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      08-25-2014, 02:19 PM   #1
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Any suggestions on wheel cleaner products...i've got the 19-inch silver alloys.

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following this...

I have used this before and worked great, but not sure on these wheels.

http://www.meguiars.com/en/professio...el-brightener/
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      08-25-2014, 02:30 PM   #3
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Any suggestions on wheel cleaner products...i've got the 19-inch silver alloys.

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Sonax wheel cleaner plus
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      08-25-2014, 03:05 PM   #4
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Saw sonax - so it's good? Some guy at a store mentioned a Pinnacle Advanced Wheel cleaner.

Would you ever go with the BMW products listed on their online store?
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      08-25-2014, 03:22 PM   #5
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Saw sonax - so it's good? Some guy at a store mentioned a Pinnacle Advanced Wheel cleaner.

Would you ever go with the BMW products listed on their online store?
+1 for Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus, definitely the best product I have tried so far...
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      08-25-2014, 03:34 PM   #6
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You may wanna consider cleaning them up really well and applying a coat of Opti-coat or CQuartz Finest to keep them cleaner longer and also to make them easier to clean.
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You may wanna consider cleaning them up really well and applying a coat of Opti-coat or CQuartz Finest to keep them cleaner longer and also to make them easier to clean.
is there a particular opti-coat version?
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      08-25-2014, 06:45 PM   #8
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Go buy Groits Garage HD(Autozone, but high end stuff) and some Wheel Woolies, I like Groits more because it suds more.
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      08-25-2014, 08:29 PM   #9
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Best wheel cleaner I've ever used!!! http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-884-a...new-price.aspx
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      08-26-2014, 06:49 AM   #10
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is there a particular opti-coat version?
this:
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-coat.html

Yes, its a tad expensive, but you only ever need to apply it once. You can use the rest of it on the car or split the cost with a friend.

I applied a coat to my HREs and they are 10x easier to clean and brake dust has a harder time sticking.
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maybe I'm old school but I have always used just mild soap and water. Seems to work great for me over the years with all my various aftermarket and OEM set ups.

after reading through the above options, maybe I should look into some alternatives!
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maybe I'm old school but I have always used just mild soap and water. Seems to work great for me over the years with all my various aftermarket and OEM set ups.

after reading through the above options, maybe I should look into some alternatives!
This is the best way for me too but on some of my older cars I let it get out of control and needed something to help make the job easier. When you find a quality gel or spray its nice to apply and wait a few to find a rinse sufficient to bring a nice shine. The days of scrubbing forever are over for me.
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Best wheel cleaner I've ever used!!! http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-884-a...new-price.aspx
Ha! I could agree...Funny thing is I actually just sold my 2014 Jeep SRT that I bought from Adam (Owner of Adams Polish's) himself. He threw in a big bucket with samples of all his products..

So you must have bought that White M3 from Schomp huh? I think I was there finalizing my deal the day you bought it because they told me that a the just sold a White M3 and I dont imagine (or hope) there are many around in the Denver area yet. I know I havent seen one in the wild yet. Anyway.. Hope to see you at some of the meets man.

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      08-26-2014, 04:18 PM   #15
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What ever you do get wheel woolies they are AWESOME for wheels
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Is anyone having problems cleaning the black 19's using sonax and the wheel woolies? Or any other products for that matter?
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Best wheel cleaner I've ever used!!! http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-884-a...new-price.aspx
Ha! I could agree...Funny thing is I actually just sold my 2014 Jeep SRT that I bought from Adam (Owner of Adams Polish's) himself. He threw in a big bucket with samples of all his products..

So you must have bought that White M3 from Schomp huh? I think I was there finalizing my deal the day you bought it because they told me that a the just sold a White M3 and I dont imagine (or hope) there are many around in the Denver area yet. I know I havent seen one in the wild yet. Anyway.. Hope to see you at some of the meets man.

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Yep, it was probably me. There is another AW with CCBs and sunroof around though. I talked to Adam a couple weeks ago, and he was telling me about his Jeep. Crazy you bought it! Let me know when some of the meets around Denver are. It would be cool to meet you.
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maybe I'm old school but I have always used just mild soap and water. Seems to work great for me over the years with all my various aftermarket and OEM set ups.

after reading through the above options, maybe I should look into some alternatives!
+1, I've followed the rule of "if you wouldn't put it on your paint, then it should be on your wheels"

Otherwise, diluted Sonax or P21S have been pretty effective in the past. Harsh cleaners shouldn't be a substitute for being lazy at cleaning wheels.
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P21s Gel, mildly rubbed on, and let sit for a few minutes has been wonderful for me so far.

Keeping the wheels clean and putting an extra protective layer down early on helps out.
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maybe I'm old school but I have always used just mild soap and water. Seems to work great for me over the years with all my various aftermarket and OEM set ups.

after reading through the above options, maybe I should look into some alternatives!
+1, I've followed the rule of "if you wouldn't put it on your paint, then it should be on your wheels"

Otherwise, diluted Sonax or P21S have been pretty effective in the past. Harsh cleaners shouldn't be a substitute for being lazy at cleaning wheels.
I agree, but If you follow any of Phils posts of details he has done he uses Sonox on expensive cars he details. In my experience any thing can discolor a caliper/whee if they are hot. You have to let the wheels and brakes cool way down.
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+1, I've followed the rule of "if you wouldn't put it on your paint, then it should be on your wheels"

Otherwise, diluted Sonax or P21S have been pretty effective in the past. Harsh cleaners shouldn't be a substitute for being lazy at cleaning wheels.
100% agreed. I have almost tried everything out there.

If you clean your wheels once a year using a product will make it a bit easier. But for those of us who regularly clean the car, soap and water are the best things.

I remember 5 years ago P21S is the best thing, now Sonax appears to be the hit.

I have never been a fan of Sonax products. In Europe they are nothing special (off the shelf) and I hate the way my garage smells after using their wheel cleaner.

If I had to choose, P21S Gel is still my fav.

Bottom line is, no matter what you use, you are still scrubbing and brushing.

There is no such thing as spray on hose off that is safe for the wheels / brakes.
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