Whats the best way to clean wheels and tires? Purple power or oven cleaner?

[@dannymclain3085]

Oven cleaner works great! Also used it on my yellow headlights made them clear and white!

[@kurtahrens]

The Easy Off trick worked MIRACLES. I tried expensive wheel cleaners specifically formulated for wheel use that didn't come close to touching the baked on brake dust I wanted to remove. Easy Off took it off, two applications for really tough spots, and this is now my new go to for wheels. Just thinking of all that money wasted on auto products when I had a can of the ultimate wheel cleaner under the kitchen sink kills me!

[@Zuckerborg]

ok

[@kenyaduff4187]

Can this be used to clean an alloy rim?

[@Bob-gn8ph]

@@kenyaduff4187 there's a great video you can find just type in Napa aluminum brightener:-)

[@malcolmsaysomethinggreatka2017]

"when I had a can of the ultimate wheel cleaner under the kitchen sink kills me!" LOL

[@900stx7]

I think most cleaner manufacturers worry more about being safe, biodegradable and smelling good. What you end up with is usually pretty weak.

[@ME-kc8hn]

Dude, your video popped up for me. I went past a dollar store and bought that oven cleaner. My wheels had brake dust and more. I’ve tried many automotive products……none worked, the brownish glaze would not go away on my chrome wheels. Sprayed on the oven cleaner. It began to work immediately. Rinsed and they shine again…….kudos

[@Zuckerborg]

thats stinky! 😀😀Ew! 😀😀

[@jabbaweezy]

You're the first asian person I've ever seen with a genuine southern accent.

[@stangfan93]

You ought to check out Jackie Chain. A korean rapper from Atlanta

[@golfhm427]

Lmfao! Dem Der Asian speak country

[@gregt722]

It would be interesting to find a European or westerner who grew up in China, Japan or Korea with an Asian accent. We’re so accustomed to immigration, eventually we’ll see emigration from the US to China for a better life.

[@sihotech]

​@@gregt722 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4XLeYCpfNh2gq8 Westerners in this video all speak perfect Mandarin. They're not that uncommon in Asia. A few has Beijing and other regional accents.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

@@gregt722 No American will be moving to China 😄 You must not know Americans -- very few would even consider it.

[@njseashorechas2698]

Haha, love it! Excellent delivery with no rambling! Dog was cool too.

[@pinkcarrera123]

Dawn power wash works great. I sprayed it on wet rims left it for a few minutes and it wiped right off. No scrubbing required.

[@nickyborrisino]

Purple Power is probably the best product I’ve come across for wheels. Just make sure if you are using it as a concentrate, wet any painted surfaces with water first to prevent damaging the paint on the wheel.

[@danielwood2950]

The one thing I would add to your fine work is to use a pressure washer when rinsing the wheels off. They work amazingly well when removing really stubborn stains.

[@gonyg5316]

Here’s one for all you guys from way down under in Oz. Victoria specifically, you know, the most locked down state in the world. Anyway I’ve been using Ajax spray and wipe on my alloys for years. Cleans really well, gets rid of brake dust and the best part is that it doesn’t destroy the clear coat if your wheels are coated. Also only $3 bucks Australian, so even if you where to use one bottle per wheel your still only $12 bucks down. It really is that good. Give it a crack you’ve got nothing to loose. Cheers from down under.

[@MeowBangBang92]

Did anyone else read this in an Australian accent? Imma keep my eyes peeled for that ajax know

[@gonyg5316]

@@MeowBangBang92 has to be the spray and wipe for nice clear coated rims. Normal Ajax is way too corse and caustic and I only use that on raw alloy like the rims he showed in the vid. Y’all have fun now ya hear. Ha ha

[@scottfenton7607]

To get the sticky weights stuff off I use electrical cleaners or adhesive remover. Works great!

