1) rub peanut butter on wheels 2) wait till your neighbor's dog to come out 3) clean wheels Anyways. I just use car wash soap and a micro fiber towel,
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03-22-2013, 08:00 PM | #16 (permalink) |
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1) rub peanut butter on wheels
2) wait till your neighbor's dog to come out 3) clean wheels Anyways. I just use car wash soap and a micro fiber towel, i dont really trust the wheel brushes |
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Guys, I know ALL the other stuff suggested works, lol
I normally use my left over bucket of car was soapy water with a wheel brush. But for the guys that use a brand named $20 tiny bottle, my recommendation is to use simple green, for $10 you get GALLONS of stuff, lol
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Soap and water here...
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The only issue with soap and water is that sometimes that's not enough to remove baked-in brake dust.
Usually some Sonax and a little agitation with a brush is enough to bring it out. It make take a few applications. Short of that, soap and water is perfect. |
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I'm sure this stuff probably works, but it's pretty strong...maybe too strong. You should be fine if you don't let it sit for more than 10 minutes and rinse right away. For me thought, I like using the least aggressive agent as possible. If soap doesn't work I use Adam's Green wheel cleaner...if that doesn't work, I use Sonax. I tend to wash my car about once every two weeks, so it never usually takes more than soap and water to clean. Because of the highly acidic nature of simple green, just make sure you don't let that stuff sit on any bare metal, especially aluminum. It will strip wax easily, which is the primary reason I don't use it at all. I also think they make a specific formula for wheels that may be a better choice. Sonax is acid-free and non-corrosive. It's pH neutral, which is why a lot of detailers love that stuff.
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I'll throw a couple things into this discussion...
When it comes to wheel cleaning, it's always best to use the least aggressive method to get the job done. If you're wheels stay very clean and are maintained on a regular basis, a pH neutral car shampoo like ours, mixed with water works just fine, especially with a foaming sprayer. If that won't cut it, our Green Wheel Cleaner is your next step up. It's a very effective cleaner that's safe for ALL wheel finishes. Chrome. Polished. Clear coated. Matte. Anodized. Everything. If you're still fighting with some nastiness, our All Purpose Cleaner would come into play...especially if you are working on petroleum-based contamination like grease, oil, or tar.
One last wheel product we offer, and out newest release, is Adam's Deep Wheel Cleaner. It's our answer to Sonax. It pH neutral and targets metallic-based contamination such as brake dust. It's a very powerful cleaner, but is still safe for ALL wheel finishes. It's also fun to watch it turn colors as it works. Two Golden Rules to follow when it comes to wheel cleaning:
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I've used the Meguiar's all-wheel cleaner for about 3 years now, and my friend who is a detailers, and details my car once a year, is always impressed with how clean the wheels are (sports package wheels). My car is washed about every tuesday though, so depends also on how often you're washing the car. I do plan on trying to new Adams deep wheel cleaner though.
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I use Detailer's Pro Wheel Cleaner only when I feel stuff is stuck. Besides that, just soap and water...
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