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Wheel cleaner that works??Hawaii93z28 01-22-2002, 03:22 PM I've used all those "wheel cleaner"s etc and nothing really seems to get all the dirt off. Will Carb cleaner work or will it strip all my paint off? Do you guys know of anything that works? I know I can scrub them...but I'm kinda lazy... Thor1212 01-22-2002, 03:43 PM I am using Armor All Wheel Cleaner in the Silver bottle for aluminum Rims, and i have never seen anything better, strips all grease and brake dust right out. I spray it on, Wait 2 minutes, Spray off with Water and Wipre them down and BINGO, instant shiney Wheels. I use turtle Tire Wax for the Rubber Tires them selves. Also i know it's a pain but once every three months I take the Wheels Off one at a time and User the Armour all Wheel cleaner and get the insides cleaned because i cant always reach them. hope that helps ------------------ Thor , god of Thunder http://www.TheMightythor.com Z28 1994 LT1 T-Top ,Stock and still beats Rustangs KevinSS 01-22-2002, 05:53 PM <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Hawaii93z28: I've used all those "wheel cleaner"s etc and nothing really seems to get all the dirt off. Will Carb cleaner work or will it strip all my paint off? Do you guys know of anything that works? I know I can scrub them...but I'm kinda lazy...</font> The only kind of cleaner I recommend is Simple Green, other than that I only use soap and water and get down and use the hand wash method. I do not like the acid based cleaners like AA, many can damage and dull a clear coated wheel over its life time. Also many of the acid cleaners like AA are SERIOUSLY dangerous to your health. HA acid is not good for the central nervous system AT ALL. ------------------ 96 Black Impala SS Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor www.zainobros.com (http://www.zainobros.com) Remember #3 JARHEAD 01-24-2002, 06:03 PM Don't know what kind of wheel you have, but if the wheels are silver painted like mine, I used Simple Green. Then I applied Meguires wax/cleaner. I was surprised how clean the wheels were after I used it. Now I just use the Zaino soap to maintain, and ocassionally apply the Meguiers wax/cleaner. ------------------ 2001 Z28 A4 LM W/ DYNO MAX BULLIT, MTI AIR LID, GMAF. GJT 01-27-2002, 03:15 PM <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by KevinSS: The only kind of cleaner I recommend is Simple Green, other than that I only use soap and water and get down and use the hand wash method. I do not like the acid based cleaners like AA, many can damage and dull a clear coated wheel over its life time. Also many of the acid cleaners like AA are SERIOUSLY dangerous to your health. HA acid is not good for the central nervous system AT ALL. </font> Should the Simple Green be used full strength or diluted with water? What is the proper proportion of Simple Green to mix with a gallon of water? TIA, GJT ------------------ 2000 Z28,Onyx Black,A4,3.23, Sport Appearance Package. hoozenxt 01-27-2002, 04:08 PM SOAP AND WATER. Jamie ------------------ 1996 Z28 SS #2047 !CAGS, K&N, Flowmaster muffler, SLP Short Throw Shifter W/ Lou's Short Stick, Cutout, Descreened MAF, Enkei Win wheels KevinSS 01-27-2002, 05:06 PM <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by GJT: Should the Simple Green be used full strength or diluted with water? What is the proper proportion of Simple Green to mix with a gallon of water? TIA, GJT </font> Does not matter, if really dirty use full strength. Normally I would do 50/50 with water. ------------------ 96 Black Impala SS Authorized Zaino Showcar Polish Distributor www.zainobros.com (http://www.zainobros.com) Remember #3 phil94-T/A 01-28-2002, 03:25 AM I use this stuff called "The DUKE." It is a multi-purpose cleaner that won't harm your paint or chrome. You mix one part duke with 4 parts water. Works great. You can buy this stuff at the Home Depot. It costs about $6 cdn..but you get a 2 litre bottle...which lasts for ever.......... http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gif PS. Not good for Aluminuim polished wheels......... ------------------ 1994 Pontiac Trans Am Black w/Black Leather, M6, Mac Headers & Y pipe, Offroad/Cutout pipe, Hooker Cat-back, K&N FIPK, Hurst Shifter,!CAGS, TB bypass, LT4 KM, Taylor 8mm, MSD blaster Coil......and other stuff :) Best ET 13.956@101.38 mph N/A (Exaust, CAI, Hurst) Mission Raceway, BC MiNuS-tWo 01-29-2002, 08:43 PM i use GOJO hand cleaner works really good. Thebeast431 02-02-2002, 10:46 PM I have to use engine cleaner on my salad shooters.. Travis ------------------ 1996 Sebring Silver Z28 GMMG chambered exhaust SLP CAI JBA Headers Catless http://cards.webshots.com/cp-15152517-AgPW-album/30435759RUuMfxXqKi $hawn 02-02-2002, 11:08 PM Why do people call the stock wheels, salad shooters? ------------------ 93 Z28 Patriot Red A4 | ||