Mild degreaser for cleaning wheels

why not use a wheel specific cleaner? in the long run you wouldn't want to damage the wheels. this is inexpensive (dilutable) and you can use it on tires too...

Meguiars Non-Acid Wheel and Tire Cleaner D-14301


Meguiars Non-Acid Wheel & Tire Cleaner is a professional-grade wheel and tire cleaner that forgoes caustic acids and instead relies on smart chemistry. Designed to clean clear coated, factory painted and chrome wheels, Meguiars Non-Acid Wheel & Tire Cleaner enables you to save time and maximize profits by relying on one wheel cleaner for most applications. Like the name implies, Meguiars Non-Acid Wheel & Tire Cleaner removes dirt and grime from tires as well. Now that’s what we call a great value!
 
I second the Megs D-143, cheap and even cheaper when you dilute it 1:2 or more.
 
while D-143 is certainly an effective degreaser alternative to wheel acid, but not my first choice on powder coated wheels. If you are interested in a mild degreaser that you can use to effectively cleans wheels, tires, wheel wells, paint, etc. Optimum Power Clean diluted anywhere from 3:1 to 7:1 depending on how maintain the wheels are is a really effective and relatively mild degreaser. Another great cleaner that is mild enough to safely use on every surface of a vehicle and is nice because you don't need to wear gloves to use is Nexzett 1z Blitz APC. I dilute it 30:1.
 
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why not use a wheel specific cleaner? in the long run you wouldn't want to damage the wheels. this is inexpensive (dilutable) and you can use it on tires too...

Meguiars Non-Acid Wheel and Tire Cleaner D-14301
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I seem to recall reading complaints that D143 doesn't help with tire browning where other cleaners do. Not saying it's right, but there's some opinion. I did a lot of reading about tire cleaners lately. :)

Slightly off-topic: there's seem to be a phobia with acid-based wheel cleaners. What am I missing? I don't get why putting an acid on your wheels in necessarily any worse than a base. Either one in sufficient strength will cause damage and either one needs to be rinsed off. Is there a known issue with acid-based cleaners?
 
A mild citrus based APC would work probably, but I would look into a dedicated wheel cleaner myself. I have some D-143 on the way caught it on sale. Currently my primary wheel cleaner is Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus.
 
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