Wheel Brightener: First Use Review

[roushstage2]

Re: Wheel Brightener: First Use Review

How do you know if your aluminum is coated or uncoated?

I answered your complete question in your other thread.

[Jimmy Buffit]

Re: Wheel Brightener: First Use Review

I'm quite surprised by the lack of mention of the absolute danger associated with this product.

Before I go further, let me say, as a Professional Detailer, that I am a volume user of many Mequiar's products. I like the company for many reasons, and I applaud their efforts to educate consumers.

Now, to the point. Wheel Brightener contains Ammonium Bifluoride. When this formulation contacts water it becomes Ammonium Fluoride, NH4F and hydrofluoric acid ,HF. The HF content of the resulting solution will be ~ 33% of the original Ammonium Bifluoride and; if at the salt's solubility limit of ~ 40%, the HF content will be ~ 13%. . . very corrosive, toxic and hazardous.

Since the label suggests 1 part WB and 4 parts water, it becomes HF as soon as it leaves the bottle.

The special nature of the reaction of the fluoride ion with calcium in human tissue requires immediate, often heroic measures to save digits, limbs and even lives.

Be sure that you are using personal protective equipment that has been shown to effectively protect against Hydrofluoric Acid exposure. Always double check your personal protective equipment before each use of HF. A pinhole in a glove or leaky container can cause an accident you really want to avoid at all costs. HF burns penetrate deeply into skin and muscle tissue and can't be treated by simply flushing the area with water.

Sorry to sound so serious, but it is serious. Please be aware of the MSDS for all of the products you use. Wheel Brightener MSDS Link

[Carfire]

Re: Wheel Brightener: First Use Review

Thanks for the Education.

[TimG]

Re: Wheel Brightener: First Use Review

+1 with Jimmy Buffit.

The product works very excellent but extra care need to be taken. Wear proper gloves (chem resistant) and most important, goggles to protect your eyes. I using those white/clear transparent ones; saved me from WB's splatter so many times.



Tim

[junbecks]

Re: Wheel Brightener: First Use Review

if possible make sure you're spraying it when there is no sudden gusts of wind or breeze, you dont want that stuff in your nose and lungs.

ouch.

i use a surgical masks kinda like what dentists use.

[jmakado]

Re: Wheel Brightener: First Use Review

I've had WB in my eyes, nose, mouth, and on my skin. It doesn't bother me one bit. Not sure why everybody is so scared of it? I enjoy being outside washing my car...I'm not going to go out like I'm visiting a Haz-Mat scene.

[CAShine]

Re: Wheel Brightener: First Use Review

Im a huge fan of the Wheel Brightner. It just lifts the brake dust off and leaves a nice shine. Been successful using it on all different types of wheels.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Wheel Brightener: First Use Review

I don't have uncoated wheels on any of my cars, and would never pay a dollar for them, as P21S gel wheel cleaner is very pricey.

Just to note, we do offer a product for uncoated, polished or matte finish aluminum.

This wheel cleaner is acid free...

Hot Rims® Aluminum Wheel Cleaner

[Black Bullet]

Re: Wheel Brightener: First Use Review

I never understood the purpose of a wheel cleaner. Especially if it's so strong. Why not use the same wash you wash your vehicle with?

[angeloabbattista]

Re: Wheel Brightener: First Use Review

With some of the wheels I've worked on there's no way a regular wash is going to remove the garbage on them and that's where WB come into play. With well looked after wheels I do use my regular wash.