Eagle One A2Z Wheel & Tire Cleaner

dschribs

dschribs

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I have to say, I really like this stuff.



Just used it on my '08 BMW wheels and it did a really nice job. It's not acid based, according to the specs on the bottle, and I'm thinking it should be fine for my regular weekly washes when I need something a little stronger than Meg's APC. Super convenient too in that I can just run to my local Wal Mart and grab a few bottles when I'm running low.



I used P21S a week or so and I have to say dollar for dollar - I'd go with the Eagle One any day.



Sort of a time saver too in that it can be used on the tires as well. I won't need to stop and spray the tires with some other product.



So for cleaning wheels I have the Eagle One, Megs Wheel Brightener and APC. I'm thinking that those three products should handle most of my wheel cleaning needs.



Any of you guys use this stuff on a regular basis?? I do see it mentioned occasionally but I'm wondering why it doesn't get more good press on the forum here...
 
dschribs said:
I have to say, I really like this stuff.



Just used it on my '08 BMW wheels and it did a really nice job. It's not acid based, according to the specs on the bottle, and I'm thinking it should be fine for my regular weekly washes when I need something a little stronger than Meg's APC. Super convenient too in that I can just run to my local Wal Mart and grab a few bottles when I'm running low.



I used P21S a week or so and I have to say dollar for dollar - I'd go with the Eagle One any day.



Sort of a time saver too in that it can be used on the tires as well. I won't need to stop and spray the tires with some other product.



So for cleaning wheels I have the Eagle One, Megs Wheel Brightener and APC. I'm thinking that those three products should handle most of my wheel cleaning needs.



Any of you guys use this stuff on a regular basis?? I do see it mentioned occasionally but I'm wondering why it doesn't get more good press on the forum here...
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For me, it's one of the best OTC products around. And I agree, it does an amazing job on the tires too, starts pulling brown crap off on contact. I do wonder though if it might be TOO strong for more delicate wheels.
 
mikenap said:
For me, it's one of the best OTC products around. And I agree, it does an amazing job on the tires too, starts pulling brown crap off on contact. I do wonder though if it might be TOO strong for more delicate wheels.
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I may have to pick this up as a tire cleaner, even with Megs Super Degreaser, I still need to agitate the tires a lot with a brush in order to get the old dressing stains out sometimes.
 
mikenap said:
I do wonder though if it might be TOO strong for more delicate wheels.
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That's what I found with it (and other wheel cleaners). They appear to be quite good on first pass. However, what I find with extended use is often less than optimal. Wheels can take on a bleached/dull appearance that isn't flattering.



I got a gallon of the Royal Brown concentrate this week (supposed to yield 4 gallons). I'll have to find some dirty wheels to try it on. They kinda represent the stuff as being spray-on/rinse-off. We'll see. I just hope it doesn't turn out to be another APC/degreaser-come-wheel cleaner....I already have 4 other products like it that are unloved following extended use.
 
tom p. said:
That's what I found with it (and other wheel cleaners). They appear to be quite good on first pass. However, what I find with extended use is often less than optimal. Wheels can take on a bleached/dull appearance that isn't flattering.



I got a gallon of the Royal Brown concentrate this week (supposed to yield 4 gallons). I'll have to find some dirty wheels to try it on. They kinda represent the stuff as being spray-on/rinse-off. We'll see. I just hope it doesn't turn out to be another APC/degreaser-come-wheel cleaner....I already have 4 other products like it that are unloved following extended use.
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I like BR at 1:1 for nasty wheels, but it is definitely NOT a spray-on, rinse off product. Still, for the price and versatility, it's not bad at all. Except for the rather bothersome smell.
 
well, I think the guy in the video is using a pressure washer and they cleaned up pretty good.



Yeah, the smell is not nice...reminds my of cutting fluids or something used in a machine shop.



The bottle suggest 1:3 for wheels. I mixed up a spray bottle at 1:2 so I can see how that works.
 
tom p. said:
That's what I found with it (and other wheel cleaners). They appear to be quite good on first pass. However, what I find with extended use is often less than optimal. Wheels can take on a bleached/dull appearance that isn't flattering.



I got a gallon of the Royal Brown concentrate this week (supposed to yield 4 gallons). I'll have to find some dirty wheels to try it on. They kinda represent the stuff as being spray-on/rinse-off. We'll see. I just hope it doesn't turn out to be another APC/degreaser-come-wheel cleaner....I already have 4 other products like it that are unloved following extended use.
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So that begs the question what CAN be used on regular basis that won't do any harm in the long run after repeated use BUT will cut through nasty BMW brake dust each and every time. My only thought is to seal the wheels with something (I bought AA wheel protectant last night) so that they only really need a true wheel cleaner occasionally and APC can be used every week or so...



Problem is when you do use a true wheel cleaner on protected/sealed wheels, you strip off the protectant/sealant and you're back to square one.



I know that P21S is supposed to be safe for all wheels and for regular use but honestly it did very little to cut through the brake dust on my Bimmer wheels. It just didn't work plan and simple. Even with some serious agitation. It was mostly the barrels that didn't come clean. In the end I needed to bust out the Wheel Brightener. But obviously that's not something I want to use every week...
 
dschribs said:
So that begs the question what CAN be used on regular basis that won't do any harm in the long run after repeated use BUT will cut through nasty BMW brake dust each and every time. My only thought is to seal the wheels with something (I bought AA wheel protectant last night) so that they only really need a true wheel cleaner occasionally and APC can be used every week or so...



Problem is when you do use a true wheel cleaner on protected/sealed wheels, you strip off the protectant/sealant and you're back to square one.



