Rim Brush Comparison 2019

Rim Brush Comparison 2019 - We present you the best rim brushes at our test and comparison sports. Purchasing advice on rim brush testing and comparison: We will help you find your rim brush test winner!

1. Rim brushes consist of a stem with bristles and are used for rim care.  Thanks to their usually rounded shape, narrow gaps and curves in the rims can also be cleaned.

2. Depending on the brush model, the bristles may have a different degree of hardness. They are therefore well suited for removing road dirt and tar splashes from steel, aluminium or chrome rims.

3. Rim cleaning is also used to detect hair cracks that can affect the stability of the rim.

The Best Rim Brush Comparison

When the spring cleaning is coming up, many car owners want to give their vehicles a complete wash, so that their treasure will make a good figure again in the coming summer season. The focus of many vehicle owners is especially on the exterior dress of their car and the car paint care. But what about the wheels? Many vehicles are equipped with aluminium or, for example, chrome rims, which, like the body work, require thorough cleaning.

With our detailed purchasing advice on the subject of rim brushes, you are also well prepared for this. In order to make it easier for you to find the best rim brush, we have explained the most important purchasing criteria such as length, width and hardness in our 2019 rim brush comparison.

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1. Rim Brushes - Essential For Rim Cleaning

Rim brushes or rim cleaning brushes are a type of brush used to clean vehicle rims. The brush consists of a stem with bristles, which can be made of different materials and have a different degree of hardness. Another category is sponge and microfiber brushes. For cleaning, a cleaning agent is applied to the rim; the brush then supports the cleaner by gentle mechanical cleaning.

2. What Should I Consider When Purchasing a Rim Brush?

In the following chapter we would like to give you information on how to buy a rim brush. However, no rim brush test has yet been published by Stiftung Warentest – we therefore recommend that you take the following purchasing criteria into account.

2.1. Choose Brush Width and Length Depending On The Size of The Rim

When choosing the rim washing brush, it is important to pay attention to the right dimensions. For example, a brush that is too short and too narrow cannot achieve a satisfactory result when cleaning rims with a higher inch size. In addition, the wrong brush size requires a higher time required during cleaning.

Conversely, for example, small car rims with a size of 13 to 15 inches with a cleaning brush that is too large (over 40 cm in length) will get an equally unsatisfactory cleaning result. Due to the larger brush width, it is difficult to free the rim spaces from dirt and brake dust.

2.2. Bristle Material and Hardness - Plastic Already The Rims

Another aspect to consider when you want to buy a cheap rim brush is the bristle material. Plastic bristles are mainly available to you, as they do not leave any scratches during rim cleaning and allow a thorough cleaning of the rim.

What Is a Car Rim?

A car rim refers to a car wheel without tires. Alloy rims can be, for example, one or more parts, the latter consisting of several components screwed together or welded together. Other types include sponge and microfiber brushes. They allow an even more material-friendly cleaning of the rim, which reduces the risk of scratching to a minimum, especially with rare rim models.

This is also associated with bristle hardness, which can be soft or hard depending on the brush model, with the lowest degree of hardness for sponge brushes. The degree of hardness should be chosen depending on the type of rim. For example, steel rims are far more insensitive to scratches than, for example, aluminum rims.

2.3. Rim Types - Careful Cleaning For Chrome Rims

In the following we would like to explain more about the types of rims, because not all types of brushes are suitable for all rim types. You should make sure that your vehicle is equipped with one of the following types of rims:

• Steel rims
• Aluminum rims
• Chrome rims

Certain types of brushes are only suitable for cleaning a particular type of rim, whereas other models are suitable for several types of rims. If you are unsure, it is best to resort to a very soft microfiber brush. This spares every type of rim.

In addition, we would like to give you an overview of the most common inch sizes, which should make it easier for you to choose a correspondingly large or small rim brush:

Inch size and rim diameter

15 inches = 38.10 cm

16 inches = 40.64 cm

17 inches = 43.18 cm

18 inches = 45.72 cm

3. Which Rim Brush Manufacturers Are There?

If you now have the choice of the manufacturer, you can choose your favourite from a very rich assortment of different car care or paint care brands.

On the one hand, there are renowned paint care specialists such as Sonax or Nigrin, who also produce car polishes and waxes. On the other hand, there are also lesser-known manufacturers, whose products can, however, achieve equally good cleaning results. So that you can now find your personal rim brush test winner, we have prepared an overview with the most important brands and manufacturers for you.

• Sonax
• Nigrin
• Aodoor
• Apa
• EZ Detail Brushes
• Licargo
• Boonor

4. Are There Any Safety Reasons For Rim Cleaning?

The rim cleaning is not only used for optical processing, but above all fulfills an important safety aspect. If the rim is not cleaned regularly, fine cracks or hair cracks may form unnoticed for the driver or vehicle owner under the stuck dirt layer. These can lead to losses in terms of rim stability or load capacity at higher loads. If you are cleaning the rim, you should replace the rim as soon as possible.

Caution: In the worst case, an undetected hairline crack can result in a rim fracture, which can unforeseen affect the control ability of the vehicle and pose a risk of accidents.

5. What Can Be Cleaned With Car Rims?

If it is now time to clean the rim with the rim brush, we would like to remind you that only the use of a professional rim cleaner promises a good cleaning result.

Some users are convinced that home remedies such as oven spray, toothpaste, lighter gasoline or a plaster stone available in many drugstores can achieve an equally good cleaning performance. However, they can attack the coating layer of the rim, which may require a repainting of the rim, especially in the case of aluminium or chrome rims. Therefore, we advise against the use of home remedies in rim cleaning.

Accurately dose cleaners! The use of any cleaning or home equipment requires a great deal of care, as, for example, excessive spraying of the rim with the cleaner can have a negative effect on the braking performance of your vehicle. For this reason, you should always pay attention to an appropriate dosage of the cleaner and in no case spray the brake disc.

6. What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages of Rim Brushes Compared To High-Pressure Cleaners?

In the following overview we would like to explain in more detail what the advantages and disadvantages of a rim cleaning brush are compared to a high-pressure cleaner:

Advantages Disadvantages of Rim Brushes Compared To High-Pressure Cleaners

• more precise cleaning of the rim spaces possible
• low probability of tire damage
• does not require electricity

Disadvantages of Rim Brushes Compared To High-Pressure Cleaners

• Lower cleaning performance with strong dirt adhesion
• higher effort (depending on type)

7. Questions And Answers About The Rim Brush

7.1. What Is The Point Of Rim Sealing?
Similar to the vehicle body, a rim seal can provide long-lasting protection against dirt or brake dust. In addition to rim wax, a variety of other rim care products are also available.

7.2. Can Rims Also Be Cleaned With a Steel Brush?
Steel brushes are suitable for removing coarse and stuck dirt, but can cause irreversible paint damage. If you can't choose a model even after a rim brush test, we advise you to use a conventional car wash brush for rim cleaning.

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