[Torobimmer]

Hi Detailers,

Im looking for some advice. I just got VMR 710's in hypersilver recently. I would like to buy the appropriate wheel cleaner for this type of wheel. What are your favorite wheel cleaning products on the market ?

Cleaner:
Looking for something that will keep my wheel protected and a cleaner that doesn't leave white discoloration/residue or dulls that wheel finish.




Thanks,
ToroBimmer

[Cory S]

Soap and water. Hand wax after.

[Delta0311]

Like he said..

Then apply this stuff once they are nice and dry.

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Wheel_Gu...FQkyaQodi0MKqw

[Detailed Image]

If you have a good maintenance schedule and wash your vehicle weekly, or every other week, brake dust and dirt should clean up with just soap and water. If you have more stubborn build up then you will need to look into a dedicated wheel cleaner like Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus.

As far as protection goes, I am a big fan of CarPro HydrO2 for wheels. It really does not get any easier than this product! Also, the protection is great.

CarPro HydrO2: Seal Your Wheels in Less than 1 Minute by Zach McGovern

Let me know if you've got any other questions.

Zach McGovern
Detailed Image Ask-A-Pro Blog Author
www.AttentiontoDetailingPeoria.com

[Delta0311]

Sonax helps a lot, especially if you let your wheels get grimy.

[Torobimmer]

Originally Posted by Delta0311

Sonax helps a lot, especially if you let your wheels get grimy.

what do you mean? wat type of soap? car wash soap?

[Delta0311]

Originally Posted by tororosso1

what do you mean? wat type of soap? car wash soap?

If wash your wheels often with soap and water you won't really need any other products. Snoax will remove some of the gunked on build up that occurs when the wheels is not washed often enough.

Basic process is to wash and apply wax.

[hankcah]

We don't know how dirty the wheels are. Sonax and regular car washing soap go a long way, and elbow grease. Get some brushes and washmitts, and use those. Don't forget about the inner wheel barrels.


Once you get those wheels sparkly clean, apply some wheel sealant like CQuartz DLUX to them. The sealant will make the maintenance washes jokingly easy, and you won't have the build up over the year. You don't want to do this type of cleaning on a regular basis. So do it the smart way.

[1QuikWS6]

Another vote for Sonax wheel cleaner - get mine (and all my other car detailing supplies) from Detailed Image

[9krpmrx8]

Generally you want to treat wheels like paint. But I love this stuff.

[BMB063]

Reviving this thread...

I got VMRs recently (gunmetal). Looking for the BEST sealant. The HydrO2 looks good, but I want something maybe a little more permanent. Suggestions? I would like to spend < $50.

[Detailed Image]

Originally Posted by BMB063

Reviving this thread...

I got VMRs recently (gunmetal). Looking for the BEST sealant. The HydrO2 looks good, but I want something maybe a little more permanent. Suggestions? I would like to spend < $50.

Check out CarPro DLUX... this nano coating will outlast any traditional sealant or wax and should last over a year with proper routine maintenance.

Product Review: CarPro DLUX Plastic and Wheel Coating by Kevin George

-Zach

[Detailers Domain]

for a wheel cleaner we have a great one that has been working for us for a while now.

Nanolex Wheel Cleaner and Iron Remover - I would check it out.

[larrysing]

This is the best stuff I have ever used:

http://smile.amazon.com/BMW-83192339...rch_detailpage

Spray on, let soak, hose off. No touch required. Awesome brake dust destruction !!

[jbnery6465]

Will Sonax, or any other dedicated wheel cleaner, help with cleaning/degreasing tires? The sidewall on our SUV's tires are brown, even after cleaning with water and soap.

[larrysing]

I use BMW wheel cleaner (used it again today) and it strips brake dust down to meaningless purple run-off. It's AWESOME.

It's about the same color as Sonax, so they may use a similar chemical.

[Detailed Image]

Originally Posted by jbnery6465

Will Sonax, or any other dedicated wheel cleaner, help with cleaning/degreasing tires? The sidewall on our SUV's tires are brown, even after cleaning with water and soap.

Use a dedicated tire cleaner like Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner & Tire Brush.

[Busa1]

Originally Posted by Detailed Image

Use a dedicated tire cleaner like Tuf Shine Tire Cleaner & Tire Brush.

This, you can also use an APC concentrate (Meguiars D108 or D101). It's works very good and is cost effective. What tire dressing are you using? Also try this tip from Detailer's Domain (in addition to Detailed Image's suggestion), works great:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1190886

[emapway]

I tried using chemical guys diablo wheel cleaner and was very impress with it. Its pretty safe to all type of wheel finish.

[jbnery6465]

Originally Posted by Busa1

This, you can also use an APC concentrate (Meguiars D108 or D101). It's works very good and is cost effective. What tire dressing are you using? Also try this tip from Detailer's Domain (in addition to Detailed Image's suggestion), works great:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1190886

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to start using CarPro Perl for my dressing on the SUV. I'll definitely look into the Meg stuff as I also hear great reviews. Plus I can use it for the engine bay and undercarriage.

[Acekid187]

will the sonax help with oxidized lips. The spokes are fine. The lips look like they been to war

[Detailed Image]

Surface oxidation is not something that will just wash away... you will need to use an abrasive polish to remove it.

If the lips are bare metal, any good metal polish will help. I really like Optimum Metal Polish.

-Zach