Jdreg
Ready to race!
- Location
- MIlton On. Canada
I love the smell
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Are color changing wheel cleaners like Iron X safe for GTI wheels & calipers?
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I love the smell
oldguy1
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Kansas city, mo.
Tried Maguiar's ultimate wheel cleaner. Followed the instructions exactly, even dried each wheel after rinsing, using a hi powered leaf blower.
Very disappointed, the wheels were no cleaner than when I started.
Returning to Walmart tomorrow for a refund.
Very disappointed, the wheels were no cleaner than when I started.
Returning to Walmart tomorrow for a refund.
So incorrect, trouble is many users do not learn about what cleaning products do and are hell bent on brand names alone.
Clean the car often enough and bare shampoo will suffice for the wheels, long term leaving wheels too long for a clean is not good likewise the exhaust tail pipes, two minutes to add to a routine clean and the results keep as new.
PH balanced car soap has no chance of removing brake dust without cleaning the wheel without a brush pr a towel, period. I brought home a brand new gti Thursday, it had 160 miles on it when I washed it the first time. I foamed it with a non ph balanced soap, then with a dedicated snow foam. I foamed the wheels with both soaps, didnt even touch the tiniest bit of brake dust.
IceBerg4k1
Ready to race!
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
Bingo. It amazes me that this is such a difficult concept for people to grasp. Even non-ph balanced cleaners are most times not "touch free" like their label would lead you to believe.
What about using Sonax?
I've had a bit of trouble determining what to use for my car. It's a new car but I get crazy brake dust as well. I used Turtle Wheel Cleaner for my first wash and it worked well, however I was concerned about overspray getting to the actual brakes and such.
Some people say to use APC, other dedicated wheel cleaners.
I've had a bit of trouble determining what to use for my car. It's a new car but I get crazy brake dust as well. I used Turtle Wheel Cleaner for my first wash and it worked well, however I was concerned about overspray getting to the actual brakes and such.
Some people say to use APC, other dedicated wheel cleaners.
IceBerg4k1
Ready to race!
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
What about using Sonax?
I've had a bit of trouble determining what to use for my car. It's a new car but I get crazy brake dust as well. I used Turtle Wheel Cleaner for my first wash and it worked well, however I was concerned about overspray getting to the actual brakes and such.
Some people say to use APC, other dedicated wheel cleaners.
You can't go wrong with Sonax. It is a great cleaner. For many years and even from time to time now, I just use APC. Specifically Super Clean. It is extremely economical and serves many uses. At a 3:1 or 4:1 dilution I use it on wheels and tires. At a 10:1 dilution I use it on the interior, engine bay, or damn near anywhere else. Car related or not. Oh, and it does a great job at all of those things.
ReadTheBook
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Bay Area Smoke Hell
- Car(s)
- DVP Spektrm, MK4 R32
I've used 3DProducts BDX with good results on my Neuspeed RSe12 and PP calipers.
PouncingPanzer1
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Cleveland/Amish Country
sandmangti
Autocross Newbie
Was mentioned I think.
Diablo wheel cleaner from Chemical Guys. Also good for wheels. Spray on to soak and then wash by hand with micro fiber or soft brush. You can also dilute and help keep cost down. Smells good and feels good to wash with.
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Diablo wheel cleaner from Chemical Guys. Also good for wheels. Spray on to soak and then wash by hand with micro fiber or soft brush. You can also dilute and help keep cost down. Smells good and feels good to wash with.
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PouncingPanzer1
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Cleveland/Amish Country
A wheel cleaner that works good AND smells good? I don't believe it! Haha
