Which wheel cleaner do you use?

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Flash man

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Hello All,

I just wanted to ask which wheel cleaner do you use for clearcoat and chrome wheels? Thanks.



Joe
 
You can go two ways. Non acid based for clear coats and acid based for chrome. You can use non acid for all rims. You can with some caution, use acid based on clearcoat rims but be very careful not to let it sit too long/or dilute it more than the recommended ratio.
 
I do not think the PB's cleaner is citrus based...its a acid base ..

Spray & Rinse is a professional grade acidic blended product for the quick and easy removal of brake dust and road grime from most wheels. Just spray it on a cool, wet wheel, let it set for a few minutes and then use a steady hard steam of water to remove. No bending, NO scrubbing, No brushing required.

This product can be used on clearcoated, painted, chrome, and even plastic hub caps, but should NOT be used on uncoated wheels without dilution and spot testing, or hot wheels. For maintenance of wheels, Spray & Rinse can be diluted up to 50% or 1:1 for quick and easy clean up of sealed and well cared for wheels. Use of protective clothing, gloves and goggles is advisable.

citrus based product usally contain D-Limolene or limonene a solvent from the oils in the citrus rinds...

Al
 
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P21S for all wheel types, works great and safe too !!
 
ARO on coated rims- surf city on non coated stuff also menzera 7.5
 
P21S would be the wheel cleaner you are looking for. I prefer the gel formula, but both versions are the best out there.
 
Meg's Wheel Brightener!!! Stuff is the bomb!!! I also like to use P21s Polishing Soap on chrome rims from time to time
 
DP wheel and tire gel for general use. But like D2G said, Meg's Wheel Brightener is amazing, especially on neglected wheels.
 
Hello,

Thanks for all the responses. How much does p21s wheel cleaner cost? Can you buy it in a gallon?


Joe
 
I just looked it up. WOW. 18.00 for a 16oz bottle. 90.00 for a gallon. I hope you can dilute that product alot for that price.
 
Flash man said:
I just looked it up. WOW. 18.00 for a 16oz bottle. 90.00 for a gallon. I hope you can dilute that product alot for that price.
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It's a 5 liter jug (1.32 gallons), a gallon is 3.78 liters...
No, you can't/shouldn't dillute it. It's powerfull, but you have to leave it on for an hour or so...Or you can use DP gel wheel cleaner for general use...but it's not as powerfull/safe as P21S gel wheel cleaner.
 
Hi,

You have to leave it on for an hour? Thats ridiculous. I cant beleive anyone would buy that product. Spend all that money and wait all day until it cleans? Forget about it. Thanks for the info.


Joe
 
You do not need to leave it on for an hour, I have no clue what Supercharge is trying to say. Most of the time you just spray P21S on let it dwell for a minute and hose off. If brake dust is caked on you will need a wheel brush like the one from swissvax and you are all set.
 
ASPHALT ROCKET said:
You do not need to leave it on for an hour, I have no clue what Supercharge is trying to say. Most of the time you just spray P21S on let it dwell for a minute and hose off. If brake dust is caked on you will need a wheel brush like the one from swissvax and you are all set.
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P21S gel wheel clenaer is strong, but in order to take it's full potential, you need to leave it on for up to 2 hours. I do it only if wheels weren't cleaned for over a month. I never had to leave it on for longer then 15 minutes though. If you clean your wheels every week, you could simply get away with just soap and water.
German cars would benefit from it, as their brake dust can be a pain to remove if not cleaned regularly.
 
I personally love love love Megs wheel brightener. 1 gallon for $20. Dilute to 4:1. That comes out to $5 for 1 gallon.
May not be the "safest", but I've never had a problem with it on all types of wheels. Clear coated, non clear coated, and chrome/polished/aluminum, etc.

My wheels are polished aluminum and never had a problem so far. I also use this everytime I wash the car.


I also have DP Gel wheel cleaner that I do use though for chrome wheels. No particular reason, just the thought of being a little "safer". However, once it runs out, I don't plan on ever buying another wheel cleaner except for megs wheel bright.
 
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