Scrubbing Bubbles wheel cleaner??

Concours.John

Concours.John

Auto Detail & Restoration
I was talking to a friend of a customer about his car. He has a georgous Astin Martin DB-4 with Borani wire wheels (uncoated aluminum barrel with chrome spokes and hub). He told me he sprays Scrubbing Bubbles on the wheels lets it sit for about a minute, then rinses.:huh:

When he showed me the car and the wheels looked great, other than an ocasional water spot.

I've never heard of this on aluminum un-coated wheels especially taking a chance on wheels that cost 1200 dollars a piece to tear down and redo if you mess them up.

Has anyone used this before? He definitely a bigger gambler than me. There are 12 cars I do that have these wheels and I'm always looking for a better way but this sounds scary in the long run.
 
It wouldn't surprise me in the least to find out that it's a lot less harsh and safer overall than most of the wheel cleaners we currently use. :)
 
JaredPointer said:
It wouldn't surprise me in the least to find out that it's a lot less harsh and safer overall than most of the wheel cleaners we currently use. :)
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As much as that may be true, I always err on the side of using a product specifically designed for a given task, especially when detailing something as rare and expensive as the classics John is talking about. Sometimes it's more labor intensive, sure, but in the event that I do mess something up at least a client couldn't claim the problem was due to negligence of using a product not meant to be used in the way I used it.
 
Gunk Glass Cleaner with Ammonia removes wax/polish from rubber and black trim.

It's labeled as such. No need to buy a specialty product.

I've tried it and it works well.
 
Oh No! DAWN is for dishes!:yikes:

I use Safe Scrub (the Green Cleanser) to remove bugs from windshield. Wet, sprinkle and the bugs almost jump off.:wow:
 
I guess this is ok for bugs then too if we're going to throw Dawn out there.
 

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Scrubbing Bubbles is safe for chrome and stainless steel. Bathroom faucets ($200) are probably less durable than a $1200 chrome wheel that is built to roll along the highway where stones, salt and other road grime will assault it.

I can't fathom a "delicate" $1200 chrome wheel.
 
Your right Mr. Gloss about the chrome. The problem is this type of wheel has a polished uncoated barrel. The aluminum scratches just as easily as paint.
 
Check the MSDS, it contains the same solvents as dry-cleaning fluids

I wash my wheels with Cindy (my GF ;)
 
togwt said:
Check the MSDS, it contains the same solvents as dry-cleaning fluids

I wash my wheels with Cindy (my GF ;)
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I haven't tried getting MSDS's for OTC products. I assume you just contact the manufacturer? I get all my others from my paint suppliers ex. 3M, Megs.
I guess my main point is....................
I'd like to find the most effective, safest way to reduce sealant stripping while cleaning. They oxidize quickly without sealer. It is a long process where you really cant fit many tools.
ie:
1 Remove wheel
2 Clean wheel(boars hair brush)
3 Clay
4 Polish barrel(mothers)and around spokes(cotton & mf)
5 Remove residue around nipple recesses
6 Seal barrel and chrome
Time can be increased depending on if the wheels are inner laced or outer laced(where on the lip the spokes are orientated). I've delt with this for many years and sometimes you have to bite the bullet especially after a 1000 mile rally and re-do the process.

In between though:idea

I may be beating a dead horse wondering over the years is there a better sealer for this application than Zoop seal? (was recommended because of heat) I have used Klasse but not on wheels. Also the most mild but effective wheel cleaner. (using Griots reduced 1;1 when not real dirty)

I could test the lip area with another process/product to compare any ideas before commiting to the whole wheel.

Thanks:D
 
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