Wheel Wash Question

[Glock13]

I have a `02 VW Passat and the wheels have not been washed in a long time. The products I currently have are:

1) Eiman Fabrik car wash
2) 303 Aerospace
3) Blackfire Gel Wheel and Tire Cleaner

My plan was to hit it with the Eiman Fabrik first and then use the Blackfire Tire Cleaner. Do you think this will do or do I need to use something else.

Also, has anybody used the 303 on the wheels after washing them?

Thanks!

[imported_glfahlc]

can`t speak to the blackfire but i would think you need something stronger than just soap.... p21s gel or maybe sonus wheel cleaner. i`ve heard some people like the look of 303 on their wheels. my .02

[SIDetailing]

i agree ^. You are gonna need something stronger. I use sonax wheel cleaner works wonders.

[Glock13]

Are there any household products that work well? Was hoping to get it done today, but those are the only wheel-cleaning related products I have.

[bmw5541]

Don`t use any household products. They are not intended do do what you want them to do, and may cause more problems then it is worth. I would try what you have and remember to agitate with a variety of wheel brushes after you spray it on. If it doesn`t work, then invest the money into a stronger wheel cleaner. Remember, once the wheel is cleaned, seal it, and then all you have to do to clean them with car shampoo after that.

If you need something stronger, try P21S Gel, or Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner.

Good luck!

[Trans1998AM]

hey hows it going?It seems to me some of the responses are good but do not ry help since you have a timespan. But here is what you can do you can use simple green. dilute it 50/50 and give it a shot. do not spray the wheels until they have cooled. I hope this helps

[Trans1998AM]

i forgot to ask do you have any wheel cleanining brushes?

[Glock13]

i forgot to ask do you have any wheel cleanining brushes?

Thanks for the response! I have a brush that came with the Blackfire wheel kit as well as a wheel woolie.

[Glock13]

Thanks for all the responses guys! I will try the cleaners I have and Simple green first. If they don`t work, I will move onto the P21S.

[Audiguru]

With my ecpireance with VW`s i would think the BF gel would work fine, are they OEM pads?

[imported_firebird]

If you`re looking for a household item, I`d be leary of Simple Green. It`s been know to etch the finish. A household item that I have found safe is called Awesome. Dollar store or Walmart sells it. $1 for 10 oz or $2 for 20 oz.

[Audiguru]

Or purple power

[Trans1998AM]

If you`re looking for a household item, I`d be leary of Simple Green. It`s been know to etch the finish. A household item that I have found safe is called Awesome. Dollar store or Walmart sells it. $1 for 10 oz or $2 for 20 oz.

I have never tried Awesome. But I do know when I used to use simple green I never had any issues with it. But I would never use it on uncoated aluminum wheels or when the wheels were hot. I have not used simple green in many years now since I have moved on to bigger and better things, but if used correctly I think there is nothing with it. But I will have to give awesome a try since you seem to say somthing good about it in this and on other posts I have read as well.

[LavishAutoDetailing]

If you have Blackfire tire and wheel cleaner then why are you questioning whether it would work or not? Give it a try since you have the wheel woolie and brush you should be fine. It says it in the name then if it doesn`t I personally use Amazing Roll off it is my favorite. Or the P21s gel wheel cleaner. They all work for sure but give what you have already a try.

[linhely]

Don`t use any household products. They are not intended do do what you want them to do, and may cause more problems then it is worth. I would try what you have and remember to agitate with a variety of wheel brushes after you spray it on. If it doesn`t work, then invest the money into a stronger wheel cleaner.













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