Help me achieve better results Meguiar’s wheel and tire cleaner and Meguiar’s APC

[Jayfro]

Mike, set of brushes I have

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I use the first one minus the handle to clean the faces of the wheel (soft side), does a good job on my wheels.

You need something that has more scrubbing power to clean the barrels of the wheels like the wheel Woolies or speed master...I tried to use the first one with the handle and it barely made a dent on the grime.

Jay


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[acuRAS82]

^^Ouchies. Those won’t even tickle my skin, but the first one might feel nice on it.

FYI, I was trying to be funny last night while simultaneously losing my mind. Didn’t mean to sound obnoxious.

I also have a brush like your first one, but since coating wheels I only need a sponge and every few months I’ll use a Speedmaster to get the nook and cranny areas. It’s almost like you need a couple brushes for real dirty, nasty wheels and then once you get them cleaned and protected, the first brush or simple wash foam sponges are ample.

But I know you will be detailing others’ wheels which will probably mean dirtier jobs.

 

[TrustJesus]

Hey Rob,
No problem I knew you were just messing with me. I like the jokes keeps things laid back lol

 

[Eldorado2k]

So are these the delicate black wheels we’re afraid to scratch? Well I think we’re a bit past the point of wearing white gloves when touching them. Lol.

I agree with the rest, you need some proper wheel brushes. The ones I use and recommend [even over the wheel woolies] are these. [The cool thing is you can bend them to scrub around spokes] I usually only bend the little brush.

Look, I use them on black wheels like yours No Problem!

IMO theres no other wheel brushes with the cleaning ability of these while still being safe against scratching.

Fill your wheel bucket with soap and you’re ready to go.


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[TrustJesus]

@Eldorado2K

Hey man, I’ll pick up the brushes. I’m make this work, great product.

Thanks for everyone’s response, stay safe and clean


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[TrustJesus]

As always thanks Mike for your response, I appreciate you and everyone else.




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[Eldorado2k]

@Eldorado2K

Hey man, I’ll pick up the brushes. I’m make this work, great product.

Thanks for everyone’s response, stay safe and clean


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I’m not sure how much of “mechanic” you are, but the best way to get your wheels 100% clean and get ahead of the game for good is to do a wheels off detail on them.

This is if you absolutely want to scratch that itch and get them perfect. This is only if you’re comfortable and know how to use a floor jack to safely lift up your vehicle and remove the wheels.

Whatever works for you, as long as they’re clean enough to please you is all that matters. Just providing ideas.

 

[Eldorado2k]

Oh 1 last thing: Use that wheel cleaner @ 2:1 instead of 1:1. Yes you heard that right, it may sound crazy but most of us agree it works better at 2:1 [2 parts water 1 part concentrate] vs. 1:1.

 

[TrustJesus]

Ric,
Funny you saying to take wheels off. I’m looking to buy a jack and taking them off. Thanks


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[acuRAS82]

Ric,
Funny you saying to take wheels off. I’m looking to buy a jack and taking them off. Thanks

There’s probably a jack in your trunk.

That’s what I use to go one wheel at a time because my garage is too small to house bigger/better things. But even when I take wheels off I’m usually replacing summer tires with winter or vice versa, so I end up with all wheels to clean at once anyways.

 

[TrustJesus]

Our truck has a jack, not the work van.
Good info


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[Eldorado2k]

There’s probably a jack in your trunk.

That’s what I use to go one wheel at a time because my garage is too small to house bigger/better things. But even when I take wheels off I’m usually replacing summer tires with winter or vice versa, so I end up with all wheels to clean at once anyways.

Those scissor jacks aren’t safe for the front wheels of heavier vehicles... Try using that thing to lift up the front end of my Cadillac and you’re asking for certain trouble. Not advisable.

 

[Eldorado2k]

I tried using the scissor jack that came with my car to remove the front tire of my old DTS and the pinch wield immediately folded then a second later the rocker panel began to show signs of dangerously denting but the worst part was the jack itself was bending sideways and I bearly set it back down in time. Never again...

I asked the Cadillac forum about it and they all said Never use that flimsy piece of crap to change the front tires. It’s flat out dangerous.

 

[TrustJesus]

Thanks for the info , I can use it

 

[acuRAS82]

Those scissor jacks aren’t safe for the front wheels of heavier vehicles... Try using that thing to lift up the front end of my Cadillac and you’re asking for certain trouble. Not advisable.

LOL, ok. Ditch my advice then, anyone reading. It handled the BMW a few times, but as I knew in the back of my head, I probably should get a real jack.

 

[Eldorado2k]

LOL, ok. Ditch my advice then, anyone reading. It handled the BMW a few times, but as I knew in the back of my head, I probably should get a real jack.

Nowadays base Cadillacs come with a compressor & a can of Fix a Flat. The higher end models come with run flats.. I think they knew it was about time they stopped setting people up with inadequate scissor jacks. It’s crazy.

@Trust Jesus. I’m organizing my trunk today, so I’m detailing my spare wheel & tire. I used D143 just for you.

Got my soapy wheel bucket.

Spray on D143. Let dwell for about a minute.

1 good, quick scrub...

Bam! All clean.

Clean the face real quick.

All dried, all clean, all done.

 

[TrustJesus]

I’m glad I started this thread, was beginning to doubt my abilities there. Not good for me.

@ El dorado that’s good stuff lol, I see you the the Mothers brush.

Mothers and Meguiar’s are my two favorite companies.


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[Coatingsarecrack]

Ric,
Funny you saying to take wheels off. I’m looking to buy a jack and taking them off. Thanks


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I got a set of quick jacks and their awesome. Not cheap bit handy


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[TrustJesus]

How much were they?
I been looking into them.


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[Coatingsarecrack]

How much were they?
I been looking into them.


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$999 for the 5000lbs ones from costco. Great for detailing to to get the car higher.


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