I Used Simply Green to Clean my Wheels

eaglesfan2006 · 09-30-2018, 10:05 PM

I used to use simple green on my old car which had plastidip wheels. I was having trouble getting the wheels clean on my Camaro with soap and water so I sprayed them down with the simple green and with a little bit of scrubbing, they look brand new. Took about 10 minutes to clean these wheels compared to the 20-30 it normally takes me.

Is there any reason I shouldn't use simple green on my much nicer and better wheels, then my previous car?

Airfuel · 10-01-2018, 06:53 AM

Simple green is a bit harsh. You can dilute it with water or better yet, get some wheel cleaner from the store and try that.

DorkMissile · 10-01-2018, 08:43 AM

Simple Green works via Sulferic Acid - Might get away with it for awhile but IMO eventually you may have some issues depending on wheel finish.

I coated my wheels when new with cQuartz and I just hit them with a foam cannon when I am washing the rest of the car and rinse

eaglesfan2006 · 10-01-2018, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Airfuel

Simple green is a bit harsh. You can dilute it with water or better yet, get some wheel cleaner from the store and try that.

Yeah it was diluted down with water per the instructions on the bottle.

What other products work extremely well?

eaglesfan2006 · 10-01-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DorkMissile

Simple Green works via Sulferic Acid - Might get away with it for awhile but IMO eventually you may have some issues depending on wheel finish.

I coated my wheels when new with cQuartz and I just hit them with a foam cannon when I am washing the rest of the car and rinse

They’re the stock satin black wheels.

With the cQuartz the dust just washes right off??

SSJ455 · 10-01-2018, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by eaglesfan2006

Yeah it was diluted down with water per the instructions on the bottle.

What other products work extremely well?

I use Eagle 1 AtoZ Wheel Cleaner. I have been using it for years and it works very well.

JDP Sales · 10-01-2018, 09:47 AM

In all honesty the Adam's polishes work amazing! All of our shop cars are cleaned with it and most car show people around here love it. Fairly decent pricing and fast shipping!

Kayla L.
801.545.4215

Airfuel · 10-01-2018, 11:00 AM

They are just wheels. Clean them with the same soap you wash the car with or just get some wheel cleaner at the auto store and try it.
Many choices, don’t over think it.
If you want to get anal, go to the auto geek or autopia forums and go nuts.

Glen e · 10-01-2018, 11:01 AM

See the how to in my sig for the easist way ive found to keep wheels clean.

FlowForm_Wheels · 10-01-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by eaglesfan2006

Is there any reason I shouldn't use simple green on my much nicer and better wheels, then my previous car?

Yeah you would think it's all fine and good until something like this happens - https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406357

Example photo from a bad batch of wheel cleaner:

Simple Green is quite terrible for Clear Coats, I would stop immediately. PH neutral wheel cleaners are going to be better for the finish on the wheels so that the above doesn't happen to you.

I personally use this, but also Sonax as mentioned before isn't a bad choice either:

https://www.esotericcarcare.com/gyeon-q2m-iron/

https://www.esotericcarcare.com/sona...-cleaner-plus/

As a wheel manufacturer who knows, please do not use simple green on your wheels, it will deteriorate the clear coat and over time ruin the finish.

Nsxmatt · 10-01-2018, 11:20 AM

If you keep them decently clean and apply a wheel or even a regular wax, there shouldn't be any reason why soap and water won't clean them fine.

7WSM · 10-01-2018, 02:22 PM

Brown Royal diluted down 1:4, hosed down with a pressure washer. I never touch my wheels.

eaglesfan2006 · 10-01-2018, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlowForm_Wheels

Yeah you would think it's all fine and good until something like this happens - https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406357

Example photo from a bad batch of wheel cleaner:

Simple Green is quite terrible for Clear Coats, I would stop immediately. PH neutral wheel cleaners are going to be better for the finish on the wheels so that the above doesn't happen to you.

I personally use this, but also Sonax as mentioned before isn't a bad choice either:

https://www.esotericcarcare.com/gyeon-q2m-iron/

https://www.esotericcarcare.com/sona...-cleaner-plus/

As a wheel manufacturer who knows, please do not use simple green on your wheels, it will deteriorate the clear coat and over time ruin the finish.

Wow, I had a feeling it was to easy to be true. I’ll be looking into other methods that won’t damage the wheel.

Thank you!

eaglesfan2006 · 10-01-2018, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airfuel

They are just wheels. Clean them with the same soap you wash the car with or just get some wheel cleaner at the auto store and try it.
Many choices, don’t over think it.
If you want to get anal, go to the auto geek or autopia forums and go nuts.

This method wasn’t cutting it. Took me 15 mins of scrubbing on each wheel. I’ll be looking into other methods to clean the wheel.

09-30-2018, 10:05 PM	#1
eaglesfan2006 Drives: 2019 1SS 1LE Riverside Blue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Maryland Posts: 81 View My Garage	I Used Simply Green to Clean my Wheels I used to use simple green on my old car which had plastidip wheels. I was having trouble getting the wheels clean on my Camaro with soap and water so I sprayed them down with the simple green and with a little bit of scrubbing, they look brand new. Took about 10 minutes to clean these wheels compared to the 20-30 it normally takes me. Is there any reason I shouldn't use simple green on my much nicer and better wheels, then my previous car?

10-01-2018, 11:01 AM	#9
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10-01-2018, 06:53 AM	#2
Airfuel Drives: '19 2SS M6. Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: CT Posts: 340	Simple green is a bit harsh. You can dilute it with water or better yet, get some wheel cleaner from the store and try that.

10-01-2018, 08:43 AM	#3
DorkMissile Drives: 18 1SS 1LE HyperBlue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 612	Simple Green works via Sulferic Acid - Might get away with it for awhile but IMO eventually you may have some issues depending on wheel finish. I coated my wheels when new with cQuartz and I just hit them with a foam cannon when I am washing the rest of the car and rinse

10-01-2018, 09:47 AM	#7
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	In all honesty the Adam's polishes work amazing! All of our shop cars are cleaned with it and most car show people around here love it. Fairly decent pricing and fast shipping! Kayla L. 801.545.4215

10-01-2018, 11:00 AM	#8
Airfuel Drives: '19 2SS M6. Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: CT Posts: 340	They are just wheels. Clean them with the same soap you wash the car with or just get some wheel cleaner at the auto store and try it. Many choices, don’t over think it. If you want to get anal, go to the auto geek or autopia forums and go nuts.

10-01-2018, 11:20 AM	#11
Nsxmatt Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kentucky Posts: 622	If you keep them decently clean and apply a wheel or even a regular wax, there shouldn't be any reason why soap and water won't clean them fine.

10-01-2018, 02:22 PM	#12
7WSM Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 465	Brown Royal diluted down 1:4, hosed down with a pressure washer. I never touch my wheels.

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