Hey guys can everyone just post their wheel cleaner of choice and a brief reason for the nasty wheels they encounter. I have to buy something for the really bad stuff where time is a concern just because I cant spend such huge amounts of time(and money) on wheels when on a time restriction. I know our european friends fancy megs wheel brightener a whole lot but I'm just not sure what my next time and money effective choice is going to be. Need opinions. Many thanks
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I really like Sonus Rim Bright, it works great: Sonus Rim Bright
Pennypacker
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I like Eagle One All Wheel and Tire Cleaner. It's cheap, you can get it anywhere, and it's one of the best rubber cleaners I've used. The fact that you can clean your wheels and tires in one step is also a big plus to me.
imported_themightytimmah
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Wheel Brightener is the only way to go on the real bad ones, IMHO.
4:1 twice, no agitation.
4:1 twice, no agitation.
jswift2000
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2nd vote for the eagle one... I havent used many others but like pennypacker said its everywhere, its cheap and does a great job. Plus... there is bogo at pep boys:
http://autopia.org/forum/good-deals...-get-one-free-no-coupon-mailing-required.html
http://autopia.org/forum/good-deals...-get-one-free-no-coupon-mailing-required.html
imported_grease
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Who makes Wheel Brightener? Megs?
Ive used E1, they have a few versions, including whats pictured above, and they work well for fairly cheap.
If youre wheels don't dust alot, Id suggest P21s gel. It works great.
Ive used E1, they have a few versions, including whats pictured above, and they work well for fairly cheap.
If youre wheels don't dust alot, Id suggest P21s gel. It works great.
BlueLibby04
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grease said:
yes, Meguairs.
imported_Ivan Rajic
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Another vote for Meg's Wheel Brightener... that and P21S are the only 2 I use... P21S on more "sensitive" wheels
jesselyons2002
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+3 For EO all wheel and tire cleaner
joyriiide1113
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I actually documented my recent use of Wheel Brightner on my sister's Audi wheels which were not cleaned for 3 months straight.
The wheels received NO aggitation with a product ratio of 1:2 and rinsed with a regular hose nozzle. Product was left to sit for EXACTLY 45 seconds. Amazing how it cleaned all the nooks and crannies soo well. Not one brush touched these wheels.
Before:
During:
After Rinse:
The wheels received NO aggitation with a product ratio of 1:2 and rinsed with a regular hose nozzle. Product was left to sit for EXACTLY 45 seconds. Amazing how it cleaned all the nooks and crannies soo well. Not one brush touched these wheels.
Before:
During:
After Rinse:
BlackElantraGT
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I also recommend the Eagle One All Wheel Cleaner. Works great, good price, and can be had OTC. Like Al mentioned, not only does it work well on wheels but is also an excellent tire cleaner. You really see the grime start coming off the moment you spray it on.
But in the future, I'll eventually add Meg's Wheel Brightener to my arsenal as I still want/need something stronger than the E1 Wheel/Tire cleaner. Cost wise, I don't know if any other wheel cleaner is as cost-effective as WB since it costs less than $25 and can be diluted.
But in the future, I'll eventually add Meg's Wheel Brightener to my arsenal as I still want/need something stronger than the E1 Wheel/Tire cleaner. Cost wise, I don't know if any other wheel cleaner is as cost-effective as WB since it costs less than $25 and can be diluted.
jswift2000
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joyride,
I think you just sold me on the WB - amzing b & a. What do you use to clean the tires?
I think you just sold me on the WB - amzing b & a. What do you use to clean the tires?
raadkins16
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Sorry, but this was the first thing I thought of when i saw the thread title...
steelwind101
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HEHE!!
I love this thread, i spend alot of time in the USA and i guess you guys brake harder alot less then we do in the UK. Those wheels would just be an average week of driving around london. Even worse on my approx. 1250Mi per month cars!
845 IW goes along way to making wheels so clean you wipe them with a spounge and soapie water and have them them look great again.
P21s wheel cleaner is a great safe option. But also, mild product like Mothers All Wheel cleaner with a low salic acid content works really great and bring them fresh.
In the cold weather and bad weeks when fingers, fiddly wheels and and busted knuclkes are not wanted i just use a mild, non acidic wheel cleaner. Leave it to dwell, use a brush to aggitate and rinse.
Certantly quaterly clayings and the use of a dedicated paintwork cleaner such as PBs Pro Polish before a sealant or wheel wax get them look even better.
Geoff
I love this thread, i spend alot of time in the USA and i guess you guys brake harder alot less then we do in the UK. Those wheels would just be an average week of driving around london. Even worse on my approx. 1250Mi per month cars!
845 IW goes along way to making wheels so clean you wipe them with a spounge and soapie water and have them them look great again.
P21s wheel cleaner is a great safe option. But also, mild product like Mothers All Wheel cleaner with a low salic acid content works really great and bring them fresh.
In the cold weather and bad weeks when fingers, fiddly wheels and and busted knuclkes are not wanted i just use a mild, non acidic wheel cleaner. Leave it to dwell, use a brush to aggitate and rinse.
Certantly quaterly clayings and the use of a dedicated paintwork cleaner such as PBs Pro Polish before a sealant or wheel wax get them look even better.
Geoff
MattPersman
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+1 on making me order Megs WB.
I found Ultima PGP works well on clearcoated wheels to make them easier to clean (once you get them clean)
I found Ultima PGP works well on clearcoated wheels to make them easier to clean (once you get them clean)
Bigpoppa3346
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Megs WB is great stuff. I am continually *amazed* at how it just melts the crap off the rims.