What Wheel Cleaner??

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: What Wheel Cleaner??

went to big lots today and scooooooore got multi piece wheel cleaner 3.50 a bottle. and a plus quick wheel detailer 3.50 as well

Great deal. All the big lots around me are out.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: What Wheel Cleaner??

Hello, I have 5 spoke alloy wheels with chrome inserts, like that one below. Could I use Hot Rims® All Wheel Cleaner or should I use Hot Rims® Aluminum Wheel Cleaner?

If that wheel is painted with a true chrome insert, or even a polished insert with a clear coat, then All Wheel Cleaner is perfectly fine. But if those inserts are polished aluminum and not chrome the All Wheel Cleaner will stain them, so Aluminum Wheel Cleaner would be a better choice. Just make doubly sure you know what the material is before proceeding.


Just a note about Aluminum Wheel Cleaner and Multi-Piece Wheel Cleaner - these are very mild cleaners; they have to be in order to be safe on uncoated and anodized surfaces. It is still very important that you use them on only one wheel at a time, start to finish. And because they're so gentle, they are not going to remove heavily built up brake dust simply by spraying on and rinsing off. Agitation with a soft brush is going to be a huge help, and regular, full cleaning is the best way to proceed. That's sort of the downside to having intricate and delicate wheels.