[Duratys]

Originally Posted by 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.

A couple years ago,there was a guy on my Duramax forum that sprayed Simple Green on his NEW motor and let it sit for a while (I dont member how long) but when he tried to wash it off that new motor looked as if he had 200k on it. Just pitted the crap out of all the aluminum parts.....not pretty.


I tried looking for the pics but cant seem to find them

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[togwt]

Originally Posted by Duratys

A couple years ago,there was a guy on my Duramax forum that sprayed Simple Green on his NEW motor and let it sit for a while (I dont member how long) but when he tried to wash it off that new motor looked as if he had 200k on it. Just pitted the crap out of all the aluminum parts.....not pretty.


I tried looking for the pics but cant seem to find them

The old formulation was detrimental to alloys, even Simple Green eluded to it. So they changed the formula as they didn't want to lose the lucrative Aero industries buisness-

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

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[JohnyB]

Originally Posted by togwt

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

Ty TOGWT

[jujuanne]

Thanks, this was very informational. I was wondering if there are products that might be too strong for the paint on after-market rims?

[yukonon22]

I need a wheel cleaner for cars that don't get wheels cleaned often( Wheel brightener?) and one that comes bulk and good for chrome and wont strip the wax off my rims? p21s, griots, or menzerna? any suggestions

[dsms]

I have the Top of the Line lambswool brush and its fine to use for light cleaning but its not very sturdy and the grey lambswool will start to shed off bit when being rinsed, sometimes its left on the wheels as well. Also its very thick and retains water so unless its completely dry it will start to develop and odor if its just damp.

[yukonon22]

the way my wheels are no brush will worl i use a sponge, ez brush, and finger mits

[MrPolished&Waxed]

Im not sure what wheel cleaners have this but every detailer should be informed about what they are using and what is in the product, this article is about Hydrofluoric Acid

A deadly rinse

[RamSus]

Very informative thread about wheel cleaning/polishing. How about protecting chrome wheels from the harsh winter weather, especially salt. What do you guys recommend?
Would a sealant, such as Poli-Seal or wax be fine?