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What's a good tire cleaner/degreaser that is safe on painted wheels?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by TacoTitan11, Jul 3, 2012.

  1. Jul 3, 2012 at 10:47 AM
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    TacoTitan11

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    I just got some Moto Metal 951 rims and I want to clean and scrub the tires but don't need anything that will harm the wheel surface.......any suggestions? Anyone have any prior experiences? Thanks
     
  2. Jul 3, 2012 at 10:52 AM
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    i just use a sponge and dish soap on my painted wheels. just don't use a brush and it should be good. if the paint flakes, then the job was crap
     
  4. Jul 3, 2012 at 11:01 AM
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    tacomaman06

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    I use greased lightning......cleans awesome and wont damage a finish.......never had it happen anyway....and i use it on everything.
     
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    I just use car wash soap and water :notsure:
     
  7. Jul 3, 2012 at 11:33 AM
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    I get it from Wal Mart and I use it on everything. I just don't let it set on any surface too long. Just long enough to spray both rims on one side and then rinse .I guess that is with any de-greaser though. Been using it for several years but sometimes you need to put some muscle into it.
     
  8. Jul 3, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    The OP is looking for tire cleaner.

    That won't hurt his new rims.
     
  9. Jul 3, 2012 at 6:16 PM
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    TacoTitan11

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    thanks Madjik_Man
     
  10. Jul 4, 2012 at 2:54 AM
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    Water, a good tire brush and a hell of a lot of elbow grease.

    I don't care for tire degreasers.
     
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    tls01taco

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    Westleys "Bleach White" does wonders and wheel safe! Good for inner fenders also.

    FYI when spraying it--avoid getting it in your face or breathing it, very strong shit
     
  12. Jul 4, 2012 at 4:34 AM
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    I guess I forgot to put I also use it on my tires. Tire come out clean after use! Has not affected neither set of rims
     
  13. Aug 17, 2012 at 7:59 AM
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    I use MOTHERS, wheel and tire cleaner.
    Works awsome... leaves my tires like new.
    No crud or oily residue on them...
     

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