best wheel cleaner chemical @ local store??

[VeilOctane]

hey guys seeking for a really good wheel cleener for aluminum wheels and painted rims is there any good off the shelf products u guys recomend.... i need something that will clean out break dust quick fast and safe

[handsomebassman]

Rabbits blood. If you manage to get it back out of all the cracks as well. It repels brake dust, and when it sticks, it is really easy to get off.

And the Michelin Brake Dust Repellent works amazing as well. Its not to pricey either.

[R!zz0]

Meguiars, the purple stuff that smells like grapes.











Doesn't taste like grapes though......

[handsomebassman]

Originally posted by R!zz0
Meguiars, the purple stuff that smells like grapes.

My dad used that stuff, worked good as well.

[nismodrifter]

He wants recommendations for wheel cleaners, not tire gels.

Get Meguiars Hot Rims spray.

[R!zz0]

Originally posted by nismodrifter
Get Meguiars Hot Rims spray.

I tried that and it's really crap and i honestly would not buy that again. My friend hated it too. Any Eagle one product is worth it IMO. I know use an old tooth brush with soap and water to get everything out.

[TEAMFaint]

I bought a bottle of Meg. Hot Rims last year for my Focals, didn't work too well.
I believe this is mainly for polished rims, not meant for anything flat in color such as powdercoated or something like a simple silver rim. The stuff did really look good, but after a few hours it just wore right off by sitting in the sun.

I tried some of the Eagle products and they worked absolutely wicked.

Another option if you wanna save some money, use Windex All Purpose Cleaner, it actually works really good. My friend uses it on his Tenzo's all the time and they always come out lookin blingin!

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by handsomebassman
Rabbits blood. If you manage to get it back out of all the cracks as well. It repels brake dust, and when it sticks, it is really easy to get off.

And the Michelin Brake Dust Repellent works amazing as well. Its not to pricey either.

Where do you get that stuff?

[7thgenvic]

im pretty sure you can get it anywhere.....Canadian Tire forsure

[nismodrifter]

Yeah Michelin stuff can be bought at Canadian Tire...I've seen it in the flyers. Is it actually good?

I loved the Meguiars stuff. Works great on getting the brake dust off my lips before I hand clean the wheels.

[Dooms_Bane]

RABBITS BLOOD? lol
are you actually talking about.. blood from a rabbit. or is that the product name?
i'm clueless about this stuff i'm just curious tho

[maximus]

For wheels definately Eagle.

Meguiers dropped the ball on this one.

[gp36912]

i just use a water and sunlight mix, (mind you ive got chrome wheels) and it works like a charm, i wet it, wash it with the stuff and then i just take a hose and blast it all off. comes out perfectly clean all the time

[VeilOctane]

has anyone tried simple green on thier rims

[tirebob]

Originally posted by VeilOctane
has anyone tried simple green on thier rims

We used to use simple green all the time. Works great on light and moderately dirty rims, but on heavy stains it is a bit weak...

[streetarab]

castrol super clean

dont even bother diluting it, itll work great, just dont get it on or in you

[TimG]

Eagle 1 A2Z is amazing.


if you want to make your life a bit easier, before you mount your wheels for the summer, apply a few coats of wax of sealant on them. It makes cleaning them so much easier.

I used to clay my wheels and put 2 coats of NuFinish on my rims and i NEVER had a problem cleaning them - just the left over soapy water that was in the pail after i finished washing the car and a separate wash mit for wheels only and i was good to go.

You could also use Meguiar's #20 synthetic sealant or their new NXT wax. I always figured that using a synthetic was better for wheels since you're not re-waxing them every few weeks.

[n1zm0]

try engine degreaser

[Inzane]

Eagle One A2Z is one of the top wheel cleaners out there. It works awesome and is safe on most wheel finishes.

Most of Meguiar's wheel cleaners lag quite a bit behind Eagle One's, and the one in the purple spray bottle (Hot Rims?) can discolor brake calipers, so watch out. (its acidic too)

[Uncle ben]

P21S makes a super gentel wheel cleaner that just eats brakes dust. But I think you have to order it online