Cleaning Wheels

Nothing makes a car “pop” more than a handsome set of wheels. Modern car culture today focuses heavily on Rims and Tires. Think of the many sub groups that exist in our community. For example, “street machine” fanatics that give their rides an excellent “flush” look with 16 inch wheels and big meaty tires and who can forget the guys who like to stretch their tires to make a statement. A few hours of spirited driving or even simple joy rides to the Supermarket can lead to tons of grit and grime that can be a real drag to take off. Spraying it with the hose doesn’t help and no one would even dare hit them with a pressure washer since that could potentially ruin the finish. There is a solution to get that gunk off your wheels and we use plenty of it. There are plenty of products that are tried and true and always get the job done effectively.

Adam’s Polishes Wheel Cleaner

Perhaps one of the more “safer” cleaners to use on aftermarket wheels is Adam’s Polishes Wheel Cleaner. This product does an excellent job when it comes to dissolving road grit and even brake dust. Squeeze a few sprays and presto! After 30 seconds, the blue liquid will magically morph into a dark red ooze while getting all the dirt off your rims. This is safe for all types including those with bronze finishes. Our only complaint would probably be the smell, it is extremely strong and we encourage to use this product in an outdoor environment, otherwise you will have to leave a few windows open for an hour.

Chemical Guys "Sticky Citrus" Wheel Cleaner

Chemical Guys is one of the most popular wash brands on the market right now. Every one of their products is known to be safe for all applications that won’t erode finishes or leave stains. The “Sticky Citrus” wheel cleaner earns it’s attractive nickname from the pleasant “orange” aroma it leaves behind, much better than the “gunk” smell that rises from others on the market. You will need a few more sprays for heavy grime, however, once it starts working it automatically erases dirt with ease.

Meguiars Aluminum Wheel Cleaner

Arguably one of the best “bang for the buck” spray’s available. This efficient product can be found almost anywhere unlike Chemical Guys and Adam’s Polishes. We prefer using this when it comes to factory wheels rather than aftermarket. Just one spray is enough to make a difference. No need to worry about any odor since there are none, yet another plus.