[@douglasgraham2101]

Years ago before oven cleaner I took 3 coats of paint off an old John Deere tractor one coat per application of Red Devil lye mixed with cooked Fautless starch as a holding agent. It took the paint off to the bare metal. Had it in old cast iron pot. Used thick rubber gloves. Pit it on and let sit few minutes then hose it off. Repeated for each coat. Then washed with baking soda to nuteralize.

[@tractioncontroldelete]

Thank you. Oven cleaner from dollar tree is all I’ll ever use from now on.

[@Jez1963UK]

For some strange reason, I absolutely loved your accent. Greetings from the UK!

[@87Rado]

FYI regarding the Brillo pads. You can also use "0000" steel wool, you can get at any auto parts store. It's the finest grade you can buy, it won't scratch chrome, and works fantastic on glass. I use it on my windshields after cleaning them, and it removes anything the cleaner misses.

[@henrya1052]

Great tip...thanks.

[@Allenmassageguy]

I liked this information

[@TheBigern22]

Been using oven cleaner on my chrome rims for years..I don't let it sit long just long enough to brush it around. Rinse it off..Then I use 0000 steel wool to shine it..i never buy chrome polish and they shine.

[@Al_W_On_The_Trackz]

Good video man. I’m about to rack up on oven cleaner. Lol

[@mjb12141963]

Turtle Wax has Bug & Tar remover that work real good on just about every part on your car that have asphalt tar and cleans the tar from your smoking pipe and bug guts from anywhere. They also have Turtle Wax Chrome Polish that works great removing light to moderate rust on chrome. I grew up by the Pacific and my bike got rusty everywhere there was chrome, especially the wheels. It made my bike look almost new every time I shined it up. I used purple power to mop floors at a retail store where I used to work, and it did nothing to get rid of public foot traffic dirt. A squirt of cheap dish soap in a mop buck did better. They also used a cleaner to clean the parking spots just outside so the oil and grease left by the customer's vehicle would not track inside. That stuff got expensive, so they tried purple power outside instead. It only smeared the oil farther into the lot.

[@keepingitrealwithrooglemur3372]

Sticky tape residue and vinyl stickers come off super easy with WD40 👍

[@sputnik4216]

Nice job .. and them are the nicest model of alum wheels I've ever seen .. most are overdone designs, yours are just clean cut and NICE.

[@georgelalama8154]

I used to use oven cleaner to safely remove enamel paint from vintage RC cars and models. It worked great if you didn't want to ruin the old 1960's and 70's plastic. Just a little elbow grease and your job of restoring a vintage or classic RC or model became a cinch.

[@jm1551701]

I have tried everything on my Alum. rims and nothing worked, the rims with tires had been sitting for many years in a field and very hard to clean, so now I will try the Oven cleaner, I am not worried about removing any clear coat I think that's been gone for years, so I will give it a shot. thanks for this video.

[@eo1243]

Howd it go??

[@SupermanEst-ju4ii]

Only the Heavy Duty non lemon scented (if you can find it now) stuff works. They've been removing all "harmful" chemicals in everything from paint strippers that Worked‼️

[@tydontdy3459]

What I used in place of the brake dust repellant, is ceramic wax, a spray on type. Makes wheels easier to clean in the future.

[@checkforfleas9452]

Listen. Purple power is great. I love the stuff. But it leaves a residue. It’s Bc of the acids it has in it. Oven cleaner is best for rims. Purple power is best for motors. It is what it is. It’s a degreaser. Works great on gasoline and motor oils.

[@dontderockmeriz4546]

You can use the purple power for the tires too. I use superclean (another degreaser) diluted 4 to 1 & it works wonders for the wheel & tire.

[@melodywilliams6197]

Superclean is better and stronger than Purple power.

[@4mericanp4triot93]

Those sos pads with soap work awesome on whitewalls also!!!

[@blakehendrix641]

Nice comparison, thanks! Did the cleaner / brake dust repellent help much?

[@Truckman1980]

Ended up with a sweet looking set of rims there man!

[@NickMetzgerGA]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching!

