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

[TrustJesus]

Hello,

Meguiar’s wheel and tire cleaner dilution ratio 1:1 or 2:1. I did just that and my results could be better. What am I doing wrong?

***Also I’ve heard APC can stain OEM factory painted clear coated rims, is this true?***

First rims are from my work van

Second black rims from Durango

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[The Guz]

Need more info. Are you agitating or spray and rinse?

 

[TrustJesus]

Sorry I spray and agitate


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[PaulMys]

Sorry I spray and agitate


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You are officially banned from using "Sorry".

Don't be sorry to ask questions, man.

 

[TrustJesus]

Thanks man


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[57Rambler]

Step 1, get rid of those iron wheel weights. You're going to need more than a non-acidic wheel cleaner for rust.

 

[TrustJesus]

@Rambler ok
However It still don’t cut through the brake dust on our OEM black painted clear coated rims as pictured below.

I’ve heard (heard) that acidic wheel cleaners can damage clear coat on rims, that it can etch them over time. That is why I got non acidic, again that what I heard #




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[57Rambler]

However It still don’t cut through the brake dust on our OEM black painted clear coated rims as pictured above.

Did you allow it to dwell before scrubbing ? If so, try a little longer. Otherwise you might need to step up to something like the D140.

 

[Jayfro]

I always had good luck with D143, used to purchase it from autozone but I just ordered a gallon from AG last week when it was on sale...unfortunately it’s now on backorder.

I would always spray, let dwell for 2-3 minutes, use speed master brush to get the barrels, then use a dedicated mitt for the faces...worked like a champ!

Tires, spray at the same time, let dwell for 2-3 minutes then use a tire brush to agitate, rinse and move on.

I’ll be watching the thread for any tips.

Jay


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[TrustJesus]

@Rambler,
Yes I spray and let sit couple minutes then agitate. Even on the black rims, I spray product let sit and then go agitate and cleans but most brake dust still remains.




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[TrustJesus]

@Jayfro
I “heard” acidic wheel cleaner can etch my clear coat rims, not really sure if that true that why I’m asking


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[WillSports3]

You need a good detail brush, and a fall out remover. Like Iron X or something like that. Melts the iron deposits for the most thorough removal of old brake dust.

 

[TrustJesus]

Hey Will,

Ok man, I won’t complain. I’ll just look for something else, thanks everyone.

Stay safe out there


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[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Let's see a picture of your brushes.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Just to add.....


Not last year, but I think the year before, I taught a class at Mobile Tech Expo and the title was,


The top 10 tools you need to start a detailing business


In the class, I explained that when you are first starting out - you're going to do a LOT of car washing. And then I educated that in order to,

1. Work fast
2. Work efficiently

You MUST have great tools for getting a car clean and this includes GREAT brushes that enable you, with your puny human body, (arms and hands), to use brushes to get wheels and tires clean. Not just any wheels and tires, but in most cases SEVERELY NEGLECTED wheels and tires.

For anyone reading this into the future, (because I never type for the present but only the future), if you're going to detail cars you MUST have great brushes for cleaning the wheels and tires.


Here's some help in this area,

Must Have Wheel Cleaning Brushes that make cleaning wheels fast and easy

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Just to add.....


Not last year, but I think the year before, I taught a class at Mobile Tech Expo and the title was,


The top 10 tools you need to start a detailing business

IT was in 2017. And what I taught then is just as true and accurate today. I taught 9 classes that year, the Top 10 Tools class was the first class on Thursday morning.


Mobile Tech Expo 2017 - Classes this year



Mobile Tech Expo 2017 - Classes this year

Thursday January 19th is what is called,

Education Day

This is the primary day for educational classes. There will also be classes on Friday and Saturday but majority of classes are traditionally scheduled for Thursday and most of these won't repeat on Friday or Saturday.

So mark your schedule and make plans to be at the 2017 Mobil Tech Expo on THURSDAY.



Here's my tentative schedule for the 2017 Mobile Tech Expo. Most of these are BRAND NEW classes.


Thursday


1: The top 10 must have tools for starting and running a successful detailing business
Instructor - Mike Phillips
Room: Dade/Florida Keys
Time: 8:00-8:45am

Quality never costs money it makes money. Anyone starting a new detailing business needs a bare minimum of tools to get started. Mike Phillips from Autogeek presents his recommendations to get your business started out on the right path focusing on quality tools that won’t let you down.

 

[TrustJesus]

Let's see a picture of your brushes.

Mike, set of brushes I have

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[acuRAS82]

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

 

[TrustJesus]

I understand my brushes won’t do, the black rims on our Durango are OEM black painted with clear coat. Which is why I got the soft brush to not damage clear coat.


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[VISITOR]

I understand my brushes won’t do, the black rims on our Durango are OEM black painted with clear coat. Which is why I got the soft brush to not damage clear coat.


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if you let it build up, it's going to be a lot harder to clean off. also, dedicate a wash mitt for wheels as well.. pick up a set of either one of these, they are gentle and come in various sizes to accommodate around the vehicle...

Wheel Woolies 3-Piece Kit, wheel cleaning tools, wheel brushes

Speed Master 3 Piece Wheel Detail Kit

after the wheels are clean, use something like mckee's 37 hydro blue or dp hydro wet seal. spray on and rinse off, it's that easy. it can be used around the whole vehicle (not just wheels) as well...

DP Hydro Wet Seal

While the car is wet, spray DP Hydro Wet Seal directly onto the surface.

Rinse the panel with a strong jet of water to activate DP Hydro Wet Seal. You'll already start seeing the water beading/sheeting!

Dry the surface with a drying towel (or a car dryer) and enjoy the sleekness and hydrophobicity!