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Wheel Wells, Rims and Tires Rims, wheel wells and tires make a bold statement for the appearance of the vehicle, do you know how to properly detail these key components? Would you like to learn?

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Old 09-28-2008, 01:22 AM
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I never see this mentioned, but I am pretty interested in it. Has anyone used it, or seen reviews on this? I wash my wheels every week, every 2 weeks at the most, so I dont need anything overly strong; just something that loosens brake dust and grime, and rinses free. P21s is fine, but ive been using it for years and am looking for an alternative. Not necessarily something cheaper, just something different; I like trying new things. I also do not want a spray on/spray off type product.

I have BBS LM's, and this cleaner seems to be endorsed by BBS - whatever that means -, so it seems like a logical choice.

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Old 09-28-2008, 07:37 AM
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I went on that site. I'm very impressed with that wheel cleaner and the write up. BBS?
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Old 09-28-2008, 08:08 AM
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Never heard of it either. What I'd like to know is why they are trying to clean an already clean wheel. I smell a conspiracy.
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Or is he showing the product and the results?
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Old 09-28-2008, 08:39 AM
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I have been using this for about a year now. It is very good stuff for maintaining your regularly cleaned vehicle. It doesn't seem strong enough for detailing neglected cars. I just did a Mini with horrible embedded brake dust and it didn't touch it. I will continue to use it for maintenance, but have ordered P21S Gel for the real dirty cars. This is just my experience, and I am not a pro.
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Old 09-28-2008, 09:16 AM
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I use it for my car for maintenance washes. I love the stuff. not very strong but if you wash every 1-2 weeks it works fine. I go in with Wheel brightener for touch ups.
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Old 09-28-2008, 12:14 PM
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thanks guys. im going to try it.
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I've used the Wheel Cleaner for sometime now and it is true that it's not very strong but it smells pleasant and not too acidic.

I do find that I have to keep on spraying the wheel because the cleaner just drips too fast. This is wear a gel type cleaner has an advantage.
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Old 09-28-2008, 05:59 PM
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The cleaner runs off the wheel quickly as has been said before. It's also very very gentle in terms of cleaning power. I used it for more than 2 years without a problem. The picture isn't an action shot... this is Griot's where talking about lol. It's just for looks, so relax.
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Old 09-29-2008, 12:15 AM
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I'm an ex-Griot's customer. Their stuff is OK, but just that. Not a good value. They sell a lot of spendy trinkets if you look through their catalog. That's their target market.

The only things I really like and use now are Speedshine and their clay. Their interior APC (aptly called "Interior Cleaner") is better than average. But, I use a Woolite dillution now and am just as happy. One product I could not do with out is their clay. Top notch and different from the rest. I don't know they worked around the legal issues surrounding clay, but it's awsome stuff and a very good value. I figure I've spent nearly a grand there before I learned about DB & DD. I've tried most of their products.

Their website and customer communications are completely narrative. No forums, etc. They are very thin on technical information. They have simple, expensive, products dispensed with simple advice.

Their sprayers routinely fail. Their chemical containers are way too brittle and shatter when dropped onto concrete above 12 inches.

They have a class which I heard is fun.

I've heard they're good to work for.

Their customer service is very good.

They manufacture their own chemicals.

Their wheel cleaner is OK. Good enough for garage queens that grace the cover of their catalogue, but for daily drivers that dust up and get used... Not gonna happen.

I live locally so I've been down there a number of times.

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