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

Ben Kenobi said:
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.
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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.
 
Bioman said:
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.
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just get some ceramic pads. day and night difference.
 
Ya, I could get low dust pads, but there is an obvious trade off. I would like to stop fast when I go fast. :)
 
Bioman said:
Ya, I could get low dust pads, but there is an obvious trade off. I would like to stop fast when I go fast. :)
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I feel absolutely no trade off using ceramic pads, but then again I don't race on public roads.
 
BlueLibby04 said:
Ceramic pads brake better. They stay cooler and have less brake dust. :2thumbs:
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I went to ceramics on my Integra and they stop worse than the stockers. :sosad They do dust less though. Trade-offs.
 
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.
 
tom p. said:
It's potent stuff and you should be wearing gloves when working with it.
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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...
 
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.
 
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.
 
Defintiely don't use it on bare aluminum!!!!



I made that mistake once on my Sportster...now I have about 5 different metal polishes in my quest for the best lol
 
sspeer said:
Defintiely don't use it on bare aluminum!!!!



I made that mistake once on my Sportster...now I have about 5 different metal polishes in my quest for the best lol
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Yeah I used WB once on the polished aluminums on my GTP.......well 2.5 hours with a Powerball later here I am :o.
 
Black240SX said:
Quote: Originally Posted by Mikeyc



... the Wheel Brightener tears up my throat if I inhale any of it. When I do use it I wear rubber gloves and paper chemical resistant mask. I look like a total dork, but at least my throat doesn't hurt afterward.







It's a good idea to check the MSDS for the products you use to see how hazardous they are. Usually there is a health hazard rating on the MSDS, which is a number between 0 and 4. Most detailing products have a rating of 1, which means:





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Exposure could cause irritation but only minor residual injury even if no treatment is given.









But some others, such as Wheel Brightener, have a rating of 3:





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Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury even though prompt medical attention was given.









I don't have the need to use Wheel Brightener, but if I did I would be wearing gloves and a mask as well.
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You can dilute it as much as you like. It is a product that shouldn't be used/handled casually.



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