Best way to CLEAN YOUR WHEELS | Alloy VS Aluminum VS Chrome Wheels

[@chrisrefaei]

Love Meguiar's. It's what i used when I was a young grasshopper. Thanks for clarifying the three for all the newcomers

[@imjoshv]

You bet!

[@jbrady1175]

Perfect timing, I was in the store earlier this week scratchin my head looking for a first step into wheel cleaner, and i had settled on these three but didnt know which to get. Then, boom, you post this video. Got the purple bottle a few hours later. Thanks!

[@nicorallysport]

Hello from France my friend. I own all 3. And they are 3 fantastic rim products!. I love the blue (aluminum) for contactless washing on ceramic coated rims, with its ph of 8 it remains safe enough not to damage the coating. The pink (all wheel) for a stronger cleaning ph13.5 but especially for a super cleaning of the tires with a strong browning effect. And the red (chrome) ph2.5 I use it occasionally on the paint to remove hard water spots, spray, rub, rinse, it works very well but be careful not to let it sit too long on the clear coat in my opinion! (Wheel Brightener D143 can do the same!). Otherwise me my n°1 remains for the moment meguiar's wheel & Paint Iron Decon D1801. For a good all in one for rims.

[@NickBuenoo]

Can I use the chrome hot rims (red) on my aluminum wheels??

[@ironeagle2526]

I have been using hot wheel and tire cleaner for years been very happy with it and price for what it does is great

[@mobscents4967]

Man I love how your always reviewing the products I see on the shelves at Walmart

[@TDIETZ22]

Jay Lenos works surpsingly well. Always love it when a celeb takes pride in having a good contract/deal. Usually they just want the money

[@StacyBrown2]

Hi! Great review. Could you tell me if the wheel on a 2021 Highlander is aluminum or chrome? I am not sure which one of the spray to purchase

[@CaliforniaCasey]

Great Video! Rhe aluminum cleaner is great for the polished aluminum truck bed tool boxes. Harsh chemicals almost make those boxes look satin finish after a wash or two. Gotta keep the aluminum diamond plate shining! 🔥

[@imjoshv]

Great point!

[@MrJRod891]

Casey, that's a good idea! Never thought of it for that.

[@bjones804]

Great review! I’ve been using the Hot Rims CHROME on my Harley for 4 or 5 years now! It’s amazing and I swear by it! Just purchased 2 more bottles from Walmart last weekend. It was only like $6.48 or so a bottle. I keep it in stock for my HOG!!!

[@unknown-yk4qd]

Few weeks ago I was standing in Walmart with all 3 bottles in my hands for a half hour and decided to not get any as I was confused and didn’t want to damage my rims. Though for the right one the cost is worth it. I ended up order sonax, which was pretty pricey using the whole bottle and it did the job.

[@bsm1th99]

I use this all the time on my wheels and tires. One of my favorite products to use

[@YaBoyJon]

Thank you for going back and inserting a quick explanation of the differences between Alloy/Aluminum and Chrome

[@glenf4115]

For me I use Superclean using a white carpet drill brush for the tires. Save $/product and lots of spraying: Spray the wheel cleaner on to a wheel brush for the wheels. When removing wheels I use a Mothers powerball with extension for the inside of the barrels.

[@chriss1183]

My brake buster and Ik foamer arrived tonight. Love it. Was out there at night in the lights. Well see how the touchless wash came out in daylight. Got my technicians choice tonight to. Ceramic coating coming in the days ahead and then we’ll check the technicians choice after the coating is on. Thanks for all your videos. I set up a car wash station in the garage. Lol.

[@fireball7671]

Wish you the best on your detailing adventure! I love brake buster.

[@bhcamaro2002]

Meguiars wheel & tire does really well at removing the browning on tires

[@imjoshv]

agreed

[@mikeythanos]

The ultimate all wheel cleaner is the best I've ever used

[@frankcastaldi2531]

I have used the wheel and tire cleaner before, it worked good. I now use brake buster or adams wheel and tire cleaner. Thanks for the comparison.

[@Ray00069]

I use the hot wheel purple cleaner on my finished black gloss wheels and it performs great. Brings back the shine back. I also follow it with a ceramic wax to complete the black gloss shine.

