Video: how to clean your wheels like a pro!

The video is good and represents what you were trying to do with it well.

Not to be picky, but the video is over simplified, especially when titled "like a pro".
The wide spoke rims with easy access to the barrels, and lightly dirty wheels and tires, just comes off as for show.
Also, not all tires have accessible clearance between them and the wheel well.
You did not note the rank smell of the iron remover, nor cover a situation where wheel acid would simply be needed.

If the average driveway detailer, or rookie detailer, uses the same products and tools on a given set of wheels, tires, and wheel wells, they may have a lost cause on their hands.
If it is a pro demonstration, it needs to cover all the bases.

Again, the video is good, it just lacks necessary complete information needed for real world situations.
 
That green brush is a tire brush, not a wheel & tire brush. The wheel brush like that has gray flagged tipped bristles.

Also, why would you use a wheel cleaner instead of a dedicated tire cleaner to clean the tires?


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Never mix 2 products together.sprayed apc on rubber no rinse then applied rim cleaner.
 
I cringed when the WW brush touched the paint....hence, me love the PW. Get's wheels so clean even without soap on the grime. Soap is needed for the final pass just to get the film off
 
Thanks!

I respect your comments. Of course, every detailer has their particular way of doing things, and pretty much everyone has an opinion on what the good steps are for everything. I just share my opinions and 20+ years as a detailing enthusiast.

But your points are valid vanev. Thanks for watching!
 
Nice video thanks. I must say that I love the mud dressing, I only use it on my own car and not customers.
 
GSKR said:
Never mix 2 products together.sprayed apc on rubber no rinse then applied rim cleaner.
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I think the video was great especially you took the time to show everyone who was or is interested.Its wheel cleaning ignore the comments,you demonstrated from start to finish how to clean a wheel properly.I admire and respect you have 20 years into this craft.But I can tell you from experience never mix 2 chemicals together it's bad for you and can potentially damage some wheel types.
 
The Ammo Tire Mud dressing is my favorite! It has a more natural shine, lower gloss level, and lasts pretty long.
 
GSKR said:
never mix 2 chemicals together it's bad for you and can potentially damage some wheel types.
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Just to be clear... I didn't mix 2 chemicals. I use the wheel cleaner for the tires (notice how I only spray it on the tires), and used the iron remover on the rims. And even if both products were mixed, there are no worries in the case of the ones used here.
 
OrangeVee said:
Just to be clear... I didn't mix 2 chemicals. I use the wheel cleaner for the tires (notice how I only spray it on the tires), and used the iron remover on the rims. And even if both products were mixed, there are no worries in the case of the ones used here.
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Is there a reason you use wheel cleaner for tires? Or were you just out of tire cleaner/degreaser?


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OrangeVee said:
Just to be clear... I didn't mix 2 chemicals. I use the wheel cleaner for the tires (notice how I only spray it on the tires), and used the iron remover on the rims. And even if both products were mixed, there are no worries in the case of the ones used here.
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ok just trying to complement you.when you see stuff smoking from fumes you will remember.
 
Houdini5150 said:
Anybody else wear gloves when cleaning?
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Sometimes, but for sure when claying.

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Eldorado2k said:
Is there a reason you use wheel cleaner for tires? Or were you just out of tire cleaner/degreaser?
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It seems to be a procedure I've always used. Even watching Chemical Guys videos, they spray their wheel cleaners (such as Diablo) on the rims and tires, and scrub the tires as well...

Do you have any good tire cleaner I could look into?
 
GSKR said:
ok just trying to complement you.
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I totally get your point don't get me wrong. Actually it's awesome that you guys comment that way I can make the next video even better. Us detailers love the details, so it's normal to comment when you see other's work so we can all better ourselves in the future. I'm always learning, and we'll always keep on learning new techniques, tips, tricks, products, etc.

No worries GSKR! ;)
 
Houdini5150 said:
Anybody else wear gloves when cleaning?
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I took a habit of wearing gloves while detailing (love them AutoGeek nitrile gloves!) because on the long run, with all the cars I detail, those chemicals really act on your hands. Better be safe than sorry.
 
OrangeVee said:
It seems to be a procedure I've always used. Even watching Chemical Guys videos, they spray their wheel cleaners (such as Diablo) on the rims and tires, and scrub the tires as well...

Do you have any good tire cleaner I could look into?
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There are some wheel cleaners that can double as tire cleaners, and some that are about as effective as using car wash soap [not very effective] then there's some that work great at cleaning wheels but suck at cleaning tires [i.e. Meguiars Brightener]

Usually, if the wheel cleaner doesn't specifically state that it can also be used for the tires, then odds are it'll do a sub par job.

1 product I like is Meguiars D143 Non Acid Wheel & Tire Cleaner.

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It's made to handle both tasks and does a fine job. [this pic is after using it + applying tire dressing and waiting for it to fully dry]

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It's a great value. It's a concentate sold in a gallon and can be diluted 2:1.

http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-non-acid-wheel-and-tire-cleaner-d-14301.html

If you're already sold on your current wheel cleaner, there's dedicated tire cleaners such as Mckee's Rubber & Tire Rejuvenator. It's only for the tires and not wheels, but is supposed to do a great job at it.




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OrangeVee said:
It seems to be a procedure I've always used. Even watching Chemical Guys videos, they spray their wheel cleaners (such as Diablo) on the rims and tires, and scrub the tires as well...

Do you have any good tire cleaner I could look into?
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TUF Shine Tire Cleaner is the best IMO. Little pricey but worthy. I use it every time I'm going to put a new dresser/coat into the tires, is not for maintenance.

Also, use their tire brush for better results.
 
hdez said:
TUF Shine Tire Cleaner is the best IMO. Little pricey but worthy. I use it every time I'm going to put a new dresser/coat into the tires, is not for maintenance.

Also, use their tire brush for better results.
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I've heard good things about that tire cleaner. I figured I'd go with the either that or the Mckee's, whichever has the better deal atm... I also believe in using that type of tire cleaner prior to applying a tire coating, but mostly I'd be using it for maintenance on my own vehicles because I always like to clean the tires prior to re applying Hyper Dressing which is about once a week.

D143 works fine for this task, but I wonder if using Tuff Shine or Mckee's instead would make a difference? Based on your comment it sort of seems unnecessary/waste for routine maintenance?


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