Review: Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner/Daytona Speed Master PRO

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

For this review I am using the wheels on my car as the test subject. I have covered 600 miles round trip since the last cleaning driving out to Pasadena California for the 14th annual BimmerFest car show. Below in the pictures you can see that the wheels appear to be decently clean but when hit with a wheel cleaner that has Iron attacking capabilities that changes color while working you can truly see how dirty the wheels really are. After using a few different wheel cleaners that don’t have the abilities of Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner, my preference will always be to use a wheel cleaner such as Uber seeing how this stuff works. It’s just not the same using other standard wheel cleaners and not seeing the product work. You could always chase the standard wheel cleaner with Iron-X or equivalent but now you are adding another step of applying the product, agitating it, and rinsing the wheel down a second time to an already lengthy and time consuming process of thoroughly cleaning the wheels in the first place with a proper wheel cleaner with iron attacking properties such as Uber.

For the tools used for the wheel cleaning process a combination was utilized in the form of the Daytona Speed Master, the Daytona Speed Master PRO, and the Mothers wheel brush. I will be comparing the Speed Master to the PRO wheel brush in this review. After applying a generous amount of Uber wheel cleaner and letting it soak for a few minutes I grabbed the PRO wheel brush and proceeded to clean the barrels of the wheel. The brush head with the bristles are a bit firmer than the Speed Master and the handle is also thicker and sturdier allowing more aggressive agitation without the fear of breaking the handle allowing you to scrub a bit harder if need be than with the Speed Master. When it came to getting the brush between the caliper and the wheel barrel the PRO brush simply would not fit and the Speed Master was used as the stem of the brush is much thinner allowing the Speed Master to get into tighter areas that the PRO version can only dream about reaching.

Wolfgang Uber wheel cleaner,
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-uber-wheel-cleaner.html

Cleaning really dirty wheels has never been easier

If you’ve been looking for a wheel cleaner that’s powerful and safe Wolfgang Über Wheel Cleaner is for you! Wolfgang Über Wheel Cleaner destroys built up brake dust and road grime faster than you thought possible. Wolfgang Über Wheel Cleaner will quickly become your go-to wheel cleaner when nothing else works. When it comes time to clean neglected wheels, Wolfgang Über Wheel Cleaner enables you to get the job done quickly and safely. Finding a wheel cleaner that is strong enough to remove brake dust, yet safe enough for use on delicate wheel finishes without staining was once a daunting task. In the past you couldn’t find a wheel cleaner that was both powerful and safe but now you get both features with Wolfgang Über Wheel Cleaner.

PRO’s
· Fantastic abilities of SAFE yet GENTLE wheel cleaning capability
· Built in iron attacking properties changes color when reaction takes place to show you it’s working
· Foams up really well when sprayed on and even more when agitated


CON’S
· Has a strong chemical scent just like other iron attacking products



Daytona Speed Master PRO wheel brush,
Daytona Speed Master PRO Wheel Brush, heavy duty wheel brush

Heavy duty wheel brush built for every day wheel cleaning!

The Daytona Speed Master PRO Wheel Brush was designed for the detailer that requires a brush built to withstand the rigorous use of every day wheel cleaning. From the half-inch thick, heavy-duty non-slip polypropylene handle to the chemically resistant Nylex bristles, the Daytona Speed Master PRO Wheel Brush was designed to outperform and outlast any other wheel brush. Remove the time and effort associated with wheel cleaning and clean your wheels with the Daytona Speed Master PRO Wheel Brush.

PRO’s
· Sturdy well made brush

CON’S
· To thick for intricate cleaning




A comparison shot between the regular Speed Master Brush and PRO version

Here the wheels dont look to bad after 600 miles of driving

Wolfgang Uber wheel cleaner ready for action

Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner applied generously will tell you how dirty the wheels really are

These wheels were much dirtier than I thought thanks to Uber showing their true condition

PRO wheel brush dreaming of cleaning between caliper and barrel

Regular Speed Master picking up while the PRO brush takes a break and daydreams

I forgot the after agitation shots from the passenger side wheel so these are from the driver side

This wheel cleaner foams up rather nicely after being thoroughly agitated

Thick glob of foam dripping down

This shot is before a rinse down was initiated.

Back to the passenger front. After Rinse down

After the job is completed. Wheels protected with V07. Also seeing how V07 does on the tires.

 

[SuperiorAutoLLC]

Looks like you're working with an awesome combination there. Nice photos!

 

[Mazda.Mark]

I wonder how many uses one can get if using generously. Thoughts?

 

[Evan.J]

Great review Mike! I have tired the Uber wheel cleaner and I did like it a lot just the price keeps me from it but hey thats me!

 

[Marc08EX]

Very nice review, Mike!

How does it compare to Sonax FE wheel cleaner?

How long did you let the solution dwell on the wheels? I'm surprised to see that it didn't dry up. How hot was it outside?

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Looks like you're working with an awesome combination there. Nice photos!

Sure thing. Who doesn't like a wining combination!?

I must add that all my pictures are unedited. Pulled straight from the camera.

I wonder how many uses one can get if using generously. Thoughts?

I would say 2-3 cars as opposed to 3-5

Great review Mike! I have tired the Uber wheel cleaner and I did like it a lot just the price keeps me from it but hey thats me!

