Wheel Wells

[Crookster777]

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

I need to get my Wheel wells cleaned. They have a lot of buildup of dirt, salt and who knows whatelse. Anyways I have simple green on hand and my question is, do you recommend dilluted simple green for the wells? If not what do you recommend?


Thanks,

-Joe

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Wheel Wells

I like cleaning them with All Purpose Cleaner. Diluted at 10:1. Then I Protect them with All Season Dressing.

[Crookster777]

Re: Wheel Wells

Thank You J.A.

[Murr1525]

Re: Wheel Wells

Simple Green turned my last cars wheelwells a chalky dried out white. It took another year+ of regular cleanings with APC and dressing with ASD to get them back to being black/gray again.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Wheel Wells

Have read some posts where Simple Green has stained some wheels, (probably polished aluminum), so if you do use it be sure to remove the wheels and place them out of the way of any splatter.

Also have a variety of brushes on hand to agitate the cleaner. Our All Purpose Cleaner is a great general purpose cleaner and you should be able to order it from your local PBE store if they don't carry it in stock. Be sure to get the OSHA Approved matching spray bottle and the chemical resistant sprayer with it if you decide to get some APC

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Wheel Wells

Here's this,

How to locate Meguiar's Professional and Detailer products in your hometown


And this,

All Purpose Cleaner Suggested Retail Price is $12.88



Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner is ideal for reconditioning interior surfaces. The superior foaming action gently lifts the dirt away while its unique blend of fabric softeners and optical brighteners enhance the look and feel of carpet, upholstery, vinyl and even leather.

D-10101 1 gallon
D-10105 5 gallon
D-10155 55 gallon

Medium Duty Degreasing 10:1
Heavy Duty Degreasing 4:1

[Crookster777]

Re: Wheel Wells

Thanks Mike.

[Tuck91]

Re: Wheel Wells

i really like to use APC and and old dedicated bone sponge for cleaningthe wells. Then i dress them with Exterior trim coating spray

[onawrxhigh]

Re: Wheel Wells

I have used Super Degreaser on all the wheel wells that I have cleaned so far. I use it at anywhere from a 10:1 to a 4:1 ratio depending on how nasty they are. I have found that the use of a foaming spray head has added great dwell time so the product has time to really work into the nasty stuff. I have rarely had to scrub with anything other than an old cotton terry towel. I dress them with Water Based Dressing. I like saving the more expensive dressings like ASD for tires and trim. Your first or second daily drive will have the wells getting dirt tossed all up in them again. With WBD they remain black between washings and I don't waste my better dressings. Just my 2 cents.

Andrew

[roushstage2]

Re: Wheel Wells

Simple Green has a very wide range of dilution levels and you have to be sure to use the correct one, per application. I just used Simple Green to clean the wheel wells on my Neon yesterday. If you use Simple Green, I'd use it at about 30:1 to start (1oz. S.G. to 1qt. water) and if for some reason it doesn't clean them good enough, bump it up to 10:1 (1oz. [1/8 cup] S.G. to 1 cup water).

To note, I also use a separate wash bucket with soap and water to use in conjunction with the S.G. I spray the wheel well down with the hose to remove any loose dirt/mud. Spray it down liberally with my cleaner and let it soak for about a minute, then use my brush with the soap/water solution on it and scrub, then rinse.

[Bunky]

Re: Wheel Wells

Is apc generally safe on all factory wheels (chrome or clear coat)?

[roushstage2]

Re: Wheel Wells

Generally yes, but soap and water work best unless there is a specific need for something besides that to clean them.

[Nappers]

Re: Wheel Wells

I used to use SG a lot, but it turned some stuff in the car green! Then I discovered the now discontinued Carpet and upholstery cleaner and now use Eagle One All Wheel Tire cleaner and/or APC about 7:1. Spray, soak, agitate.