What Wheel Cleaner Do You Use?

yaja · 06-07-2006, 02:53 AM

Have any of you used this product? I tried it yesterday on my stock 325i Sport wheels, and it worked like a charm, I just cooled the wheels off with water, sprayed on the wheel cleaner, let sit for 15 seconds, went over the wheels with a sponge, and BLING! BLING!

arcrox · 06-07-2006, 03:03 AM

What product? I just put some Klasse AIO on my wheels; brake dust takes much longer to accumulate, and comes off during the car wash or with a wipe of a wet towel.

Mr. BMW · 06-07-2006, 12:38 PM

I've been using Meguiar's Hot Rims for a while now and I like they way it works.

gdnyc · 06-07-2006, 01:08 PM

I usually use the Griots wheel cleaner. Works pretty wheel. I recently put a coat of the Klasse twins on the wheels, so I will be using car wash soap and water to clean them.

F32Fleet · 06-07-2006, 01:12 PM

BMW Wheel Cleaner works great.

aphall · 06-07-2006, 02:19 PM

+1 for Klasse AIO, followed by a layer of Klasse SG. Brake dust cleans easily with a Meguiar's rim brush, and scrub the tires with a Meguiar's tire brush (just use some Meguiar's gold class shampoo). Bring the shine out in the tire using Stoner's "More Shine, Less Time" spray.

picus · 06-07-2006, 02:30 PM

I have a couple wheel cleaners I use based on the condition of the wheels and the type they are. For all non-aluminum in bad shape I use Megauirs Wheel Brightener diluted 3:1. It's acid based so if you do use it dilute it and spray off after 15-30 seconds. For wheels without a ton of baked on dust I use Eagle One All Wheel Cleaner, and for Aluminum I use Eagle One Alumunim Wheel Cleaner.

Like the others I use a wheel sealant (in my case, Poorboys Wheel Sealant) to seal the wheels afterwards so future cleaning is easier.

HRC · 06-07-2006, 02:56 PM

I do not use wheel cleaners. I have zaino z2 on them and i just use z7 soap and water.

Danny

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Originally Posted by yaja

Have any of you used this product? I tried it yesterday on my stock 325i Sport wheels, and it worked like a charm, I just cooled the wheels off with water, sprayed on the wheel cleaner, let sit for 15 seconds, went over the wheels with a sponge, and BLING! BLING!

Brunotheboxer · 06-07-2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Socom

BMW Wheel Cleaner works great.

+1

LEDZEP · 06-07-2006, 04:34 PM

Simple Green!

shragon · 06-07-2006, 05:03 PM

regular car wash soap in a half bucket of water with a small sponge works like a charm.

CALIF65GM · 06-07-2006, 10:34 PM

P21S wheel cleaner and then P21S polishing soap.

ward · 06-07-2006, 10:52 PM

water and a sponge!

ga-bmwdrvr · 06-07-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Socom

BMW Wheel Cleaner works great.

I usually wash with soap and water, but the dealer told me BMW will not cover their wheels under warranty if you use any other wheel cleaner. So I bought a bottle so that it is on file in case some thing happens to them. To my surprise, it is an excellent cleaner.

ward · 06-07-2006, 11:26 PM

every time I read your screen name it makes me smile GA-bmwdrvr!

FlyingFinn · 06-08-2006, 02:42 AM

Sonax which is same as BMW wheel cleaner only the color of the bottle is different and the price is cheaper.

katsbimmer · 06-08-2006, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. BMW

I've been using Meguiar's Hot Rims for a while now and I like they way it works.

But doesn't this product have ACID in it??? I just tried it this past weekend..sprayed it on the first wheel and thought i smelled ACID i grabbed the hose and rinsed the wheel real good.I've seen what Acid does to wheels with clearcoat...be sure about this product...glen

gdnyc · 06-08-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ga-bmwdrvr

I usually wash with soap and water, but the dealer told me BMW will not cover their wheels under warranty if you use any other wheel cleaner. So I bought a bottle so that it is on file in case some thing happens to them. To my surprise, it is an excellent cleaner.

