p21s gel wheel cleaner sucks

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ProStreetCamaro

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Just used it for the first time on my chrome wheels and it did virtually nothing. I had to go back and wash them by hand like I always do. They werent even very dirty to begin with. just 1 weeks worth of normal daily driving.



Also not impressed with the p21s car wash. The suds suck and its not very slick at all.



Oh well at least the wax itself rocks!
 
P21 is not rated as a harsh cleaner. It's approved, etc by $$ wheels like BBS, etc.

It's gentle enough for most situations granted you let it dwell and yes, some agitation on your part is needed.
 
ProStreetCamaro said:
Just used it for the first time on my chrome wheels and it did virtually nothing. I had to go back and wash them by hand like I always do. They werent even very dirty to begin with. just 1 weeks worth of normal daily driving..........
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I've never used it but have read nothing but very good reviews on it, well, that is until yours ;) .



On the cars I drive I keep the wheels well sealed with something like Zaino, Poorboy's Wheel Sealant (love the smell!), Opti-Seal, or UPGP. I also follow-up each wash with some FK425 QD to keep the slickness level up. Doing this all I ever need to clean my wheels is the regular car was solution I use and the gentle agitation of my World's Greatest Boar's Hair Wheel Brush (my all time favorite wheel brush).



For nasty wheels that don't belong to me I'll use some Eagle 1 (A2Z) All Wheel and Tire Cleaner and a standard wheel brush. If I was going to order a wheel cleaner it would be the P21S Gel, but the Eagle 1 is available locally so I've never gotten around to it.



wfedwar said:
I've read about a red formula that is much better than the green. Anyone ever seen it?
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From what I've read the red is only available overseas.
 
ive never had any trouble with the gel. i let it dwell for 10 min, then agitate with boars hair brush. let dwell another 5 min. then wash off. my rims are crystal clear.
 
Eliot Ness said:
I've never used it but have read nothing but very good reviews on it, well, that is until yours ;) .



On the cars I drive I keep the wheels well sealed with something like Zaino, Poorboy's Wheel Sealant (love the smell!), Opti-Seal, or UPGP. I also follow-up each wash with some FK425 QD to keep the slickness level up. Doing this all I ever need to clean my wheels is the regular car was solution I use and the gentle agitation of my World's Greatest Boar's Hair Wheel Brush (my all time favorite wheel brush).



For nasty wheels that don't belong to me I'll use some Eagle 1 (A2Z) All Wheel and Tire Cleaner and a standard wheel brush. If I was going to order a wheel cleaner it would be the P21S Gel, but the Eagle 1 is available locally so I've never gotten around to it.



From what I've read the red is only available overseas.
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Is the Eagle 1 (A2Z) All Wheel and Tire Cleaner safe for clear coat and chrome rims?
 
Hello!



Time is the ticket with the wheel cleaner. The red one is much more active as a cleaner and is pretty good.



Also, the wash is pretty poor. Its a bit like teh Swissvax wash which i reviewed, it leaves the car looking nice but there is no cleaning power or much lube.



Geoff
 
suki22 said:
Is the Eagle 1 (A2Z) All Wheel and Tire Cleaner safe for clear coat and chrome rims?
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Yes, here is a quote from their website:
Safe finishes include: anodized, clear coated, factory painted and chrome.



WARNING: DO NOT USE ON NON-FACTORY PAINTED WHEELS, MOTORCYCLE WHEELS, AND SOME ANODIZED WHEELS.
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I have used it on coated rims and the insides of my chrome mags w/o any problems. I think the goal of any harsh wheel cleaner is to use it if needed initially and then keep up with the wheels so a harsh cleaner isn't needed. Used on a weekly basis A2Z may eventually take a toll on some wheels.
 
Here is the wheels I used it on.





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Its not a harsh cleaner. Its great on the wheels. I like to spray it on. Aggitate with a brush and let it sit for awhile. It definetly does a good job.
 
(example) So when your 5 year old son's every other word is s---- it's ok? I'd wash my son's mouth out with soap.



JonnyOzero3 said:
^ Lol, what? Where I'm from, you could talk to your grandmother all day like that and it would be fine.
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Eliot Ness said:
Yes, here is a quote from their website:

I have used it on coated rims and the insides of my chrome mags w/o any problems. I think the goal of any harsh wheel cleaner is to use it if needed initially and then keep up with the wheels so a harsh cleaner isn't needed. Used on a weekly basis A2Z may eventually take a toll on some wheels.
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Thanks , John.......:2thumbs:
 
I also found that time is key with this product.



Here are some before and afters. Yes, I did let it sit for more than a hour:



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ProStreetCamaro said:
I am assuming he is from germany where these products are made?
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haha rep for that one!



As for P21S being bad... no way... maybe if you spray it on, and wash off within half a minute or something like that... if you spray it on even some fairly dirty wheels, let sit for a couple minutes, then brush off with a wheel brush, most, if not all, comes right off
 
MDRX8 said:
(example) So when your 5 year old son's every other word is s---- it's ok? I'd wash my son's mouth out with soap.
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If we were chatting on a Nickelodeon.com forum, I'd think you might have a point. But we're not.
 
Did you actually wait for it to do its job? It's not going to clean the wheels for you all by itself. Yes you actually have to wash them by hand, just like everyone else. :wall
 
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