Bonneville, my Formula, Toyota Camry/Corollas, Vovlo XC60, Trucks, Saturn Ion, '14 Pathfinder, Imprezza, Camaro SS 02, plenty of cars. There was one car that it didnt work on but I cant remember which it was.