[@frostbite1991]

Go to your local janitorial supply store, get some high alkaline cleaner (generally stronger and cheaper per OZ than typical wheel cleaners since you can get it condensed). Use gloves, spray it on there. Works wonders. Also if you have polished stainless steel cookware, let it soak in a high alkaline solution over night, will come out with a brilliant shine like you just had them chrome plated. Also, grab a foaming spray bottle for better coverage. I re-use Soft Scrub spray bottles since empty foaming spray bottles aren't very popular.

[@josemartinez4680]

Believe oven cleaner is a alkaline cleaner

[@frostbite1991]

@@josemartinez4680 yes but rather diluted for safer handling, and may not be as high on the PH scale. The stuff we used to get was pretty serious, extremely strong stuff.

[@josemartinez4680]

@@frostbite1991 thanks for clarifying

[@mrmatt7210]

Alluminum rims are clearcoated to protect the rims and enhance the shine. Over time, using products which are not clear coat safe will cause the clearcoat to fail. In turn the clear coat will turn yellowish and the alluminum underneath will become dull. At this point the only option to restore the rims would be to fully strip the remaining clearcoat and repolish the rims which is a rather time consuming process. This can be prevented by using the correct product for cleaning your rims.

[@aztekcayt7945]

So basically this isn’t a product you should use on this correct ??? Well for black rims

[@loden888]

Oven cleaner is very strong stuff. Only time will tell if the clear coat degrades. ChrisFixx uses rubbing compound to take out the stubborn stains on the clear coat.

[@millerkiller6496]

That’s why I’m skeptical to try it.

[@Gaby83]

Thanks man, I used oven cleaner, absolutely amazing, thank you !

[@stevep5736]

Nice work!! Well worth the effort. Wheels look great !

[@Joe_JesusWins_Lewis]

Iron and aluminum do not play well together, so the brillo pad, could easily impregnate your aluminum wheels (if they're aluminum) with bits of steel, causing a type of corrosion that will badly pit the aluminum.

[@JackofAllTrades1]

I used oven cleaner to help degrease an an engine block…. Wrapped the block in a thick trash bag and sprayed it and closed it up… did that a few times to trap the fumes then took a brush to it. It worked well.

[@JS-bf9dw]

Wash tyre and hydrate doggo ...the day is complete

[@billypeters445]

I know from years of experience, if you leave Purple Power on aluminum for to long it'll stain. I messed up a shiny Edelbrock carberator a few years ago with white spots all over it.

[@gr8fightr]

Serious question, did you put it on full strength or was it diluted? I just bought some and haven’t used it yet.

[@nueyeminor9891]

Nice video. As I read comments on various channels it seems like a meet and greet. Everyone wants to be recognized.😀

[@pawsnazzy01]

The biggest thing I can say is don't wait so long between cleaning them, and any time you buy a new set of wheels or a new car with nice wheels is to wipe the back side of the rims with Dielectric Grease and the hubs, and you won't discolor & slow down and protect against rust and corrosion

[@imonaroll9502]

I used to add 1 soft layer of motor oil to my wheels to keep them from rusting.

[@billyhook7576]

Wow this is Giovanni from Philly I'm gonna try the oven cleaner this week thanks enjoy your day today

[@bugkillintxn]

For control. Just the water and brillo will work?

[@chrisknowles5358]

And by what Jabbaweezy said... You dun and got yourself a new perscriber! Keep up the good work bro.

[@corkkyle]

Thank you. The oven cleaner worked amazingly well. I'm headed to the store to buy some Easy Off. 👍✌️

[@Gabriellariz]

Damn!!!!!!!! you did an awesome job.

[@sylentxtinction2097]

Purple Power: known to the state of California to cause cancer Oven cleaner: known to KZbinrs to cause blindness... from shiny wheels. Cool video!

