The Speed Master Wheel Brush is the most advanced wheel detailing brush today! Built for quick, effective cleaning of all wheels, the Speed Master Wheel Brush has a state-of-the-art design that cleans any wheel surface and any wheel design, without scratching! Brake dust beware! There's nowhere to hide from the Speed Master Wheel Brush.
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Regular, thorough wheel cleaning is imperative for all vehicles. Brake dust is highly corrosive to wheel finishes, and it is generated each and every time you apply the brakes. Brake dust is made of brake pad dust and red hot metal filings from the rotor. This volatile mixture eats through protective wheel finishes and pits the metal, permanently eliminating that bright metallic shine.
The braking systems in many vehicles generate a lot of brake dust. Coincidentally, these vehicles often have the expensive alloy wheels with intricate spoke designs. These wheels look unbelievable when they're clean, but how are you going to keep them clean?
The Speed Master Wheel Brush. This advanced wheel brush has everything you want in a quality detail brush and much more. The Speed Master Wheel Brush has a thicker, reinforced stem. It maintains its flexibility but the new stem is more rugged for frequent use on auto wheels. The bristles are slightly feathered on the ends to gently clean delicate wheel finishes, such as coated or plated wheels, without scratching.
Here are the benefits of the Speed Master Wheel Brush:
Soft, nonabrasive 2 inch bristles. Whether the wheels are aluminum or clear coated, they can be scratched by the wrong brush. The Speed Master Wheel Brush features nylon Nylex bristles that are both flexible and durable. The end of each bristle is feathered to provide an extra gentle touch on delicate wheel finishes. Use the Speed Master Wheel Brush on highly polished aluminum, chrome, stainless, clear coated, and painted wheels with confidence.
Patented memory bristles regain their shape. Detail brushes can lose their shape and their functionality over time because they're pressed into the grooves and crevices of your car. The Speed Master Wheel Brush has special memory bristles that regain their shape after every use. Simply rinse the brush in hot water and hang it upside down to dry. The bristles will settle back into their original shape, just like new. Memory bristles allow the Speed Master Wheel Brush to remain effective when other brushes fall short.
Chemical resistant.The Speed Master Wheel Brush's synthetic bristles can withstand all wheel cleaners and degreasers, even powerful aluminum wheel cleaners. Whereas natural bristles can eventually become dry and brittle, the bristles on the Speed Master Wheel Brush stay smooth, soft, and flexible.
Fits all wheel designs.The Speed Master Wheel Brush may look like a big brush, but it fits in the smallest spaces. Clean between wire spokes and even between the brake caliper and the wheel! The flexible bristles easily fold against the stem to a ½ inch thickness. When you're finished cleaning the wheels, rinse the Speed Master Wheel Brush in hot water and hang to dry to restore the brush's original shape.
Reinforced, flexible stem. Many of today's wheel designs give you full visibility through the wheel. Brake dust literally has nowhere to hide! The Speed Master Wheel Brush is the solution. The upgraded, vinyl-coated wire stem flexes to reach all the way through the wheel to clean the edge on the other side! The 13 inch stem is of a heavier gauge wire to give it flexibility and stability. The vinyl coating protects the wheel from scratching. In fact, if you pull the bristles apart, you can see that the wire is completely covered for the entire length of the brush.
Safe bonded tip. The tip of the Speed Master Wheel Brush is coated in vinyl to protect the wheel from contact. No part of the internal wire stem is visible so there's no chance of it scratching the wheel as long as the bonded tip stays in tact.
Knuckle guard protects your hands. A rubber guard above the handle helps protect your hands from cleaners or scrapes, because we know you really get into your work. An ergonomic handle makes cleaning comfortable.
