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What Wheel cleaner do you use?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by blazze2005, May 17, 2018.

  1. May 17, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    blazze2005

    blazze2005 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Wanted to see what kind of wheel cleaners you guys are using on factory wheels with aluminum coating. Im starting a car wash service. What kind of wheel cleaner should I be using on Factory aluminum coated wheels? I don't want to be ruining any customers Wheels thanks for any help
     
  2. May 17, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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    inwood customs

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    Ive used simple green for years......... Stock trd offroad rims, and I run ebc stage 5 brake kit which can dust quite a lot.
    Avg 50/50 with water and a light scrubbing.
     
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  3. May 17, 2018 at 3:41 PM
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    TFly

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    167CC779-71DF-474C-8D80-AEC67DF47AAA.jpg Griots Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner. Awesome stuff.
     
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  4. May 17, 2018 at 3:44 PM
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    US Marine

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  6. May 17, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    blazze2005

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    I jist found eagle 1 A2Z wheel and tire cleaner. 2 bottles for $10 at autozone. Im using for my mobile car was service. So trying to keep cost down. Ive heard griots os best but I cant afford it just yet...
     
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  7. May 17, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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    Too Stroked

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    Poor Boy's Spray & Rinse. Awesome stuff.
     
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  8. May 17, 2018 at 5:02 PM
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    Ridgerunner

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    I've been using this stuff for years called "Frank's Elbow Grease". Never had anything work better. And the price cannot be beat cause it's free:D
    Seriously, I've kept my vehicles so constantly clean that nothing ever gets the chance to build up. Even my 17 year old Tacoma wheels still look brand new-well except for the scratches put on one by Costco. Fukkin bastards:(
     

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