stained rims after using Hot Rims All Wheel cleaner

[Alfisti]

Re: stained rims after using Hot Rims All Wheel cleaner

dinosaur1, going 'green' does not necessarily mean 'safe to leave as long as you want without staining wheels'. 'Green' means environmentally friendly, and while most green products are very safe to handle they can still cause issues when used improperly. A case in point: I mostly use 'green' wheel cleaners mainly for my health as I use them all day, every day. One is made by Michelin (the tyre company) and a couple others are citrus oil based. You can get them on your hand without much issue. But if you leave to dwell on the wheel too long they too can stain the surface. The only 'safe' wheel cleaner is a strong carwash solution, but that only works on not very dirty wheels.

Bottom line, 'green' or not, always follow the instructions and if you don't and get issues (and you will), don't blame the manufacturer.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: stained rims after using Hot Rims All Wheel cleaner

There was no sarcasm whatsoever on our part, just stating the reality of the situation. In all honesty, we do feel terrible that this happened, but there does come a point where a company's liability ends and the customer has to take some responsibility for their actions. As others here have pointed out, just "going green" doesn't mean a product is totally incapable of damaging a given surface if used incorrectly.

[dinosaur1]

Mike obviously wants to argue and I am wanting to end all of this.

Its ok guys. I just feel Meguiar's is behind the times a bit.

[davey g-force]

Re: stained rims after using Hot Rims All Wheel cleaner

Hardly sounds like an argument to me.

IMO the best way to "end all of this" would be to stop replying to this thread.

[umi000]

Re: stained rims after using Hot Rims All Wheel cleaner

All I see is someone who made a mistake because he was too lazy (putting it kindly) to read instructions, and now wants to blame someone else for that mistake. Don't see anything sarcastic or argumentative in Mike's response - if anything, he's being a bit too polite for me. You need to man up and learn to accept the consequences of your actions.

[toekneevu]

Re: stained rims after using Hot Rims All Wheel cleaner

Never buying this * product again. It just ruined my clear coated wheels and I left it on for no more than 15 seconds. It completely stained the clear coated lip of my 2-piece wheels. I feel your pain OP.