5 Common Mistakes When Cleaning Wheels and How to Avoid Them! - Chemical Guys

Restore a brilliant shine to all wheels by avoiding common mistakes! Sticky Citrus clings to wheels and vertical surfaces, suspending road grime, brake dust, oil, and dirt and then lifting it off the wheel safely and gently. Sticky Citrus sticks hard to keep the cleaning power where you need it, without rolling off the surface. Spray Sticky Citrus over filthy wheel parts, and watch as it sticks to the filthiest surfaces for a deeper clean using less product. All too often you clean your paint and glass, but forget about the most visible part: the tires! Total Extract Tire & Rubber Cleaner rapidly and effectively cleans, degreases, and removes the dirt, grime, and browning from your tires and rubber. Formulated with a specialty blend of hyper surfactants, cleaners and degreasers, Total Extract delivers a rapid fast-acting cleaner that works hard so you don’t. Dry your car in mere minutes with the ProBlow! It not only cuts your drying time in half, it’s also the safest and most fun way to dry. By using a super strong stream of air and not having anything actually make contact with the surface, you’re greatly reducing the risk of scratching that beautiful paint of yours! The ProBlow blows an ultra powerful jet stream of air to dry EVERY part of your ride.
0:00 Proper Wheel Cleaning Technique!
5:00 Sticky Citrus Wheel Cleaner
10:00 Total Extract
12:30 Drying Process!
16:00 Blue Guard
19:00 Like, Comment and Subscribe!!!
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- Red Rocket Wheel Brush:
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- Blue Guard Dressing:
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- Big Blue Stiffy Brush:
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[@ChemicalGuys]

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[@drbonefish]

Thanks Henry, great video

[@gacpac]

What happened with the Diablo wheel cleaning?

[@salvadorperezHTX]

My wheels are carbon force ceramic coated and I clean them with Diablo and use extreme shine on tires. No lie the shine stays up to 3 weeks and if there’s no rain it can last more than that!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Enjoy your detailing products!!

[@Spark_Shark24]

Hey does your Diablo cleaner smell like straight bubble gum or am I trippin?

[@salvadorperezHTX]

@@Spark_Shark24 no your not trippen, that’s how it smells lol

[@ld4974]

I've used most of your wheel cleaning products but the best I have used is your All Clean Citrus Based Super Cleaner. Added bonus is that if you buy a gallon and dilute, it will last years. I do clean my wheels weekly and that makes cleaning them a lot easier.

[@williamclick9771]

Thanks for your video. I didn't know that brake dust could mess up a rim. I don't have custom rims just stock steel rims. So I guess the brake dust can eat off the paint on stock painted rim. Live and learn. Thanks again.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Enjoy your detailing products!!

[@dannyanderson2513]

Brake dust can eat up your rims if left on for months without cleaning them. You'll mainly see that with people who use the drive thru car wash.

[@streetadventures]

This was so educational 😮🙌🏿. I will be getting some of your products!

[@maxxevil6666]

Thanks so much. I just bought the brush and it worked great. I also have a all black passport lol. I will be purchasing your products now. I may regret buying an all black suv though lol. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@ChemicalGuys]

Enjoy your detailing products!!

[@fixinbrokevws9959]

Great info and great video 👍🏽

[@ChemicalGuys]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samanthacruz9889]

Great Video! Thank you!👍🏽

[@ChemicalGuys]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Tyro207]

When do you use iron remover? And what if you have ceramic coating? Will the cleaners remove that coating ?

[@user-ve1iw8wt3u]

Hello, great video! I was thinking of purchasing your products! I wanted to know, do I wash my car first and then clean my tires? Or clean my tires first then wash my car? And can i use all your products you just provided of my 2023 honda crv sports hybrid? It has black rims. Hope to hear from you, thank you!

[@peterc8979]

Really educational video, thank you

[@ChemicalGuys]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@rimad6882]

Very nice and thorough cleaning. I am new at this, so I have few dilemmas: 1. If I am going to rub rims, could i just use car shampoo? 2. Some people report that rim cleaners are too aggressive for breaks and discs. Corrosion, or some other unwanted effect, appears. What is the safest for breaks and discs? I assume ph-neutral car shampoo? Or maybe even regular soap?

[@billmangerie4424]

What is your best wheel and tire cleaner for aluminum polished wheels that won't affect surface

[@barneyswiss8054]

I would always rinse the wheel beforen any touching, so you get the first dirty off and prevent scratches

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!!

[@dini1046]

Looks amazingly

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for tuning in!

[@mathgirl76]

This video came right ontime... Since I too have a Black Honda Pilot with the same coating on the wheels. I just have to go back and watch to get the NAMES of each product and tool. You should list all of them for each video, it would make it easier for us.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Check out the video description for product links.

[@emilioavila844]

just use any good APC, dilute them properly and you have all the Chemical guys products lol

[@marksimmons5569]

I got Black Magic Bleche-Wite Tire Cleaner on my rim when cleaning my tires and it's staining, will that Sticky Citrus help on the rim?

[@mosessea2702]

thank you for video. i have a question. after you use red brush, why put it again clean water ... do you need clean red brush before using it again?

