Thoughts? Comments? I've used these on painted wheels but never chrome, they do an amazing job of cutting through thick grime and even some brake dust. I recently did a detail over the summer on my friends 2000 Cherokee, which he never washed before(made me sick to my stomach). He had like a layer of grease that I couldn't get off with fully concentrated Simple Green and a wheel brush. I decided to use the Magic Eraser like a claybar with about 3-4oz CWG per gallon and it cut right through the stuff like butter. I was impressed. My real question is though, are there any side effects to this? I know it must have some abrasive quality to it.
I wouldn't recommend it. I wondered myself, since the Eraser is amazing, but from the research that I did it they state that it isn't good for painted surfaces even a glossy surface since it WILL dull the finish. That's why you can't use it on let's say marble. Stick with claybar.
Right, I think it can mar the surface. The thing with my system is I always follow up with a polish after using to bring the gloss back. This isn't my everyday wheel cleaning strategy, it's the wheel rising from the ashes strategy. I only use it if I really need to.
Have you tried Poorboy's Spray and Rinse? That stuff is strong.... and works on cars I have detailed with wheels in a similar condition to what you have mentioned
I want to say that I saw Magic Erasers specifically marketed/branded for wheels in the automotive section at a local chain store.
I have that one. Its still a minor sandpaper. I used it to "hide" a deep scratch without wetsanding it. Its still strong enough to do damage though...
