Chemical Guys Incite Color Changing Wheel Cleaner | IS IT ANY GOOD?

[@myriadcorp]

Chemical Guys water spot remover is fantastic. I highly recommend that. I use P&S Brake Buster on my wheels.

[@TreeHugger2]

Josh you’re too nice! This product is overpriced and doesn’t do a good job. IMO their marketing is deceptive and so I would say it’s not good marketing. There are a lot of consumers that don’t know any better, and they rely on the claims made on the label. I’ve been watching your content for years and I’ve learned so much from you. I really appreciate your videos. ✌️

[@wescat2]

i agree. So it's Scrubbing Bubbles in a can.

[@MarcYanOfficial]

For the consumer / prosumer-pro space product Adam’s is the one to go (imo). There’s no reason why anyone should get anything CG if Adam’s on a shelf next to them.

[@CC_Marauder]

💯

[@chibbyylol]

Chemical guys. The brand to come up with the one formulation and package it in 50 different products lol

[@imjoshv]

Nailed it

[@chris-kf3hj]

@@imjoshv not a big fan of most of their products. I do use mr pinks. and the interior cleaner

[@MrHuff05]

Adams wheel cleaner and P&B break buster are classic go to cleaners. Never can go wrong with those two products.

[@davidmachan3137]

I have been using Adams wheel cleaner, and it works great, but it slowly removed the black paint from my lug nuts and small bolt heads on my rims.

[@SandS-Mobile-Detailing]

@@davidmachan3137if you keep your wheels fairly clean mix the Adams 8-1 and it won’t damage your wheels and still clean them

[@BNSF1238]

For the price of two, you can get a gallon of Brake buster, run it undiluted through a foam cannon, go on way thicker and do at 5x more cars. In my experience that's worked really good, and if I need extra cut I get some Greenstar to help it along. Thanks for the video!

[@josephcampbell007]

I use Suds Lab after your review almost a year ago, and can't be happier. Thanks Josh for another great video.

[@imjoshv]

Yea the zero acid wheel cleaner they have is great!!

[@Danielxperez14]

You should review superior products dark fury, that stuff is great!

[@cthiele08]

You said it perfectly, good marketing. That’s all Chemical Guys is good at. I’ve not found a product of theirs that I like.

[@Hawk-uq3se]

What about their buckets 😂

[@CC_Marauder]

The only CG product I have found useful are: -METICULOUS MATTE AUTO WASH -METICULOUS MATTE DETAILER SPRAY & SEALANT FOR CRISP SATIN & MATTE FINISHE I've asked Koch-Chemie to make Matte specific cleaning products to no avail. I'd switch to them in a half minute given a choice. Hellooooo Koch-Chemie!

[@frankv.3305]

Thanks, Josh, for the video. With so many products out there, informative reviews like this help out a lot!

[@elliotsimpson3591]

Oh look, perfect example of why CG isn't known for good products! Being in the spray can RTU it also screams of being a high-use product for making the company more moneys. I wouldn't bother wasting my money trying this going forward, based on the review. Thank you for taking one for the team and providing the info, Josh!!

[@brianr749]

Great review! Have you done a video solely focusing on which CG products you think are good and which ones are a definite pass?

[@davidboyce6427]

Josh I still use CG Citrus Wash & Gloss and their Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner and I still use their Clear buckets👍. Those 3 items work well for me👌

[@midgeta6864]

Thanks Josh for testing this.

[@imjoshv]

You bet! Thanks for watching

[@matthewpeterson3329]

Not sure if it was mentioned, but the lower portion of the wheel seemed a bit cleaner than the top. Not great, but a bit better. I imagine that's due to the chemical running down and spending more time in that area. Also, I have never found a wheel cleaner that didn't also need thorough agitation.. there is no magic chemical that will eliminate the need to scrub. Josh's scrubbing was half-hearted, which I understand for the test, but I am confident he really gets in there and scrubs with gusto on a professional detail job. That said, if you plan to spend the time scrubbing anyway, a mixture of vinegar and dawn dish soap has always served me well. Warm the vinegar in the microwave, add dawn so you have a 1 to 1 ratio in a spray bottle, and spray on to a cool, wettened wheel in the shade, and let sit a while. Then scrub, rinse, and repeat as you would with a chemical. This also works great to soften bug guts that get baked onto the front end and windshield, and it will clean the hell out of your shower! Josh, your videos are great... I've bought so many things you've positively reviewed, and you've saved me money along the way. Thanks!

