Radarryan
07-24-2013, 01:38 AM
Ugh... I think we've all been here: what is the right wheel cleaner for me? Well, since I started the thread, I'm going to talk about me!
First, my wheels dust up on my 991, because it is a high-performance sports car. I know this is going to happen. The wheels are sealed, which helps a bit, but the brake dust is super thick and sticky. Also, what further complicates things is I have some health-related treatment going on right now that requires me to use completely safe wheel cleaners. Even if I have to scrub a little bit more, it is imperative that I use something that will not have detrimental health consequences (that means you,Meguiar's Wheel Brightener (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiar-s-wheel-brightener.html)!)
So far, I have used P21S Wheel Gel (http://www.autogeek.net/p2wheelclean1.html), Griot's Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-heavy-duty-wheel-cleaner.html), Chemical Guys Diablo (http://www.autogeek.net/chemical-guys-diablo-wheel-cleaner.html) (Diluted 4:1), Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/sonax-wheel-cleaner.html), as well as OTC Meguiar's, Eagle One, and Mother's wheel cleaners.
Even after using these, I am still left wanting more. I either want it to be cheaper or I want it to work better. I have yet to find something that satisfies both being economical and efficient. Now, due to the health problems, I am willing to throw economical out the window and subsitute economical for "safe", both for my wheels, and, more importantly, me!
Out of the ones that I have tried, even though I have found them all to be advertised as "safe" for the wheel, they contain chemicals that I cannot risk (even though I wear chemical-resistant goggles, nitrile gloves, and a chemical vapor mask). Therefore I have emails out to the manufactures asking them for MSDS reports and specific health-related answers.
Now the scary part: what do you think the best wheel cleaner would be for me? Let's, at least for the moment, not worry about price (even Sonax Full Effect is fairly economical when you buy it 10 liters at a time) and just think about safety and effectiveness. I will scrub the barrel with the Daytona Speed Master Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/ezdebrfca.html) and the face with a Mother's Wheel Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/mothers-wheel-brush.html) and Boar's Hair Lug Nut Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/lug-nut-brush.html) (also used for the sides of the wheel face). I am looking to get either the Auto Finesse brushes (when AG gets them) or the Swissvax Brush (heard only good things).
I am also wanting to try many other wheel cleaners that I have not used yet, if you all recommend them. Again, safety first, effectiveness second, price last (yes, it is crazy). I have Excel spreadsheets that contain all the wheel cleaners AG offers that figures price per ounce, per wheel, and per washing so I will take price into consideration after I get everyone's feedback.
Yes, I know everyone has a different opinion, but that's what I am looking for. The more I learn about the different products, the better my final decision will be.
Thanks and Happy Detailing!
First, my wheels dust up on my 991, because it is a high-performance sports car. I know this is going to happen. The wheels are sealed, which helps a bit, but the brake dust is super thick and sticky. Also, what further complicates things is I have some health-related treatment going on right now that requires me to use completely safe wheel cleaners. Even if I have to scrub a little bit more, it is imperative that I use something that will not have detrimental health consequences (that means you,Meguiar's Wheel Brightener (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiar-s-wheel-brightener.html)!)
So far, I have used P21S Wheel Gel (http://www.autogeek.net/p2wheelclean1.html), Griot's Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-heavy-duty-wheel-cleaner.html), Chemical Guys Diablo (http://www.autogeek.net/chemical-guys-diablo-wheel-cleaner.html) (Diluted 4:1), Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/sonax-wheel-cleaner.html), as well as OTC Meguiar's, Eagle One, and Mother's wheel cleaners.
Even after using these, I am still left wanting more. I either want it to be cheaper or I want it to work better. I have yet to find something that satisfies both being economical and efficient. Now, due to the health problems, I am willing to throw economical out the window and subsitute economical for "safe", both for my wheels, and, more importantly, me!
Out of the ones that I have tried, even though I have found them all to be advertised as "safe" for the wheel, they contain chemicals that I cannot risk (even though I wear chemical-resistant goggles, nitrile gloves, and a chemical vapor mask). Therefore I have emails out to the manufactures asking them for MSDS reports and specific health-related answers.
Now the scary part: what do you think the best wheel cleaner would be for me? Let's, at least for the moment, not worry about price (even Sonax Full Effect is fairly economical when you buy it 10 liters at a time) and just think about safety and effectiveness. I will scrub the barrel with the Daytona Speed Master Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/ezdebrfca.html) and the face with a Mother's Wheel Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/mothers-wheel-brush.html) and Boar's Hair Lug Nut Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/lug-nut-brush.html) (also used for the sides of the wheel face). I am looking to get either the Auto Finesse brushes (when AG gets them) or the Swissvax Brush (heard only good things).
I am also wanting to try many other wheel cleaners that I have not used yet, if you all recommend them. Again, safety first, effectiveness second, price last (yes, it is crazy). I have Excel spreadsheets that contain all the wheel cleaners AG offers that figures price per ounce, per wheel, and per washing so I will take price into consideration after I get everyone's feedback.
Yes, I know everyone has a different opinion, but that's what I am looking for. The more I learn about the different products, the better my final decision will be.
Thanks and Happy Detailing!