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Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

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  • #16
    Re: Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

    Can always go with the Aluminum Wheel Wash, or just your regular soap and water if cleaning often.
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    • #17
      Re: Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

      To correct any stains?, just a all metal polish?

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      • #18
        Re: Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

        For painted wheels, you would want to use paint care products.

        For bare metal wheels, you would want to use the metal polish products.
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        • #19
          Re: Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

          Originally posted by Murr1525 View Post
          Can always go with the Aluminum Wheel Wash, or just your regular soap and water if cleaning often.
          Yup. Definately would not be using this if washing regularly.
          2009 silverado duramax. 1997 S10 5.3 L-33 LS swap, 5spd,T-70 turbo, Polo green metallic ,Factory ZQ8 susp,,Efilive tuned by me. 2002 HD FXDL,124" Black and built

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          • #20
            Re: Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

            Originally posted by Math87 View Post
            But if you let it dwell for a few MINUTE?, what happens? and maybe on hot wheels?
            Well, it's not like after a certain set time something bad automatically happens, we just want you to follow the directions on the bottle, simple as that. Apply the product to a hot surface could cause it to flash dry, and it should not be allowed to dry on the surface. Since your car has factory supplied wheels, if you just spray it on, agitate with a wheel brush or wash mitt and then fully rinse off you won't have any issues.

            Originally posted by slows10 View Post
            Be carefull using this stuff. Alot depends on the age of the wheels. It will stain wheels. Read the instructions. Hot wheels is a no-no. It will stain them. It is pretty harsh stuff. IMO it is for people who do not keep up with a regular wash and who do not want to or have the time to put some effort into hand washing them every time they wash the car. If you put some time into them every wash then you can use a milder wheel cleaner to get the job done. Why use some kind of an acid based cleaner on your wheel? There are better ways.
            If you have bare, high polished aluminum wheels yes, it will stain them. But the OEMs do not supply such a finish due to the very high upkeep required and the extremely delicate nature of that finish. Very old clear coated wheels where wheel weights have been repeatedly mounted and dismounted to the point of compromising the clear coat can lead to a leaching of the product under the clear and potentially staining a coated aluminum wheel, but those are very rare cases. Even on the painted and clear coated after market wheels on my own car I've never had the slightest hint of an issue when using this product. Of the factory wheels on our other cars at home, same thing - never a problem when used properly.

            And we never have a problem telling people that if you're really, really worried about anything or you don't know what kind of wheels you have, using soap and water is always an excellent alternative. But Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner, when used on factory coated wheels and using the indicated directions, is a perfectly safe and highly effective wheel cleaner.
            Michael Stoops
            Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

            Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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            • #21
              Re: Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

              Safe to use every wash? Say for people that wash 2-3 times a month?
              2009 silverado duramax. 1997 S10 5.3 L-33 LS swap, 5spd,T-70 turbo, Polo green metallic ,Factory ZQ8 susp,,Efilive tuned by me. 2002 HD FXDL,124" Black and built

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              • #22
                Re: Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

                Anyway I disagree a little.Its a pretty broad recomendation to say it is completely safe on any factory coated wheel thru the years. Paint and clearcoat technology has changed greatly in the last 20 yrs.
                2009 silverado duramax. 1997 S10 5.3 L-33 LS swap, 5spd,T-70 turbo, Polo green metallic ,Factory ZQ8 susp,,Efilive tuned by me. 2002 HD FXDL,124" Black and built

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                • #23
                  Re: Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

                  And I hope I dont sound like Im beatin up the product or megs cause I am not. Happily using megs products for better than 20 years.
                  2009 silverado duramax. 1997 S10 5.3 L-33 LS swap, 5spd,T-70 turbo, Polo green metallic ,Factory ZQ8 susp,,Efilive tuned by me. 2002 HD FXDL,124" Black and built

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                  • #24
                    Re: Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

                    All wheel cleaner:


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                    • #25
                      Re: Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

                      It's important to note that while this product may be safe on factory wheels, if you have aftermarket brake components, it may not be safe for them. This product caused a bit of damage to my calipers, rotor, and lug nuts as well. I would guess that this product is only safe on OEM wheels WITH OEM brake components.

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                      • #26
                        Re: Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner: is it really safe for all wheels?

                        I'm not sure but the factory wheels are powder coated???

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