[@warrenfox707]

You did a nice job and that dog he did a great job LOL

[@richb2229]

Neither Purple Power nor oven cleaner is for cleaning wheels. Purple power is a degreaser and oven cleaner is caustic. Wheel cleaner like Dark furry or an acid cleaner like Wire Wheel cleaner are specifically made to clean wheels. Since wheels are coated the Brillo pads are a bad way to clean wheels and will put micro scratches in chrome

[@Ares-jx4ep]

PP is NOT just a degreaser and if you think it is I got a fun little challenge for you. Go grab your favorite cast aluminum part and drop it into an undiluted bath of PP overnight. Degreasers don't eat aluminum, PP damned sure does. I use it on my semi tractor's aluminum before polishing because it dissolves the surface oxidation, no simple degreaser does that. PP also dissolves oxidized rubber, that's why it turns brown if you spray it on your tires. Regardless of what a product is marketed for if it works to easily and cheaply improve a set of wheels or anything else then thats what it's for. Wanna see an off the wall use of a product? "The Works" toilet bowl cleaner left overnight in a rusty oil pan. Next morning nice shiny steel. Nobody is telling you to use PP or oven cleaner on an already nice set of wheels. BTW, all aluminum wheels are not coated. Even those that started out that way have usually lost most of the coating long before you get to the point of using a brillo pad.

[@blauer2551]

You say oven cleaner is caustic but recommend an acid cleaner?

[@bleeneo101]

DO NOT USE A BRILLO PAD ON A CAR ANYWHERE!

[@dirtyaznstyle4156]

@@Ares-jx4ep PP and super clean are definitely caustic, sodium hydroxide is an ingredient of super clean and is also a component of bleach both at about the same concentrations. Which is why they do the same thing to metals. I like using prep n etch for oxidation, and degreaser or straight bleach(cheaper) for stripping electroplated badges on cars.

[@Ares-jx4ep]

@@dirtyaznstyle4156 I knew most of that but I never thought of using bleach for stripping. Great idea!

[@teezy_s]

Never thought about using cleaner on wheel barrels before ... i thank you

[@NickMetzgerGA]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ataraxia27]

Nice demo. Looking forward to the Simple Green test. But I think the oven cleaner (sodium hydroxide) will win again.

[@NickMetzgerGA]

Thank you for watching. Stay tuned for the simple green test

[@billprezioso3677]

Tried simple green yesterday didn’t work even with a good scrub

[@chadjay828]

Yeah if you want to remove the clearcoat on your rims also then they’re gonna end up more fucked up than they already were

[@daniellebordeau606]

That's wicked awesome can't believe how clean they came out...how did u get the smaller inner circle rings clean? Even when u showed urself clean ing w each product those small inner rings looked rusted ..now they look like almost brand new rims wtf that's amazing..plz keep these types of videos /tips n tricks coming ..I would have never guessed oven cleaner 👏👏👏

[@uria711]

Wow thats insane! Never thought to use oven cleaner. Makes total sense though

[@davewhitlane6282]

Good doggy ! Great vid I like the comparison of the different cleaners, I've used the dollar store oven cleaner on a bunch of stuff works great but will mess up the clear coat on wheels, being that I'm in Ohio our rims are so jacked up they need stripped polished and re-cleared anyways.

[@hu486]

I’m liking the camera stand that’s what’s up lol

[@timstricker7850]

Good video. I learned from you that oven cleaner works good on filthy/Dirty truck rims. I’m going to try this on my rims. Thank you for sharing. Tim in MI

[@ItsMe-eg9kp]

Thanks dude. I never would have thought of that. Looks good 👍

[@killa948]

It’s all in the crocs brother. I use em too when I detail.

[@NickMetzgerGA]

Can’t beat crocs!!! Thanks for watching man

[@chrisl1894]

...but Crocs and socks? Dude!

[@suzannerhodes9844]

@@chrisl1894 yes unless you want those chemicals on your skin

[@chrisknowles5358]

@@suzannerhodes9844 EXACTLY! Give him some time to find a decent chem rep. As those crocs allow different chemicals to flow right in...or even better - into your sock in a croc, it shouldn't take any time at all to start realizing what's acidic and what's alkalinic, just by the way your skin begins to erode from the bone. Good times had by all! 👌🏻

[@eddiej.2354]

I have to get a pair too see what all the hype is about with crocks. I've seen em in camo and I like the look. Thinking about it a lot of hospital workers ware em so they must be comfortable I hope.

