La totally awesome as tire cleaner?

**lucky417** · 08-09-2013, 05:35 PM

I read other threads about it but I need a tire cleaner and need OTC. So I was gonna dilute in half with water. The rims on the cars, one is aluminum on a 2013 Honda and the other if chrome on a 2007 Pontiac. I'm not gonna spray right on the rims but I'm.sure some will get on there should I be OK with that?

**KillaCam** · 08-09-2013, 06:07 PM

Try wetting the wheels first then wash and rinse them after as well.

**scrubs147** · 08-09-2013, 06:14 PM

I use this stuff all the time, in fact it's the only thing I use on the wheels. As mentioned, wet the wheels first, spray on (out of direct sunlight) and rinse off immediately and rinse thoroughly.

**lucky417** · 08-09-2013, 06:36 PM

Should I dilute it?

**FUNX650** · 08-09-2013, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by lucky417

I read other threads about it but I need a tire cleaner and need OTC.

Seriously...
What did you really think of all the information that was contained in the other:
"LA Totally Awesome threads"?

Thanks.

Bob

**lucky417** · 08-09-2013, 07:03 PM

Well Bob it was kind of mixed with no real set dilution ratio if any. That's why I asked

And I wanted to make sure that the info on the rims on my rides was out there as well

**swanicyouth** · 08-10-2013, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by lucky417

Well Bob it was kind of mixed with no real set dilution ratio if any. That's why I asked

And I wanted to make sure that the info on the rims on my rides was out there as well

I'm using it as a tire cleaner straight and it works very well. In fact, I've been using it quite a lot. Its very good. I haven't had any issues with it at all. I also use it to clean pads. I like it better than Meg's Degreaser.

**FUNX650** · 08-10-2013, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by lucky417

The rims on the cars, one is aluminum on a 2013 Honda

I'm not gonna spray right on the rims but I'm.sure some will get on there

Need to think about the braking system components being affected, as well...
if the tire/wheel assembly is not removed from the vehicle

There is quite an exothermic reaction when sodium hydroxide contacts aluminum.
Another danger from this chemical reaction is the formation of a highly explosive, and possibly-asphyxial gas.

Many drain cleaners contain sodium hydroxide.
I've never used them for tire cleaning. Never will!

Bob

**swanicyouth** · 08-10-2013, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by FUNX725

There is quite an exothermic reaction when sodium hydroxide contacts aluminum.
Another danger from this chemical reaction is the formation of a highly explosive, and possibly-asphyxial gas.

Many drain cleaners contain sodium hydroxide.
I've never used them for tire cleaning. Never will!

Bob

The wheels are clear coated / powder coated. It doesn't matter what metal is under the clear coat.

A highly explosive reaction from LA Awesome? C'mon Bob, you can't really think that would happen.

**lucky417** · 08-10-2013, 09:54 AM

Ive been researching and i cant find anyone who said that it damaged their rims... ill pick up some and dilute it probably 1/3 just to ease my mind about it but since i have chrome and polished aluminum i should be alright i think. they should be clear coated ill wet them down before as well. but since i wont be using them that often i will be getting some OPC as well but waiting on funds to be available.