My Poorboy's Spray & Rinse review with pics!

[Matt S.]

As many of you may know, I recently had great success with this product on my Z06 wheels. The brake dust was baked on so bad that even clay + Klasse AIO would not put a dent in it. After 2 rounds with Poorboy's Spray & Rinse, followed up by some Duragloss 501, this is what I ended up with. I completed this process about a week ago but lost my SD card for my camera...so this is after a quick cleaning today, and I apologize for the lack of "before" shots.

Since I could not get before shots of the Z06 wheels, I decided to put it to the test on my parents' 2008 Highlander. I rinsed the wheel real good, sprayed S&R on the wheel/tire completely, let sit for 5 minues, then rinsed thoroughly. The wheel was COMPLETELY UNTOUCHED. Just sprayed and rinsed. The pics will do the talking.

Overall this product gets an A+ in my book. Not something I'd use every wash on my own car since I keep my wheels sealed, but great for an average person's car, especially if you're detailing and the wheels are not sealed beforehand. :cheers:

Poorboy’s Spray and Rinse Wheel Cleaner 32 oz: Poorboy’s Wheel Cleaner is an aggressive citrus cleaner. poorboys wheel cleaner, one step wheel

 

[94LT1]

looks really good.is it strong enough to damage the wheels?

 

[crash93ssei]

looks really good.is it strong enough to damage the wheels?

I was wondering the same thing a few weeks ago, so I sent an e-mail out to Steve from Poorboys World. This was his response:

Hi Ryan,

Spray & Rinse uses ABF and is generally safe for the user if precautions and care are taken during use.
It will not harm clearcoats, plastics, or chrome platings. It will dull an uncoated polished rim while cleaning it.
Most people only use it full strength if their wheels are in poor condition. People with hard to clean wheels will usually use Wheel Sealant after cleaning and polishing and not need the S&R after the initial cleaning.
Some with just hard to clean wheels, will use it diluted as their maintenance without any harm to the wheels.

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Steve
Poorboy's World Products
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Looks like it will be safe for most wheels except non clear coated / polished aluminum wheels.





The wheels look great BTW Matt. I think I will try that out sometime soon as well

 

[ScottB]

I would add ....

1. Cool Wheels Only
2. Wet Wheels First
3. Spray Liberally and sit 1-2 minutes
4. Flush Well with water

NEVER USE ON UNCOATED ALUMINUM WHEELS

 

[Detail_Guy]

I would add ....

1. Cool Wheels Only
2. Wet Wheels First
3. Spray Liberally and sit 1-2 minutes
4. Flush Well with water

NEVER USE ON UNCOATED ALUMINUM WHEELS

Great advise when using any "strong" wheel cleaner!

 

[Al-53]

I would add ....

1. Cool Wheels Only
2. Wet Wheels First
3. Spray Liberally and sit 1-2 minutes
4. Flush Well with water

NEVER USE ON UNCOATED ALUMINUM WHEELS

also wear Nitrile gloves and also eye protection...

AL

 

[94LT1]

NEVER USE ON UNCOATED ALUMINUM WHEELS

what does a uncoated aluminum wheel look like?would that be factory polished wheel??

 

[dsms]

How does this compare cleaning wise to Megs wheel brightener? I use it at 4:1 on terrible wheels but I always am affraid its too powerful, is S&R like a safer WB?

 

[supercharged]

I used this product and really liked it. One thing that really bothers me is the wheel cleaner is so strong that it literally "eats up" the sprayer. Not even rinsing it with a spray cycle has helped me. So I kinda set it aside, as buying a new sprayer every time I clean wheels will cost me more then using P21S gel wheel cleaner.

 

[Matt S.]

what does a uncoated aluminum wheel look like?would that be factory polished wheel??

Factory polished aluminum wheels are always clearcoated. Im the MAN

 

[Matt S.]

How does this compare cleaning wise to Megs wheel brightener? I use it at 4:1 on terrible wheels but I always am affraid its too powerful, is S&R like a safer WB?

Not too sure....I wanted to try the WB but we don't have any.

 

[Surfer]

also wear Nitrile gloves and also eye protection...

AL

Ughh, sprayed an APC once only to have the wind kick in right at that moment, blew right back into my face....el sucko

 

[ScottB]

what does a uncoated aluminum wheel look like?would that be factory polished wheel??

typically high dollar forged custom wheels, like those from Iforged, HRE, and Fikse.

 

[Jerry Pease]

based on this recommendation I ordered a bottle. I am speechless. My wifes 2000 Mazda MPV rims never looked so clean and shiny.

Two thumbs up.

 

[Matt S.]

Glad to hear you're just as satisfied as I am! Oh yeah and do not breathe this stuff in....it is STRONG!

 

[Jerry Pease]

speaking of strong, since the rims have been a pain in the neck since day one, I am a custom to scrub if you get my drift. Well I couldn't resist. I just could believe it would be spray and wash. Anyway, I got a sponge out and kind of lightly scrub a little bit. The freaking sponge looked like it melted. lol.