Meg`s Wheel Brightener vs. Top of the Line Power w/pics

**EBPcivicsi** · 08-02-2006, 07:40 AM

I personally wouldn`t use an acid based wheel cleaner on tires.

**Bigpoppa3346** · 08-02-2006, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by ebpcivicsi

I personally wouldn`t use an acid based wheel cleaner on tires.

Same here. I actually find that my tires go brown faster(I use water based dressings) when using a strong product vs. just using soap and water. It probably isn`t good for all the natural waxes in the tire and what not, and you would be better off getting a dedicated, powerful tire cleaner(High-Temp tire cleaner).

**SpoiledMan** · 08-02-2006, 09:19 AM

Let me fix this. I`m not saying that I have our would use it as a tire cleaner. I`m speaking more towards the transferred effect of the over spray from the wheel application. It`s NOT a good idea to use this as a tire cleaner.

**Ben Kenobi** · 08-02-2006, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by Bioman

Damn, another thing I must buy. A2Z works well for me, but isn`t very cost effective as I use half the bottle every wash.

I think you`d better look into a good sealant or wheel wax Bioman. I`ve done mine and only have to hit them with some car soap and they come clean. Maybe sealant, wheel wax and Michelin brake dust repellent would be in order? There is no way you should have to use half a botlle. BTW, they dropped the A2Z name didn`t they?

As for the WB, if I have to use two products no thanks. Plus two applications means a really dirty wheel to me. Have you tried the Mother`s FX or Long Haul? Both work well.

**mcnab** · 08-02-2006, 03:04 PM

I recall there being issues in getting WB shipped over the boarder to Canada...Can anyone confirm this?

**Bioman** · 08-02-2006, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by Ben Kenobi

I think you`d better look into a good sealant or wheel wax Bioman. I`ve done mine and only have to hit them with some car soap and they come clean. Maybe sealant, wheel wax and Michelin brake dust repellent would be in order? There is no way you should have to use half a botlle. BTW, they dropped the A2Z name didn`t they?

As for the WB, if I have to use two products no thanks. Plus two applications means a really dirty wheel to me. Have you tried the Mother`s FX or Long Haul? Both work well.

I have a serious brake dust issue with my car(Brembo brakes/pads). I have used waxes and sealants before, but they just dont last. When I get to wash them, there is just so much dust thats it impossible for it not to accumulate. I like to use A2Z(or whatever its called now) because I can spray it on and spray it off with a hose and it cuts the brake dust off about 70%. Much easier to clean and no need to really worry about damaging the clear coat.

**Thomas Dekany** · 08-02-2006, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Bioman

I have a serious brake dust issue with my car(Brembo brakes/pads). I have used waxes and sealants before, but they just dont last. When I get to wash them, there is just so much dust thats it impossible for it not to accumulate. I like to use A2Z(or whatever its called now) because I can spray it on and spray it off with a hose and it cuts the brake dust off about 70%. Much easier to clean and no need to really worry about damaging the clear coat.

just get some ceramic pads. day and night difference.

**Bioman** · 08-03-2006, 04:27 AM

Ya, I could get low dust pads, but there is an obvious trade off. I would like to stop fast when I go fast.

**Thomas Dekany** · 08-03-2006, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by Bioman

Ya, I could get low dust pads, but there is an obvious trade off. I would like to stop fast when I go fast.

I feel absolutely no trade off using ceramic pads, but then again I don`t race on public roads.

**BlueLibby04** · 08-03-2006, 10:30 AM

Ceramic pads brake better. They stay cooler and have less brake dust. :2thumbs:

**wifehatescar** · 08-03-2006, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by BlueLibby04

Ceramic pads brake better. They stay cooler and have less brake dust. :2thumbs:

I went to ceramics on my Integra and they stop worse than the stockers. :sosad They do dust less though. Trade-offs.

**tom p.** · 08-03-2006, 12:30 PM

Guys, I bought a gallon of WB within the past year. I`ve written a bit about it. I don`t know that you`re going to want to use it as your weekly go-to cleaner. It`s very strong and I realized it was giving the wheels on my better cars a "bleached" appearance and have ceased using it.

It`s potent stuff and you should be wearing gloves when working with it.

OTOH, you end up with 5 gallons of wheel cleaner for $25 and that`s a smokin` deal if you`re working on other cars `cause the stuff kicks serious butt.

**BigAl3** · 08-03-2006, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by tom p.

It`s potent stuff and you should be wearing gloves when working with it.

very true, i accidently spilled some on our tile floor and it left some permanent white discolored marks

i would use this stuff once a month to get the real caked on dirt, brake dust, etc.. as regular car soap and water should do...

**tom p.** · 08-04-2006, 07:33 AM

My alternate recommendation would be Griot`s wheels cleaner by the gallon. It`s still an attractive buy and far gentler than the Meg`s. The Griot`s is directly comparable to the P21S product at half the price. If money is no object, buy the P21S gel and dilute to 50%...it`s still the best wheel cleaner available and leaves a bright, clean surface unlike any of the other products I`ve used.

I`d reserve the Meg`s product for problem wheels or for use on cars you`re not overly-concerned about.

**Accumulator** · 08-04-2006, 10:16 AM

I`m late to the party on this thread, but...

TheMightyTimmah- Thanks for the comparison, I`ve used the TOL Wheel Wash and I thought *it* was potent! I`ll keep the WB in mind for those nasty jobs.

BTW, I had the Wheel Wash etch bare aluminum (spots where the clear/paint had been compromised) and I suppose the WB would do the same thing.

tom p.- You can cut the Griot`s too, I used it diluted before I switched to the car shampoo approach.