Currently using the Mequires line, but wanted some input on which rim cleaner to use. I use it w/a brush as well, just looking if there's a better product out there.

 

P21s

 

The best i can find is the DuPont Teflon. I know they sell it at few places. Otherwise i use black magic titanium.

 

i use westley's bleche white and a power washer

 

or slightly soapy wet microfiber cloth and NO chemicals

 

I use Meguires and a soft brush. I also make sure never to leave the product soak too long on the wheel. Maybe 30 seconds from when I start to spray to when I hose off.

 

Exactly! No chemicals!

Use water and a bit of elbow grease!

 

Meguiars is fine, but don't leave it on too long or it leaves residual marks. Dunno if it's etching the finish when it does that (wipes/rinses off) but I try to be quick about it.

 

I use Simple Green and it works great. I wet the wheel then spray with Sinple Green and wipe the wheel down with a rag and rinse immediately. Does not appear to harm the finish at all.

 

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Don't be lazy. A mild car soap and semi-soft bristled brush and a soft sponge or cloth works great.


The same applies for cleaning an engine bay. The less chemicals you use, the better. A lot of chemicals are harsh and can slowly remove protecting waxes and coatings.

 

i agreee when i bought my subaru the guy befor me diddnt take care of it abd the wheels were so bad looking. i maean theere was burnt on breakdust and othor **** and i used blech-white and waer and a tooth brush and now there spoteless highly recconmend using it. but only use a tooth brush if u want it done well and every thing gerts off

 

i got gun metal rims so mine always look "clean!"

 

the soap and water after im done washing the car works fine for me.

 

Im gonna say soap and water the brembos clear coat doesnt like harsh chemicals trust me on this.

 

I have used Castrol and Simple green and I must tell you that I no longer support any chemicals on the rims. Unless you degrease the rims very fast you will have high risk of damaging the clear coating on the caliber and the rims itself.

I suggest a bucket of water with plenty of soap and a pair soft brushes. . Try to flush/rinse the rims as fast as you can.

Carlos