Are you serious? I think the dealer was trying to make a parts sale..
I thought the BMW wheel cleaner was P21S repackaged?

Silver bullet · 06-08-2006, 05:45 PM

I use Giots wheel cleaner, a micro fiber wash mit and one of those long brissel brushes to hit the inside of the rim. Hit them with water,Squrt on the wheel cleaner on all four, brush, sponge and hose. Comes out good every time. Don't have a beer after you squrt on the cleaner, it will dry before you want it to.

picus · 06-08-2006, 05:51 PM

Megs Hot Rims is acidic. That doesn't mean it's bad, though. Acidic wheel cleaners are fine on all but aluminum wheels when used correctly. Cool wheel, spray on, let dwell 30 seconds, spray off thoroughly. Don't use it on hot wheels, don't let it sit more than 30 seconds, and you're golden.

DILLIGAF · 06-08-2006, 05:55 PM

Soapy water and a micro fiber cloth once a week does the job for me.

ga-bmwdrvr · 06-08-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

every time I read your screen name it makes me smile GA-bmwdrvr!

Why?, I kind of copied off somebody else that had their state and driver or BMW or something like that. I'm not very original.

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gdnyc Lieutenant 25 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I usually use the Griots wheel cleaner. Works pretty wheel. I recently put a coat of the Klasse twins on the wheels, so I will be using car wash soap and water to clean them. __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
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aphall Captain 39 Rep 776 Posts Drives: 330i rec'd 2/17/06 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	+1 for Klasse AIO, followed by a layer of Klasse SG. Brake dust cleans easily with a Meguiar's rim brush, and scrub the tires with a Meguiar's tire brush (just use some Meguiar's gold class shampoo). Bring the shine out in the tire using Stoner's "More Shine, Less Time" spray. __________________ JB \| BBS CHs \| Blacklines \| HO40 \| ACS Rep Roof Spoiler \| H&R Sport \| Hartge Rep Lip \| OEM Strut Bar \| M-Tech Rear
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picus Brigadier General 127 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I have a couple wheel cleaners I use based on the condition of the wheels and the type they are. For all non-aluminum in bad shape I use Megauirs Wheel Brightener diluted 3:1. It's acid based so if you do use it dilute it and spray off after 15-30 seconds. For wheels without a ton of baked on dust I use Eagle One All Wheel Cleaner, and for Aluminum I use Eagle One Alumunim Wheel Cleaner. Like the others I use a wheel sealant (in my case, Poorboys Wheel Sealant) to seal the wheels afterwards so future cleaning is easier.
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shragon Moderator 516 Rep 27,440 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	regular car wash soap in a half bucket of water with a small sponge works like a charm. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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CALIF65GM Colonel 104 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	P21S wheel cleaner and then P21S polishing soap. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	water and a sponge!
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ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	every time I read your screen name it makes me smile GA-bmwdrvr!
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FlyingFinn Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 294 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Sonax which is same as BMW wheel cleaner only the color of the bottle is different and the price is cheaper.
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Silver bullet Private 2 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Moreno Valley CA iTrader: (0)	I use Giots wheel cleaner, a micro fiber wash mit and one of those long brissel brushes to hit the inside of the rim. Hit them with water,Squrt on the wheel cleaner on all four, brush, sponge and hose. Comes out good every time. Don't have a beer after you squrt on the cleaner, it will dry before you want it to.
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picus Brigadier General 127 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Megs Hot Rims is acidic. That doesn't mean it's bad, though. Acidic wheel cleaners are fine on all but aluminum wheels when used correctly. Cool wheel, spray on, let dwell 30 seconds, spray off thoroughly. Don't use it on hot wheels, don't let it sit more than 30 seconds, and you're golden.
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DILLIGAF Lieutenant 7 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2006 SG 330i ZSP MT CA Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Whitby, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Soapy water and a micro fiber cloth once a week does the job for me. __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite/Sport pkg/Comfort Access/Aluminum Pedals/35% LLumar tint/Blacklines/OEM Shortshift knob
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