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      07-18-2015, 07:47 PM   #1
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Are Sonax Plus safe for the black alum 19" wheels?

Title says it all! And what brush would you guys use, i dont want to scratch my rim or anything, just want a good clean
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      07-18-2015, 08:14 PM   #2
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Yes I use Sonax on all my wheels on my cars. It's safe on every wheel. Works great! I use the EZ detail brush to get the inner barrels clean. Buy everything from amazon, way cheaper, and free delivery if ur a prime member.
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      07-19-2015, 04:00 AM   #3
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I use it actually just bought a big 5 Liter container from Amazon.com $88 bucks or $120 for the plus.. Both work, but as AlpineE92M3 said you need a brush or two ( Big one to reach the back then a smaller for the detail, I use the EZ Detail Brush, Griot's Garage Wheel Wand and a common "tire brush" for the actual tires).. I used to use Iron X but it can be hard to find and is pricey


http://www.amazon.com/Sonax-230500-C...+wheel+cleaner

http://www.amazon.com/Sonax-230505-W...l+cleaner+plus

http://www.amazon.com/EZ-Detail-3001...Z+detail+brush

http://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garage-...ds=wheel+brush

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It works GREAT. Even cleans the blue calipers really well too so there really isn't a need to wipe down on them.
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      07-20-2015, 01:45 PM   #5
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I use it. Works great. But when my bottles run out, I'm gonna try the 1Z stuff. Seems to foam a little more, which I prefer.

I use Wheel Woolie brushes. Best I've found. No overspray, and reaches all the tight spots.

I'm tempted to try the PoorBoys spray on, rinse off stuff. No brushes needed!
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I have used Griots Wheel cleaner #11106 for at least 5 years, it works well and is BBS approved
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I use it. Works great. But when my bottles run out, I'm gonna try the 1Z stuff. Seems to foam a little more, which I prefer.

I use Wheel Woolie brushes. Best I've found. No overspray, and reaches all the tight spots.

I'm tempted to try the PoorBoys spray on, rinse off stuff. No brushes needed!
I tried the Adam's Deep Wheel Cleaner a couple months ago. Best I've used. Smells better, and foams up, so I use less. Cleans great. Wheels look great with it.
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Sonax is overpriced and overhyped. Works just as well as off the shelf products. I am currently using Wolfs and its overpriced too.

I have both a wheel woolies set and the ez detail brush. Both are great tools.
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Sonax is overpriced and overhyped. Works just as well as off the shelf products. I am currently using Wolfs and its overpriced too.

I have both a wheel woolies set and the ez detail brush. Both are great tools.
I only have the EZ Detail brush. Is that enough to wash off my rim and make it look clean?
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Sonax has been fine on all my of wheels
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      07-20-2015, 07:41 PM   #11
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I only have the EZ Detail brush. Is that enough to wash off my rim and make it look clean?
Easier to get the dirt behind the spokes with the small wheel woolie, and the barrels with the larger one. They're soft brushes. With the ez detail, you get more splatter all over you. I use a long handle wheel brush to do the outside of the wheels.
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      07-20-2015, 09:13 PM   #12
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I have used Griots Wheel cleaner #11106 for at least 5 years, it works well and is BBS approved
their heavy duty stuff works incredibly well. even turn purple like the Iron-X....without the horrid smell.

these wheels had brake dust caked on them. nothing would get it off. expect for the GG heavy dudty wheel cleaner....
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      07-24-2015, 11:13 AM   #13
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their heavy duty stuff works incredibly well. even turn purple like the Iron-X....without the horrid smell.

these wheels had brake dust caked on them. nothing would get it off. expect for the GG heavy dudty wheel cleaner....
Also use Griots HD wheel cleaner. I like it and it foams up well. I still think Sonax is better, but Griots is 95% of Sonax at 50% the price. Plus I can pick it up locally in the store.
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      07-25-2015, 09:17 PM   #14
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+ 1 for Griots HD wheel cleaner. Love it. Buy large volume at autogeek.net
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      07-26-2015, 11:40 AM   #15
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sonax is very good but expensive.

i just bought the 1 gallon jug of adams wheel cleaner and it does as good a job for so much less money.
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