Review: P21S Wheel Cleaner (Gel)

[P1et]

Well, the good people from P21S were nice enough to send me some of their wheel cleaner after I finished the testing of their beta wax. Of course, I had to try it as soon as I got home!

So the Explorer went on jacks and off came one of the wheels. Mind you, these wheels have NEVER been washed since it was bought in 2001. Yes, they were very dirty!

My process was:

1) Wash w/ Simple Green (5:1)
2) Clay with Zaino Z18
3) Spray on P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel and let sit for 45 minutes
4) Use sponge to rinse

Now, I have to tell you that Simple Green didn't put a DENT in it. And claying it was very tough.

But the P21S Wheel Cleaner is a miracle product. After waiting for 45 minutes, all the dirt just washed off using a running hose. Some spots needed some help from the sponge, but look at the results and judge for yourself.

It's not cheap, but you don't use a lot of it. I rate it a solid 9 / 10!

http://www.southernsoot.com/Wheel1.jpg

http://www.southernsoot.com/Wheel2.jpg

Here she is, sitting proud on my top shelf...

http://www.southernsoot.com/Wheel3.jpg

Letting that products SOAK!!!

http://www.southernsoot.com/Wheel4.jpg

http://www.southernsoot.com/Wheel5.jpg

http://www.southernsoot.com/Wheel6.jpg

:righton:

[ejflanag]

they sent you that big bottle

[P1et]

They most certainly did! It's the 1 liter version, AG sells it for $21.99 I believe.

[orngez]

nice deal...for the recessed areas an old toothbrush is your best friend to get that last bit out if you want to...

[P1et]

Actually, if you compare the before and after pics as far as the recessed areas as concerned, a ton came out by just rinsing it off. It was pleasantly surprised!

[orngez]

Actually, if you compare the before and after pics as far as the recessed areas as concerned, a ton came out by just rinsing it off. It was pleasantly surprised!

oh sorry ...didnt wait to see all the pics load up....looks good...surprised that SG didnt put a dent in the stuff...glad to hear p21s gel works so well....i was debating about getting a bottle on my next order to try out...

[AUdakota]

[Joe Dirt Voice]DAAAAAANG[/Joe Dirt Voice]

That stuff works really good.

[Grimm]

Wow that's awesome! My wife's Mountaineer really ticks me off because of the little round holes that I can't get clean of brake dust. I finally got a brush that can get in there, but the dust is so bad it doesn't get it clean. I just sent in my test results yesterday, so I'll be eagerly awaiting my bottle :awesome: :cheers:

[MikeyC]

Nice! I hope my bottle shows up soon.

[Meghan]

Great review, thank you for posting it.

[Bigfoot]

Great review, and awesome pics! Can't wait to get mines. I sent everything yesterday!

[Nuke33]

Wow that stuff works great!!!

[Black Diamond]

I have been using the P21S Wheel Cleaner (regular formula) for quite a while now and simply Luv the stuff. Best wheel cleaner out there IMO. I will have to try the gel next time I order.

[P1et]

What I like about the gel is that it "sticks" to the wall of the wheel. You can spray it on, leave it for a few hours, come back and it'll still be there working it's magic. Love it!

[D]

How would you compare this to DP wheel gel?