Best Way To Clean Wheels : EasyOff
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Best Way To Clean Wheels : EasyOff
I recently bought a MINI Cooper S and the wheels were covered in break dust, both the brown dust and the black particles. I cleaned them with both soap and wheel cleaner, but the dust wouldn't come off. I read online about someone using EasyOff Grill Cleaner on wheels and tried it out. The first time I sprayed it on , I wiped it off immediately to test to see if it damaged the wheel finish, it took all the brown dust off, so I sprayed more on and let it sit for 30mins. I then got a tooth brush and scrubbed the wheels. Everything that wasn't a scratch or curb rash came off and the wheels look like new. I have cleaned wheels for years and have yet to find anything that even comes close. If you decide to try it , wear gloves and work in a well ventilated area . I bought the fume-free version and it worked great.
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I have heard that the clear coat that Mini uses is very hard but I am wondering on what the PH of the Easy-off is, base or acid, and how it would impact the coating. I would think on an aluminum wheel that is not coated it might leave some white spots.
For a one time cleaner on a neglected set of wheels it may be a great find.
For a one time cleaner on a neglected set of wheels it may be a great find.
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Not saying that Easy Off doesn't work, because I haven't tried it, but that seems super harsh to me.
Personally, I use Meguiar's Wheel Brightener diluted in a spray bottle and have had fantastic results.
For cars with really baked on brake dust, I find it's all clear after a couple of washes. If you're detailing a friend's car, you might not have that kind of time, or opportunity, but Easy Off seems really harsh and caustic.
Personally, I use Meguiar's Wheel Brightener diluted in a spray bottle and have had fantastic results.
For cars with really baked on brake dust, I find it's all clear after a couple of washes. If you're detailing a friend's car, you might not have that kind of time, or opportunity, but Easy Off seems really harsh and caustic.
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I've been using oven cleaner on my wheels for a few years and not just on my MINIs. I only use it a couple times a year when I take the wheels off the vehicle to clean the hell out of them. I've used it on aftermarket wheels as well as s-lites and x-lites(both silver). I use the cheaper store brand, sometimes regular, sometimes fume free. No problems so far.
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