Product for cleaning Rims?

I would think that what you are currently using would be one of the best options and would not be harmful to use regularly.

Is there something that you are reading that says other wise?

About the only thing I can think of that is safer is just using a dedicated wash mitt and your normal car wash solution. A lot of other wheel cleaners are fairly acidic or basic. The Sonax should be relatively pH neutral.

Is the Sonax not working for you?

How are your rims finished, clear coated, chrome, polished raw aluminum, stealies?
 
Sonax may be a little expensive but I dont think its bad for the wheels to use every time. Maybe go with an OTC product like Meguiar's All wheel cleaner (or the one specific to your wheel type) or the Eagle One A2Z wheel cleaner.

Also if your wheels arent very dirty each time just mist them with one or 2 sprays to conserve product.
 
Why not try Meg's dub wheel cleaner. It works well and is similar to sonax.
 
What you think about CG PREMIUM BLUE WHEEL & RIM CLEAN as I can dilulate it.

Regards.
 
I use Griots Garage "wheel cleaner" with a Daytona speed masters brush.

Works fantastic especially since my rims have a combo of matte and chrome finishes.
 
MPBGT said:
Why not try Meg's dub wheel cleaner. It works well and is similar to sonax.
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...and its available OTC, so you can go out and get it ASAP! Its the best wheel cleaner I've ever used from a perf and price standpoint :props:

I bought a ton of it when it was on sale a couple monthes ago, I have a gallon and half total. Even at its regular price at the store its half of what Sonux is, it just can't be beat!!
 
Rsurfer said:
If you coat/seal your wheels, all you will need to clean is soap and water.
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A side benefit is if you use a tire coating (like Tuff Shine or Turtle Wax), a soap and water cleaning is gentle and won't strip it off the coating.
 
Hi,
Is there any product strong like Sonax that I can dilulate it ?

Regards.
 
Malco brake off you could dilute it, it's strong stuff not for maintaince use. Do use on bare aluminum.
 
Meguiars D143 Nonacidic wheel and tire cleaner can be diluted to your cleaning needs and it works great. It does have a bit of a smell to it but I feel like that's to be expected from a wheel cleaner.

There is also Meguiars D140 Wheel Brightener but this cleaner is very strong and at least for me is a last resort. Proper protection must be used when using this cleaner, at least use chemical resistant gloves.
 
And something like change color and can be dilulate ? there is something like that ?

Regards.
 
dcjredline said:
Sonax may be a little expensive but I dont think its bad for the wheels to use every time. Maybe go with an OTC product like Meguiar's All wheel cleaner (or the one specific to your wheel type) or the Eagle One A2Z wheel cleaner.

Also if your wheels arent very dirty each time just mist them with one or 2 sprays to conserve product.
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Megs over the counter Wheel products are expensive. Around here it's 12-14$ per bottle and it doesn't last that long. Wheel brightener is 16$ per gallon of concentrate and it makes 5 gallons of usable product. That is a a much better cost effective product. Of course it's not for uncoated wheels but those are really rare anyways.
 
A neutral bleeding type cleaner will not do any harm with regular use. The only real downside is the cost - so if that is not an issue, stick with it.

As others have already said, many dedicated wheel cleaners will be strongly acidic or alkaline. In truth, many will do little harm with regular use. If there is a warning about aluminium damage, the product is probably best not used routinely!

In my view, sealing a wheel is not sufficient to allow you to use only shampoo for your wheel cleaning. My experience is that such sealant/coating will decrease the level of soiling but it does not stop it occurring and does not actually make the bonded brake dust easier to remove. Yes, if it has not bonded well, it will come off easily but the same is true for an uncoated wheel. The major difference, in my view, is that you are less likely to do damage to the wheel surface when it is sealed (less friction means less abrasion and marring). For some level of example, we have a permanent ceramic coating on a set of test wheels. This is as permanent as it gets (it won't come off without taking the paint with it) but it will still bleeds after a wash with shampoo. If you leave it for a prolonged period before doing the wash - it will bleed heavily as the hot brake dust still managed to 'burn' its way in (despite the coating being resillient to - and in fact having been cured at - greater than 500C).
 
I use flash brown royal, it works great for me. Its on the same level as sonax in terms of cleaning power but its actually economical and its non acidic
 
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