The ULTIMATE Wheel Cleaner

G-REX · 04-05-2005, 09:39 PM

I finally found something that works after trying a million different "spray and rinse" wheel cleaners and I thought I'd share it. Castrol's All Wheel Cleaner. This stuff totally desolves brake dust. It says it's a spray and rinse but I've figured out that there's probably nothing out there that's truly spray and rinse for our amount of brake dust unless it's acid.

Just spray it on (one wheel at a time), let it sit for about 30 seconds (don't let it dry), lightly scrub with a big wheel brush, and hose it off. It pratically liquifies the brake dust. I can do all the wheels in about 8 minutes. I actually enjoy doing the wheels now. Hopefully this gives someone back some weekend time!

Here's what I use.

Castrol Super Clean All Wheel Cleaner

Black Magic Wheel Brush

Autozone has both.

***bah14*** · 04-05-2005, 09:47 PM

PS2 is my bread and butter. Then 3 coats of rejex over the BBSers.

Anyone know of a brush that actually fits b/t the brembos and the inner side of the wheel? I can't find one and find washer every inch of the wheels to be cumbersome.

***BoostJunkie*** · 04-05-2005, 11:11 PM

I have found that P21S gel cleaner is the absolute best at getting rid of stubborn brake dust. I didn't wash my wheels for 3 months and I sprayed them down, waited a few minutes, and a simple kitchen sponge got them perfectly clean with a single swipe. The stuff is pretty expensive though, but well worth it IMO.

Ol'SaltyBastard · 04-06-2005, 03:50 AM

I've been too lazy to hit the wheels with a brush lately, but some wheel cleaner and a power washer seem to do the trick as well.

***bah14*** · 04-06-2005, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

I have found that P21S gel cleaner is the absolute best at getting rid of stubborn brake dust. I didn't wash my wheels for 3 months and I sprayed them down, waited a few minutes, and a simple kitchen sponge got them perfectly clean with a single swipe. The stuff is pretty expensive though, but well worth it IMO.

I'll second that.

RedskinSti · 04-06-2005, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol'SaltyBastard

I've been too lazy to hit the wheels with a brush lately, but some wheel cleaner and a power washer seem to do the trick as well.

Thats what i do...works for me. If i have some extra time i use a towel to wipe the rest clean. I use black magic wheel cleaner

ORSTi · 04-06-2005, 08:07 AM

I also think the P21S and RejeX combo is great. I actually tested this (didn't want to RejeX all those nooks and crannies just to find it didn't work). I RejeXed one half of one front wheel, let it get filthy, and then cleaned it with the P21S wheel cleaner. The difference between the two was huge, and this was with no scrubbing. Since I have a set of winter wheels, it makes it easy to clean which ever ones aren't on the car.

***gixxer6*** · 04-06-2005, 05:14 PM

what exactly is Rejex, i assume it's something to put on your wheels to keep stuff from sticking but is it like wax or what? also where do you get it at
thanks

SubyFi · 04-06-2005, 05:46 PM

Eagle A to Z is pretty good too. Just a reminder to wear some eye protection while you scrub your wheels with a cleaner and brush. I had some thrown from the brush's bristles.

***Got2Boostit2*** · 04-06-2005, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bah14

I'll second that.

What BAH14 said^^^^^. Clean with PS21, wax with whatever and the wheels come clean with less effort and scrubbing. As for a wheel brush, just picked up a Meguiar's wheel brush I think may go between the wheel and the caliper. Will advise once I try it.

Blue

ORSTi · 04-06-2005, 11:02 PM

I searched and searched, but apparently this thread is not on the new site. This thread should answer a lot of questions. I have so far only used RejeX on my wheels, but next time I wax, plan to do the whole car.

jim

http://www.imprezawrxsti.com/postnuk...ighlight=rejex

Titleist71 · 04-07-2005, 01:36 PM

Simple Green I believe makes polished aluminum wheel cleaner and it works mint!

*Jamie* · 04-07-2005, 09:12 PM

Becareful using this one..I think its too aggresive of a cleaner.

G-REX · 04-07-2005, 09:26 PM

Says it's safe on painted wheels. It's super strong though, strongest stuff I've ever used so I'm not discounting what you're saying. But it's only on for about a minute, and they do say to not let it dry on the wheel. I've used it about 4 times with no problems. Clearcoat is still hard.

ORSTi · 04-07-2005, 11:42 PM

I've had trouble with castrol etching aluminium parts. Needless to say, I steer clear of it now.