[@DasJav]

Planning to try Armour Detail Supply's tire cleaner after I finish up with my current tire cleaner. As for the wheels, for me, I really like Meguiar's Wheel Brightener. I'll use Brake Buster on lightly soiled wheels but, I don't enjoy using it on the tires.

[@imjoshv]

Yea acid wheel cleaners typically do an amazing job! But many people are nervous to use them. I like some non acids that are more powerful than brake buster. Brake r from technicians choice is a great one

[@shay1116]

Is that the Meguiar's Wheel Brightener you are using? I have had no issues using their Non-Acid Wheel & Tire Cleaner diluted 2:1.

[@DasJav]

@@shay1116 My bad.. Yes, Wheel Brightener. I’ll correct my post. I see a real difference when I use it compared to Brake Buster. It knocks out the brake dust from my tight spokes in my wheels. Haven’t tried the non-acid version but, I’ll probably stick to Wheel Brightener because it works. 👍🏽

[@austinnewsome5332]

Thanks Josh, for all the reviews and comparisons you have done and still keep coming! I got a question if you happen to see this!? I’m a trucker and motorcycle rider and been stocking up on my detailing supplies and products to give my hand at it as a side hustle and see what kind of business I can get and grow and possibly get into it as a full time business. My question is, have you ever heard of or used/tested BullSnot products? It’s made by a chemist for truckers but it also has many uses on all vehicles exteriors and interiors and also on motorcycles! I’ve dabbled around with a few of them but never really put them to the test against other products. Just curious if you’d be interested it doing a full line up review of their products and give us your honest professional opinion, like you always do! Thanks again for all the info you push out to us and hard work that goes into it!

[@koreywilliams4570]

I got a bottle of that turtle wax wheel cleaner and it worked pretty good for 5 bucks. I've also been using the suds lab wheel and tire cleaner, it's not too shabby.

[@imjoshv]

Yeah the cheap turtle wax in the green bottle is great for the price

[@AJGreiner]

I use to solely use Chemical Guys all the time. I am seeing more and more quality has been going down and more and more products coming out that don't work as advertised.

[@gregorybrown6048]

Awesome review

[@rayvalero8580]

No surprise. I mean....it's chemical guys. You can get better value and quality with TW products. And even Suds Lab wheel cleaner is amazing.

[@kingmatqc]

Product seems to have been recalled also...

[@vaughnoliver2810]

This product is not good. I tried it too. To many other products that better than this rt here.

[@MarcYanOfficial]

Chemical Guys as a brand is pretty crappy imo. The only product I’ve used from them are the foam gun and there green wash mitt both of which are decent. Chemical wise no thanks.

[@RichardsWorld]

Wipe it dry, or wipe it clean? 😀

[@frankb7449]

I think wheel cleaners are mostly a waste of time because no matter what brand, you still have to use a mitt or brush with soapy water to get the wheels clean. So the time it takes to spray on a cleaner and wait for it to do something just makes the wash take longer. I usually use Brake Buster, but even that takes time to mix with water, put in the pump sprayer, spray on, wait a minute or two, then still have to scrub the wheels. Just use soap and water and save time. I get the same results

[@jod232]

Only their soap is good. And some other tire dressings. On a different note, what's your favorite ceramic coating Josh? I am torn between diy 5 yr, ADS, and ethos EZPZ. What's your favorite? And which one you think I should go with? I'm costing a 24 RAM 1500. would a 30ml bottle be enough? Thanks

[@tbirdsdign]

What wheel cleaner what you recommend for painted wheels? I have the Toyota trd pro black wheels. Mine are gloss finish. Thank you

[@loveracing1988]

The only tire cleaner I've ever used is Armour detail supply and that stuff worked good so I felt no need to try anything else...

