simple green on rims

[00GREENMACHINE]

Guys does anyone use this on there rims. I was thinking out using it 10:1 mix. What is a good dilute ratio for using on the engine rims etc. Thanks

[The Fuzz]

10:0 would be a good ratio of water to Simple Green. Its not a wheel cleaner. Use a wheel cleaner before you use Simple Green. That stuff is kind of harsh for most wheels. I would hate to see it ruin somebody`s aluminum rims or something. That would not be smooooooth at all. :naughty Are you trying to clean some seriously damaged wheels or are you thinking about using this on a regular basis? Get some Eagle One A2Z if you want an effective wheel cleaner. It is safer on wheels than Simple Green. (And the ladies dig the orange bottle. It is smooooooth :bigups)

[III]

Originally posted by The Fuzz
Get some Eagle One A2Z if you want an effective wheel cleaner. It is safer on wheels than Simple Green. (And the ladies dig the orange bottle. It is smooooooth :bigups)

I use simple on my white lettering and it works great. Fuzz, not to start a fight, but how could A2Z be safer when it has a ph level of 12.1 or 12.7 when simple has a ph level of 9.3-9.5? Make me understand :beat

[The Fuzz]

I`m not a chemist and I don`t know much about Ph levels and all that stuff. I go by what the bottle says.

From the bottle:

A2Z All Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Safe for all wheels
Safely removes bake dust and dirt from both wheels and tires

Eagle One A2Z All Wheel Cleaner is safe for all types of metal hubcaps and steel or aluminum alloy wheels. Safe finishes include: anodized, clear coated, factory painted and chrome.

Now, I don`t know how it can be bad for your wheels when their claim is that it is safe. If it were to cause damage then you could sue them. High ph level or not... the label says it is safe for all types of wheels. Find that promise on the label of Simple Green. ;) I`m just all about using the right product for the job. When they make a wheel cleaner that works for the job I just think it is silly to try and reinvent the wheel by diluting an all purpose cleaner to do the same job. Why not just use a wheel cleaner for cleaning wheels? I guess it comes down to personal preference. You won`t ever see me out there diluting anything and trying to figure out how much of a product is safe for something as valuable as my wheels. If I screw them up by using the wrong ratios then I have nobody to sue. If A2Z ruins my wheels then I can always make a claim. I`m all about covering the bases.

[clean4u]

Originally posted by The Fuzz
I`m not a chemist and I don`t know much about Ph levels and all that stuff. I go by what the bottle says.

From the bottle:

A2Z All Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Safe for all wheels
Safely removes bake dust and dirt from both wheels and tires

Eagle One A2Z All Wheel Cleaner is safe for all types of metal hubcaps and steel or aluminum alloy wheels. Safe finishes include: anodized, clear coated, factory painted and chrome.

Now, I don`t know how it can be bad for your wheels when their claim is that it is safe. If it were to cause damage then you could sue them. High ph level or not... the label says it is safe for all types of wheels. Find that promise on the label of Simple Green. ;) I`m just all about using the right product for the job. When they make a wheel cleaner that works for the job I just think it is silly to try and reinvent the wheel by diluting an all purpose cleaner to do the same job. Why not just use a wheel cleaner for cleaning wheels? I guess it comes down to personal preference. You won`t ever see me out there diluting anything and trying to figure out how much of a product is safe for something as valuable as my wheels. If I screw them up by using the wrong ratios then I have nobody to sue. If A2Z ruins my wheels then I can always make a claim. I`m all about covering the bases. Ahhhhhh...... So True!!!!!

[Beemerboy]

I use SG with out cutting it at all and have never had any problems at all. Its great in the wells for cutting the crap and on the tires. I would not use it on un coated rims just because it might stain them

[Ace Of Spades]

Originally posted by Beemerboy
I use SG with out cutting it at all and have never had any problems at all. Its great in the wells for cutting the crap and on the tires. I would not use it on un coated rims just because it might stain them

Right on. It works great on tires, but it is a degreaser and it very possibly could permenantly stain uncoated aluminum rims. I would (and do) use a wheel cleaner such as A2Z or Megs Hot Rims.

[karll]

yeah, if your rims are clearcoated (as most are) then use whatever auto degreaser you got. if they are bare metal (cool, and lucky you) then beware with what product you put on your expensive rims.