[togwt]

Originally Posted by JohnyB

This maybe wrong of me to ask but could you recomend to me a product with A wheel cleaner formulated with Oxalic acid. im always looking to make my shop as safe as can be.

Car Brite:
1. Mag-Aluminum is a clear, heavy-duty Oxalic acid-based cleaner and brightener formulated for use on chrome-plated, magnesium, or aluminum wheels.
2. Alloy Bright is an Oxalic acidic cleaner specifically formulated to clean aluminum alloy wheels, components and fabrications. Alloy Bright will effectively remove dirt, atmospheric tarnish and oxidation. Car Brite -http://www.carbrite.com UK - UK Valet Supplies - Professional car valet supplies - Car Brite - Farecla - Zymo

[SA]

The product of choice for me is Simple Green.

Here is a Range Rover that hasn't been washed in months.



I dilute SG, 4 parts water and 1 part SG. Pour into pump sprayer and apply to wheel.



Wheel after just rinsing with water.



Then wash with soapy water, sponge and inside the wheel with a rim brush.



Rinse and your left with a clean wheel!!!

[P1et]

Interesting. I use Simple Green as well, but ONLY on my own vehicles. I have not had any issues so far, but would probably not risk using them on customer's vehicles. I have CG Premium Blue for that, or P21 Wheel Gel.

[Asphalt Rocket]

I use simple green as well, also their automotive simple green in the black bottle works great for wheel wells and suspension.

[P1et]

SA Detailer, what brush is that you're using on the wheels?

[Cody]

Originally Posted by Asphalt Rocket

I use simple green as well, also their automotive simple green in the black bottle works great for wheel wells and suspension.

I agree! I'm a self admitted Simple Green junky! Can't use enough of the stuff. I dilute it 1 part simple green 3 parts water. I spray, let sit for about 2 or 3 minutes, agitate it with a stiff plastic brush -which also allows me to clean the inner portion of the wheel and then I just rinse. It works very well in wheel wells & for the wheels themselves. (Tires dressed with CG Natural Look Trim Gel)

[togwt]

I used to recommend this product until Simple Green got some bad press from the USAF/Navair due to problems they were having with this products negative reaction with Aluminium. I removed it from copy and should have reinstated it after the new product but it slipped through the cracks (corrected now though)

Simple Green offered an alternative product - Simple Green® Aircraft & Precision Cleaner - Meets Boeing Specs –D6 – 1748-7P
(Water- based, no petroleum solvents) - Extreme Simple Green® Aircraft & Precision Cleaner - More Info

[Tonya]

Originally Posted by P1et

SA Detailer, what brush is that you're using on the wheels?

I am obsessed with my wheels! Please tell us what is that wheel brush

[sneek]

:'( Simple green does damage Aluminum....just ask my engine bay. I used to love the stuff, now I use the Meguair's mag wheel clearer. I am really interested in trying the Sonax stuff.

[togwt]

Originally Posted by Tonya

I am obsessed with my wheels! Please tell us what is that wheel brush

This list may help (perhaps SA Detailer will add to it-

Wheel Detailing Brush:
This non-scratch, very flexible, E-Z Detail Brush is 18 inches long, 4-1/2 inches in diameter and is super-soft with Nylex bristles, a material that combines the softness of a natural bristle with the strength of nylon. There's a vinyl tip bonded to the top of the brush and a knuckle guard on the handle but the most impressive feature of this brush is the flexible, inner core. This vinyl-coated wire core will bend in every imaginable direction which allows the brush to get into areas where few other brushes can reach. Proper Auto Care- E-Z Detail Brush

Alternative product-

a) Lambs wool wheel cleaning brushes - called Wheel Woolies; these brushes drastically cut the amount of time it takes to clean almost any kind of wheel. Each brush is 12- inches long with a chemical resistant handle and a bonded wool head. Proper Auto Care - Classic Motoring Accessories - Car Buffers, Car Waxes, Car Polishes, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Covers, Car Accessories.

b) Spoke & Slot Brush - Simple, safe, and effective, ultra-soft bristles squeeze into wheel crevices.
Top of the line - Spoke & Slot Brush

c) Lambs Wool Spoke Brush - it replaces those awkward spoke brushes that never seem to be the right size and lack soft bristles on the tip. This tapered ultra soft tool is completely covered with 100% lambs wool and is small enough to squeeze between spokes, slots and around bolts 6 1/2" long, 1/2" to 2" in diameter - http://www.topoftheline.com/wool-wheel-brush.html

d) Microfiber Cleaning Wand - the special microfiber thick nap cleans tight spaces in; (0.5"x1.5"x12") wheels use dry or moisten with water for extra cleaning power - no chemical cleaners are needed Machine washable, air dry, no fabric softener. Refills are available – Casabella - http://www.casabella.com/Merchant2/m...gory_code=4300