Which Wheel Cleaner

[xjjeepthing]

Recently installed a set of Mickey Thompson Sidebiter wheels, they are a polished Black finish. Wondering what would be the best cleaner to use on them. Before install I did use Meguirs Quik Wax on them.
"Tough High Gloss Black Finish"

[rcktpwrd]

Re: Which Wheel Cleaner

I wash my wheels with the same car wash soap that I use on the car. I use a dedicated wash mitt for the wheels and my hands. I'm not a fan of chemical wheel cleaners.

[Murr1525]

Re: Which Wheel Cleaner

Sounds painted to me, but just car wash soap, or the Aluminum Wheel Wash would be the mild way to go.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Which Wheel Cleaner

Sounds painted to me

Yes, it does sound like they're painted, but..... and this is really important with aftermarket wheels - make sure you know for sure what the finish is before you use anything other than soap and water on them. Check with the manufacturer first. A wheel that is painted and clear coated should be able to withstand our All Wheel Cleaner or even Wheel Brightener - the painted and clear coated aftermarket wheels on my daily driver have been cleaned with these two products more times than I can count and I've never had a problem. But that doesn't mean your wheels have the same type of finish that mine do.

Our call center takes a huge number of phone calls from people who used the wheel cleaner on their wheels (usually Chrome Wheel Cleaner on aluminum wheels - ouch!) so make darn sure you know. Contact the manufacturer - and stick with soap and water unless and until you hear otherwise.

[cnfowler]

Re: Which Wheel Cleaner

Yes, it does sound like they're painted, but..... and this is really important with aftermarket wheels - make sure you know for sure what the finish is before you use anything other than soap and water on them. Check with the manufacturer first. A wheel that is painted and clear coated should be able to withstand our All Wheel Cleaner or even Wheel Brightener - the painted and clear coated aftermarket wheels on my daily driver have been cleaned with these two products more times than I can count and I've never had a problem. But that doesn't mean your wheels have the same type of finish that mine do.

Our call center takes a huge number of phone calls from people who used the wheel cleaner on their wheels (usually Chrome Wheel Cleaner on aluminum wheels - ouch!) so make darn sure you know. Contact the manufacturer - and stick with soap and water unless and until you hear otherwise.

Listen to the MAN!


Colin