[@stacyhunter2710]

Thanks! Totally helped me out! Used oven cleaner did great

[@OneAngryPixel]

Thumbs up for the crocs! 👍

[@Jerzeyguy]

Oven cleaner should go on dry surface for best results.

[@sethook-ro4xh]

Sometimes it will bubble and leave stains but lots variables that can give you good results and the next guy horrible results.

[@skitzochik]

yep

[@IAmTonySmith]

Can you use oven cleaner on aluminum rims?? Thank you!!!

[@davehill7364]

one thing we use for wheel cleaning tools is cheap toilet brushes from the dollar store just cut the big end of the handle off so the stem will fit in a drill and usually get a couple for a buck works great even if they are still one the vehicle

[@vvalasek]

What about the middle part of the tire / both work great

[@Rattles02]

I use Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner on aluminum wheels as long as they are not clearcoated. Might have to try oven cleaner in comparison but I get Scrubbing Bubbles dirt cheap. Super Clean gallon cut 5 to 1 for an all around cleaner.

[@fevans2366]

does the oven cleaner make the aluminum look dull after? wanna clean the barrels on my rims and don’t wanna mess them up. Thanks

[@bernardmauge8613]

nice tip with the oven cleaner much cheaper than the acids for aluminum. I will try it.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Nice job Nick. Hey Nick, i was deployed with a Pete Metzger in 1992 & 1993 at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. Any relation?

[@kjoboz]

WOW They look amazing!!!

[@ScramblePete]

oven cleaner works amazing, thanks

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Soapy steel wool is the best for any rusty chrome I use it all the time 👍👍

[@floridaman1776]

I just use meguiars ultimate wheel cleaner. Make sure wheel is dry spray it on wait 3 minutes 90% rinses right off with out even scrubbing and it's safe on all surfaces. Also use it as iton remover on paint

[@dovewhite7472]

Thank you for the hack!!! I'm going to get me some oven cleaner!!!

[@preformancemustang]

The oven cleaner will eat the clear coat off on some wheels so you be warned now.

[@rinorm7709]

so the tire or the rim will be more "weak" ?

[@preformancemustang]

@@rinorm7709 you did not read what I said. The oven cleaner will eat the clear coat off of wheels. So you ruined the wheels. They will have to be re clear coated to last and not look like shit in a few weeks.

[@rinorm7709]

@@preformancemustang ooooh now i see, yeah no shiny anymore right? yeah some sad aluminium mat

[@robertwalsh5461]

If you’ve ever used oven cleaner before… it needs to sit on the gunk for about an hour and it will just wipe off with a paper towel or a very light brushing to get into the nooks.

[@chiphill4856]

Super Clean works 10x better than Purple Power. Best I've found for cleaning most automotive items. On aluminum, looks like the oven cleaners gets the win. Thanks!

[@Mr.Moose5000]

Nah. 90s solution was waaaay better.. Now ps ans sc are about the same power. Just different prices..

[@rayman1611]

Well done. Elbow grease does wonders.

[@leftlane8355]

With the oven cleaner let it set until the “foamy” appearance is gone with the lye in the cleaner it would even help break down the surface rust on the mounting point of the rim.

[@NickMetzgerGA]

I’ll try it out next time! Thanks for watching

[@88rushrocks]

I’ve been using oven cleaner for a long time and underneath the vehicle and motor area wile detail vehicles and motorcycle

[@kevinnixon7997]

Old magnesium wheels will clean up perfectly with SOS pads. They can be buffed after or left as is for bright finish.

