Recommend me a Wheel Cleaner
#17
Re: Recommend me a Wheel Cleaner
Originally posted by BigDeal
Boss, Intel and Rock, what would you guys recommend?
Boss, Intel and Rock, what would you guys recommend?
About twice a year, I'll jack the truck off and clean the wheels off of the truck and that seems to work for me.
The only 'aide' that I have is a schnazzy wheel brush. *shrugs*
RP
#18
Re: Re: Recommend me a Wheel Cleaner
Originally posted by RockPick
About twice a year, I'll jack the truck off and clean the wheels off of the truck and that seems to work for me.
RP
About twice a year, I'll jack the truck off and clean the wheels off of the truck and that seems to work for me.
RP
Couldn't resist the opportunity........
-Mike-
Last edited by BigDeal; 11-12-2003 at 01:12 PM.
#19
Originally posted by BigDeal
You know, I've heard the same thing about this stuff, but I've never used it either. Let's see if somebody else out here has used it and is willing to offer some personal experience.
-Mike-
You know, I've heard the same thing about this stuff, but I've never used it either. Let's see if somebody else out here has used it and is willing to offer some personal experience.
-Mike-
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I use the S100 Total Bike Cleaner on my motorcycle. It works awsome. I never even thought to try it out on my truck wheels. I spray the WHOLE bike with it and power wash it off with COLD water. Downside side tho....it will strip the wax or Zaino right off. This is also the same solution re-badged as Honda Brite Cleaner.
The S100 is cheaper
I cut the S100 50/50 with water and get the same results.
The S100 is cheaper
I cut the S100 50/50 with water and get the same results.
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go to a local pro detailer supply house and get the acid based cleaner. this stuff is amazing and works fine when used as directed only...use on cool rims and use alot of water when rinsing off to make sure its all gone. i sure wish i had before and afters on the z06 i did...these were chromed set...the owner kept all of his vehicles clean and garged. this thing had brake dust that would not come off when he tried to clean it with anything over the counter. this stuff melted the dust off the rims so well...like i said before he swore i bought a new set of rims...he could not believe they were the same...he had tried to clean them many times with no luck getting them back to new. no elbow grease...spray on...wait 20 secs...agitate with soft bristle brush for 10 sec then rinse and rinse and rinse some more. most detailer shop sale it under the name spoke and wheel cleaner or jag spoke cleaner.
there is nothing like this sold at walmart or autozone...this is a cuastic/hot chemical....
there is nothing like this sold at walmart or autozone...this is a cuastic/hot chemical....
#26
Originally Posted by SSCULLY
You did not say what form factor you want the product in.
I use the Pennzoil black majic wheel wipes.
This is the 25 sheet baby wipe type cleaners.
I use them with rubber gloves, when cleaning my wheels. It disolves the brake dust on the wheel, and leaves them nice and clean. I do this prior to washing the truck, so I get them clean, then use soap and water to clean them after the fact.
Just another suggestion, with a different form factor
I use the Pennzoil black majic wheel wipes.
This is the 25 sheet baby wipe type cleaners.
I use them with rubber gloves, when cleaning my wheels. It disolves the brake dust on the wheel, and leaves them nice and clean. I do this prior to washing the truck, so I get them clean, then use soap and water to clean them after the fact.
Just another suggestion, with a different form factor
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"If you use pro line products that can only be purchased in gallon sizes, that's fine too. I feel this is the weak link in my detailing routine, and I want to see if I can find something good to use."
you asked, and i told...this stuff is nothing like simple green, it is safe when used as directed. but used wrong you can ruin a set very fast....this stuff is not time consuming....if you choose to take the wheel off and clean it completly...it will take you longer to get it off than to clean it with this stuff. you will spend less than 2 mins per wheel if you use this stuff and leave the wheel on the vehicle....no scrubbing or effort at all with this stuff. it is the best wheel cleaner hands down. i will take the pepsi challenge with this stuff vs any other product out there and smoke them all. i dont sell this stuff but like i have said before i wish i did.
Originally Posted by turtle313
the acidic cleaners scare me.
I used simple green undilluted and a stiff nylon brush to remove the big stuff and most of the brake dust. After that I used Blue Magic detailing clay. It's time consuming and not much fun but the wheels looked almost new afterwards.
I used simple green undilluted and a stiff nylon brush to remove the big stuff and most of the brake dust. After that I used Blue Magic detailing clay. It's time consuming and not much fun but the wheels looked almost new afterwards.
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I believe you man. I'm just not comfortable with it for my situation. I live in SoCal and finding a shaded area where I can do this that has a hose isn't easy. It being Southern California, cloudy or cool days are few and far between. I can't fit in my garage either. When I have a place to do it right, I'll try your method but for now, I'm more comfortable with the brush and clay.
#30
Originally Posted by troberts6874
here is the stuff
I need to buy some of this for my wheels