I know that P21S is supposed to be safe for all wheels and for regular use but honestly it did very little to cut through the brake dust on my Bimmer wheels. It just didn't work plan and simple. Even with some serious agitation. It was mostly the barrels that didn't come clean. In the end I needed to bust out the Wheel Brightener. But obviously that's not something I want to use every week...
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Great question. I seal my wheels with Rejex and the brake dust isn't really an issue on my VW however when I want to give my tires a good scrub once a month I have to use A2Z which definitely takes the Rejex off my wheels. I wonder what's a good rubber/wheel cleaner for frequent use? Griots rubber cleaner sucks btw. I tried it because it said it was gentle but it was TOO gentle. I couldn't even get the month old Zaino off of my tires.
 
dschribs said:
So that begs the question what CAN be used on regular basis that won't do any harm in the long run after repeated use BUT will cut through nasty BMW brake dust each and every time. My only thought is to seal the wheels with something (I bought AA wheel protectant last night) so that they only really need a true wheel cleaner occasionally and APC can be used every week or so...



I'm sure you don't want to have to try every wheel cleaner out there, but the SONAX looks quite good on dirtier wheels (assuming you can stomach the price). It's certainly going to be stronger than P21S or Griot's.



Problem is when you do use a true wheel cleaner on protected/sealed wheels, you strip off the protectant/sealant and you're back to square one.



I agree, and I don't waste my time waxing wheels cuz I use a wheel cleaner virtually every time I wash. FWIW, i think the APC products will strip wax just as fast, if not faster, than a mainstream wheel cleaner.





I know that P21S is supposed to be safe for all wheels and for regular use but honestly it did very little to cut through the brake dust on my Bimmer wheels. It just didn't work plan and simple. Even with some serious agitation. It was mostly the barrels that didn't come clean. In the end I needed to bust out the Wheel Brightener. But obviously that's not something I want to use every week...
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(I have kids in the house and got rid of my Wheel Brightener once I learned of the very specific health risks, regardless how well it works.) My wife's MBz wagon had really serious brake dust issues, I'm certain it's similar to your '08 BMW or the '02 BMW we had. You could literally drive around the block and see brake dust right after the wheels were cleaned. It's enough to drive one batty after a while.



I've used the AA wheel spray stuff (and the Eagle 1 and Michelin equivalents) and I think it's part of a broader solution to keeping the wheels clean on a daily driver. It does work, I just looks a bid odd after being in the rain. Isn't it $7/can now?



When you consider the cost of all the various products, I think the least expensive permanent solution is going to a modern lo-dusting pad. That kind of takes care of things in one shot.
 
pmnewton said:
Great question. I seal my wheels with Rejex and the brake dust isn't really an issue on my VW however when I want to give my tires a good scrub once a month I have to use A2Z which definitely takes the Rejex off my wheels. I wonder what's a good rubber/wheel cleaner for frequent use? Griots rubber cleaner sucks btw. I tried it because it said it was gentle but it was TOO gentle. I couldn't even get the month old Zaino off of my tires.
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I've written multiple times that the Autoglym wheel cleaner is an excellent cleaner of the wheel and is outstanding on rubber. All in one pkg :)



http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-de...-review-autoglym-acid-free-wheel-cleaner.html
 
Great. Yet another wheel cleaner I need to buy...



Tom

Would you recommend using this on a regular/extended use basis? Say every other week?? Any issues with the bleached/dull appearance you mentioned after extended use??
 
dschribs said:
Great. Yet another wheel cleaner I need to buy...



Tom

Would you recommend using this on a regular/extended use basis? Say every other week?? Any issues with the bleached/dull appearance you mentioned after extended use??
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Yeah, sorry about that.



I've used the Autoglym product for extended week-after-week cleanings and it's the good stuff. There is no dulling of the surface. Wheels are bright, beautiful and glossy after every session . . just as they should be. I've gone thru about 1/2 of my 5L container. (This would be my exclusive wheel cleaner if it weren't for the cost.)
 
i'll second tom's opinion on the autoglym stuff. i've used it regularly for awhile now. i use it 1:1 on audi wheels. while tom is still on his first 5l i've done used one up and bought a 25l jug, ya its that good.
 
My wife's MBz wagon had really serious brake dust issues, I'm certain it's similar to your '08 BMW or the '02 BMW we had. You could literally drive around the block and see brake dust right after the wheels were cleaned. It's enough to drive one batty after a while.
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Yup! That's EXACTLY what I am dealing with. Since we just got the car a week or so ago - new pads are not going to happen - at this point anyway....but down the road that will certainly be an option.



I'm going to replace the A2Z in my three product wheel cleaning arsenal with the Autogym. If memory serves me correctly I think my local Pep Boys sells that brand. Hoping they have the wheel cleaner...



Meg's APC, Autogym & Meg's WB (diluted as per instructions). I don't detail professionally by any means and I'm thinking those 3 products should take care of my wheel cleaning needs.
 
i don't think you'll need to use the wb once start to using the autoglym (acid free wheel cleaner/custom wheel cleaner). there is no difference just the name, just depends on the quantity your buying.
 
....I use A2Z from time to time mainly for thorough cleaning of tires. It works well for me. I never had much use for heavy cleaners on the wheels of my cars though.
 
wascallyrabbit said:
... bought a 25l jug, ya its that good.
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Nice, I wish I had known that was an option. A smart way to make the stuff more affordable. Do you recall the cost for the shipping on something like that, Mr Rabbit?



Dschribs, I've scanned the selection @ Pimpboi and didn't see the wheel cleaner. (I bought mine from the US dist. who is located in TN)
 
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