[@smokeduv]

While it works great for all the dirt and stuff, I'd try to avoid oven cleaner for using wheels because it contains sodium hydroxide and sodium hydroxides reacts with aluminum, which is fairly reactive and can get very hot if you let it react some more and can seriously damage the aluminum. But if it has some clear coat it might work great if the aluminum is not exposed

[@derekhobbs1102]

Most decent degreasers contain sodium hydroxide, just need to be aware of it.

[@james10739]

I don't think most degreasers have much I don't know how alkaline they are but it's not that much at least the ones I have used

[@elvasmith5262]

If my rims are as clean as yours after the 1st applying of cleaner, would it be ok to use oven cleaner if I didnt leave on long would it get the splotchy looking stuff off. Ive gotten the rust off , its just not shinny even after using polish

[@0074craig]

@@elvasmith5262 My Rims are Aluminum and not an once of issues using Oven Cleaner

[@garyhedrick9498]

Definitely check reaction on small surface first, I had oven cleaner eat the clear coat right off the aluminum

[@sparkeli4513]

He is using wire wool.. I doubt that will matter lol

[@VitoPanza]

can oven cleaner be used on aluminum wheels or just chrome wheels

[@my2009Babies1]

I like your southern accent!

[@michael3080]

what does the oven cleaner do to rubber it is acid base

[@henrytjernlund]

How safe are these to a pup who wants to help and supervise?

[@pspr33]

Does the oven cleaner remove tar spots?

[@CCROSS5882]

I think its good to use the oven cleaner then use the simple green after to neutralize the oven cleaner.. Nice wheels

[@schlomoshekelstein908]

they're both lye based cleaners that use the same exact active ingredient, just at different concentrations... explain your shitty thought process

[@jamesruiz1776]

What bout the factory clear coat ..what's u use to remove that with out sanding??

[@tanovw]

I know this a old video but how well you think that oven cleaner would work on surface rust with brake dust mix together. Trying to save one wheel before buying one for 300

[@shazzorama]

Does Purple Power work on overs, I wonder? 😊😉

[@louisstowers511]

For an oven cleaner it works pretty nice

[@scottfenton7607]

Use adhesive remover or electrical cleaners they don't harm the metals atleast on the Harleys when I worked there!

[@brandonlundbom6166]

Those sos pads u can also use on glass to take hard water and Minor scratches but always do a small test spot I have used them after I took window tent off just a FYI Napa auto parts also sells a product called aluminum bright I believe is the name

[@robertmoore7977]

Purple power concentrate works best on getting back to like new finish. SOS pads are not to wise on wheels or glass, too course. try #0000 steel wool from any hardware store or walmart. Fine steel wool that polishes chrome , glass and most finished wood surfaces scratch free. Oven cleaner in most cases will cause clearcoat damage.

[@raphaelrichrollin8878]

that's kool 👍 dog is 🐕🐶 is in the video

[@fredjones554]

Nice work. I like your style

[@alanmerritt860]

Sos pads are excellent

[@dennismoreland5175]

Did you dilute the Purple Power?

[@elrobo3568]

I owned a shop and a tech used oven cleaner on a transmission case and not the hot bath rotary cleaner we had to clean it. To make a long story short he tested the tranny on the test stand and it was leaking through the aluminum case. The oven cleaner took off the aluminum skin that seals the case when it is made. It is very caustic and it cost him the cost of the case and his time. And almost his job.

[@rainmanjr8044]

God damn I was going to use the oven cleaner on my Dodge aluminum truck rims not now geez

[@0074craig]

Oven Cleaner is my 1st choice to clean my tires and rims Hands Down ,,,No more spending 20 bucks on wheel cleaner that dont work ! $1.99 Dollar store Oven cleaner is POTANT ! Cheers

[@estiben3508]

Will oven cleaner dage pai ted rims black?

[@MzKlazzy]

Can u use oven cleaner for the outside rim too

[@jeremiahfilyaw2644]

i don’t see why not

[@GT-43]

Yeah, especially on you're aluminum wheels.

[@davidpatrick1813]

Nice Job

[@mistakrazeunomas6943]

Sticky stuff is old magnet/s adhesive tape or what have you