Good wheel cleaner that is cheaper than Sonax?

[Eldorado2k]

I don't bend down. I have a stool to sit on and it's one quick swipe. I don't do too many bucket washes anyway. So no need to take out the hose.

I was expecting you to mention your Rupes knee pads.😏lol.

[dcjredline]

I too would say put some protection on your wheels. HydrO2, Opti-seal are very simple and only need to be applied once every month or so. Then you wont need anything stonger. I do LOVE me some D143 though cause I do some cars that are NOT taken care of and it works well for tires and wheels.

[CC268]

Heyyy another product to buy...just placed an order for the entire store of Autogeek lol. I do agree that a wheel coating is the way to go...just haven't paid for that one uet

[NotoriouswithaG]

another +1 for Griot's heavy duty wheel cleaner here. Been using it for years and it hasn't failed me yet. I have used Sonax in the past and I still give Griots the slighter edge.

[tedj101]

I coated my tires as well with DP Tire Coating (now McKee's 37). Soap, a mothers tire brush and water is all I need if I do a bucket wash. Or a wipedown with a dedicated set of microfiber towels for wheel and tires when I do a rinseless wash. The coating keeps the dirt from penetrating into the tire. It also keeps the browning from building up from within the tire. It's like having a layer of clear on the tires. Either wash method is all that is needed.

I simply recoat the tires when they are in need of a fresh application. Right now I am at 4 months with DP Tire Coating that has been proved to be pretty durable. Was testing to see how long I could go without reapplying so I can get an idea of how durable the tire coating is. I am starting to see areas where the coating has begun to come off. I will be recoating them sometime over the next week.

Also a tire cleaner won't completely strip the DP Tire Coating in one shot. Especially if it's fresh. Trust me I tried. Nick provided me with some valuable information on what will actually remove it.

Saves me a lot of time and work having both wheels and tires coated. Same can be said on my dad's Impala which has the same combo.

I would recoat now. I did a similar test and after 6 months (outside in Delaware) you are pushing it. I now recoat every 3 to 4 months...

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[The Guz]

I would recoat now. I did a similar test and after 6 months (outside in Delaware) you are pushing it. I now recoat every 3 to 4 months...

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Thanks for the tip. I usually do. Also the environment plays a factor in the durability and longevity of any product.