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Nelson · Jul 14th, 2008, 08:03 AM

Hi guys,

I've just gotten a MINI Sidewalk Cooper S... loving it to bits. The canvas is a killer to maintain, with all the droppings and pollen that we get around here... Grrr.... I've taken the advice and bought the AutoGlym canvas cleaner kit...

Anyway, the issue I have is with the rims... the Sidewalk rims is unique and unlike my previous rides. I've been trying to clean it with brushes instead of chemical cleaners, but it is exhausting and I can't seem to get them as clean as I wanted to. Given that it is matt-black and even the silver part is actually grooved material, are there any safe rim cleaners that I can use to get the brake dust off?

sef · Jul 14th, 2008, 08:51 AM

I use a soft toothbrush on mine... The grooved part is a right pain... I've found that car wax gets them clean...

minicabrio · Jul 14th, 2008, 09:37 AM

Meguires Hot Rims.... its a purple fluid, comes in a spray bottle.

Spray it on, leave for 1 minute, agitate the brake dust with a soft paintbrush (I keep one just for wheel use, gets in round the bolts nicely), then rinse.

Its a very good wheel cleaner, but very gentle too. I even used it on my R90s with polished (bare metal) lip

Nelson · Jul 14th, 2008, 10:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Meguires Hot Rims.... its a purple fluid, comes in a spray bottle.

Spray it on, leave for 1 minute, agitate the brake dust with a soft paintbrush (I keep one just for wheel use, gets in round the bolts nicely), then rinse.

Its a very good wheel cleaner, but very gentle too. I even used it on my R90s with polished (bare metal) lip

Hi minicabrio,

Thanks for the tip! Have you tried it on the Sidewalk rims? Cuz it looks different from other rims, and I'm not sure how the black coated surface will take to the Meguire Hot Rims...

I'm using the Megiures tire wet coating (the purple liquid)... that works great, and smells great too!

Nelson

Nelson · Jul 14th, 2008, 11:32 AM

Has anyone tried the Sonax rims cleaner?

rellik666 · Jul 14th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Hi Nelson,

I actually just use a sponge and soap on the black bits, they do take a bit of time, then I either use meguires wax or Meguires trim cleaner. Brings them up a treat and I haven't had any problems. I then use autosol on the metal bits looks great.

akwaba · Jul 21st, 2008, 01:47 PM

Hi

each weekend, i use this megguiars product, instead of hotrims (works well too) because of cost.
meguiars.com: E-Store /Professional (Detailer Brand)>Wheel Cleaners
Really, really efficient and care on my sidewalk rims, no need to use any brush !!
But be careful :
> you have to delite with 4x more water (not use at pure) -less expensive more

> i use the old hotrims bottle for pulverisation but let only 30 sec on the rims and rince harder.

Nelson · Jul 22nd, 2008, 02:40 PM

Hi guys,

Thanks for all the help! Really appreciate it... and I'm sure this thread will be a useful resource for all SideWalk edition owners.

Jul 14th, 2008, 08:03 AM	#1
Nelson MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Cleaning SideWalk rims safely Hi guys, I've just gotten a MINI Sidewalk Cooper S... loving it to bits. The canvas is a killer to maintain, with all the droppings and pollen that we get around here... Grrr.... I've taken the advice and bought the AutoGlym canvas cleaner kit... Anyway, the issue I have is with the rims... the Sidewalk rims is unique and unlike my previous rides. I've been trying to clean it with brushes instead of chemical cleaners, but it is exhausting and I can't seem to get them as clean as I wanted to. Given that it is matt-black and even the silver part is actually grooved material, are there any safe rim cleaners that I can use to get the brake dust off?

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rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:07 AM Posts: 554 Offline	Hi Nelson, I actually just use a sponge and soap on the black bits, they do take a bit of time, then I either use meguires wax or Meguires trim cleaner. Brings them up a treat and I haven't had any problems. I then use autosol on the metal bits looks great. OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

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akwaba MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: martinique - FWI Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 38 Offline	Hi each weekend, i use this megguiars product, instead of hotrims (works well too) because of cost. meguiars.com: E-Store /Professional (Detailer Brand)>Wheel Cleaners Really, really efficient and care on my sidewalk rims, no need to use any brush !! But be careful : > you have to delite with 4x more water (not use at pure) -less expensive more > i use the old hotrims bottle for pulverisation but let only 30 sec on the rims and rince harder. -------------------------------------------------------------------- MINI COOPER S SIDEWALK - Sparkling Silver - Cuir Malt Brown - Jantes 17" Night Spoke --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Jul 14th, 2008, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nelson MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) Meguires Hot Rims.... its a purple fluid, comes in a spray bottle. Spray it on, leave for 1 minute, agitate the brake dust with a soft paintbrush (I keep one just for wheel use, gets in round the bolts nicely), then rinse. Its a very good wheel cleaner, but very gentle too. I even used it on my R90s with polished (bare metal) lip Hi minicabrio, Thanks for the tip! Have you tried it on the Sidewalk rims? Cuz it looks different from other rims, and I'm not sure how the black coated surface will take to the Meguire Hot Rims... I'm using the Megiures tire wet coating (the purple liquid)... that works great, and smells great too! Nelson

Jul 14th, 2008, 11:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nelson MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Has anyone tried the Sonax rims cleaner?

Jul 22nd, 2008, 02:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nelson MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Hi guys, Thanks for all the help! Really appreciate it... and I'm sure this thread will be a useful resource for all SideWalk edition owners.

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