New member here.Just bought a 25.Sold a 2017 Platinum that we bought new.Itvwas very low miles .So far we really the ST.Atbyjis time I only have one thing I wish was different.The wheels are pretty cool but there is almost no way to clean the calipers as the opening is to small and you have to move the car like three times to clean them .It looks like previous years wheels make it easier to clean the calipers much easier .Again no big complaint but just a comment.
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"Txclyde1":
Welcome Aboard.
Have you tried a "California Car Mop" for slotted wheels? This hand held "duster" works great in between the spokes and in/around the lug nut pockets.
As for the painted rotors, a Car Detailer guy years ago showed me how to use a long wooden paint stir stick and a old microfiber to clean the calipers. He said to never reuse the new microfiber clothes on the body color paint surfaces once they start to look soiled or discolored. He said to clean and then "repurpose" these rags for rubbing down wheels etc. The wooden paint stir stick helps direct the microfiber cloth down between the back of the wheel and the caliper front and along the side of it. The best part of the wooden stir sticks is they will not damage the finished surface on the wheels.
He also said to avoid getting the brakes excessively wet if possible or at least minimal water on the rotors/calipers. Once I do my washing, I drive around the block occasionally tapping the brakes to remove any excessive water around the rotors/calipers.
Welcome Aboard.
Have you tried a "California Car Mop" for slotted wheels? This hand held "duster" works great in between the spokes and in/around the lug nut pockets.
As for the painted rotors, a Car Detailer guy years ago showed me how to use a long wooden paint stir stick and a old microfiber to clean the calipers. He said to never reuse the new microfiber clothes on the body color paint surfaces once they start to look soiled or discolored. He said to clean and then "repurpose" these rags for rubbing down wheels etc. The wooden paint stir stick helps direct the microfiber cloth down between the back of the wheel and the caliper front and along the side of it. The best part of the wooden stir sticks is they will not damage the finished surface on the wheels.
He also said to avoid getting the brakes excessively wet if possible or at least minimal water on the rotors/calipers. Once I do my washing, I drive around the block occasionally tapping the brakes to remove any excessive water around the rotors/calipers.