[@kyleharvey433]

You the man Henry!!!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for tuning in!!

[@josebarragan2247]

You should make a video of your sealants and waxes and how to use them

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great suggestion!!

[@FJB8646]

They have. A few times. I just watched some of that covered in the flow chart videos.

[@skodakatie7341]

Great video, I really enjoyed watching it❤

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for tuning in!

[@sharodmainor5319]

@chemicalguys I have Aluminum Powder coat dark grey rims what can I use?? I’m starting to see this white fade into the rims roo

[@jumpmanjordan3645]

Which wheel cleaning product should I use for chrome rims ?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Use Signature Series Wheel Cleaner to lift grime and enhance shine.

[@carlla6895]

I use the Diablo gel and it’s amazing

[@ChemicalGuys]

Gotta love Diablo Wheel Cleaner!

[@simcptmike]

I like the pro blow drying. LOL @ buddy dancing after parking in the handicap stall. 🤣💚👍

[@ChemicalGuys]

😄 Thanks so much for watching!!

[@maheshraghavaraju9906]

Love it. Chemical Guys brother, I do have one question. What are the Chemical guys products good for powder coated Glossy Black wheels? Can you please let me know?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Gently clean your wheels with Diablo Wheel Cleaner Gel. www.chemicalguys.com/products/diablo-oxygen-infused-foam-wheel-and-rim-cleaner?_pos=1&_sid=61914123d&_ss=r

[@MichaelOnRockyTop]

I have aluminum wheels on my daily driver. Up to this point, I've just been spraying glass cleaner on my microfiber cloth and cleaning it that way. I haven't noticed any negative side effects so far. How would these products be more beneficial than what I've been doing thus far? Thank you guys for any feedback.

[@dansheehan8717]

No difference keep doing what your doing

[@bp626indamix1]

Going to try this

[@FloridaMan69.]

I use anal lubricant

[@jayfrenchiee]

Hey Chemical Guys! Which products would yall recommend for trd camry matte wheels?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Use Diablo Wheel Cleaner to gently detail your wheels.

[@jayfrenchiee]

@@ChemicalGuys Thank you for responding so quickly!

[@bluestonemetallic7]

…if a car owner applies ceramic coating to the wheels, he/she doesn’t have to worry about the issues that you’d mentioned about brake dust impacting the wheel finishing.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@nowhy9996]

I use diablo, it's fine both for rim and tire, cleans fine

[@ChemicalGuys]

Absolutely!

[@jamr3315]

Can diablo spray bottle cleans both wheel and tyre at the same time without dilution? Thx ☺️

[@ChemicalGuys]

Yes, absolutely!

[@jamr3315]

@@ChemicalGuys Thank you

[@projitsu979]

May 7th, 1983, Students from Carroll High School, Yakima, Washington, USA, washed 3,844 cars in eight hours for the Guinness Book of World Records for a "Team", 40 years they have held the world record, can Chemical Guys beat this?

[@bgchile2002]

In 83, it was probably water, dish soap, and a bath towel.

[@ChemicalGuys]

🤔🤔

[@mloverine]

⁠@@ChemicalGuys 500 cars per hour for 8 hours = 4,000 cars and the Guinness World Record that’s over 8 nines per minute!!!

[@GreatBirdOfHope]

"Washed" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@raymondperez3553]

Great Video!! Henry But I Have A Question Wouldn't The Rimpaca Wheel Woolies Be Safer On Gloss Black or Chrome Wheels?..

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey Raymond! The Rimpaca is also a great choice for an ultra soft touch.

[@karenm9610]

During the summer instead of blue guard what shine is recommended? Water base

[@moptop1207]

I use VRP by them, water based and gives a nice shine

[@kyleharvey433]

How do you clean the red rocket brush after use?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey Kyle! Use an all purpose cleaner or degreaser with warm water to release spent product.

[@kyleharvey433]

@@ChemicalGuys thank you very much! I appreciate the response

[@FutureWarCultist]

Bruh, my M40i wheels have caked in brake nasties. Worked them so hard I just took a Brillo pad and marred em and got new kicks 😅

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@heathcalvert1319]

How do you get the shine back on aluminum rims that are doll

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Check out Light Metal Polish to remove oxidation and stains. www.chemicalguys.com/light-metal-polish/SPI_404_16.html

[@UncleYeezus]

Great video! Volume is a lil low tho

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for your feedback!

[@alexispina6365]

What do you guys use for the gloss rims ?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! This same process can be used for chrome, gloss painted and OEM wheels.

[@1ZosoLZ]

What do I used for polished aluminum wheels

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Gently clean your wheels with Sticky Citrus Wheel Gel.

[@DJMerck]

I purchased the hydro spin wheel protector and it doesn't even appear to have the main ingredient for a ceramic coating in it. I was told to look for the silicon dioxide percentages but this doesn't appear to have any...

[@davidruiz5974]

Let me know if you found any solutions !

[@DJMerck]

@@davidruiz5974 I ended up going with a real legitimate ceramic coating

[@markjustice5600]

Do you suggest changing your bucket water for each tire???

