Best Rim Cleaner Ever Made

AdamBlitzer · 04-12-2005, 07:02 PM

Hello. I work at BMW and use a non commercial acid rinse on the BMW's. Of course I take a few liberties and take some home with me for my STi. Works great. This is non commercial because the acid levels are so strong that it cannot be sold to the public. If you are interested in trying a sample, or just getting a bottle, IM my friend who works with me. It will be bottled and shipped directly to you. 100% promise it is the best. And we use it on z8's.

His name is Jesse.

Musicman141541

***BoostJunkie*** · 04-12-2005, 07:27 PM

I used to work for a detailing company and we used acid rinse. It is definitely the easiest and most effective way to clean your wheels, but I wouldn't use it on my own car, as over time, it can damage the finish. We wouldn't even use it on the nicer cars or those that had nice aftermarket wheels. It's so strong we had to wear rubber gloves while using it so it didn't burn our skin.

cruzSTI · 04-12-2005, 08:15 PM

So I guess this stuff is the opposite of the P21S approach of a pH balanced product?

mike_ · 04-12-2005, 08:39 PM

For some reason I don't think the painted BBS' will take to "acid" very well over time.

**Nivek** · 04-12-2005, 09:10 PM

Moving to wheels & tires. I strongly recommend that everybody stick to commercial cleaners from reputable companies that sell items that are legal for sale. That way you have some recourse if something goes wrong. Do you want to ruin a $2000 set of wheels based on what someone suggests is safe if used correctly but admits that it cannot be sold because its unsafe?

felonious · 04-13-2005, 07:08 AM

Personally, I've had a great experience with Meguiar's wheel cleaner in the purple spray bottle. I was sorely disappointed with BMW's commercial wheel cleaner.

-Ollie

bdi · 04-15-2005, 05:24 PM

Eagle One A-Z Wheel Cleaner (the one in the orange bottle).
Works great for me!!

Ease

FajenSTi · 04-15-2005, 05:44 PM

First off, plugs for the products....
P21S wheel cleaner http://www.autosupermart.com/shop/sc...%2fp21s&pf=sql

Rejex avaition protectant/wax for wheels. Rejex is a metal protectant (wax) that bonds to metal and prevents adhesion of foreign materials at a molecular level. It can be added to body of car..just not on anything porous.
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html

I get out the jack stands and take OFF the wheels.

Thoroughly clean the wheels with P21S. Let completely dry, then apply Rejex carefully over entire wheel inside and out. Little bit of Rejex goes a long way. Let sit for at least 12 hours. Buff out the cure slowly. Put wheels back on.

Now you have clean wheels. For the next 4-6 months, the wheels will just need a quick wipe of a damp towel to clean. Any dust and road grime will simply wipe right off. It makes an incredibly smooth surface.

Yes, this takes time but it is worth it.

zeroGsti · 08-07-2005, 01:30 PM

I know this is an old post but DAMN!! this stuff works great!! I suggest everyone that's tired of using that brush to clean your wheels that are full of brake dust to use this product. Thick layers in the back of the wheel may take light brushing but this stuff takes most of it off. Again sorry about the late post... I just used it today and I just wanted to let everyone know my opinion. PEACE.....

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/produ...ectionID=13101

raindance · 08-07-2005, 11:17 PM

Yeah, dig it. I've had fantastic results with the Meguiars Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner (purple bottle). Works fantastic on our BBS wheels. I used it for quite a while on my SVX alloys when I had it. Never a problem. And it's pretty cheap and available everywhere.
-rain-

***VSGTS14*** · 08-08-2005, 07:25 AM

we use an acid based cleaner at chevy....but only made for aluminum rims and it's made to get rid of heavy brake dust caked on..
no way would i put it on my rims, everything comes off anyway just takes time.

Ken Reich · 08-15-2005, 11:50 AM

the product is called "" superbrite""" its sulfloric acid -2 ozs to a quart, works on raw aluminum, not painted surfaces, turns the aluminum bright white , easy to polish after cleaning,

AmeenR · 08-18-2005, 11:44 PM

Simple green is another good product for cleaning our alwayscoveredinbrakedust wheels. Its basically a super concentrated degreaser that you can use to clean off a charcoal gril, or a driveway. I just wet the wheels prior to car wash, drench each wheel in simple green, let it sit for 10 or so mins while i start to soap up the rest of the car, then rinse off with some good hard water pressure. The cool thing is this stuff is darn cheap, and can be found everywhere from Wal-Mart to pep boys.

