What kind of Soap or cleaners do you use for your rims?

tannedman · 09-04-2010, 05:45 PM

I was wondering what kind of cleaner or soap do you guys use on your rims?

Trips · 09-04-2010, 05:51 PM

I use the same soap I wash the car with. You need to keep in mind that the Silver finish is only paint. If you use something aggressive the Silver will start to rub off. Mild soap with a soft sponge, and a microfiber towel to dry, and you should be fine.

tannedman · 09-04-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

I use the same soap I wash the car with. You need to keep in mind that the Silver finish is only paint. If you use something aggressive the Silver will start to rub off. Mild soap with a soft sponge, and a microfiber towel to dry, and you should be fine.

Thanks Trips, what kind of soap do you use on your car?

TreeSemdyZee · 09-04-2010, 08:56 PM

Same as Trip. Same soap as car, but I use Wheel Wax on them after. The stuff smells edible.

red6spd · 09-04-2010, 09:05 PM

Griots Garage soap, and Griots Garage Wheel Cleaner, approved by BBS.

Trips · 09-04-2010, 10:13 PM

I use this, it's ok.

DetailAddict · 09-05-2010, 12:39 AM

ACE TurboStick with our Detail Addict Engine+Wheel Cleaner

kenchan · 09-07-2010, 04:37 PM

car shampoo for me too... with a boar's hair brush.

i use spray sealant (Prima Hydro) on the wheels so easy to wash off with very little effort.

AdamsPolishes · 09-07-2010, 05:08 PM

For the mostpart soap/water is the safest way to go... always use the least aggressive method needed to get the job done.

On the occasion you need some more cleaning power our Green Wheel Cleaner and a Boars Hair wheel brush really will knock out some NASTY dirt and grime without harming delicate wheel finishes.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

DetailersDomain · 09-08-2010, 08:00 AM

take a look at some shots of Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action

These dirty Audi Q7 S-Line wheels (about 1 month of brake dust) were cleaned with Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (no brushes where used, just a pressure washer and the wheel cleaner). The tires were cleaned up with Adam's APC. After the rims and tires where dry, we applied Prima Nero on the tires for a satin finish. Prima Wheel Armour to them for a durable finish and nice shine.

Wheels were extremely caked up with brake dust

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action!

Adam's All Purpose Cleaner does a very effective job of cleaning all the grime off the tires, readying them for dressing.

Clean wheels and tires

Prima Nero and Wheel Armour to finish them up.

Final results look impressive!

The products used above are listed below.
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
Prima Nero
Prima Wheel Armour

kenchan · 09-09-2010, 03:02 PM

phil's here! but no OG?

Cmike2780 · 09-09-2010, 03:22 PM

I've been using Adam's All-Purpose Cleaner (50/50 water) & soft brushed (with soapy water).

racerxj17 · 09-09-2010, 04:03 PM

i wash my wheels after my car is done, mainly bc i dont have a covered area to wash it, and i dont want it to waterspot.

i use a quick detail spray ( there are many brands....i use meguires) and hit the wheels with it, and use a micro fiber cloth to wip em down. works excellent!

DetailersDomain · 09-10-2010, 09:24 AM

ken what's OG?

Cmike2780 · 09-10-2010, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

ken what's OG?

original gangsta

09-04-2010, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
tannedman Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 69 Drives: PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	What kind of Soap or cleaners do you use for your rims? I was wondering what kind of cleaner or soap do you guys use on your rims?

09-04-2010, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I use the same soap I wash the car with. You need to keep in mind that the Silver finish is only paint. If you use something aggressive the Silver will start to rub off. Mild soap with a soft sponge, and a microfiber towel to dry, and you should be fine. __________________

09-04-2010, 09:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Griots Garage soap, and Griots Garage Wheel Cleaner, approved by BBS. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

09-04-2010, 10:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I use this, it's ok. __________________

09-07-2010, 05:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
AdamsPolishes The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 724 Drives: 2009 Avalanche Rep Power: 15	For the mostpart soap/water is the safest way to go... always use the least aggressive method needed to get the job done. On the occasion you need some more cleaning power our Green Wheel Cleaner and a Boars Hair wheel brush really will knock out some NASTY dirt and grime without harming delicate wheel finishes. BEFORE: AFTER: __________________ Use the code NISSANZ* at checkout to save 10% off your next order at www.AdamsPolishes.com*

09-04-2010, 08:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,875 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Same as Trip. Same soap as car, but I use Wheel Wax on them after. The stuff smells edible.

09-05-2010, 12:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
DetailAddict Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 50 Drives: car Rep Power: 14	ACE TurboStick with our Detail Addict Engine+Wheel Cleaner

09-07-2010, 04:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	car shampoo for me too... with a boar's hair brush. i use spray sealant (Prima Hydro) on the wheels so easy to wash off with very little effort.

09-08-2010, 08:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
DetailersDomain Track Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 638 Drives: 2010 Audi S4 Rep Power: 29	take a look at some shots of Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action These dirty Audi Q7 S-Line wheels (about 1 month of brake dust) were cleaned with Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (no brushes where used, just a pressure washer and the wheel cleaner). The tires were cleaned up with Adam's APC. After the rims and tires where dry, we applied Prima Nero on the tires for a satin finish. Prima Wheel Armour to them for a durable finish and nice shine. Wheels were extremely caked up with brake dust Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action! Adam's All Purpose Cleaner does a very effective job of cleaning all the grime off the tires, readying them for dressing. Clean wheels and tires Prima Nero and Wheel Armour to finish them up. Final results look impressive! The products used above are listed below. Adam's All Purpose Cleaner Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner Prima Nero Prima Wheel Armour __________________ Phil@DetailersDomain.com Detailer's Domain Member's receive 10% off using "370" as a promo code at checkout

09-09-2010, 03:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	phil's here! but no OG?

09-09-2010, 03:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	I've been using Adam's All-Purpose Cleaner (50/50 water) & soft brushed (with soapy water). __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

09-09-2010, 04:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
racerxj17 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 555 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	i wash my wheels after my car is done, mainly bc i dont have a covered area to wash it, and i dont want it to waterspot. i use a quick detail spray ( there are many brands....i use meguires) and hit the wheels with it, and use a micro fiber cloth to wip em down. works excellent! __________________ 2009 PW Sport/Touring/Nav M6 Stillen Gen 3 Intake/CBE/Berk HFC/BC BR Coil over/Phillips 6500k/Hotchkis Sways/Stillen oil cooler/B&M SS

09-10-2010, 09:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
DetailersDomain Track Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 638 Drives: 2010 Audi S4 Rep Power: 29	ken what's OG? __________________ Phil@DetailersDomain.com Detailer's Domain Member's receive 10% off using "370" as a promo code at checkout

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