Simple green for cleaning wheels and tires

[SuperBee364]

I am pretty certain they are cleared...I can almost see the coating on it..and they are Mercedes OEM modern wheels ...so I would imagine they would apply a clear coat on them. I will continue to wash them with soap and water only. The Mother`s wheel cleaner spray that i bought already will be use strictly on the brake caliber area only. Going forward I will try the Purple stuff you recommended if I can find it or with the Simple Green which is sold everywhere.

I suppose I can also polish the rims with the Menzerna 106ff as well huh?


BTW, I have ordered the PC kit from PAC and an extra bottle of 106ff (on sale right now)...should get it in a week or so

Yup, you can use 106ff on the rims.

On sale?? Great... I`ve got that empty wallet feeling again.

[Junebug]

I was using megs wheel brite - diluted 1:1 and one time I didn`t rinse the wheels first, the WB etched them in a few places requiring polishing to restore the looks. Trying to save time cost me more time. I only use Majestic Solutions Super Green 1:1 now, but I heard a good tip from another detailer - add about 4-6 oz of CG CW&G to the Super Green spray bottle, makes the solution stick to the wheels and work better, I`m going to try that ASAP.

[MadOzodi]

I was using megs wheel brite - diluted 1:1 and one time I didn`t rinse the wheels first, the WB etched them in a few places requiring polishing to restore the looks. Trying to save time cost me more time. I only use Majestic Solutions Super Green 1:1 now, but I heard a good tip from another detailer - add about 4-6 oz of CG CW&G to the Super Green spray bottle, makes the solution stick to the wheels and work better, I`m going to try that ASAP.

Would that be JL and the foaming sprayer? Man, another thumbs up I`m reading about MS SGS...

[Altimazzz]

I use Purple Power also, it seems to get all the crap off just as much as the more expensive stuff. U can get it at any Wal-Mart also...:thumbup:

[mrtonyn]

from the barrel of the wheels....but I had a hard time removing the brake dust from the brake caliber itself....so I was not able to clean it off completely...don`t know why..any ideas??

[Firemike]

I use 50/50 simple green concentrate and water mist on wheels and tires and then mist on Amazing Rolloff, let sit for a minute, aggitate and rinse thoroughly. This combo has cleaned almost anything and everything I have tried it on, wheels, tires, engines, etc.

[Mustangous]

Hey guys, you are mentioning about the SG doing damage, what would it damage? how does it affect aluminum? Good on clear coated wheels or not?

[imported_Luster]

Hey guys, you are mentioning about the SG doing damage, what would it damage? how does it affect aluminum? Good on clear coated wheels or not?

SG in it`s concentrated form is very corrosive to aluminum, and, if left on paint long enough (including clearcoated wheels) can also damage the paint and/or clear.

I`ve seen SG stain and oxidize unclearcoated aluminum in a matter of a few minutes... (learned the hard way!!!):cursing::cursing::cursing:

Even diluted, I wouldn`t use it unless you use the "Simple Green Automotive" formula, which obviously is made for cars/trucks.

[Old Pirate]

P21 Wheel Gel Cleaner is what I use, I just stay away from Simple Green for the fact that it`s corrosive to metals and I don`t want problems from it.

[imported_firebird]

Blackfire Tire and Wheel Cleaner. Excellent stuff!

[bmw5541]

I used to use SG all the time. But it is SO STRONG! I would have to dilute it so much, there was barely any cleaning power left!

I started using Purple Power (Advance Auto Parts)... 5 bucks a gallon, dilute 50/50 with water and it won`t hurt aluminum.

It is also excellent for cleaning pads, microfibers, etc. I keep a gallon right next to the washing machine also.

Very interesting!