[@joshread3740]

The wheel and tire cleaner looks really good. The best I've used is Adam's Wheel and Tire Cleaner. The thing is, you use so much of this stuff that price is a huge factor. As good as this Meguiar's one looks (though I don't know if it's as good as Adam's), it's still more expensive per ounce than Adam's if you buy Adam's gallon jug ($45). And Adam's can comfortably be diluted 1:1 and still have great performance. Another good option is Turtle Wax's hyper foam wheel and tire cleaner, which is only about $35 for a gallon and can also be diluted 1:1 for great performance. I haven't used it yet but reviews are great. I'll probably buy it once I'm through with my Adam's jug.

[@ericcarter6421]

Thank you for posting this. I had no idea some of these could be diluted. I have used Adam’s wheel & tire cleaner, it’s good, but the sprayer on the bottle it comes in is terrible. Over the weekend, I used Turtle Wax’s hyper foam and it’s phenomenal. Only negative I had with it was the smell. I’m wondering if I dilute it 1:1 will that help tone down the terrible smell?

[@joshread3740]

@@ericcarter6421 unfortunately the smell is kind of a staple of wheel and tire cleaners. It may help a tiny bit, but not much. And I agree that Adam's sprayer for the wheel and tire cleaner is terrible. I just use either a foam sprayer like iK Foam Pro 2 with the product diluted 5:1 or a $4 spray bottle from Walmart that works way better than Adams'.

[@bruins871]

P&S wheel cleaner is good too

[@BIGRICKLITTLERICK]

Just bought new chrome wheels and I'm looking for a good cleaner that's good stuff! Will the tire and wheel cleaner be ok to use on them or do I need to strictly only use the chrome cleaner? I really like the results of that wheel and tire cleaner! But don't want to do more harm then good to my brand new wheels. Thanks

[@CharlieB1109]

What wheel cleaner do you use for your detail business? Thanks bud. Keep up that great videos!

[@Selfdefense4k]

Can i use the hot rims wheel and tire cleaner purple bottle on black rims? Whats the best for black rims?

[@909chchis]

Following… I’ve can’t seem to find a good cleaner. I use meguiars gold glass with a brush on matte black rims it’s okay for now.

[@Pittsburgh-412]

I have the tire and wheel cleaner and I've tried many other brands. I can tell you from experience that this purple bottle of mcguires is by far the best there is. Nothing can clean like this

[@carlostaveras3309]

Can it be used on all types of wheels?

[@Pittsburgh-412]

@@carlostaveras3309 it doesn't state that it can be used on chrome. Mine are painted black. I don't see why it can't be used on any rim type. So look as it doesn't dry on it or sit too long

[@basementstudio7574]

Thanks for the video. Any problem with getting this stuff on the brake rotor? I'm going to guess no but just wanna make sure. Thanks

[@PeteyPablo408]

So based on what you said The Hot rims wheel and tire cleaner would and can be safe for Chrome wheels? I have a Harley davidson Road king with Chrome fat spoke wheels what would you recommend for the White Wall tires? Can this be used as well also what type of brush would be best for the this? Thanks

[@markwilliams330]

What wheel and tire cleaners do you use professionally? I am a mobile detailer and like you said time is money i never want to spend so much time on wheels

[@chadwallace6625]

love watching your channel! I am a Deputy Sheriff in rural southeast Ohio. There are lots of dirt and gravel roads here. Im getting a new Tahoe PPV and Im looking for suggestions for a list of chemicals to keep my ride looing good inside and out. If you could help a brother out Id appreciate it. I think the only thing I found that I like is the Adams Chemical Graphine tire dressing.

[@cp3090]

Which one of these would work best for Tesla. I have a model 3 AWD

[@timthompson9686]

Great video, what pressure washer are you using that gets the 1.7 gpm, im currently looking to purchase one for use at home. I prefer electric just for noise issues any help would be great

[@coreymerritt7742]

I buy the hot rims works great thanks josh 👍

[@imjoshv]

You bet!

[@papabear007]

I have a 2013 Miata and stock rims not shiny not sure what you call it there nice rims but past oner must of used chemical stained streaks driving me crazy how to fix it. Any suggestions other than buy new?

[@btbd2785]

Regardless the type of wheel cleaner. It's still a good idea to use a wheel brush or wheel woolie?. Because you don't know if you'll get into all the areas with the chemical

[@vanessamiller9998]

Is super clean a good wheel/tire cleaner for painted wheel surfaces?

[@williamclick9771]

Can the Meguiar's Wheel and Tire Cleaner be used on a stock steel rim? These rims are usually painted black with little round holes in them. Also I have hubcaps on the rims would the Wheel and Tires Cleaner be safe to use on the hubcap?

