Looking for a new wheel cleaner.

Kris R

Kris R

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Any suggestions for a good all around wheel cleaner? I used to use ARO. It's a great tire and wheel well and engine cleaner. But need something with a bit more bite on brake dust. I've considered sonax but that stuff is too damn expensive.

Need something cost effective yet safe for all wheels.
 
Kris...for the past year I've been using OPC. I bought a gallon of it last year and I still have about 1/3 left. I like the fact that I can use it on practically anything....wheels, tires, interior, carpet, decon on the paint...etc. Its VERY convenient with a pump on it. 1 pump = 1 ounce. It works great for what you're looking for.
 
I have used ARO and it worked great. Today, I use APC+ dulited at 1:4 or 1:3.
 
I have APC + and ARO. APC isn't any different on rims than purple degreaser.

Isn't Meg's wheel brightener only for certain rims?
 
Meg wheel brightner is awesome stuff. Maybe more in dimensional than using an APC but I will always have some on hand.
 
Kris R said:
I have APC + and ARO. APC isn't any different on rims than purple degreaser.

Isn't Meg's wheel brightener only for certain rims?
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Don't use it on un-coated aluminum or pitted coated wheels. Anyone use TRIX?
 
I personally use the otc eagle one all wheel and tire, Just coat the wheel in foam and rub the brake dust and hose off, It brings back most of the metallic look in wheels
 
Griot's HD cleans well, turns reddish like Sonax, is safe on all wheels.
 
Brown Royal if the brake dust is bad. It cleans like no other but is pretty strong undiluted. It cleans fairly well at 3:1. At full strength, you need to avoid breathing it. I have not been impressed with Sonax, especially at the price. Griot's heavy duty is good. OPC full strength is a good all around cleaner for tires, wheels and wheel wells.
 
Thanks guys. I'll look into those.
 
Robert8194 said:
I have not been impressed with Sonax, especially at the price.
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+1

Just drained a bottle of Sonax doing a set of I30 wheels (4x each wheel with brushing/scrubbing and they're still not clean). Granted they were filthy, but I'd really had higher hopes for the Sonax based on positive reviews here and elsewhere.

The Flash Brown Royal looks interesting. The Griot's looks about as expensive as Sonax. The Meg's price looks right if it works.
 
EPA7 said:
+1

Just drained a bottle of Sonax doing a set of I30 wheels (4x each wheel with brushing/scrubbing and they're still not clean). Granted they were filthy, but I'd really had higher hopes for the Sonax based on positive reviews here and elsewhere.

The Flash Brown Royal looks interesting. The Griot's looks about as expensive as Sonax. The Meg's price looks right if it works.
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I am a very loyal AG purchaser and will only go outside for an exceptional product AG doesn't sell. Some of the folks on the forum mentioned BR and I had to try it. It is every bit as good as advertised and really reasonably priced.
 
AutoGlym Custom Wheel Cleaner....

Great cleaning on wheels and tires so you can consilidate down to 1 product
Safe
 
EPA7 said:
+1

Just drained a bottle of Sonax doing a set of I30 wheels (4x each wheel with brushing/scrubbing and they're still not clean). Granted they were filthy, but I'd really had higher hopes for the Sonax based on positive reviews here and elsewhere.

The Flash Brown Royal looks interesting. The Griot's looks about as expensive as Sonax. The Meg's price looks right if it works.
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A gallon of the Griot's HD is about half the price of the Sonax.
 
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