Car wheel cleaning brushes are a must-have for any budding detailer or valeter. Even with the best alloy wheel cleaner available, to get to the back of the wheel barrel or in those little nooks and crannies, you must have a suitable brush to do the job. A variety of wheel brushes are available in all shapes and sizes to suit even the most intricate wheel design. Browse our full collection below from mitts, sponges, and brushes.
A car wheel cleaning brush will agitate contamination from all areas of a wheel. Choosing a brush to clean wheels without causing any damage to the surface is important. A long reach larger wheel brush head is perfect for the barrel of the alloy wheel for offering quick cleaning; but they are not as effective at the front of the wheel when a smaller horse hair or equivalent brush can get into the corner of the spokes. Have a couple of brush options will give you the variety needed. Keep them stored in your designated Wheel Bucket to stop contamination with the rest of the paintwork.
What are the best wheel cleaning brushes?
Modern consensus within the detailing industry are the Wheel Woolies Originals. It is difficult to argue against the pure quality of these brushes, manufactured in their own US factory and offering a large variety of styles for all wheels, they truly are untouchable for these reasons. However, at Ultimate Finish, we do understand that not everyone is ready to take a leap to these prices, so a set of Large Sash Brushes and a longer reach brush such as the Meguiars Supreme Wheel Brush will suit most.
If you are looking for a one product fits all or just want the softest, safest way to clean your wheels, a wheel mitt or wheel sponge is for you. Designed to make it easier to get into harder to reach areas often found on car wheels. Access intricate designs and around wheel nuts with ease. Carefully removing dirt, brake dust, traffic film and more, without causing any harm to polished surfaces.
Don't forget the wheel arch and the tyres also need cleaning. You can get a designated brush just for these areas so reduce the chance of scratching your wheels and paintwork. Typically, more aggressive bristles to help shift the embedded dirt flung off by the wheels whilst driving.