Author Topic: Best Wheel Cleaner..EVER (Read 5084 times)

rrocket · « **on:** August 19, 2021, 11:56:30 pm »

Well, I've been getting pretty lucky in the last few years with new products that have become "game changers" for me. Well I'm thrilled to add another.

In anticipation of the 14 spoke SportDesign wheels, I knew I'd have to up my wheel cleaning game. I hate cleaning wheels and I've always treated it as a necessary evil. I've tried this and that. But was recommended this one....GAME CHANGER!

Poorboy's Spray and Rinse is exactly as it sounds. Spray. Let it dwell. Rinse! No scrubbing or agitating. And the results are spectacular!

I can't even TELL you how good. You have to see it. Do a YouTube search for Poorboys Spray and Rinse.

I'm blown away!

https://carzilla.ca/collections/brand-poorboy/products/poorboys-world-spray-rinse-wheel-cleaner-32oz

Gurgie · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2021, 07:58:09 am »

Awesome! Thanks for this as my AMG wheels are the same & a pain in the ass to wash! Washed the car on Wednesday & the front wheels take a lot of effort to get clean.

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JohnnyMac · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2021, 08:02:52 am »

I wonder if it would be good getting crap off the brake calipers? My old Golf R had nice black painted ones and never seemed to get too dirty but these red ones on my GLI are a pain in the butt to keep clean, especially during the spring months.

JG20 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2021, 08:34:34 am »

Nice, I'll have to try this. I've been using Sonax which has been really good, but requires agitation to loosen the contaminants.

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2021, 10:19:41 am »

I usually use maguire's, but will give this a try

EV Dan · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2021, 10:52:05 am »

I used that "magma" stuff a few times, the one that dissolves brake and metal dust and turns red in the process. All good but the wheel weights got unglued, LOL. Is this stuff of the same acidic nature or not?

rrocket · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2021, 10:53:34 am »

Quote from: JohnnyMac on August 20, 2021, 08:02:52 am

I wonder if it would be good getting crap off the brake calipers? My old Golf R had nice black painted ones and never seemed to get too dirty but these red ones on my GLI are a pain in the butt to keep clean, especially during the spring months.

Cleans calipers can confirm!

rrocket · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2021, 10:58:22 am »

Quote from: Gurgie on August 20, 2021, 07:58:09 am

Awesome! Thanks for this as my AMG wheels are the same & a pain in the ass to wash! Washed the car on Wednesday & the front wheels take a lot of effort to get clean.

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Oh it gets better!

While the wheels are still wet from rinsing, I spray on some Gyeon Wet Coat.

Now the wheels are cleaned AND sealed/waxed...and I did nothing more than spray.

rrocket · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2021, 11:01:24 am »

Quote from: EV Dan on August 20, 2021, 10:52:05 am

I used that "magma" stuff a few times, the one that dissolves brake and metal dust and turns red in the process. All good but the wheel weights got unglued, LOL. Is this stuff of the same acidic nature or not?

It's not as brutal as an iron dissolver like Iron-X IMO. It is acid based (citrus I think)

I don't think they recommend it for bare, uncoated aluminum though.

dkaz · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2021, 11:05:49 am »

I haven’t used a poor Poorboys product yet.

I counted 15 spokes btw.

EV Dan · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2021, 11:10:50 am »

Quote from: rrocket on August 20, 2021, 11:01:24 am

Quote from: EV Dan on August 20, 2021, 10:52:05 am
I used that "magma" stuff a few times, the one that dissolves brake and metal dust and turns red in the process. All good but the wheel weights got unglued, LOL. Is this stuff of the same acidic nature or not?
It's not as brutal as an iron dissolver like Iron-X IMO. It is acid based (citrus I think)

I don't think they recommend it for bare, uncoated aluminum though.

OK, thanks.

rrocket · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2021, 11:19:55 am »

Quote from: dkaz on August 20, 2021, 11:05:49 am

I haven’t used a poor Poorboys product yet.

I counted 15 spokes btw.

You're probably not wrong.

Bubba · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2021, 03:50:51 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on August 20, 2021, 11:19:55 am

Quote from: dkaz on August 20, 2021, 11:05:49 am
I haven’t used a poor Poorboys product yet.

I counted 15 spokes btw.
You're probably not wrong.

UnknownJinX · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2021, 06:42:22 pm »

Thanks for sharing. Will try some on my SS 1LE wheels. Vmango probably knows the pain of how much dust gets on them and how difficult it could be to clean them, haha.

It would be a big relief if I could just spray it on without having to wipe down every little crooks and crannies.

rrocket · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2021, 10:53:06 pm »

Quote from: UnknownJinX on August 20, 2021, 06:42:22 pm

Thanks for sharing. Will try some on my SS 1LE wheels. Vmango probably knows the pain of how much dust gets on them and how difficult it could be to clean them, haha.

It would be a big relief if I could just spray it on without having to wipe down every little crooks and crannies.

Check out some videos...I think it will work for you.

JG20 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2021, 04:35:52 pm »

I've tried this out a few times now. I think I still prefer Sonax full effect with mild agitation using a soft brush. Gets more of the fallout off.

This could still be useful for touch ups between full washes though.

rrocket · « **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2021, 06:03:58 pm »

Quote from: JG20 on October 27, 2021, 04:35:52 pm

I've tried this out a few times now. I think I still prefer Sonax full effect with mild agitation using a soft brush. Gets more of the fallout off.

This could still be useful for touch ups between full washes though.

Well I guess you could use a soft brush with the PBs.

But for a touchless solution, I really, really like it.

Railton · « **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2021, 06:20:17 pm »

Whatever happened to the Moderator for this section? You know, the beer guy.
Railton

rrocket · « **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2021, 06:22:44 pm »

Quote from: Railton on October 27, 2021, 06:20:17 pm

Whatever happened to the Moderator for this section? You know, the beer guy.
Railton

Probably busy working on his beer business which likely needed to recover from Coivd shutdowns....

That's only a guess and I could be totally wrong.

Gurgie · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2021, 06:24:15 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on October 27, 2021, 06:22:44 pm

Quote from: Railton on October 27, 2021, 06:20:17 pm
Whatever happened to the Moderator for this section? You know, the beer guy.
Railton

Probably busy working on his beer business which likely needed to recover from Coivd shutdowns....

That's only a guess and I could be totally wrong.

Yeah, he's busy brewing beer & golfing, spoke to him about a week or so ago.

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