Which wheel cleaner?

[IOMCAMARO]

Ok I'm looking for an all around wheel and tire cleaner thats safe on all wheels and isn't very expensive either. That rules Sonax out of the way because it is roughly $100 for 1.5 gallons. So what do you guys suggest for wheels and tires?

[CEE DOG]

Not very expensive? Griots Wheel cleaner

[IOMCAMARO]

Is it very effective, and do you run it straight or dilute it?

[toxygene]

Amazing Roll-Off (http://www.autogeek.net/amazingrolloff.html) is great for $25 per gallon.

[snowking724]

PB Spray & Rinse is great.

[rwright]

Try Duragloss All Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-all-wheel-cleaner.html), very sticky like P21S Gel (http://www.autogeek.net/p2wheelclean.html) and very effective. Don't forget that you can always pick up a gallon of Optimum Power Clean (http://www.autogeek.net/128oz-optimum-power-clean-apc.html), it's safe for paint and if you go 3:1 it works out to $12/gal.

[IOMCAMARO]

Does Griot's work well on tires too, or should I get some APC with it?

[Speakerguy45]

Ok I'm looking for an all around wheel and tire cleaner thats safe on all wheels and isn't very expensive either. That rules Sonax out of the way because it is roughly $100 for 1.5 gallons. So what do you guys suggest for wheels and tires?

I've been using "SuperClean" for a year or two now. 1 gallon costs $15 and as long as you don't let it dry on the rims it wont damage them. You can also use this stuff to remove bugs but it takes the wax off too. Its really powerful even diluted. I dilute it 1 part cleaner to 5 parts water, spray it on the wheels, agitate with a soft paint brush and rinse off. It has never failed to leave behind a flawless wheel.

Good luck!
~ Nate

[IOMCAMARO]

I've been using "SuperClean" for a year or two now. 1 gallon costs $15 and as long as you don't let it dry on the rims it wont damage them. You can also use this stuff to remove bugs but it takes the wax off too. Its really powerful even diluted. I dilute it 1 part cleaner to 5 parts water, spray it on the wheels, agitate with a soft paint brush and rinse off. It has never failed to leave behind a flawless wheel.

Good luck!
~ Nate

Wow. Stuff is way more expensive in Cali. Super clean is only $7 or $8 here in Indiana.

[ScottB]

Griots indeed ....

[BobbyG]

I use:

Meguiar's Brightener

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Detailing/WheelBrightener.jpg

"Meguiar’s Wheel Brightener is a super concentrated wheel cleaner for clear coated, factory painted, and chrome wheels. It easily removes brake dust, tar, dirt, and grime with little or no scrubbing. With a dilution ratio of up to 4:1, Wheel Brightener is an easy choice for cost-conscious detailers. You can get sixteen 32 ounce bottles of wheel cleaner out of one gallon of Wheel Brightener!"

Amazing Roll-Off

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Detailing/ARO.jpg

[CEE DOG]

Try Duragloss All Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-all-wheel-cleaner.html), very sticky like P21S Gel (http://www.autogeek.net/p2wheelclean.html) and very effective. Don't forget that you can always pick up a gallon of Optimum Power Clean (http://www.autogeek.net/128oz-optimum-power-clean-apc.html), it's safe for paint and if you go 3:1 it works out to $12/gal.

Oooohhhhh! I think I just found my next wheel cleaner! Richard, this stuff works really good? You used it?

For your dollar DG offers some excellent and highly functional products so I assume this is no different. Great products for a great price! I didn't know they had a wheel cleaner. Thank you

Good point on the Optimum as well.

[weavers]

ONR works really well on tires. Spray it on and wipe off with mf towel, baked on brake dust then agitate. Its rare I will use simple green or apc. I will use ipa if I am going to add sealant afterwards.

APC is needed for tires.

[IOMCAMARO]

Is wheel brightener safe on any wheels though?

[aerogt01]

Wheel brightener has been used on many finishes without damage, and will eat through the toughest brake dust you've ever seen. However, it is fairly caustic and I don't think it's biodegradable.

Amazing Roll-off or Griot's would get my vote as they specifically state they are safe for all wheels and boidegradable. Cheap to boot, too.