Still struggling to find the "right" wheel cleaner... HELP!

[sn0w]

The best way to help German wheels is get some low dusting posi quiets and as long as you aren't taking it to the track - you won't notice the difference.

 

[Blackthorn One]

I've advocated this before and i'll mention it again due to your health concerns. Get rid of the Daytona Wheel Brush and get a set of Wheel Woolies. The Daytona Wheel Brush sprays harsh wheel cleaner chemicals all over my face, eyes, and skin. Not a good thing!

I am very curious to hear your findings. We just recently purchased a new Porsche Cayenne and brake dust is HORRENDOUS. It's our first Porsche and dusting is outrageous even compared to our other German vehicles.

So far it seems the best way to help with clean-up is apply a quick coat of spray sealant to the wheels after each wash.

Consider Opti Coating your wheels. People who do, find cleaning them to be easy with soap and water.

 

[Blackthorn One]

Thanks for the feedback on Iron-X vs Sonax. I've got the Iron-X paste for really hard to remove baked on spots but haven't tried the spray since I thought Sonax Full Effect was better.

The new DP wheel coating is interesting and if I'm not one of the lucky winners today I'll be placing an order.

I bought the Iron X for paint to try it as just the latest and greatest product, and I tried the Sonax on my wheels finally and it wasn't good enough.

I read about using Iron X paste on wheels, and I thought since I had the liquid, I would try it. I am really glad I did. It does a great overall cleaning of neglected wheels.

However, at the rate I am using it on my project, I would need half a gallon, or $75 worth. I must get the paste next.

 

[Harry Da Hamster]

Consider Opti Coating your wheels. People who do, find cleaning them to be easy with soap and water.

We're all looking for the holy grail of brake dusting prevention and cleaning but sadly we will probably never find it.

Never tried Opti Coat yet but ill be trying it next as it seems to be the best "one-application" solution given our technology today. Until then i'll wash and dry with spray wax/sealant.

 

[Blackthorn One]

We're all looking for the holy grail of brake dusting prevention and cleaning but sadly we will probably never find it.

Never tried Opti Coat yet but ill be trying it next as it seems to be the best "one-application" solution given our technology today. Until then i'll wash and dry with spray wax/sealant.

Opti Coat repels dirt and water better than bare paint and you can still top it with sealant or wax, so it seems an obvious choice for a DD.

 

[Harry Da Hamster]

I heard Opti Coat can't be topped. That's the only reason i've hesitated so far on using it.

I've used Menzerna Power lock on the rims. They helped with dusting and cleanup significantly on the first application but it seemed to lose that ability after the first wash. This is why i now do a quick wipe of spray wax/sealant on the rims while drying after each wash.

Here's a pic of a freshly Power Lock'ed wheel after a 80-100 mile road trip. 80-100 miles? What kinda road trip is that? I live in Honolulu and the farthest we can drive is to the North Shore. Usually the wheel would be completely filthy after a long drive like this but it was still reasonably clean. I would say i noticed a 50% deduction in dusting. But remember, the difference is much less after the first wash.

I was in a rush to go to work at the time. Washed the paint with soap and water and just did a quick rinse with the hose on the wheels. No soap or cleaner and no agitation. It didn't seem to do much to the wheel dirt. I was hoping just a quick rinse would eliminate most of the wheel dirt but i was expecting too much from the sealant.

Very lightly sprayed with IronX and rinsed off. No agitation. Seemed to do a really good job at eliminating most dirt. This test didnt work as well on my BMW but i guess the trick is to make sure you have a good layer of sealant on the wheels first. I was in a rush to go to work at the time so i didn't do a thorough clean of the wheels.

 

[Radarryan]

That's also a great point if you can find ones that are "Porsche-rated". What part of the country are you located in (Radarryan)?

Dallas, Texas

Don't know if it can meet your requirements health wise, but Autoglym Non Acid wheel cleaner is the best I've found. Works out to be around $40/gal delivered. Unfortunately AG doesn't carry the Autoglym line (yet).

