Megs D140 Wheel brightener

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I just ordered a gallon of D140 and two bottles to mix up the 4:1 and 10:1 dilution for my friends GTI. He left the car to an Ex Girlfriend while he was on deployment and she drove the car with the rear brakes metal to metal for 3 months. I am sure the D140 will cut through the rust and dust, and I have read a lot of the safety precautions and now I am nervous. PPE is easy enough to wear, but what do you all use to agitate it? I usually use a Daytona Speed brush but I know that spatters me with all sorts of nastiness. I would like to avoid chemical burns. Anyone who uses this stuff regularly... please point me in the right direction...
 
Saftey glasses and gloves are a must!.......some guys go overboard on being safe.

use COMMON sense!

WB might not get rid of all of it...but a follow up with Iron-x should get the job done. Then seal them up with something of your choice and keeping them clean will be a breeze with soap and water.

I too use the daytona wheel brush and yes it can get messy if your in a hurry.......just take your time and use common sense and you will be fine.
 
I have Iron X spray, paste, Sonax FE and Brown Royale in my arsenal. I will probably end up using those as well...
 
dad07 said:
Saftey glasses and gloves are a must!.......some guys go overboard on being safe.

use COMMON sense!

WB might not get rid of all of it...but a follow up with Iron-x should get the job done. Then seal them up with something of your choice and keeping them clean will be a breeze with soap and water.

I too use the daytona wheel brush and yes it can get messy if your in a hurry.......just take your time and use common sense and you will be fine.
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+1 Common sense (always)? Only I use the EZ-db as well as many other various brushes. Also I keep 3 mixes on hand 10:1,4:1 and 2:1 for sum really bad wheels that come through As for wearing a space suit ;') its not really a flesh eating product BUT you definitely do not want to be exposed to it for long periods of time as with any product that has health risks.. gloves,mask,glasses very good idea :xyxthumbs:
 
DO you agitate it... and if so with what type of brush to avoid splatter? Sorry, I should have been a tad more specific
 
flamed03vert said:
DO you agitate it... and if so with what type of brush to avoid splatter? Sorry, I should have been a tad more specific
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Agitate Yes.. i use the EZ detail brushes as well as others I use on wheels and tires, but its in the technique because none of them really offer you splatter protection that's the common sense part go slow stand off to the side away from what your doing as much as you can..
 
Meguiar's Wheel Brightener is a strong product but it's no an acid that eats through skin and clothing. Meguiar's formulates this product so that the user can tailor it to their specific needs. It comes with a recommended dilution ratio but I've used it full strength without issue.

If you think Meguiar's Wheel Brightener is strong give CarPro Iron-X a try...

In using any wheel cleaners including over the counter brands safety glasses are recommended.

  • Spray liberally on the wheel
  • Let set
  • Scrum with a Daytona or similar brush.
  • Rinse
Repeat if necessary...
 
-Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) penetrates the skin, destroys underlying
tissues and attacks calcium (bone).

-Some wheel cleaners (and some water-spot removers) state they contain:
Ammonium Hydrogen Fluoride; or, Ammonium Bi-Fluoride.

These 'materials' essentially become Hydrofluoric Acid when
mixed with water or liquid cleaning solutions.

-Solutions as weak as 1% will still rapidly permeate the skin
and severely damage underlying tissues.

-Serious symptoms may take several hours to develop. The pain
resulting from exposure may take 8—24 hours to show.

-Therefore safety precautions are, indeed, necessary when using this chemical...
Including having some Calcium Gluconate on standby!!


Bob
 
I've detailed hundreds of cars with wheel brightener at 4:1. You won't get chemical burns. I use a foaming sprayer which greatly eliminates mist in the air, which will temporarily burn your eyes. You'd have to have a much more concentrated HF product to cause chemical burns of any significance.

I use long, thick, reusable nitrile gloves and goggles.

The danger with HF is long term damage. Don't use it without gloves, it will soak into your cuticles over time and cause health problems. Don't use it on a windy day.

That being said, I'm transitioning my business to green/biodegradable products. I may keep wheel brightener around for the absolute worst wheels, but I've found that most wheels will come clean without it. The extra time scubbing is worth my long term health for sure. I'm mostly vegan and use mostly organic/biodegradable products in my home and would like my business to reflect my personal life.

I'm not trying to discourage you from wheel brightener. It's really a great product and using it a few times here and there isn't going to hurt anything.
 
I attempted at busting the mess today. Brown Royal took alot of it off. Sonax was the follow up which let me down. I should have used Iron X. I still might give the wheel brightener a shot. The car has powder coated calipers... is the wheel brightener harmful to the finish of the calipers?
 
When I use iron x or wheel brightner I just wear coveralls, gauntlet chemical gloves, flip down face shield, to protect my entire face and neck,and safety glasses. I stay up wind and have had no issues.

As for spraying on powder coat I don't believe you should have any issues but I could very well be incorrect. Powder coat is some strong stuff. I have sprayed iron x and brightner on paint to strip it with no problems, just keep it away from glass.
 
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