rockrosa

I bought Meguiars Hot Rims all wheel cleaner and it states on the directions that I should not leave it on the wheel for more than 15 seconds or spray on the brakes or rotors? What the f? I have aftermarket painted rims (Motegi mr7), should I worry about using this product? How do they expect us to spray the wheel without getting it on the rotors and brakes?

eddiechaps

iTrader: (10)

if it's the same bottle i have in my garage it's safe for all kinds of rims.

soonercivic

Its fine on any rims. They say that on the bottle because with the products in it, if it sits too long it can cause damage. If you get a little overspray on your brakes you will be fine, just dont use it to clean the brakes.

rockrosa

Is there a brand that is safe for any wheels, brakes and rotors....sort of and all in one cleaner?

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

haha i never use that crap. car soap and water with a cloth is great. with the rims waxed, i can usually wipe them clean with a dry shop towel and have it come out new.

soonercivic

This is a new one by Meguiars that works great on wheels and brakes.

http://meguiars.com/whatsnew/newprod...cfm?SKU=G14124

But like gearbox said, i just use soap on water on mine because of the wax on the rims. If you wax your rims any wheel cleaner made will eat it right off, but a good car soap will help preserve it.

rockrosa

Sweet! Thanks soonercivic! Where can I get it?

soonercivic

You should be able to pick it up and autozone, pepboys, and possibly even walmart or target.

rckdrmr

iTrader: (2)

i've used the megs hot rims all wheel cleaner and didn't care for it. after you use up that bottle, try the eagle one all wheel and tire cleaner (acid free). easily the best stuff i've ever used and it's available locally. http://eagleone.com/pages/products/p...=1003&cat=5006

other than using a wheel cleaner, use a quality wheel brush with car soap. that works just as well...

rockrosa

Did u read the warning?

WARNING: DO NOT USE ON NON-FACTORY PAINTED WHEELS, MOTORCYCLE WHEELS, AND SOME ANODIZED WHEELS.

MeguiarsEM2

iTrader: (1)

When they say keep away from brake parts and rotors we mean try not to apply so much products on those areas or concentrate too much product on those parts. We also put the warning on incase you have aftermarket brake parts ie..rotors, calipers, and brake lines that might be stainless steel. I'd highly recommend using our Hot Rims Multi Piece instead. The Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner would be considered too acidic for painted wheel unless they're clear coated. If they're clear coated go for it, if not I'd used the Hot Rims Multi Piece Wheel Cleaner. I use it on my gunmetal Work Emotion wheels, wheel spoke brush and love it.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

are people that lazy that they would rather risk damage than just scrub a bit with a cloth and soap?

soonercivic

^yes. Its sad really.

DDragon7

Yeah, I would never use that stuff on my wheels.

eyegiant

iTrader: (8)

Yeah you don't want to leave it sitting in one place for long period of time, cause the substands in the bottle can damage the wheels. We use something alike here at work, but its wheel acid..... we mostly use it on chrome wheels rather the painted one's. We have wheel degresser for them.

eyegiant

iTrader: (8)

Oh and by the way, if you decide to use this product.... don't spary the product while the wheels and rotors are still hot.

Transformer_Guy

iTrader: (10)

Soap, water, and a soft brush works better for me...

rockrosa

gave it to my dad, i'm just going to wash them like my car, then give it a good wax and that's it! It's not worth it!

Matulin407

iTrader: (4)

dupont wheel cleaner with Teflon, best stuff ever, ive been using it for like almost one year and my rims are still in perfect shape. ALso the teflon keeps brake dust and other crap off, that stuff really works.

DDragon7

^^I was planning to use their tire protectant this year and hope that brake dust dont stick to the rims if I dont wipe off the over spray from the tires.

Nodnero

iTrader: (8)

I guess Im the only one that still uses Simple Green? Just put it in a spray bottle, spray and rinse! Then, if you are **** about your wheels like I am, you wax the wheels and presto! Brand new wheels.

soonercivic

Simple Green is nice, but I dont like using it on painted wheels.