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Maaaaaan, that didn’t perform at all, great job Josh

[@mikeb7980]

Would you do a video on an annual ceramic maintenance?? Ive only seen one on here that was worth anything and i took it with a grain of salt since the video was sponsored by the chemical company they used...

[@johnniejohnson8026]

Another great video Josh I agree with you they put out too much but if I am in my Walmart I grab Jay Leno wheel and tire cleaner cheaper than the Walmart brand but works as good if not better

[@loveracing1988]

I bought that stuff and it seemed to work well but the bottle sucked... It would never vent so it just collapsed on itself and the 2nd half of the bottle it leaked as you sprayed it so it got all over your hand. Stunk to high heaven too but that seems normal.

[@johnniejohnson8026]

@@loveracing1988 I am sorry to hear that I have never had any problems from Jay Leno products as for the smell that is just about all wheel cleaner

[@khristiangarcia1669]

I literally just got this this past weekend lol

[@williamclick9771]

Caleb at Sergeant's tire is wanting me to buy 5 spoke satin black 17 X 8 rims for my 2000 Camry LE. My question to you is how do you clean a satin black rim? What products do I need to get? I'm mostly a Meguiar's fan Ultimate products.

[@shay1116]

Meguiar's Non-Acid Wheel & Tire Cleaner diluted 2:1 worked well on my hyper black wheels.

[@dutchtech]

Thanks Josh

[@JustHereToComment1990]

More ppl should try nanoskins organic acid… it’s GREAT

[@varanidguy]

Thanks for showing this, but I think I'll stick with P&S Brake Buster.

[@imjoshv]

Good call

[@johnryan1386]

Best wheel cleaner is Auto Fanatic

[@elvispjetrovic]

Listen if joshv doesn’t accept no one should. True test and totally bias everyone.

[@imjoshv]

👍👍

[@redkey6538]

Hey Josh what wheel cleaner do you recommend or use since this one is not so great?

[@imjoshv]

I like alkali wheel cleaner from Koch chemie, brake r from technicians choice, magic wheel cleaner from Koch chemie if I want an iron removing wheel cleaner

[@xr650rguy]

Try scrubbing bubble color changing bathroom cleaner…..seems the same.

[@imjoshv]

Haha

[@xr650rguy]

@@imjoshv kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3nJoIJ-eZqag5Isi=s0tuKYNuRv2zKrH2

[@vinumcoupe5555]

Re: too many products. I was talking to a manufacturer and I suggested they release 5 products with the same chemical inside. Because the product can cover 5 applications. Answer “no way. We want to keep our product line slim. In fact we are renaming our APC to interior cleaner. We won’t be releasing a new APC”. Interesting how thoughts are so different. For me it feels like I’d need to try 30 different CG products before I found out which ones are good.

[@johnfartson4080]

Chemical guys has a handful of good products but unfortunately they also make too many poor consumer products as well and it destroys their whole rep. They need to simplify their lineup and stay with the fewer, better products.

[@imjoshv]

I totally agree

[@peterbowman5750]

My Wally has Adams wheel and tire cleaner

[@joelxala6620]

I'm a chemical guys fan boy (mainly because one of their shops is 5 minutes from the house) and even I don't ever buy this product 😅

[@jaykid007]

Works decent. Color changing marketing. Cool to look at though. For beginners with the ph not to ruin the wheels

[@davidsizemore2745]

Come on Josh if its garbage it's garbage say it's garbage. I get it you don't want to rag on them to much they may send you free stuff to try out but bro CG way under performs compared to pro grade products that cost a little bit more.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Maybe this aerosol can be used for rinseless wash 🤷‍♂️

[@imjoshv]

Ha maybe

[@jlevesque41]

I find that Chemical Guys products are a good fit for walmart. I have very little positive results from this company, I mean I do like the buckets lol!

[@SandS-Mobile-Detailing]

I use their buckets

[@jaidedeye]

Chemical guys products are mostly gimmicks and not that good.

[@inkgenie9760]

Thanks

[@imjoshv]

👍👍

[@theLizardof0z]

Well.... it's CG. What else did we honestly expect? Overhyped and overpriced. When I'm at Wally World - I pick up Suds Lab products. 32 ounces for only 13-14 bucks and it's shockingly good stuff. I hope they continue to pump out quality product at great prices. I use Suds Lab on customer cars without hesitation.

[@Dild0Fagg1ns]

Some of their products are amazing and some are a scam.

[@imjoshv]

Yea there are some I like but they just have sooooooooo many products

[@traviscrown9189]

Superior products dark fury. Buy it by the gallon. Cheap. Crazy good.

[@imjoshv]

It’s on the way!

[@Reaper-Jim]

Man y’all hate on CG’s so much. I know, they make it so easy. Haha, my opinion = CG’s make one good product: VRP. That’s it. Most of their other products are just meh. This spray foam is just like everything else they make … meh. Remember when CG’s were only a year or 2 old and were legit? Seems so long ago. 😊😊😊

[@richsmith3120]

No wonder the instruction say use a microfiber towel to dry. More CG junk.

[@justinwinston9929]

Product did nothing when I used it. Literally did nothing and I ended changing to a different product to wash wheels and tires. It was a big gimmick

[@davidsizemore2745]

I never rinse my wheels before a apply a cleaner. Once you put water on the wheel you have diluted the cleaner. It's going to pull away some surface dirt. You always have to scrub your wheels. I haven't found a cleaner yet that requires no scrubbing of your wheels to get them totally clean. Chemical Guys is miss leading the customer. I used to buy Chemical Guys and Adams till I found out there are way better out there like CarPro, P&S, KochChemi, and many others that just cost a little more and professional grade. It's a gimmick by CG'S. Maybe R&D had a brain fart and couldn't come up with something new other than hey lets make the wheel cleaner blue when you spray it on.

[@BK12344]

Chemical Guys as a whole absolutely SUCKS!!!! Products are watered down they have way to many products tht does the same thing, only good thing about them is there very good at marketing esp if ur a first time car owner who love to clean their car like I was last yr. They need a complete reset from the top of the company. Chemical Guys are shit products simple as tht.

[@Edge-71]

A simple apc or citrus pre wash, would have done a far better job, chemical guys are a waste of time..

[@MrGardoPR]

There's better stuff out there and at a reasonable price. No reason for this thing to exist.

[@808jspekeg6]

Comical guys. You can always expect dog shit from this company

[@tylerwaddell1077]

That’s a door panel

[@imjoshv]

Haha I noticed I said that when I was editing

[@tylerwaddell1077]

@@imjoshv heck I was just giving you a hard time enjoy watching your videos

[@longislandcerealkiller6385]

Just more crap from a highly saturated company

[@MegaWeagle]

Only watched to give J the view. Im beyond done with chemical guys, just to much of a crap shoot on what will or wont be good.

[@ciscogarcia3463]

I use CG products,but this is not it, sorry.

[@stephenlouden480]

don't buy any aerosol cans as a detailer it's a waste of money lol look for dilutable products in gallon or higher form. period.

[@RayNLA]

When I read “Color Change” I knew it was Chemical Guys…This company needs to go away!

[@eddiefromcali]

Oh look, a CG product that's trash. Surprise Surprise

[@KingTheDetailer]

Soap does the same 😂😂😂 , chemical guys is so trash smh not all the products buy 98% of it sucks

[@nathanwimsatt9438]

Basically, it doesnt really clean :) Just a marketing gimmic.

[@MC-ht6lw]

It's a BS indicator.

[@jamesp57867]

CG products are junk. I can't think of anything they have ( which is a LOT) that I would recommend.

[@konablues5504]

🚮

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

Chemical guys is shit

[@ppg19782]

Garbage...!! Nexttttttt.

[@imjoshv]

Yea

[@CC_Marauder]

@iamjoshv Your ability to not call a (turd) spade (product) a spade is wise. WE know the gimmick that is THAT company.