[@Pedroluvslupe]

The chrome version is the best for chrome wheels specially for the Harley Davidson on my ford truck , I know this is different topic but, what can you recommend me to dress plastic inside like dashboards that leaves a dry touch finish

[@Harry-fo1te]

I have been using the wheel and tire cleaner for years. It is my go to. Does a great job every time. Love all your videos Josh. Keep up the great work.

[@rbljackson]

Thanks for the info. I had to figure out a product to clean my polished aluminium wheels that are on my motorcycle. They are a pain to get clean and keep clean. Ive spent numerous days over the summer using mothers aluminum polish to improve the finish on them. Now as I get closer to having them shiny again, I went thru this video and purchased the Aluminium wheel cleaner in this brand. Even though its not as strong as the others, I don't want to ruin the finish I worked so hard to shine up. Is there a better product out there for polished aluminium that you would recommend over all the others?

[@imjoshv]

Honestly keeping with the least aggressive method is way to go, if you try and get too aggressive then it can start causing issues with the finish. I know it’s a pain…

[@cobii5174]

i have polished aluminum aftermarket rims and it seems like this blue stuff is the only thing i can use i just can’t really find any info

[@JH-di3nu]

Does using an aggressive cleaner like this cause damage to the wheel finish / clear coat when used frequently?

[@armandoanes9924]

I've seen at Walmart the sud labs please when you get time do a video on that

[@imjoshv]

will do!

[@Aswaguespack]

Living in South Louisiana with hot humid summer days of 90°+ with 65%+ humidity and heat indexes over 110 makes it difficult for me )”(almost 70 yrs young 😉) so anything that can cut my time cleaning wheels on my truck is greatly appreciated. 😂👍🏻

[@imjoshv]

Yea im with you! Just make sure it doesnt dry on the wheel in that heat!!

[@Aswaguespack]

@@imjoshv oh most certainly, I might expect that drying times might need to be reduced slightly to compensate for heat & humidity

[@luisbenitez8466]

Great video man, I have a questio, have u ever tried Superior products? For example the formula 4 spray wax

[@Mustangdan351]

Have you done a video on the Meguiar's Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner? How does the Hot Rims Wheel and Tire Cleaner compare?

[@fp5495]

LOL. These KZbin experts all have the same garage setup.

[@Legendary62548]

He has a shop

[@ricardogibbings2996]

Good evening compare The Adams wheel cleaner to this one

[@mikemuniak4711]

I use meguiars ultimate all wheel cleaner on my 4000 dollar tires and rims and I love it ,it changes color as its cleans and takes the brake shit off with eas ,highly recommend

[@imjoshv]

Nice!!!

[@Dylandur.]

Great review also why do you use an electric pressure washers instead of a gas pressure washer, with some of the gas ones having a high GPM and PSI and which produces more foam with a foam cannon

[@antcantcook960]

Because he’s rinsing and not washing with the pressure washer. Why would he be concerned about foam in a video about chemical cleaners?

[@davidminor1254]

I'm confused. I have a Mazda CX-5 that has aluminum alloy(I think powder coated?) wheels. Can anyone tell me what is safe?? I bought SudsLab XA and it isn't for aluminum wheels.

[@MOLOKAIBO1]

Hot Rims Chrome worked very well for my wheels * Fuel Chrome Finished Wheels. Don’t have to agitate * follow directions on the amount of time on surface. 👍

[@bigmac8230]

I am wonder if I can use the Aluminum one on plastic hubcaps 🤔

[@cutthroat0075591]

Meguiars Detailers Non-Acid for me. You can also dilute it 1:1.

[@Troy.b]

Do you have a video on the best time or condition to wash your vehicle?

[@ronaiosa126]

Is the chrome one an acid cleaner?

[@salbastedo6422]

what about diped and paint sprayed rims video

[@TheCyleRitchie]

I love the purple bottle wheel and tire cleaner. Just beware of the bottles. They're so thin that they break very easily. I dropped one while sitting and it busted. I also had one break in my detail bucket in my trunk. I now just put it in a reusable bottle so I'm not wasting it.

[@danny25_]

What would you recommend for matte finish wheels?

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

FYI, Meguiar's has a 4th wheel cleaner, the Ultimate Wheel Cleaner also available at Walmart & other car parts stores. I believe it has Iron remover in it?

[@carlostaveras3309]

@hartland detailer is this better than the purple and can be used on all types of wheels?

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

@@carlostaveras3309 Not sure? I never have used it before? But I am sure it is a decent product as all their Ultimate products are?

