Chemical guys degreaser and wheel cleaner? yay or nay?

optimusp517 · 06-19-07, 12:57

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There's a whole list of stuff there, what would you recommend to use?

I have no idea... I want to call Paul about them, but you guys have the first hand experience...

Wetwerks · 06-19-07, 01:19

We use the Acid like Grime Reaper, yeah as the description suggests, be sure to dillute it. Have not tried any of the others they have.

Question to you is what do you plan on using it for? As a general APC? Engine bays?

Walter

JDookie · 06-19-07, 01:22

I asked him the same question, and he recommended Premium Blue. The stuff is just plain awesome. Just dilute it to your own personal specs, and it can do anything.

I, personally, use it as a tire cleaner. A+

themightytimmah · 06-19-07, 02:04

Premium Blue was a pretty poor wheel cleaner in my experience (I usually use wheel brightener though, if you're used to APC or PH neutral it's an improvement), but as JDookie said, its an *amazing* tire cleaner.

WilliamHBonney · 06-19-07, 02:05

Seriously, dont waste money on this designer stuff. Go to Walmart and get some Castrol Degreaser. Its $5 a gallon and you can dilute it to whatever strength you want and its bio-degradeable.

stiffdogg06 · 06-19-07, 04:09

Agree with William. I got 2 gallons of Purple Power @ Advance Auto for $9.

I also use the Greased Lighting @ wal-mart for like $3.xx for like ~32oz.

I believe both were bio-degradable.

optimusp517 · 06-19-07, 04:27

Wheel wells and engine bay is where my primary use for degreaser will be. Slight possible chance at door jams depending how nasty it can be.

Johnnie27 · 06-19-07, 05:13

The best deal on the market for the money is LA Awesome Degreaser.

It can be found at most .99 cent stores for .99 cents. I've used it on my tires, rugs, engine bay. If it needs to be cleaned, this will get the job done.

Here's a write up about it.
Tool - LA's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Cleaner, Degreaser and Spot Remover - HousekeepingChannel.com

Matt1 · 06-20-07, 07:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wetwerks

We use the Acid like Grime Reaper, yeah as the description suggests, be sure to dillute it. Have not tried any of the others they have.

Question to you is what do you plan on using it for? As a general APC? Engine bays?

Walter

I wonder how this compares to a hydroflouric acid based wheel cleaner?

Matt1 · 06-20-07, 07:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnnie27

The best deal on the market for the money is LA Awesome Degreaser.

It can be found at most .99 cent stores for .99 cents. I've used it on my tires, rugs, engine bay. If it needs to be cleaned, this will get the job done.

Here's a write up about it.
Tool - LA's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Cleaner, Degreaser and Spot Remover - HousekeepingChannel.com

This does work great. I use it on my tires as well. They also have a variety with a nice orange smell to it.

You really can't go wrong for a dollar - it's worth a shot!

Johnnie27 · 06-20-07, 07:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt1

This does work great. I use it on my tires as well. They also have a variety with a nice orange smell to it.

You really can't go wrong for a dollar - it's worth a shot!

Ya, they also make it for different situations. Cars, kitchens, etc.. IMO, I think they are probably all about the same. The car version might be a little stronger since it's specifically for degreasing. Here's their site. Awesome Products Inc. Check out their products.

J