What is the best wheel cleaner for the polished rims, to remove road and brake grime?

[kickinassrt-10]

A lot of you probably clean your truck any chance you get...so I'm sure many of you have used several different wheel cleaners..I used to use the Meguiar's Hot wheels spray for chrome rims but this is the first time with polished wheels and I don't want to ruin them with the chrome spray...any suggestions? :dontknow: :burnout: :dontknow: :burnout:

 

[eddie102870]

small hands with a brush or rag...lol

 

[SRT-IZ]

soap and water...and if you want to get into detail...Wax'em!!:rock:

I know Stinker mentioned something that he uses for the inside of the wheels. He wont share what it is.

 

[SANCHOBA]

mine are clearcoated inside and out (from the factory). just about any reputable brand that says "safe for clearcoat" will do. also you can mix up some simple green,a little goes along way.

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

soap and water...and if you want to get into detail...Wax'em!!:rock:

I know Stinker mentioned something that he uses for the inside of the wheels. He wont share what it is.

actually bud.it was the stuff from duragloss, most places dont sell it, but I kin now get it

 

[kickinassrt-10]

actually bud.it was the stuff from duragloss, most places dont sell it, but I kin now get it

Let me know if you can...i wrecked my hands last week trying to clean the inside if those wheels...when I used the meguiars spray on the chrome I never had to touch it by hand and it got every little spec of grime off....I'm looking for the same method and same results:rock:

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

this is it IZ, you may be able to find it local, or if wanted I can order some up

but no lie, call joanne , the crap jsut freaking works, and dont harm the finish

http://www.duragloss.com/product.asp?pid=289

 

[BurntRubber]

simple green for the back...works great

 

[Chuck B]

Your polished rims are powdercoated from the factory. Treat them as you would your paint. If mine won't clean with regular soap/water I'll break out my Wax/Grease remover. You can pick this up at any automotive paint supplier. Ask for their house brand. Comes in gallon quantity. Safe for all finishes including bare aluminum. Wipe on wipe off ease of use even with road tar.

 

[TREKER]

My wheels have become very dull and not as shiny as they first were. They still have the clearcoat on them but the wheel degreaser from the car washes have kinda dulled them out. Can they be saved?

 

[SANCHOBA]

if its clearcoated..polish it with a clear coat polish,i use 3M.

 

[FastSRT19]

50/50 mix of simple green and hot water works awesome on the stock wheels and insides...since i have permastar rims now i just use soapy water.

 

[TREKER]

Let me re-phrase. I have the stock polished aluminum wheels that have the clearcoat on them.

 

[FastSRT19]

Let me re-phrase. I have the stock polished aluminum wheels that have the clearcoat on them.

Simple Green/ hot water mix in a spray bottle...works awesome, works on the brake calipers at the same time

 

[TREKER]

Simple Green/ hot water mix in a spray bottle...works awesome, works on the brake calipers at the same time

That will clean them, will it restore the polished look? :dontknow:

 

[WAZZSUP]

SIMPLY GREEN....simply works It's nice to see great minds think alike.

Calipers....what he said.

 

[BurntRubber]

That will clean them, will it restore the polished look? :dontknow:

seemed to work for me, just dont let it dry on the wheels,


scott try sandpaper, i used a 10 grit and it really helped my get the dirt off...you should try it

 

[SRT-IZ]

this is it IZ, you may be able to find it local, or if wanted I can order some up

but no lie, call joanne , the crap jsut freaking works, and dont harm the finish

http://www.duragloss.com/product.asp?pid=289

Aha...he finally spills the beans!:rock:

 

[FastSRT19]

SIMPLY GREEN....simply works It's nice to see great minds think alike.

Calipers....what he said.

:rock: :rock: :rock:

 

[blackviper]

Stinker, please send me a couple of bottles of the Duragloss wheel cleaner. Just bill my credit card on file. Thanks