Wheel cleaners

[Chevelle3221]

Anyone ever find a spray on rinse off wheel cleaner product that actually works WITHOUT ANY BRUSHING?

 

[PimTac]

This stuff works pretty good but if the dirt is on there then you need a wheelie brush or a rag for that purpose.

Robot or human?

 

[aquariuscsm]

I've used Maguiars and Armor All, they work excellent, but you still need to agitate the cleaner with a sponge or brush.

 

[skyactiv]

Keep in mind many wheel cleaners are acidic and can damage certain finishes.

 

[Chevelle3221]

I have yet to find anything that does not need to be agitated or brushed off. Hence the question as same results can be had using just the leftover car wash soap and a wheel brush.

 

[DemoFly]

Surfactants need to be agitated.

 

[The Critic]

For moderate buildup, this product is touchless:

P&S Wire Wheel Cleaner

Before/After pictures are below. Supposedly this was 6 months (4K) of not washing the wheels. This vehicle is equipped with Brembo brakes that are using Genuine Subaru Brembo pads. Two applications of P&S Wire Wheel Cleaner with light agitation of the faces using a boar hair wheel brush. The...

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[The Critic]

Keep in mind many wheel cleaners are acidic and can damage certain finishes.

Correct, but most factory clearcoats will tolerate acid without issues.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Another thing I'll add, I use Armor All Extreme Tire Shine tire dressing. It's cheap and excellent! Doesn't leave your tires wet, doesn't attract dirt, doesn't fling off onto your paint, and most of all it doesn't cause dry rot at all like vinyl protectants do on tires. And despite the name, it doesn't leave your tires too glossy

It's dirt cheap and it's at Walmart. Give it a try! Sometimes the cheapest stuff works the best.

 

[Chevelle3221]

Another thing I'll add, I use Armor All Extreme Tire Shine tire dressing. It's cheap and excellent! Doesn't leave your tires wet, doesn't attract dirt, doesn't fling off onto your paint, and most of all it doesn't cause dry rot at all like vinyl protectants do on tires. And despite the name, it doesn't leave your tires too glossy

It's dirt cheap and it's at Walmart. Give it a try! Sometimes the cheapest stuff works the best.

Wheels, not tires.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Wheels, not tires.

The post you quoted was an addendum to my comment regarding the wheel cleaners I've used.

 

[BHopkins]

I've never found one that is 100% spray & rinse, but Chemical Guys Diablo is pretty close.

 

[JXW]

Anyone ever find a spray on rinse off wheel cleaner product that actually works WITHOUT ANY BRUSHING?

S100, German brand used for motorcycles. It's 100% spray on, wait 5, rinse with or without pressure. I use it on my car for the wheels only and sometimes, the front clip for bugs in summer.

 

[RTexasF]

This worked extremely well for me back when I detailed for a living.

 

[DuckRyder]

Mothers all wheel and tire is as close as I have found. I had trouble finding it lately though and may go back to P21S. (If I have to order it)

 

[NismoNVT]

iron decon wheel and paint cleaner from Turtle wax

 

[Silver]

I use Bleche Wyte but it doesn't touch brake dust.

 

[Marcozi]

Dawn Ultra dishwashing liquid. Mix it 50/50 with water and spray it on. Then use RejeX to prevent brake dust from adhering to the wheel paint.

 

[Jump1]

Mcguires works really ez but it seems to be very hard on rotor coatings. Anyone know of a cleaner that works as well but is easier on rotors

 

[dwcopple]

iron decon wheel and paint cleaner from Turtle wax

Post pic. I'm only seeing the Meguiars one