[@E60-j9u]

Can you try out Americana Global Wheel and tire cleaner I might buy it🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kawzx777]

I picked up a wheel cleaner from Walmart. "SudsLab Zero Acid" u need to review it. ONE OF THE BEST IVE EVER USED! Almost hands free. Trust me get it!

[@imjoshv]

I have done a few videos on suds lab. They make great stuff!!!

[@olenronning]

What about matte finish wheels?

[@BigJoeyCrack]

great video as always thanks man!

[@GrandmaKeith]

Can you use fallout remover on polished wheels

[@MotoJoee]

What wheel and tire cleaner do you use for your business?

[@imjoshv]

Right now ive been using Technicians Choice Brake R... But I also like the non acid wheel cleaner from meguiars amzn.to/3NYUudZ

[@mistahpahkah5876]

So Josh, are you gonna tell us what your pressure washer setup for this video look like?

[@davestewart9146]

Because of my neglect I need to get years of baked on brake dust off my forged aluminum chrome plated truck wheels, any suggestions? Thanks Josh 👍😁

[@imjoshv]

Hmmmm. id want to see them to be safe. If its a truce chrome plating go with the chrome wheel cleaner. If its just a high polished aluminum though the chrome wheel cleaner can damage them so just test a small spot first

[@davestewart9146]

@@imjoshv thanks Josh 😊

[@glenf4115]

Once you have the wheel off try something like a Mothers powerball. It is a foam ball that attaches to a drill. Spray the wheel cleaner to the ball and start removing the baked on junk. It comes with an extension so you can get at the entire wheel drum.

[@seal4ever778]

Thanks for your review

[@_Gonzal3z_]

Can you do products for car interior? That'll be most helpful. Thanks

[@d.posey1010]

You still recommend the P&S Brake Buster over anything else?

[@imjoshv]

I like p&s for sure. In my business i am currently using Technicians Choice Brake R and really like it!

[@d.posey1010]

@@imjoshv thanks for the response man. Your channel has been super helpful! Looking into start a mobile detailing business with my brother.

[@hotflashfoto]

My wheels are chrome-plated alloy. The chrome is on the outer face, and the rest of the exposed wheel on the inside is alloy. Use the "regular" cleaner?

[@imjoshv]

Good question.... What kind of vehicle is it on? Ive seen some thing like that and the chrome is actually a plastic insert cover ( seen it on some ram pick ups)... If its real chrome, and you have multiple materials, then id probably go with the wheel and tire but just test it and be careful. But i would think that should be fine

[@hotflashfoto]

@@imjoshv 2011 Malibu. They are alloy wheels for sure. When I first bought it (used in 2013), I thought they were chromed steel, but later found out that they're alloy. I'll try the Wheel and Tire. Thank you!

[@fiouable]

I just decontaminate my wheels. Then i apply a good sealer or wax. Then I don’t need to spray on harsh chemicals on my wheels because nothing sticks the them

[@PatrickWitherow]

Thanks for making this video. Also, starting at 1:08 you sound a lot like Tom Delonge.

[@jaybently]

How are you always first Mr. Rico? I swear I click on the video within seconds and you’re always there.

[@markymark903]

I watch a podcast where some guy from the Netherlands always chimes in first

[@no_lft_shft]

I think it's a bot? Because I see it on other videos that aren't about detailing lol. Unless he's just fucking every where

[@jinxtacy]

Has anyone tried a product that works well on Volk powder coated wheels? I am terrified of using a wheel cleaner on them without someone else sharing their experience.

[@kennywalker7299]

what is equivaltent to the hot wheel wheels cleaner that I can purchase in gallons?

[@joeschmoe6908]

Meguiars Non Acid wheel and tire cleaner. Or really any brand of non acid wheel cleaner sold by the gallon. They're all high ph, without too much variation in ingredients. Nanoskin makes a good one, P&S Brakebuster is good. For less money Superclean or Purple Power degreasers are not bad. For all of these the only thing to remember is don't let the product dry on the surface or it WILL cause staining.

[@imjoshv]

Joe is right! The Hot rims wheel and tire has some sulfonic acids so i do really like the non acid wheels cleaners. amzn.to/3NYUudZ They all register VERY high on the PH scale around 13-14 on the alkaline side meaning they are corrosive which is why they work so well to brake up all the dirt and break dust

[@TransformationDetail]

This is great! I needed this. I sometimes have trouble with some wheels in my business. Especially when it comes to getting the barrels really clean. I use super clean for the tires and rims, then I use 3Ds BDX iron for the barrels. I'm going to try some of these product that were mentioned here in the comments. I've used brake buster before and for whatever reason feel like it wasn't strong enough for me 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@cutthroat0075591]

Also can you show us what you use for your professional business?

