Best Polished Aluminum Wheel Cleaner??

[FairladyZ]

I need an answer on this ASAP! As I'm down to the wire with getting our Camaro ready for shows in 2 weeks (namely the GM Nationals). I want to clean the inner rim of the wheel that is caked with brake dust. Polish I'm good on, it's just the cleaner that's got me stumped as I don't want anythig to harm the uncoated aluminum

Thanks guys!!

[Jimmie]

The safest and one that you can let dwell on the wheel longer, P21S Wheel Cleaner.

[supercharged]

P21S. I strongly recommend gel formula.

[matt@autogeek.net]

If it's not polished, I wouldn't really worry about harming it...I've used some pretty aggressive products and DP Exterior Surface Cleaner seems to work great on inner wheel barrels without any adverse effects. For polished aluminum surfaces, P21S is the way to go.

[FairladyZ]

P21S gel was going to be my first choice. Glad to see everyone agrees Nothing quite like thinking of last minute details is there?
Thanks!

[mjfx]

I like simple green for very dirty areas

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Simple Green will stain and etch uncoated wheels ... use the P21S, it all I trust on high dollar uncoated forged wheels. Three years and counting !

[94LT1]

how do u no if wheels r coated or not?

[mini titan]

I used the Collinite metal wax from AG for my stainless and chrome and it has no polish abrasives from what I read. It helps keep the metal looking new and it actually beads water.

[matt@autogeek.net]

Originally Posted by 94LT1

how do u no if wheels r coated or not?

uncoated wheels will oxidize quickly and require periodic polishing with a metal polish. Generally, all OEM wheels are either clearcoated or chrome.

Like killr said, DO NOT use Simple Green on any aluminum.