Wheel Cleaners:

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Ty TOGWT

 

Thanks, this was very informational. I was wondering if there are products that might be too strong for the paint on after-market rims?

 

I need a wheel cleaner for cars that don't get wheels cleaned often( Wheel brightener?) and one that comes bulk and good for chrome and wont strip the wax off my rims? p21s, griots, or menzerna? any suggestions

 

I have the Top of the Line lambswool brush and its fine to use for light cleaning but its not very sturdy and the grey lambswool will start to shed off bit when being rinsed, sometimes its left on the wheels as well. Also its very thick and retains water so unless its completely dry it will start to develop and odor if its just damp.

 

the way my wheels are no brush will worl i use a sponge, ez brush, and finger mits

 

Im not sure what wheel cleaners have this but every detailer should be informed about what they are using and what is in the product, this article is about Hydrofluoric Acid

A deadly rinse

 

Very informative thread about wheel cleaning/polishing. How about protecting chrome wheels from the harsh winter weather, especially salt. What do you guys recommend?
Would a sealant, such as Poli-Seal or wax be fine?

 

I really like how Duragloss TPP 105 has been protecting my wheels.

 

Sonax Wheel Cleaner full effect

The best of both worlds; the cleaning power of an acid wheel cleaner with a (safe) pH of 7.5 by using a neutralised acid salt; neutralization is the reaction between an acid and a base (alkaline) producing a salt and neutralized base; common examples include acetic acid and sulphuric acid (hence the red colour, which is a chemical reaction with the metal particles) forming a miscible emulsion that can be rinsed away and the smell (sulphur) It starts off green, then red and then to blood red, leave it on for a minute, agitate and rinse.

 

Sonax Full Effect is the best wheel cleaner I've tried up to date.

 

any info on this


got it and delute it i think 4:1. cleaned my wheels yesterday and it worked pretty good. got some yellow stuff off the tires but wheels were sealed with rejex 3 weeks before so cant realy tell if it can clean very dirty wheels
its says its pH 9.5

Where to Use
Use Simple Green Pro HD in a general cleaning dilution on floors, painted surfaces, aluminum, stainless or polished steel, chrome, plastics, vinyl, canvas, cabinets, counters, stove tops, refrigerators, sinks, showers, tile, and more. Use Simple Green Pro HD in a heavier cleaning dilution for engines, wheels, tools, heavy equipment, landscaping equipment, bumpers, grease & oil stains, exteriors of cars, trucks, vans, RVs, and boats; on BBQs, ovens, grills, range hoods and vents, machinery and more. See product label for specific dilution instructions.

 

Extensive updates incorporated to original article

 

togwt, P21S Green Gel is also pH 9.5 according to P21S USA.

 

excellent and thanks again togwt!

 

p21s gel is use been useing it for years. great safe cleaner

 

P21S and Sonax are way too pricy for me. I use OPT Powerclean 3:1 or DP Gel.

Anyone tried Duragloss #821 AWC?

 

I would like to know also.

 

I have used #821. It is a good wheel cleaner and just works like most DG products. As with most wheel cleaners, some wheels my require agitation depending on soiling. I should order a bottle of 821, since the local Carquest does not carry DG products.

 

Anybody use Spray Nine to clean wheels/tires/rims?