Cleans the engine bay, too.The Speed Master Wheel Brush is a phenomenal wheel brush, but it also works great under the hood. The flexible, synthetic bristles, long stem, and go-anywhere design all make it ideal for cleaning between engine components. You can use the Speed Master Wheel Brush on chrome, aluminum, and custom engines. It will not scratch! We highly recommend using a second Speed Master Wheel Brush for the engine to avoid cross-contamination between the wheels and engine.
As with any detailing tool, always use an appropriate cleaner for the surface you're detailing. For all wheel types, we recommend a water-based wheel cleaner, such as Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Cleaner. This cleaner is highly effective on brake dust but it will not spot the wheel finish. For the best results with the Speed Master Wheel Brush, dip the brush in warm water and then use it to agitate the wheel cleaner. The warm water will make the bristles more pliable to squeeze into those tight spokes.
After every use, take a moment to wash the oil and grease from the Speed Master Wheel Brush. You'll have a clean brush the next time you're ready to detail. This also gives you the opportunity to rinse the brush in hot water and hang it to dry to reshape the bristles.
Brake dust can go anywhere, your wheel brush should be able to as well. The Speed Master Wheel Brush fits where other brushes can't to thoroughly clean the most intricate wheel designs. The synthetic memory bristles are safe on all wheel finishes, and the brush regains its shape after use. The Speed Master Wheel Brush is the ultimate detail brush for all wheels, including high performance, alloy, spoke, wire spoke, metal, and coated wheels!
Our list of the top 5 wheel cleaning brushes to use on your next detailing job.
As the saying goes, your shoes can make or break the outfit. You wouldn&#;t want to wear rain boots with your tuxedo on your wedding day (or maybe you do, we won't judge!)
The same fashion sentiment carries over to your car or truck. The stock wheels from the factory could be your best choice if the car or truck is one you rely on for daily commuting. Wire wheels might be the right look if you&#;re driving a vintage Jaguar, or cruising a lowrider Impala. What if you&#;ve got a pick-up truck or Jeep that sees lots of off-roading duty? A strong alloy or steel wheel would be the best bet for that type of task.
And while you choose the right type of wheel for the driving you intend to do, you also want to choose the right wheel cleaning brush when it comes time to freshen up the shoes on your ride. Below is a quick list of brushes we use on a daily basis to care for the cars & trucks at the garage. We've narrowed it down to five brushes that serve a unique purpose and get used on almost every detail job we work on.
1. A sturdy, reliable scrub brush
At times you&#;re going to be faced with stubborn dirt & grime that ends up stuck in places like a tire&#;s side wall or tread. In times like this we look for something that we can really put some elbow grease behind, and agitate the heck out of whatever is stuck to the cleaning surface.
For the best agitation you&#;ll want a quality scrub brush that has stiff, course bristles. This will allow you to get to the bottom of the dirt & grime in quick fashion.
You&#;ll want to be careful though. A brush like this isn&#;t intended to be used on sensitive surfaces that are prone to scratching (paint & wheels). This type of brush should be reserved for use on rubber tires, plastic trim and inner fender wells.
2. A soft, flexible, bottle-bristled brush
This type of brush might be the MVP in our detailing tool arsenal. The bottle-bristles wound around a thin, flexible core makes this EZ detail brush the ideal candidate for getting into those hard to reach places. Plus it can be bent to wrap or fit in just about any crevice.
We find ourselves using this brush the most when we need to clean the inner barrels of a wheel. And because the bristles are made from a soft nylon material, we&#;re able to clean with confidence and not worry that it&#;s going to hurt or scratch the finish.
3. A soft-bristled, short-handled brush
The value of a general-use, utility brush cannot be understated. When considering a brush that will suit this need we&#;re looking for something in the 9-10&#; territory. It should have a solid grip for comfortable, slip-proof use.
We tend to use this brush in areas like wheel faces and rocker panels. That&#;s why we prefer the soft bristle. We want to be able to agitate things like brake dust & road grime, but we don&#;t want to leave behind scratches or swirl marks. These Griptek wheel & body brushes are nice because they heavy-duty rubber bumpers on the corners. This softens the inevitable &#;love taps&#; your brush head will have with body panels and wheel rims.