[@Carlosson45]

What if I have platinum wheels?

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great video

[@completeturnarounddetailin3536]

I believe the red one (chrome) is an acid based formula and the purple one is a strong alkaline cleaner…

[@rainshadows7086]

i need to get me a chrome cleaner. all i use is super clean

[@DaRealestUHeard]

Don't they make a all purpose one as well?

[@dubber4life]

What angle sprayer tip do you use to clean wheels?

[@kingzam33]

The tip is white so I believe it’s a 40 degree tip

[@gabeesquivelLethalZR1]

GTAYATI tip

[@Jewishkowboy]

That stuff works amazing but it just got too expensive. Using P&S brake buster now diluted in a foam pump sprayer

[@imjoshv]

Yea buying in bulk sizes really helps and the P&S is a great choice

[@cecisalazar7622]

Do you use P&S on every wheel? Or how do you use it? I bought P&S for my self to use on my own car & family cars but don’t want to harm wheels.

[@Jewishkowboy]

@@cecisalazar7622 I use it on every wheel and tire and have had no issues. I use it diluted 4:1 in a Marolex Axel 2000 foam pump sprayer. If the sprayer is empty I'll use 40 oz of water and 10 oz of brake buster for a total of 50 oz and it fills up the bottle about 3/4 full and will last for several uses

[@greyhamlogan2255]

I want 10.55 of my life back, you could have summed this up in 2min.

[@projectfairlady2148]

And you could have watched a different video. This guy has been in business for 18 years and has a successful KZbin channel for a good reason

[@destiny_elena.]

you could change how fast the video is going by pressing the settings button, would’ve only spent 5:27 instead 😂of

[@Pinkielover]

foaming soap and water

[@ToadieSage]

I cannot stress this enough. Do NOT use the chrome cleaner for anything other than chrome. I had chrome looking wheels but turned out it was not true chrome and at first it worked great. But after a couple months I used it and pressure washed some of the finish off and they all just peeled from there. Not the wheel cleaners fault but just make sure your wheels are chrome before using.

[@imjoshv]

Yea many people actually have a very high polished alloy which looks similar to chrome. The chrome cleaner could potentially stain that

[@chevy572ful]

If you're saying that alloy is aluminum then you need to change your intro. Alloy vs Aluminum it may confuse some one.

[@autograph415]

suds lab from wally world

[@05xrunner]

save some cash and buy the Megs D143 non acid cleaner. Its the exact same thing as hot rims but in a gallon form so much more cost effective.

[@imjoshv]

Yea that stuff works great as well! They are different though. But work very similar. The Hot Rims Wheel and Tire has sulfonic acid and the non acid D143 does not

[@njackson18]

I find that all wheel cleaners suck. The Power washer is the one blasting the dirt away especially since you are so close . I have blased dirt away like that without wheel cleaner. I stop buying it. It's a waste of money. I use soapy water and a brush. Even with wheel cleaner you still have to use a brush.

[@nikolaitownsend1239]

For great results with any of these products, you should use a brush to scrub the dirt. Not just apply and rinse

[@joefro9473]

That cleaner in the pink bottle will eat the clearcoat off of your rims!!!!!

[@Jonathan-pr1wo]

it’s not meant to be used on powder coated or painted wheels as it has acid. I use that one mainly for tires with browning on them that non acid wheel cleaners would not remove.

[@imjoshv]

Correct! But it is safe for oem clear coated wheels. it shouldnt eat the clear coat if its used properly.

[@gregroth4696]

Dude write a script or outline. I left at 1:15

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

1st

[@as680783]

Great video, Josh. However, why do you Yankees insist on removing the letter "i" from some of your words? Aluminium has an "i" in it and should be pronounced: *_alu_minee_um_* not *_aloo_minem_* . It's just so so wrong, and you must be pulled up for it. I'm campaigning for the promotion of proper English pronunciation in the USA. Please speak properly, dude. 😎😎😎

[@mistahpahkah5876]

So Josh, are you gonna tell us what your pressure washer setup for this video look like?

[@imjoshv]

I mentioned that im using about 1200psi at 1.7gpm. Its the Adams Pro Pressure Washer hooked up through a gravity fed system in my truck