stock 07 sti wheels - Page 3

sti2relaxxin · 06-19-2008, 12:36 PM

That's great to hear Deegee. Not only am I thoroughly pleased that you went to such great lengths to get the product, but that you also posted your positive experience with it. I have been posting pictures of Transmate and trying to get people to try it for years now on this site and you are the only one that actually tried it that I know of.
It's a God-send when I am changing my wheels over at the end of Summer/ Winter and this stuff completely cleans the entire wheel back to brand new spec; even the inside that only received the overspray during the whole season.

I'm thrilled that you're happy and hope more people give it a try.

BIG3ETR · 07-04-2008, 11:28 PM

Corvette Forum - View Single Post - Try this product (wheel cleaner)
This is what I have used for 2 years and it is amazing. If you have caked on dust, just spray a coat, give it a couple minutes, then spray again, you will see the dust melt off each time it's coated. It can be found @ Advance autoparts

linkbeat · 07-09-2008, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by deegee

Next, I stumbled upon Kleen Rite. I looked at the wheel brightener they have for sale and it looked to be a near clone of the Trans-mate product with a different name. I called and asked, they verified that their product was made by Trans-mate, so I ordered a couple gallons. $10.00/gal plus $10 to ship two gallons to my doorstep. Not bad.

Excellent write-up. Price is less than $10 a gallon so I think I'll get this ordered today. I've been looking for something like this for awhile now. The transmate just seemed a little pricey. Thanks a bunch Deegee.

**DetailersDomain.com** · 07-10-2008, 04:17 AM

P21S wheel cleaner gel and

a few good brushes
or
ace powersticks

Peleg · 07-10-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sti2relaxxin

Stop!! Already this method takes way too long unless you are putting the wheels away for the winter!

It does take a long time, 2 hours or so, but I do this once a year and my wheels are near perfect condition.

Here's what I use:

Pressure washer
Teflon brush
P21S Gel
some old rugs
Menzerna aggressive polish (for taking off any tar that won't come off)
Poorboy's wheel sealant

sti2relaxxin · 07-10-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peleg

It does take a long time, 2 hours or so, but I do this once a year and my wheels are near perfect condition.

Here's what I use:

Pressure washer
Teflon brush
P21S Gel
some old rugs
Menzerna aggressive polish (for taking off any tar that won't come off)
Poorboy's wheel sealant

Well that's fine but it takes me about 1/2 hour to get all four wheels spotless for winter storage using Transmate. No I don't want a cookie.

heretichexen · 07-10-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sti2relaxxin

Please read my post (#9), buy the stuff in the photo, and forget about scrubbing your wheels ever again. I am on my fourth bottle and will never use anything else. Spray, hose off immediately after spritzing all four wheels, proceed to other projects.

Since switching to Hawk HPS my brake dust problems are minimal - Eagle 1 Wheel cleaner is now sufficient to get them clean.

sti2relaxxin · 07-11-2008, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heretichexen

Since switching to Hawk HPS my brake dust problems are minimal - Eagle 1 Wheel cleaner is now sufficient to get them clean.

I can't believe it but I have about 33,000 miles and I am still on my 1st set of brake pads!! I do look forward to upgrading and possibly not having to deal with the excessive dust. On the other hand, excessive dust does mean you have some good brake pads!

davidmount · 07-18-2008, 10:07 AM

Never heard of P21's, local shops usually carry Meguiar's, Black's Magic, Armor All etc., might have to see if I can find some once I upgrade my brakes, stock brakes equals hella brake dust.

**DetailersDomain.com** · 07-18-2008, 12:45 PM

you can get P21S from your sponsor

Detailers Domain

x01011000x · 07-18-2008, 08:23 PM

I bought S100 wheel cleaner at my local Harley Davidson store, the 500ml size for a hair under $10. From what I could tell, it was the same thing as P21S gel, except I could buy it local when I wanted to and was like $5 cheaper. I was happy with it, but they don't sell a 1000ml size

In fact, all the S100 products are like $5 cheaper than their sister P21S stuff. Is S100 just made from "bad" batches of P21S, or are motorcycle guys just cheaper?

heretichexen · 07-20-2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sti2relaxxin

I can't believe it but I have about 33,000 miles and I am still on my 1st set of brake pads!! I do look forward to upgrading and possibly not having to deal with the excessive dust. On the other hand, excessive dust does mean you have some good brake pads!

Yes the stock brake pads were very good. My stocks lasted to 42,000 miles on my 05 and they were still working pretty good.

**Fletch07STI** · 07-20-2008, 05:57 PM

I use the armor all wheel cleaner and it works wonders!

06-19-2008, 12:36 PM	#31
sti2relaxxin Silver Member Car: 2007 OBP/Gold Wheels Fav Mod: Prodrive Mudflaps Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 884 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: stock 07 sti wheels That's great to hear Deegee. Not only am I thoroughly pleased that you went to such great lengths to get the product, but that you also posted your positive experience with it. I have been posting pictures of Transmate and trying to get people to try it for years now on this site and you are the only one that actually tried it that I know of. It's a God-send when I am changing my wheels over at the end of Summer/ Winter and this stuff completely cleans the entire wheel back to brand new spec; even the inside that only received the overspray during the whole season. I'm thrilled that you're happy and hope more people give it a try. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-04-2008, 11:28 PM	#32
BIG3ETR STI Driver Car: 07 STI Limited Fav Mod: BanHammer Resistant Unobtainium Suit Location: Macomb Township, Michigan Posts: 238 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: stock 07 sti wheels Corvette Forum - View Single Post - Try this product (wheel cleaner) This is what I have used for 2 years and it is amazing. If you have caked on dust, just spray a coat, give it a couple minutes, then spray again, you will see the dust melt off each time it's coated. It can be found @ Advance autoparts

07-10-2008, 04:17 AM	#34
DetailersDomain.com Authorized Vendor Location: NJ Posts: 367 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: stock 07 sti wheels P21S wheel cleaner gel and a few good brushes or ace powersticks

07-18-2008, 10:07 AM	#39
davidmount Amateur STI Driver Car: WRC Blue 2005 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 46 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: stock 07 sti wheels Never heard of P21's, local shops usually carry Meguiar's, Black's Magic, Armor All etc., might have to see if I can find some once I upgrade my brakes, stock brakes equals hella brake dust.

07-18-2008, 12:45 PM	#40
DetailersDomain.com Authorized Vendor Location: NJ Posts: 367 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: stock 07 sti wheels you can get P21S from your sponsor Detailers Domain

07-18-2008, 08:23 PM	#41
x01011000x Amateur STI Driver Car: WRB 03 WRX Posts: 25 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: stock 07 sti wheels I bought S100 wheel cleaner at my local Harley Davidson store, the 500ml size for a hair under $10. From what I could tell, it was the same thing as P21S gel, except I could buy it local when I wanted to and was like $5 cheaper. I was happy with it, but they don't sell a 1000ml size In fact, all the S100 products are like $5 cheaper than their sister P21S stuff. Is S100 just made from "bad" batches of P21S, or are motorcycle guys just cheaper?

07-20-2008, 05:57 PM	#43
Fletch07STI Gold Member Car: Silver 07 STI Fav Mod: stg 2 Location: Chico, San Diego.. CA Posts: 225 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: stock 07 sti wheels I use the armor all wheel cleaner and it works wonders! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.