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Old 09-24-2021, 06:34 PM   #26
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There's new options to top UK now, including Gliss (1yr), SiC (2yrs+), Elixir is probably a better quick detailer than Bead Maker at least on top of UK.

They're good options for wheels too to make wheel cleaning easier.
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Old 10-17-2021, 10:07 PM   #27
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Adam’s wheel and tire cleaner works great.
Except is killing my grass. I need to find an alternative
My buddy noticed the same issue with his grass using Adam's. We'll be installing the new see of tires from 4Wheelonline and I'm gonna tip him about Sonax.
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Old 01-08-2022, 02:48 AM   #28
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i have been using chemical guys apc for the tires and the diablo wheel cleaner for my wrx and my truck . and i beat the hell out of my truck in the mud.
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Old 01-15-2022, 01:33 PM   #29
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The maguiars stuff like tire and wheel cleaners work very well without the crazy pricing.
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Old 01-21-2022, 11:16 PM   #30
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I use Adams and I have to be really cautious about washing the wheels no where near grass, but the Brake Buster sounds like a really good alternative. Has anyone else used both of the products and can give a comparison for cleaning ability between the two? Thanks for any info.
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Old 05-01-2022, 01:33 PM   #31
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Angelwax Bilberry wheel cleaner is one of the best & safe wheel cleaner
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Old 05-04-2022, 02:02 PM   #32
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I've tried quite a few but for me Meguiar's non-acid wheel cleaner (D14301) is good value at ~$25 a gallon. Plus, it doubles as an engine bay cleaner.
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Old 05-14-2022, 08:34 PM   #33
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+1 for P&S Brake Buster
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Old 05-16-2022, 12:18 PM   #34
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I watched some videos recently on YouTube, I might share the link if I have chance
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Old 07-01-2022, 01:31 AM   #35
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Recently used Chemical Guys Wheel and Tire cleaner after taking my WRX to the track. It made easy work of the brake dust. Afterwards I used Adam's Iron Decon to confirm how well it worked and the only spots that had some brake dust left were the small space in between the lug nuts and on the rotor itself.
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Old 07-06-2022, 10:13 AM   #36
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P and S Brake buster, hands down.
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Old 07-19-2022, 06:38 PM   #37
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diluted p@s brake buster is what i use
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Old 11-19-2022, 04:40 PM   #38
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Sonax Full Effect or Wheel Cleaner Plus. PH Neutral works on all wheel finishes, needs no heavy duty scrubbing. I 've been using it for 5+ years both personally and at my last job where we did a lot of high end fully forged wheels (HRE, Vossen Forged, ADV1, ANARKY, etc).

Depending on how bad the contamination is on the wheel, I sometimes just need to spray it on, let it sit and rinse off. If it's bad (like after a track day or it's been a few weeks since last time cleaning), they sometimes need a bit of light agitation. It makes like a million time easier when you have wheels that are tighter spokes like my NT03's.
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Old 12-13-2022, 10:31 PM   #39
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P&S brake buster is very good, just dont leave it on for too long or itll ruin your wheels, do it one at a time and maybe leave it on for 30 seconds or so.
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Old 12-13-2022, 10:32 PM   #40
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What did you dilute it to?
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Old 12-14-2022, 05:05 PM   #41
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always used P1 at detail shop i worked at yrs ago
shop owner kept it in his office bc so expensive

https://www.autogeek.net/1000mlrefil...iABEgIxnfD_BwE
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Old 12-19-2022, 09:43 PM   #42
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Soap and water and a dedicated microfiber. Use a wheel brush if there is any stubborn brake dust. Use something like Griots wheel cleaner if you need something stronger. Wax after cleaning.

Always start off with the least harsh methods. And of course never use Simple Green, Purple Power, etc. or anything abrasive.
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Old 11-02-2023, 12:54 PM   #43
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+1 For Adams Wheel Cleaner (the green one)
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Old 11-17-2023, 06:49 PM   #44
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From the many i’ve tested p&s brake buster works best.
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Old 11-19-2023, 09:59 AM   #45
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Detailer here. Brake buster isnt too bad but it doesnt really have a good dwell time for dirtier wheels. If youre on a budget its not too bad you might have to go over the wheel an extra time. Personally i would just use p&s iron remover instead. That said if you dont mind spending a little bit more money id say go with Gtechniqs or Gyeons wheel cleaners
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Old 11-26-2023, 11:27 AM   #46
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I'm using Adam's Polishes Wheel & Tire Cleaner. Cannot believe the amount gunk that comes off the tires! Amazon sometimes has deals on the gallon size.
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