04-12-2005, 07:02 PM	#1
AdamBlitzer Spec C Club Posts: 1,109 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Best Rim Cleaner Ever Made Hello. I work at BMW and use a non commercial acid rinse on the BMW's. Of course I take a few liberties and take some home with me for my STi. Works great. This is non commercial because the acid levels are so strong that it cannot be sold to the public. If you are interested in trying a sample, or just getting a bottle, IM my friend who works with me. It will be bottled and shipped directly to you. 100% promise it is the best. And we use it on z8's. His name is Jesse. Musicman141541 This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-12-2005, 09:10 PM	#5
Nivek www.Subie.tv is niiice Posts: 10,068 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (10)	Moving to wheels & tires. I strongly recommend that everybody stick to commercial cleaners from reputable companies that sell items that are legal for sale. That way you have some recourse if something goes wrong. Do you want to ruin a $2000 set of wheels based on what someone suggests is safe if used correctly but admits that it cannot be sold because its unsafe? Last edited by Nivek : 04-12-2005 at 09:13 PM.

08-07-2005, 01:30 PM	#9
zeroGsti Junior STI Driver Car: 2004 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: so far.... COBB ACCESS PORT FLASHED TO 91 OCTANE STAGE 2 OFF THE SHELF MAP using a Mustang Dyno... Location: Nine One Sickness!! Sacr Posts:* 83 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Meguiars Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner!! I know this is an old post but DAMN!! this stuff works great!! I suggest everyone that's tired of using that brush to clean your wheels that are full of brake dust to use this product. Thick layers in the back of the wheel may take light brushing but this stuff takes most of it off. Again sorry about the late post... I just used it today and I just wanted to let everyone know my opinion. PEACE..... http://www.meguiars.com/estore/produ...ectionID=13101

08-15-2005, 11:50 AM	#12
Ken Reich STI Driver Car: fine cars z06s Fav Mod: scott siegel tuning Location: Edmonton,alberta, Can Posts: 296 Join Date: Jun 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	cleaner the product is called "" superbrite""" its sulfloric acid -2 ozs to a quart, works on raw aluminum, not painted surfaces, turns the aluminum bright white , easy to polish after cleaning,

08-18-2005, 11:44 PM	#13
AmeenR Senior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Seat Time Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 344 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Simple green is another good product for cleaning our alwayscoveredinbrakedust wheels. Its basically a super concentrated degreaser that you can use to clean off a charcoal gril, or a driveway. I just wet the wheels prior to car wash, drench each wheel in simple green, let it sit for 10 or so mins while i start to soap up the rest of the car, then rinse off with some good hard water pressure. The cool thing is this stuff is darn cheap, and can be found everywhere from Wal-Mart to pep boys. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-12-2005, 07:27 PM	#2
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,460 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (12)	I used to work for a detailing company and we used acid rinse. It is definitely the easiest and most effective way to clean your wheels, but I wouldn't use it on my own car, as over time, it can damage the finish. We wouldn't even use it on the nicer cars or those that had nice aftermarket wheels. It's so strong we had to wear rubber gloves while using it so it didn't burn our skin.

04-12-2005, 08:15 PM	#3
cruzSTI STI Driver Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 216 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	So I guess this stuff is the opposite of the P21S approach of a pH balanced product?

04-12-2005, 08:39 PM	#4
mike_ The Next Petter Solberg Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 913 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	For some reason I don't think the painted BBS' will take to "acid" very well over time.

04-13-2005, 07:08 AM	#6
felonious STI Driver Car: 05 S4 Avant Posts: 239 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Personally, I've had a great experience with Meguiar's wheel cleaner in the purple spray bottle. I was sorely disappointed with BMW's commercial wheel cleaner. -Ollie

04-15-2005, 05:24 PM	#7
bdi Junior STI Driver Location: CT Posts: 135 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Eagle One A-Z Wheel Cleaner (the one in the orange bottle). Works great for me!! Ease

04-15-2005, 05:44 PM	#8
FajenSTi STI Driver Fav Mod: HKS Hipermax RS Coilovers Location: Ohio Posts: 211 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	First off, plugs for the products.... P21S wheel cleaner http://www.autosupermart.com/shop/sc...%2fp21s&pf=sql Rejex avaition protectant/wax for wheels. Rejex is a metal protectant (wax) that bonds to metal and prevents adhesion of foreign materials at a molecular level. It can be added to body of car..just not on anything porous. http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html I get out the jack stands and take OFF the wheels. Thoroughly clean the wheels with P21S. Let completely dry, then apply Rejex carefully over entire wheel inside and out. Little bit of Rejex goes a long way. Let sit for at least 12 hours. Buff out the cure slowly. Put wheels back on. Now you have clean wheels. For the next 4-6 months, the wheels will just need a quick wipe of a damp towel to clean. Any dust and road grime will simply wipe right off. It makes an incredibly smooth surface. Yes, this takes time but it is worth it.

08-07-2005, 11:17 PM	#10
raindance Grassroots STI Racer Car: DGM 08 STi Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 569 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah, dig it. I've had fantastic results with the Meguiars Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner (purple bottle). Works fantastic on our BBS wheels. I used it for quite a while on my SVX alloys when I had it. Never a problem. And it's pretty cheap and available everywhere. -rain-

08-08-2005, 07:25 AM	#11
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,851 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	we use an acid based cleaner at chevy....but only made for aluminum rims and it's made to get rid of heavy brake dust caked on.. no way would i put it on my rims, everything comes off anyway just takes time.