Thanks Evan! It is an incredible wheel cleaner and should be purchased in gallon capacity during sales.

 

[runrun411]

Nice review Smack. Call me crazy but I thought the wheels were looking good before. You are a perfectionist. LOL

BTW: your car looks great.

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Very nice review, Mike!

How does it compare to Sonax FE wheel cleaner?

How long did you let the solution dwell on the wheels? I'm surprised to see that it didn't dry up. How hot was it outside?

Thanks Marc!

Haven't used SFE yet.

I let it dwell maximum 2 minutes before agitation. Any longer and it would start to dry. It was roughly 90 outside.

Nice review Smack. Call me crazy but I thought the wheels were looking good before. You are a perfectionist. LOL

BTW: your car looks great.

Thank you sir!

I do have a bad case do OCD with my black BMW's.

Thanks for the comment on the car.

 

[the deta]

How does the wolfgang compare to Iron-x, I had always wondered about this sort of thang any suggestions are welcomed.

 

[ArkayoDeetayo]

Nice review Mike, enjoyed your blackfire blackice one and this one.

I always found IronX, Wolfgang wheel cleaner, sonax, all too expensive to clean my wheels reguarly, I've always had great results with just car soap in a bucket (only difference is it doesn't break down iron and turn purple) but for me that was clean enough. Do you regularly use these type of wheel cleaners?
I actually cleaned one wheel with soapy water and another with this wheel cleaner and noticed they cleaned the same (wolfgang was not cleaner) it just was more fun to use due to the purple effect

but overall nice reviews so far, I enjoy reading them

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

How does the wolfgang compare to Iron-x, I had always wondered about this sort of thing any suggestions are welcomed.

I would imagine that Iron-X being a dedicated Iron remover it may have more strength in it and pull a bit more contamination out.

I will have to try this and see.

Nice review Mike, enjoyed your blackfire blackice one and this one.

I always found IronX, Wolfgang wheel cleaner, sonax, all too expensive to clean my wheels reguarly, I've always had great results with just car soap in a bucket (only difference is it doesn't break down iron and turn purple) but for me that was clean enough. Do you regularly use these type of wheel cleaners?
I actually cleaned one wheel with soapy water and another with this wheel cleaner and noticed they cleaned the same (wolfgang was not cleaner) it just was more fun to use due to the purple effect

but overall nice reviews so far, I enjoy reading them

Thank you Rock,

I dont always wash and clean my car with a hose. I maintain the paint with waterless/rinseless washes and the wheels with V07. Only when the wheels become filthy do I use Uber with a hose.

Glad you enjoy reading my work. Alot of time goes into them. This review took 3 hours from start to finish.

 

[sproketser]

Great review mate ! Thanx .

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Great review mate ! Thanx .

Thank you!

 

[Circa40]

Thanks for the review Mike. I just might pick up this combo on my next order.

On a side note, I really dig that Alpina lip.

 

[Wes Bremec]

I buy this stuff by the gallon and I will stand strong to say that this wheel cleaner is the best wheel cleaner out there. I call it sonax full effect on steroids.

 

[HellDemon]

WG Uber is definitely tops; I will say this though.
Sonax is a better cleaner than uber, but only marginally. On evenly soiled wheels (roughly), sonax will take probably 2 strokes with a daytona brush less than the Uber. That being said, that was only during times when I was actually counting the number of strokes I brushed with; cleaning normally and just attacking the wheels as I normally do, they're exactly the same and frankly kills sonax for me simply due to the price difference. AND the fact that the smell isn't as strong and that it foams and clings very well; bought 2 gallons of it that I haven't even touched yet cause I gotta finish off my last jug of sonax always save the best for last!

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Thanks for the review Mike. I just might pick up this combo on my next order.

On a side note, I really dig that Alpina lip.

Thanks Vin! You really need to pick up a bottle of this to try as well as the brushes.

I think this is the best looking front lip for this car. It is very subtle and flows well with the lines of the car. After all it is an authentic Alpina lip.

I buy this stuff by the gallon and I will stand strong to say that this wheel cleaner is the best wheel cleaner out there. I call it sonax full effect on steroids.

I feel this is the best wheel cleaner as well. I absolutely love it. I really like the foaming abilities and the fact that it doesn't just run down the wheel after being applied.

WG Uber is definitely tops; I will say this though.
Sonax is a better cleaner than uber, but only marginally. On evenly soiled wheels (roughly), sonax will take probably 2 strokes with a daytona brush less than the Uber. That being said, that was only during times when I was actually counting the number of strokes I brushed with; cleaning normally and just attacking the wheels as I normally do, they're exactly the same and frankly kills sonax for me simply due to the price difference. AND the fact that the smell isn't as strong and that it foams and clings very well; bought 2 gallons of it that I haven't even touched yet cause I gotta finish off my last jug of sonax always save the best for last!

This wheel cleaner is the bees knees.

 

[SlowWRX]

the price puts it out of competition I think. its over priced when you can get Sonax or 1Z colortec which I like alot for less

 

[HellDemon]

the price puts it out of competition I think. its over priced when you can get Sonax or 1Z colortec which I like alot for less

Well yes but that's only if you want the 16oz. Once you go to the gallon jugs, it's cheaper and by a pretty wide margin, especially against sonax.

 

[SlowWRX]

i can get Sonax or Colortec gallons cheaper then Uber gallon