wheel cleaners
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wheel cleaners
I have read some of the recommendations for quality wheel cleaners such as P21S or sonax, but can any one recommend an "over the counter" cleaner that would be available at local stores. Reason I ask such a blasphemous question is I've taken ownership of a used set of wheels and have already scheduled their installation for next Tuesday, but will be away Thurs thru Monday so only really have tomorrow or Wednesday to clean them. So ordering online is out of the question. They really aren't too dirty, I guess I can get by with just hand washing them, but while they are off I did want to give them the best cleaning (and protectant?) I could for the time being. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by NJS_04_996
I have read some of the recommendations for quality wheel cleaners such as P21S or sonax, but can any one recommend an "over the counter" cleaner that would be available at local stores. Reason I ask such a blasphemous question is I've taken ownership of a used set of wheels and have already scheduled their installation for next Tuesday, but will be away Thurs thru Monday so only really have tomorrow or Wednesday to clean them. So ordering online is out of the question. They really aren't too dirty, I guess I can get by with just hand washing them, but while they are off I did want to give them the best cleaning (and protectant?) I could for the time being. Thanks!
I used it for years without issues, but am diligent about rinsing.
#3
Good suggestion, as I do have Simple Green already. Do you use it full strength, or dilute it a bit? Thanks!
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I too have used Simple Green for years on my wheels. I cut it by a third with water. However, just tried Sonax for the first time in the past three months. By far it is the best Wheel cleaner I have used.
#7
anything that contains sodium thioglycolate. It bonds to iron particles form break dust and suspends them in the water. You still need to agitate with a lug brush but it does alot of work for you.
Best thing I have found to compact wheel grime is a wheel sealant. Basically the same as paint sealant but stickier and can take a little more heat. Ammo NYC makes a great one but its out of production at the moment. I had it on my truck last fall and its lasted almost a year through harsh condition. Many trips to Tahoe and a long road trip to Utah. Got em 90% clean just spraying them off.
Best thing I have found to compact wheel grime is a wheel sealant. Basically the same as paint sealant but stickier and can take a little more heat. Ammo NYC makes a great one but its out of production at the moment. I had it on my truck last fall and its lasted almost a year through harsh condition. Many trips to Tahoe and a long road trip to Utah. Got em 90% clean just spraying them off.
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anything that contains sodium thioglycolate. It bonds to iron particles form break dust and suspends them in the water. You still need to agitate with a lug brush but it does alot of work for you.
Best thing I have found to combat wheel grime is a wheel sealant. Basically the same as paint sealant but stickier and can take a little more heat. Ammo NYC makes a great one but its out of production at the moment. I had it on my truck last fall and its lasted almost a year through harsh condition. Many trips to Tahoe and a long road trip to Utah. Got em 90% clean just spraying them off.
Best thing I have found to combat wheel grime is a wheel sealant. Basically the same as paint sealant but stickier and can take a little more heat. Ammo NYC makes a great one but its out of production at the moment. I had it on my truck last fall and its lasted almost a year through harsh condition. Many trips to Tahoe and a long road trip to Utah. Got em 90% clean just spraying them off.