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi there! Typically it isn't necessary to change out the bucket water for each wheel.

[@nospamheredude5838]

Can you use the tire shine on the trim as well?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Absolutely!

[@wordgiesworld5483]

I’ve got moderately aggressive all terrain tires on my Jeep. They’ve got side lugs, raised letters and all sorts of texture to them. Applicators don’t get into all the cracks and crevices so I just take the sloppy route and spray tire shine on the surface then work it in the best I can. Is there a better method I’m missing? And, I’m fully aware the other Jeep owners are gonna come at me for using tire shine.

[@cookie3266]

Jeep owner as well with the same tire. Found the best way was spray then wipe the shine on the smooth part of the tire. Then spray the shine on the knobby part and on a brush to rub the knobby sidewall.

[@loganmoneta4385]

Use a tire brush for tire shine. Or you can buy a paint sprayer and put diluted tire shine.

[@user-nq4rm1pg6k]

Your grey tire applicator pad was dirty after applying your oil based product to the 1st half of the tire. Typical black gunk on a tire shine applicator even after “cleaning” the tire.

[@sammango5005]

get ceramic brake pads no brakedust great for custom wheels

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks for the tip!

[@fp5495]

Those are the cleanest dirty wheels to clean, that I've ever seen. Come on over to my place if you wanna clean actual dirty wheels.

[@pedrosolitario6532]

Are there shirts like that for sale?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi there! Check out our apparel. www.chemicalguys.com/beyond-cars/apparel/

[@RoBoVader]

"Whenever I see foam, I'm in the zone" Lmaoo

[@ChemicalGuys]

🤩🤩

[@durden2480]

Total extract not available?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Check out this link. www.chemicalguys.com/total-extract-tire-and-rubber-cleaner/CLD30216.html

[@jimothy11]

Sticky what wheel gel?

[@herrodair2870]

Sticky citrus wheel gel. It's really good

[@ChemicalGuys]

Gotta love Sticky Citrus Wheel Gel!

[@akahee22]

🔥

[@ChemicalGuys]

😍😍

[@israel5236]

Sticky citrus wheel gel 🍺 🍻

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@calebflynn4029]

If the Sticky Citrus is a medium cleaner, which product would be lighter/softer?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Check out Diablo Wheel Cleaner for a gentle clean.

[@nenagullette8579]

what are you sitting on that has wheels?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey there! Check out the Bucket Dolly to transform your detailing bucket into a rolling stool.

[@Unknown-uq4mc]

“when i see foam, im in the zone”

[@girafa93]

“I just saved myself 150 buuuuccks”

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@HeWhoIsNamedPatrick]

CG you have to make a cordless blower. It will sell out in hours.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for your feedback!

[@billsmith7421]

I use a Ryobi Cordless Leaf Blower for my auto drying- works great and I never use it for anything else.

[@dg1234ify]

You can use anything to clean tires and wheels WITH A BRUSH...............

[@elinino5275]

My wheels are matte bronze by Niche. And NOTHING works on them 😢

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Try using Diablo Wheel Cleaner to gently detail your wheels.

[@elinino5275]

@@ChemicalGuys thank you! Will do

[@addison2901]

yha have to try it on old and wheels that a realy dirty that pilot is a almost new car and its look like it was washed last friday 😂

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for your feedback!

[@FunctionalNutritionConsultant]

What about the chemicals on your hands?

[@lashellanderson7773]

I like the video but why use a black car use a brighter car and lighter rims. You can use mine 😅 I have break dust on my rims 😂😂.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for your feedback!

[@turnerroundx2516]

STICKY CITRUS WHEEL GEL

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great choice!

[@sammango5005]

i use a leaf blower way better cordless.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great tip!

[@scootermcgavin2188]

I had a pro blow before, but she got on my nerves, so I broke up with her.

[@ChemicalGuys]

😆

[@beadlesastout]

More products than my gf's bathroom.

[@ChemicalGuys]

😄

[@nulluck2754]

love your videos, but everytime the music comes in my ears explode 😅

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for your feedback!

[@mattnielsen7639]

Trademark infringement, thats the shoe docs line lol

[@mary8273]

Loved this. But do you have to talk that much.😂❤

[@movinginkblotmasks]

anybody looking for a Corry the Crow comment?

[@torowazup1]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼😎

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@bernard-francoistaylor4205]

Hennnnnrrrryyyyyyyyyy

[@ChemicalGuys]

😃

[@jav172]

Got sleepy with all that talking 🥱🥱

[@Jack-eg1gw]

I need to take off 4 days from work to detail my car like this guy did.

[@ChemicalGuys]

😄

[@L_G_Brandon]

Now clean a performance oriented car wheel. Not a mom’s car without heavy brake dust

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for your feedback

[@L_G_Brandon]

@@ChemicalGuys I have two of your wheel cleaners the Diablo and signature series and they don’t work that good when there’s a lot of brake dust .

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

Corey the crow 💀

[@ChemicalGuys]

😃

[@FJB8646]

I clean my wheels at least twice a week

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@intihumala9087]

ok fine take my money :(

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@paulfisher1949]

You talk too much just clean n show dude 🙄