Wheel Cleaner

Banjovie · 06-02-2022, 02:15 PM

The Griots Heavy duty wheel cleaner that I'm using is not good enough for me. I got busy the last couple of months.. and let my wheels go.. now I have time to get then cleaned up. any recommendation of wheel cleaner that works well with our 20 inch brake dust magnets . ?

kropscamaro16 · 06-02-2022, 02:45 PM

this is what i use after my track days

https://shinesupply.com/products/cool-guy

arpad_m · 06-02-2022, 04:30 PM

Adam's old (not the eco) wheel cleaner works fine here, never had problems with it. Leaves the paint alone and cleans very well, makes even my 1LE wheels that aren't ceramic coated easy to clean.

AZIROC · 06-02-2022, 06:11 PM

Are you looking for a spray and hose off type of product? Or just a cleaner in general.

I have a dedicated wash bucket for the wheels alone. Alone with a cleaner, multiple size brushes, detail brush and tire dressing.

If you just want a spray and hose type, I know the turtle wax wheel cleaner gets really good reviews and can be had anywhere.

22SS1LE · 06-02-2022, 07:57 PM

I use this for dirty wheels.
https://www.autoality.com/store/pc/3...z-320p7885.htm

It will make over 6gal of product and melts brake dust away

RamAir02 · 06-02-2022, 08:23 PM

I use Chemical Guys Diablo Gel Wheel Cleaner. I like it, works well.

KirkH · 06-02-2022, 09:11 PM

1. McKees 37 Foaming Wheel Gel
2. Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect
3. Chemical Guys Decon Pro and Wheel cleaner - caution- smells like hell

joekd · 06-03-2022, 08:07 AM

P&S brake buster, was hesitant to use it but after getting recommended by 2 local detailers I gave it a shot. As good of results as Chemical Guys diablo but worlds cheaper.

Coded4SS · 06-03-2022, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KirkH

1. McKees 37 Foaming Wheel Gel
2. Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect
3. Chemical Guys Decon Pro and Wheel cleaner - caution- smells like hell

Solid 1 and 2 then dropped to complete crap at 3. Jking

Meguiars acid wheel cleaner or non acid cleaner I'd throw for 3

KirkH · 06-03-2022, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coded4SS

Solid 1 and 2 then dropped to complete crap at 3. Jking

Meguiars acid wheel cleaner or non acid cleaner I'd throw for 3

I like Meguiars acid wheel cleaner but dont get it on aluminum wheels.

Those 3 cleaners on my list are ones that have the chemical that turns pink signalling chemical reaction with brake dust. The OP was looking for something stronger. These 3 are strong but won't do any damage to any kind of wheel..

Grumpy1 · 06-06-2022, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Adam's old (not the eco) wheel cleaner works fine here, never had problems with it. Leaves the paint alone and cleans very well, makes even my 1LE wheels that aren't ceramic coated easy to clean.

Use Adams wheel cleaner as well. No issues and clean well...

Corbs09 · 06-07-2022, 04:29 PM

Sonax Xtreme Wheel Cleaner - It is a spray on and rinse off affair. A little pricey but its good stuff and I use it on all of my wheels.

IN2HNTN · 06-15-2022, 04:57 PM

I have only used DP & Wolfgang's wheel & tire cleaners. Wolfgang's does a better job of the two. Sonax is next on the list to try.

06-02-2022, 02:15 PM	#1
Banjovie Drives: Chevrolet Camaro 50th Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Norcal Posts: 10	Wheel Cleaner The Griots Heavy duty wheel cleaner that I'm using is not good enough for me. I got busy the last couple of months.. and let my wheels go.. now I have time to get then cleaned up. any recommendation of wheel cleaner that works well with our 20 inch brake dust magnets . ?

06-02-2022, 02:45 PM	#2
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,812	this is what i use after my track days https://shinesupply.com/products/cool-guy __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

06-02-2022, 04:30 PM	#3
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,565 View My Garage	Adam's old (not the eco) wheel cleaner works fine here, never had problems with it. Leaves the paint alone and cleans very well, makes even my 1LE wheels that aren't ceramic coated easy to clean. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

06-02-2022, 07:57 PM	#5
22SS1LE Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE 6M Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 511 View My Garage	I use this for dirty wheels. https://www.autoality.com/store/pc/3...z-320p7885.htm It will make over 6gal of product and melts brake dust away __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE 6M in Riverside blue Found exact build local- ETA 7/31/22 New ETA - 7/26, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/21, 8/28, 9/17 8/24. IT HAS ARRIVED at the dealer 8/25- It is in the Garage ACS ZL1 Sideskirts, 20% tint, CAI Intake

06-02-2022, 08:23 PM	#6
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,439 View My Garage	I use Chemical Guys Diablo Gel Wheel Cleaner. I like it, works well. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

06-02-2022, 06:11 PM	#4
AZIROC Drives: '86 IROC-Z '18 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 731	Are you looking for a spray and hose off type of product? Or just a cleaner in general. I have a dedicated wash bucket for the wheels alone. Alone with a cleaner, multiple size brushes, detail brush and tire dressing. If you just want a spray and hose type, I know the turtle wax wheel cleaner gets really good reviews and can be had anywhere.

06-02-2022, 09:11 PM	#7
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	1. McKees 37 Foaming Wheel Gel 2. Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect 3. Chemical Guys Decon Pro and Wheel cleaner - caution- smells like hell __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

06-03-2022, 08:07 AM	#8
joekd Drives: 2018 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CT Posts: 449	P&S brake buster, was hesitant to use it but after getting recommended by 2 local detailers I gave it a shot. As good of results as Chemical Guys diablo but worlds cheaper. __________________

06-07-2022, 04:29 PM	#12
Corbs09 Drives: Chevy Camaro ZLE Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 112	Sonax Xtreme Wheel Cleaner - It is a spray on and rinse off affair. A little pricey but its good stuff and I use it on all of my wheels.

06-15-2022, 04:57 PM	#13
IN2HNTN Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS Redline Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SoCal Posts: 10	I have only used DP & Wolfgang's wheel & tire cleaners. Wolfgang's does a better job of the two. Sonax is next on the list to try.

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