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gofastman
06-01-2009, 03:42 PM
Im almost out of Wheel Brightener and although its crazy effective its simply too dangerous to keep around my house.
I need something with a little more muscle than my go-to ONR QD for when I run into really dirty wheels.
Anything containing ammonium bifluoride is out, Im looking at Surf City Beyond Steel Wheel Cleaner and PPC Real Wheel cleaner but I cant find any reviews on the latter. any help would be apreciated :cheers:
r0ckstrWS6
06-01-2009, 04:59 PM
I use p21s wheel cleaner and wolfgang tire and wheel cleaner. both of them work really good. wolfgang can handle a little bit more dirt, although the gel version of p21s would probably suffice in that situation also. my .02
ScottB
06-01-2009, 05:03 PM
P21S or Griots ... I would use no other on my high dollar custom wheels.
PerroneFord
06-01-2009, 05:17 PM
P21S or Griots ... I would use no other on my high dollar custom wheels.

Not even the Menzerna? I'm really thinking of trying that out. Wish AG carried it so I could get it this week.
ScottB
06-01-2009, 05:33 PM
Not even the Menzerna? I'm really thinking of trying that out. Wish AG carried it so I could get it this week.

There are some products sold by a competitor that have licensed the use of Menzerna's name but is not Mernzerna's actual formula or design.

The Wheel Cleaner, Acrylic Spray, Paint Sealant, and Shampoo.

When it comes to Menzerna, they design and know polishes and now a wax too.
PerroneFord
06-01-2009, 05:52 PM
Alright, thanks for the info...
Meghan
06-01-2009, 09:13 PM
Nice one that is "Green" and a high quality product is the Pinnacle Gel Wheel Cleaner.
PerroneFord
06-01-2009, 09:18 PM
Nice one that is "Green" and a high quality product is the Pinnacle Gel Wheel Cleaner.

Tempting, but at more than twice the cost of P21, very hard for me to justify.
charliehaley
06-01-2009, 09:21 PM
The Surf City is a great choice. I recently started using it and it makes quick work of even the worst brake dust all the while being completely safe.
Meghan
06-01-2009, 09:23 PM
If you are experiencing bad brake dust, you should look into the Kleen Wheels.
Blackthorn One
06-01-2009, 09:28 PM
Put sealant on the wheels, too.
Emile
06-01-2009, 10:08 PM
Optimum Power Clean diluted at 3:1. It's cost-effective, safe, works fast, and you can take it inside to clean your interior, including leather seating (I really do use it to clean the leather of my G35 Coupe).
gofastman
06-02-2009, 05:12 PM
thanks for the input folks, I use ONR on my wheels, the powerfull stuff is for customer/friends/relatives cars. how potent is P21S compaired to OPC or Surf City?
ScottB
06-02-2009, 05:56 PM
P21S and Griots both seem to work well on brake dust, and yet dont damage wheels even uncoated. (safe) Some agitation is needed with both for best results.
CEE DOG
07-26-2009, 09:53 PM
Looks like I'm going to go with the Griots! Thanks guys