I appreciate it. I will email their US distributor and look into their line. Would sure make it easier if AG had everyone! :hungry:

Sorry about your health problems mate , considering these issues , are these skin or respiratory issues , you can either use gloves & or some kind of mask , I know it would suk but it might help you . Just try to help you buddy .

I appreciate the kind words. I use gloves, goggles, and a respirator already. Just trying to be as safe as possible so I can keep cleaning my cars for decades to come!

I've advocated this before and i'll mention it again due to your health concerns. Get rid of the Daytona Wheel Brush and get a set of Wheel Woolies. The Daytona Wheel Brush sprays harsh wheel cleaner chemicals all over my face, eyes, and skin. Not a good thing!

I am very curious to hear your findings. We just recently purchased a new Porsche Cayenne and brake dust is HORRENDOUS. It's our first Porsche and dusting is outrageous even compared to our other German vehicles.

So far it seems the best way to help with clean-up is apply a quick coat of spray sealant to the wheels after each wash.

Yeah, they can get bad. We've previously had BMWs and Germans dust across the board. My dad's Aston Martin dusts pretty bad too (so much that $8,000 for CCBs is starting to look pretty appealing.

I agree with you on the Daytona brush. If I would have known about how they splash now I would have gotten the woolies right off the bat! (AG: 20% sale on woolies? I'll pull the trigger!

wheel brightener is safe as long as you don't get it on your skin or breath it in.
Thus ware gloves, safty glasses and a respirator.
I'm in good health and do this. Because it's a safety issue.
Don't discount Wheel Brightener because it's an acid and it "can" cause harm, just use protection and you'll get the results your looking for.

I think today Meg's just came out with a "non" acid wheel cleaner so try that too.

I agree, protection is all you need, in most cases. In mine though, I need protection on top of a completely safe (on its own) product. For what it's worth, the new non-acid wheel cleaner contains formaldehyde. The concentration is probably low but still, lesson for all, non-acid doesn't mean safe for humans! Always wear protection (I feel like I'm talking to freshman at the frat house!) rops:

 

[Rsurfer]

Dallas, Texas
I agree, protection is all you need, in most cases. In mine though, I need protection on top of a completely safe (on its own) product. For what it's worth, the new non-acid wheel cleaner contains formaldehyde. The concentration is probably low but still, lesson for all, non-acid doesn't mean safe for humans! Always wear protection (I feel like I'm talking to freshman at the frat house!) rops:

Opti Coat your wheels and use soap and water to clean..can't get much safer than that.

 

[ScottB]

Have you ever considered changing brake pads ... EBC makes a high performance ceramic pad with little dust and its light colored ??

 

[Blackthorn One]

I appreciate the kind words from everyone. It seems, though, I have made a major mistake. My wheels are coated with Opti-Coat 2.0.

I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote sealed; I meant coated. Apologies. ...

Opti Coat your wheels and use soap and water to clean..can't get much safer than that.

I overlooked what he said before about his wheels already having Opti Coat 2.0 on them.

 

[Kappy]

I have some Eco Touch wheel cleaner, and while my wheels haven't been that dirty, it seems to do a good job.

In fact, I was reading an older thread and read a post from someone at Eco Touch who said that they were going to be shipping it with a foaming sprayer head, that would make it even more effective. I called Eco Touch to find out the status of the changeover, and apparently AG has some older stock because I just got the bottle a few weeks ago with the original sprayer, and the new sprayer has been available for awhile. Eco Touch said they would mail one to me, and as of today I'm the owner of a shiny new foaming sprayer head. Great customer service.

Anyway, where in Dallas are you located? I also live in Dallas, and if you would like to meet somewhere and try it let me know. Just send me a PM with your phone number and I'll call you to make arrangements.

 

[FFguy808]

i think the true answer to this thread is find a product that works to your specification and stick with it..because there are tons of products out there which does the same..:xyxthumbs: