What Wheel Cleaner Is Best For You?

Adam's Polishes offers a wide variety of wheel cleaning products and tools. We often get asked "which cleaner works the best" and there is no right answer for everyone. The best wheel cleaning depends on your specific wheel situation: what kind of finish are your wheels? Are they high performance or OEM wheels? Do you drive on them daily or just occasionally? Check out this video to figure out which cleaners and tools are best to use on your individual wheels.
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[@andrebassick4360]

Great video and explanation of your wheel cleaners and when to use them. Thanks!

[@J1Z06]

My Z06 has had all sorts of wheel cleaners until recently. I’ve been on a Brake Buster kick lately. Uh, that concluded after I tried Adam’s Wheel and Tire Cleaner. My wheels have never been cleaner. This cleaning solution is aggressive but gentle. It removed all brown gunk from the tires. It did a beautiful job cleaning the face, barrel and inside of the wheels(stock light silver color). I just ordered My second gallon. I use it straight up in a 32 oz spray bottle. Keep up the good work. You’ve hit it out of the park with this product. Thanks.

[@tonyskillz]

I just watched a guy cleaning clean wheels, what am I doin with my life?

[@gseybold]

😂.

[@corbinray5532]

You are bored.

[@chrisrandall2814]

adams is very good product

[@Mr_x-mz8mb]

what about carbon fiber wheels on a motorcycle which one would you recommend and also for a motorcycle OEM wheels

[@danielmaltais1230]

I got d671 fuel mags that are bronze ....is the product good for m'y wheel..?? Dont want to damage the finish of the wheels

[@cjbsr3]

Are you familiar with sterling wheel cleaner it's made by trans mate,it's purple,I've used 20 years now on all kinds of wheels with no issues at all even on powder coat, can you do some videos on all purpose cleaner for interior's.

[@jakeballard7999]

I'm looking for a spray on rinse off product - other products say DO NOT rinse the wheel first spray directly on to the dry surface

[@javiergimenez5953]

My wheel have todo much oxide, the color is Brown. Can I use iron remover first ando then Tire and Wheel cleaner ?

[@davidhouk7454]

Are those brush not bad for clear coat?

[@brandonnguyen1486]

So what's the difference between the purple wheel cleaner and the teal?? They both seem to tackle, break, dust and iron.

[@BlackIce1619]

I repeat what others have stated. I was on the BB hype train. Realizing that I was BB "Breaking Back" trying to get wheels clean. Wheel and Tire Cleaner is the true 👑.

[@Sarah.305]

Does anyone know which tire and wheel product of Adam's I should use ? I have a 2013 Mercedes SL550 with the sport wheel package. 19"AMG 5-Spoke wheels with high performance on Runflat tires .

[@chrisinco5920]

I don't know if those are clear coated, but when in doubt, use Eco Wheel Cleaner for the wheels, and Tire and Rubber Cleaner for the tires. Then each brush he shows in the video. With those, you should be all set!

[@Gazooo29]

so you don't make a product just for chrome rims?

[@OrangeManStan]

I've used wheel cleaner a few times and had very bad results, each time it was a wheel cleaner stating it was good for all kinds of delicate finish, one of them Bilt Hamber. My issue is diamond cut wheels where there is a clear lacquer over a bare aluminium finish. Both times the wheels corroded under the lacquer making it unsightly and impossible to fix without refurbishment. This damage occured within two weeks of cleaning. The issue is that diamond cut wheels almost always has a very thin edge of lacquer where it meets the painted and bare aluminium section. This edge if it has a microscopic break allows the chemical to creep under, once this happens it keeps creeping creating irreversible damage. Both sets of wheels were over three years old and in perfect condition washed only with car body shampoo. Wheel cleaner also has the same effect on center caps corroding under the finish. My friend had a new 458 Ferrari with diamond cut wheels. He had three set under warranty with the first set corroded after its first service where the dealer washed the car, the second set corroded two weeks after the dealer installed. I think again they cleaned them with wheel cleaner after fitting. He sold the car after the third set was installed. Unfortunately I can never trust any wheel cleaner even the ones for delicate finishes. Love to hear your response?

[@OrangeManStan]

@Niq ger Lel I don't use them, I feel they are for people who need a quick result or the wheels haven't been cleaned in a long time. If you regularly clean the wheels and apply a wax or protective coating they clean easy and don't require specific wheel cleaners.

[@AJ-ed7mx]

Honestly diablo wheel gel is a good light cleaner. And i dont like any chem guys products usually but i like that one

[@jamesec1949]

I have a 2017 SL450. What wheel cleaner should I use on my upgraded oem wheels?

[@JHH2318]

can adams wheel & tire be diluted for use in the ik foam pro??

[@zaceryhammond1144]

I do and I have had wonderful results not w an ik foam but adams foam sprayer. Basically same thing. I use 2/3 oz and 13 oz or so of water cleans wheels minty

[@armandomrgl85]

Are they all safe on aftermarket painted wheels like Fuel Wheels & Moto Metal two color painted wheels?

[@mr.3phase228]

Same as OEM. Just painted and clear coated wheels.

[@kevinhoffpauir1109]

If I have painted aftermarket wheels which one would be the best?

[@nickdubois9771]

Which one ended up working?

[@NO_OPEC_NO_PROBLEM]

So if I Graphene coat my wheels (remove wheel to properly clean/coat) would I use ECO wheel cleaner + car shampoo? No need for heavy wheel cleaner on coated wheels correct?

[@Mr.LiLTMedia]

How did you not address powder coated wheels

[@TechhMann]

Do these products take off wheel wax?

[@fdu6]

Of course

[@richardputman3506]

Love the info, but shaky hand held cam making me nauseous.

[@jesselent7894]

You wore the wrong shoes for this 😂

[@btbd2785]

On your site you state the wheel cleaner is ph neutral . How can that be when it contains Thioglycolate, which I'd an acid. other names include 2-Sulfanylacetic acid 2-Mercaptoacetic acid Acetyl mercaptan Mercaptoacetate Mercaptoacetic acid Thioglycolic acid Thiovanic acid[

[@btbd2785]

So the wheel cleaner is just basically a Iron Remover? Why not just use that instead of the wheel cleaner? Last, I have a vehicle that has PVD coated wheel. Now I from what I understand PVD Coating is pretty resilient to chemicals and other environmental factors. None the less I still would like to know if using the Wheel and Tire cleaner would still be okay to use, or should I stick to the Eco Wheel Cleaner?

[@AdamsPolishes]

Hi there, in a sense yes, but Wheel Cleaner is a stronger formula in a thicker gel consistency to cling to wheel spokes better and drip less, rather than spray in a wide pattern on a body panel like Iron Remover. PVD coatings can be very delicate on some manufacturers (I know because the black chrome coating on my aftermarket wheels is peeling very poorly on 2 of the 4 wheels after less than 2 years). The Wheel & Tire Cleaner itself did not affect the PVD coating, but more rock chips and debris from the roads that caused failure in my case. If the Eco Wheel Cleaner is working, I would stick with it for the majority of the cleaning sessions 👍

[@mariodawood4648]

i used the wheel cleaner on my white wheels and it left a pink residue and can’t get it off

[@AdamsPolishes]

Hi Mario, we do apologize about that! Make sure you only clean 1 wheel at a time, when they are cool to the touch. If the wheel is warm or hot, it can have negative reactions. I would recommend our Hand Polish with a Blue Hex Grip Applicator to try to remove any discoloration. Use the Hand Polish in the shade, when the wheel is cool to the touch. Wipe it back and forth several times using light pressure, then immediately buff off the residue with a plush microfiber towel like our Borderless Grey Towel.

[@longislandcerealkiller6385]

Little boring but good info

[@Korkey604]

You just voided VOSSENs warranty 9:50

[@kristofferpence]

That wheel and tire cleaner spray nozzle is a great way to waste product. First thing I would change. 🙄

[@sylc6688]

all these rims were already clean...

[@lovingmesomeoutdoors8729]

Awesome cleaner from the dollar store works great

[@NoSpillsChills]

Name?

[@lovingmesomeoutdoors8729]

"Awesome" is the brand

[@Chevycamaro-rg6sd]

@@lovingmesomeoutdoors8729 Is it LAS totally awesome? The yellow stuff?

[@lovingmesomeoutdoors8729]

@@Chevycamaro-rg6sd yes its yellow.

[@Weekend_Warrior187]

Amazing how they dont notice how crappy the sprayer is.

[@jacksonpiazza5869]

I was wondering the same thing

[@zaceryhammond1144]

Or how hard the dam wheel and tire brush they used in the vid the older ones where wayyyyy better 🥲

[@lookahere]

Great video but I'm almost ready to stop buying specific wheel cleaners after a friend of mind recently told me that he only uses Dawn dish detergent with water in a spray bottle to clean his wheels. Here I am with everything in my arsenal from Poorboys World, Chemical Guys, Adam's and Griots and this rascal is cleaning his wheels with less than 50 cents worth of product. SMH.

[@mcnugger8305]

Lmfao poor wheels.

[@f1f278]

Soooooooooo slow talking and getting to the point. Good job YT has 1.75x speed to make you sound normal. Lol

[@Serg0825]

Your new bottles suck, to cheap

[@mbui7182]

when did they change

[@Serg0825]

Not all of them the wheel and tire, all purpose and a couple more

[@Serg0825]

Look at the video you can’t tell?

[@mbui7182]

@@Serg0825 they work perfect for me put in on spray setting and its fine

[@mbui7182]

@@Serg0825 they never changed and have always been good