04-05-2005, 09:39 PM	#1
G-REX STI Driver Car: 08 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: AP Stage 2 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 298 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	The ULTIMATE Wheel Cleaner I finally found something that works after trying a million different "spray and rinse" wheel cleaners and I thought I'd share it. Castrol's All Wheel Cleaner. This stuff totally desolves brake dust. It says it's a spray and rinse but I've figured out that there's probably nothing out there that's truly spray and rinse for our amount of brake dust unless it's acid. Just spray it on (one wheel at a time), let it sit for about 30 seconds (don't let it dry), lightly scrub with a big wheel brush, and hose it off. It pratically liquifies the brake dust. I can do all the wheels in about 8 minutes. I actually enjoy doing the wheels now. Hopefully this gives someone back some weekend time! Here's what I use. Castrol Super Clean All Wheel Cleaner Black Magic Wheel Brush Autozone has both. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-07-2005, 11:42 PM	#15
ORSTi Professional STI Driver Posts: 429 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I've had trouble with castrol etching aluminium parts. Needless to say, I steer clear of it now. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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04-05-2005, 09:47 PM	#2
*bah14* Platinum Member Car: 2008 Forester Sports Fav Mod: "Proper" Break-in Location: LERSOC.com Posts: 3,951 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	PS2 is my bread and butter. Then 3 coats of rejex over the BBSers. Anyone know of a brush that actually fits b/t the brembos and the inner side of the wheel? I can't find one and find washer every inch of the wheels to be cumbersome.

04-05-2005, 11:11 PM	#3
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,762 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	I have found that P21S gel cleaner is the absolute best at getting rid of stubborn brake dust. I didn't wash my wheels for 3 months and I sprayed them down, waited a few minutes, and a simple kitchen sponge got them perfectly clean with a single swipe. The stuff is pretty expensive though, but well worth it IMO.

04-06-2005, 03:50 AM	#4
Ol'SaltyBastard Spec C Club Car: 1983 Mercedes Benz 3 Location: N. Kentucky/Cinci Posts: 1,464 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I've been too lazy to hit the wheels with a brush lately, but some wheel cleaner and a power washer seem to do the trick as well.

04-06-2005, 08:07 AM	#7
ORSTi Professional STI Driver Posts: 429 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I also think the P21S and RejeX combo is great. I actually tested this (didn't want to RejeX all those nooks and crannies just to find it didn't work). I RejeXed one half of one front wheel, let it get filthy, and then cleaned it with the P21S wheel cleaner. The difference between the two was huge, and this was with no scrubbing. Since I have a set of winter wheels, it makes it easy to clean which ever ones aren't on the car.

04-06-2005, 05:14 PM	#8
*gixxer6* sponge worthy Location: Mountains of NC Posts: 1,580 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	what exactly is Rejex, i assume it's something to put on your wheels to keep stuff from sticking but is it like wax or what? also where do you get it at thanks

04-06-2005, 05:46 PM	#9
SubyFi Spec C Club Car: '05 STi in OBP Fav Mod: coilovers & www.hpdedriver.com Location: L.A. (SFV), CA Posts: 1,191 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Eagle A to Z is pretty good too. Just a reminder to wear some eye protection while you scrub your wheels with a cleaner and brush. I had some thrown from the brush's bristles.

04-06-2005, 11:02 PM	#11
ORSTi Professional STI Driver Posts: 429 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I searched and searched, but apparently this thread is not on the new site. This thread should answer a lot of questions. I have so far only used RejeX on my wheels, but next time I wax, plan to do the whole car. jim http://www.imprezawrxsti.com/postnuk...ighlight=rejex

04-07-2005, 01:36 PM	#12
Titleist71 Professional STI Racer Car: 05 PSM STi w/ custom Fav Mod: TiaL 38mm vented free as a bird. Location: Maine Posts: 622 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Simple Green I believe makes polished aluminum wheel cleaner and it works mint!

04-07-2005, 09:12 PM	#13
Jamie STI Driver Location: Aliso Viejo,CA.(OC) Posts: 245 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Becareful using this one..I think its too aggresive of a cleaner.

04-07-2005, 09:26 PM	#14
G-REX STI Driver Car: 08 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: AP Stage 2 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 298 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Says it's safe on painted wheels. It's super strong though, strongest stuff I've ever used so I'm not discounting what you're saying. But it's only on for about a minute, and they do say to not let it dry on the wheel. I've used it about 4 times with no problems. Clearcoat is still hard.