4. A stiff-bristled, long-handled brush
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The need for a brush like this will vary based on the type of vehicle you&#;re cleaning. If you want to get into the fender or wheel wells of a truck/SUV, then this type of brush is an absolute necessity. Especially if you want to save your back & knees.
The long handle and stiff bristles of this brush make cleaning deep into the wheel well a quick & easy task. The 20" Griptek scrub brush is a great option if you're looking for a long handled scrub brush.
5. A boars-hair detailing brush
This brush isn't an absolute necessity, but we still toss it in the bucket every time we&#;re cleaning a set of wheels & tires. It&#;s compact size makes it great for getting into tight spots like the lug nut cavities. Plus the boar&#;s hair bristle is stiff enough to agitate stubborn brake dust, but still be gentle on sensitive surfaces.
Check out the boar's hair detailing brush here if you think this is a brush you want to add to your arsenal.
That rounds out our list of 5 Essential Wheel Cleaning brushes. We hope this list was useful for you. If you'd like to see us cover other detailing topics, drop us a line at .
Previously, we gave our recommendations for the best wheel cleaners, and in that article we mentioned needing to use a wheel brush. So naturally, we decided to give our recommendations for the best wheel brushes! There honestly isn&#;t too much that goes into designing and manufacturing a wheel brush, but there are some products that work better than others. More importantly, you do want to purchase a brush that won&#;t accidentally scratch your wheels, which means sticking to quality brands with a good reputation.
Most wheel brushes are relatively inexpensive, and yes, you can use a toothbrush (with soft bristles) if you really want, but that might take you a while. Some meticulous car detailers actually do use a toothbrush to get into the hard-to-reach areas of a wheel, especially if they have a mesh design. But for most car owners, any of our recommendations for a wheel brush will make cleaning your wheels a lot easier when paired with a wheel cleaner.
Since there isn&#;t much to explain about wheel brushes, we&#;ll jump straight into our recommendations. But there is some additional information about wheel brushes below if you&#;d like to learn more about them.
The current version of Chemical Guys&#; Wheelie All Exterior Surface and Wheel Brush is slightly different than the brush in the photo above, which is the one I currently own and use. It&#;s mainly the handle that has changed, but I&#;ve been using this brush for years and couldn&#;t be happier &#; although I should probably replace it. This is typically the only brush I need to take care of my wheel cleaning needs, but sometimes it&#;s necessary to use my next recommendation as well. If you have the budget for two brushes, I do recommend getting both, but if you only want to purchase one, I recommend this one from Chemical Guys.
It features light and medium duty scrubbing bristles to gently remove all that brake dust and dirt off your wheels. You can also use it to clean your fenders, liners, and other trim pieces on your car so you don&#;t get your mitt all dirty. It&#;s just a useful brush to own if you regularly wash your car.
Although I awarded this product &#;runner-up&#;, I don&#;t really consider it a &#;second best&#; option. I often use it to complement my Chemical Guys brush, as this works better to get in between spokes and behind the wheels. In fact, if your Porsche has wheels with a more complicated design, I might even recommend this wheel brush to you over my top pick. It comes from Adam&#;s Polishes and it&#;s the company&#;s Wheel Spoke Brush packed with soft and safe bristles. It&#;s really soft to the feel and it works well with wheel cleaners since it is chemical resistant.
I actually found the handle length on this wheel brush to be ideal. It&#;s short enough to make it easy to use, but long enough so you don&#;t accidentally hit your hand on something while cleaning. Adam&#;s does offer a few other wheel brushes, including an angled one that I have used in the past with good results.
While I personally haven&#;t had a chance to use the Brush Hero Wheel Brush, it comes highly recommended from a few people I know. It&#;s basically a water-powered brush that makes quick work of all that dirt on your wheels. The company does say you can also use it on the exterior surfaces of your car, although I personally would be hesitant to do that. But as a wheel cleaner, I have heard it&#;s really effective.
