I read other threads about it but I need a tire cleaner and need OTC. So I was gonna dilute in half with water. The rims on the cars, one is aluminum on a 2013 Honda and the other if chrome on a 2007 Pontiac. I'm not gonna spray right on the rims but I'm.sure some will get on there should I be OK with that?
La totally awesome as tire cleaner?
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Seriously...
What did you really think of all the information that was contained in the other:
"LA Totally Awesome threads"?
Thanks.
Bob
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Well Bob it was kind of mixed with no real set dilution ratio if any. That's why I asked
And I wanted to make sure that the info on the rims on my rides was out there as well
I'm using it as a tire cleaner straight and it works very well. In fact, I've been using it quite a lot. Its very good. I haven't had any issues with it at all. I also use it to clean pads. I like it better than Meg's Degreaser.
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There is quite an exothermic reaction when sodium hydroxide contacts aluminum.
Another danger from this chemical reaction is the formation of a highly explosive, and possibly-asphyxial gas.
Many drain cleaners contain sodium hydroxide.
I've never used them for tire cleaning. Never will!
Bob
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There is quite an exothermic reaction when sodium hydroxide contacts aluminum.
Another danger from this chemical reaction is the formation of a highly explosive, and possibly-asphyxial gas.
Many drain cleaners contain sodium hydroxide.
I've never used them for tire cleaning. Never will!
Bob
The wheels are clear coated / powder coated. It doesn't matter what metal is under the clear coat.
A highly explosive reaction from LA Awesome? C'mon Bob, you can't really think that would happen.
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Ive been researching and i cant find anyone who said that it damaged their rims... ill pick up some and dilute it probably 1/3 just to ease my mind about it but since i have chrome and polished aluminum i should be alright i think. they should be clear coated ill wet them down before as well. but since i wont be using them that often i will be getting some OPC as well but waiting on funds to be available.
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Did the OP say the aluminum-wheels are definitely clear-coated?
IMHO...I don't believe that:
...is conclusive!
-Depending on the cleaning-location...
An accumulation of hydrogen gas will indeed explode.
But I doubt a person would be conscience to experience such an event.
C'mon Folks...
Why the push for using this brand of products anywhere near a vehicle???
Bob
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Did the OP say the aluminum-wheels are definitely clear-coated?
IMHO...I don't believe that:
...is conclusive!
-Depending on the cleaning-location...
An accumulation of hydrogen gas will indeed explode.
But I doubt a person would be conscience to experience such an event.
C'mon Folks...
Why the push for using this brand of products anywhere near a vehicle???
Bob
I dont think they are selling many 2013 cars without clear coated wheels. Can you imagine when the owner returned for "warranty repairs" when his old school real polished aluminum wheels started to look faded? It's a throw away world. Honda isn't going to be selling any cars where the wheels need maintenance or polishing periodically.
As for which product, I'm talking about the regular yellow LATA. People are using it because it works better than a lot of products out there sold as having the ability to "clean tires", is cheap, and available locally.
I havent seen any posters claiming LATA ruined their wheels, knocked them out, gave them cancer, left them impotent, caused the demise of their marriage, etc.. But there are a lot of threads where some product that was specifically designed as a wheel cleaner did cause at least one of those events.
Just use common sense. Use it on tires (not wheels), keep the wheels wet and cool, and you will be all right.
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What are you currently using to clean your tires/wheels assemblies that is making you so displeased...
that you'll even think about undergoing a search for a product such as LA Totally Awesome?
Even though they're not my vehicles:
I will not endorse the usage of this brand's products anywhere near yours or anybody's vehicle.
And, once again...
Don't disregard the fact that, unless the tire/wheel assemblies are removed from the vehicle...
the braking systems' components will be affected by your choice of any "cleaners".
Bob
What ratio were you using the Meg's super degreaser? I just bought some and I have LATA as well to try out.
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well bob u talked me out of it. im just going to get some OPC. i mean its only my two cars im cleaning not a business. its worth it to me to not to have to worry about it. i could buy the 32 oz and have a gallon of apc that will last me forever. so thanks for the advice.
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I will not use LATA anywhere near my car. I agree with Bob.
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love the stuff. Gets off the hardest brake dust better then products that cost 10 times as much. Works on interiors too. Carpets and hard surfaces. never had an issue effecting anything either. Best stuff since sliced bread
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We have used this for years at the shop on wheels and tires with no problems. Straight. They also make a “Automotive Awesome”. But you have several people on here saying that they’ve used with no problem. You shouldn’t go off the advice from someone that hasn’t used it telling you not to. It’s your vehicle. It’s up to you. Just my opinion.