Simply connect the Brush Hero to a garden hose and water pressure will take care of the rest. You&#;ll get two different brushes with the tool, a soft black brush for sensitive surfaces and a tough white brush to work on dirtier areas of your car. There is also a Brush Hero Pro kit if you are looking for more control, equipped with a water pressure switch and some minor comfort tweaks. This option is probably ideal for those who are using a garden hose to wash their car and not a pressure washer.
I&#;m generally not a huge fan of kits like this, but when it comes to a product that&#;s straightforward like a wheel brush, I think they&#;re worth mentioning. Sometimes you need multiple tools to do the job depending on how intricate your wheels are and how meticulous you want to get with cleaning them. This kit has thousands of positive user reviews and appears to offer great value for the price. As you can tell by the photo, it&#;s a seven-piece kit that includes a 17&#; long soft wheel brush, five detail brushes, and a standard short handle tire brush with soft and gentle bristles.
Another reason why I don&#;t mind recommending this kit is that the other brushes can be used to clean various other areas of your car, including the interior. If you have a need for multiple brushes, go with this kit from LUCKLYJONE.
My final wheel brush recommendation is actually the old wheel brush that I used for a while before replacing it with the combination of my first two picks at the top of this list. It comes from Mothers and there isn&#;t anything necessarily wrong with it, I just knew it was time to replace my wheel brush and I decided to go with something new. Overall, it&#;s pretty similar to the Chemical Guys wheel brush I have at the top of my list, with soft bristles and a comfortable handle. This one does have rubber accents to protect from accidental bumps. Mothers also sells a version with a longer handle if that&#;s what you prefer.
I honestly have no compelling argument to recommend one brush over the other in this case, so if you&#;re happy with the price and the Mothers brand, feel free to order yourself one.
This isn&#;t exactly a wheel brush, but I wanted to include it on the list as an added bonus. This is Adam&#;s Lug Nut Brush, which can also be used to detail various trim pieces on your car or your interior. It&#;s mainly designed to get into the deep crevices of your lug nuts and features a long rubberized handle that makes it easy to use. This product is by no means a necessity and is really a luxury item in my opinion, but it&#;s definitely nice to have for those who really want a spotless car.
There are different ways to clean your wheels, from using your wash mitt, to wheel cleaners and wheel brushes. Whichever option you go with, you always want to use a separate bucket than what you&#;re using to wash your car. The last thing you want to do is transfer dirt and accidentally scratch your wheels while cleaning them because you didn&#;t want to use a separate bucket.
Typically, I start by using a pressure washer with a 25-degree angled tip to get all the loose dirt and dust off my wheels. Then I grab one of my favorite wheel cleaners and spray down the wheels. Depending on how dirty the wheels are, I&#;ll let the solution work for a minute or two before grabbing a wheel brush to agitate and clean. Afterwards, I rinse the wheels again with the pressure washer and check if I missed any spots.
It&#;s tough to answer this question, because it boils down to the quality of your wheel brush, how often you use it, and how you care for it afterwards. But eventually you will want to replace your wheel brush because it won&#;t be as effective once after several years of usage. As you can tell by the photo of my Chemical Guys wheel brush, it&#;s probably about time for me to replace it.
Even in this list of recommendations, we have a few different types of wheel brushes. The best recommendation I can give is to look at your wheel design to determine if you need a longer wheel brush, an angled wheel brush, or if a conventional wheel brush will do the job. Mesh wheels and multi-spoke wheels tend to be more difficult to clean, and for those designs I would recommend Adam&#;s Wheel Spoke Brush. If you have something that&#;s more open with less spokes overall, my top pick or the wheel brush from Mothers should be best. Like most automotive-related products, pick the best tool for the job based on your car&#;s setup.