Acidic Wheel Cleaners Are DANGEROUS | Here's When I Hate Them!

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About this video:
In this video I show the kind of damage that can occur when you use acidic wheel cleaners on certain types of wheels, and bare metal! IT'S NOT GOOD! I love Meguiars Wheel Brightener as much as the next guy, but these acidic cleaners also have a dark side. Here I review Super Clean's all wheel cleaner, acid based, and not only show what a great product it is, but also when to steer clear of it!

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@ketchumk9618 5 лет назад

I hope you don't ride up to client's location with those rims..lol

@robertquiroz630 3 года назад

Right! He needs to watch Chris fix to fix that curb rash

@t0ker464 3 года назад

I was thinking the same things

@jonny5777 5 лет назад

I love how you say consider subscribing. I considered it and did after watching your first video. In the UK we have a lot of foreign lads that set up shop in old petrol stations washing cars. I got into detailing after they destroyed my brothers golf R rims and I never wanted them to wash any of our cars again.

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Haha thanks man!

@hammertimee777 5 лет назад

Super clean degreaser is alkaline because it has to remove grease. But as a wheel cleaner, it has to remove tar and brake dust via acid. Many people assume that Super Clean wheel cleaners are are the same thing as the gallon sized Super clean degreaser in a small spray bottle...

@troyhyde4221 5 лет назад

A good practice is using an acid cleaner as step 1. RINSE then follow up with a degreaser. A degreaser will neutralize the acid and make sure you get back to neutral.(in case there is acid that didn't get rinsed perfectly ie. Lug nut holes) Just food for thought. Great videos keep it up.

@AdonisDetailingAz 5 месяцев назад

Could I use a non acidic wheel cleaner instead of degreaser I find degreaser will over spray and take off some of the powder coat on the tires

@wantsanewvehicle 5 лет назад

I use purple power full strength. Absolutely make sure that the wheels are as cold as can be though..learnt my lesson with the first set of wheels I ruined because they were hot when I sprayed. I've not had any other issues, and it's fairly cheap and works great. I've used megs wheel brightener (even full strength) and it didn't work any better lol - and it cost a lot. Plus purple power cleans the tires very nicely as well.

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Purple power is a serious degreaser and has been known to damage many different wheels because it is caustic so I would just be careful

@johnrohrs9482 3 года назад

So what cleaner do you use on wheels with curb rash or peeling clear coat if you don’t use an acid based cleaner?

@shaunchristensen4386 5 лет назад

🚙🧽🚘🧼Luke thanks again for another great video and review on products!!! Keep up the amazing work!! I look forward to the next upload!! I hope you have a great rest of the week!! God bless ya my brother!!

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Thanks Shaun!

@shaunchristensen4386 5 лет назад

You’re welcome Luke!! God bless!!! 🙏🏻🚘🚙

@Ichabod_Jericho 3 года назад

“I did this on purpose for demonstration purposes” lol I’ll bet ya did Luke 😅

@raymondperez3553 5 лет назад

Hi Luke!! I have a question Which is the best Wheel &Tire Cleaner do you recommend for factory OEM alloy wheels That Won't Ruin the finish?...

@nadroj6269 3 года назад

You need an alkaline cleaner to use after the acid based cleaner to protect the rims. If you use only the acid based wheel cleaner it’ll be more likely to rust/corrode

@AutOdometer 5 лет назад

Great research... thank you

@jamestech2724 5 лет назад

Love your channel Luke...can't thank you enough for the information you offer! I've been watching you for a long time...just a curious comment though - your video title says "here's why I hate them"...it's misleading util one actually watches the entire video, and learns the specifics - because you actually love Meg's WB......thanks man

@GrimKiLLzGaming Год назад

how my dad worked around this was just giving the rims a scrub with your ph balanced soap after you cleaned the rims with that solution its just safe practice

@bonessteitz9898 3 года назад

I have always liked acid based wheel cleaners...but I feel like being safer is better. Even tho you do a bit more work w other cleaners. It’s best to be safe

@javiermarcial2650 2 года назад

Would you say purple power not diluted is Calle of doing the same thing or you wouldn’t recommend on using it on wheels ?

@Luvnap 4 года назад

This video is just confusing

@sleepingwarrior4618 2 года назад

Only to the ignorant.

@Luvnap 2 года назад

@@sleepingwarrior4618 speak for yourself

@sleepingwarrior4618 2 года назад

@@Luvnap I understood the video. I'm not speaking for myself. Sorry mate.

@nick.100 5 лет назад

What is your process of getting people to sign up for your routine maintenance plan

@collinhopper7542 5 лет назад

Wilson Auto Detailing, you should test different dilution ratios of this cleaner. See how far it can be stretched whilst still being effective.

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Interesting !

@genysmenrunner1677 5 лет назад

Wildon I didn’t understand well. If you have a curb rash you won’t use an acidic cleaner because it can stain a wheel like that?

@mebenicolas 5 лет назад

Basically yes, it's not that it will damage like that first wheel but it could in a worst case situation. Once you curb a wheel all the clear is gone and you're facing bare metal. Depending on the wheel and what it's made of it could react like that.

@ImranAli-rp4kd 2 года назад

Regarding ph neutral , I prefer them for wheels but as a snow foam I prefer the higher alkaline snow foams as we want to remove as much dirt as possible before doing a contact wash , I don’t want caustic but a bit higher alkaline as newer cars coming with soft paint and I would rather degrade my protection by 2% than contact wash a dirtier car and cause more swirls , it’s easy to top up protection but new cars have softer and thinner paint so can’t keep correcting the paint

@billl8530 5 лет назад

Use on your exhaust tips as well.I also use a 3" soft hair paint brush to clean wheels,works well

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Great input!

@eddraper 4 года назад

Scott at DPC said that SuperClean told them in was NOT acidic. I love the stuff...

@ironman2208 3 года назад

Check the SDS on their website, it is extremely acidic with a ph of .5-1

@macknumber9 6 месяцев назад

I have aluminum wheels and i want to use an acid based cleaner...i used meguiars all wheel cleaner and it worked great on most of my wheels but one is caked in brake dust...can i use sandpaper? If so what grit is safe? Nothing is taking this off

@joedirk5418 5 лет назад

Good video. I have a new white BMW M240i that I bought 3 months ago that now has 3200 miles on it. I don't even know if it has a clear coat on it? I just wanted to buy a sports car. I noticed that it has mainly traffic film on it near bottom, bumpers and back, I've driven it thru snow, salted roads, rain, etc.. I 'm afraid to do a contact wash with microfiber mitt and I'm very afraid of swirl marks or scratches, I'm new to washing a car myself.I bought a 1800 pressure washer, foam cannon, and some CG honeydew foam soap. How do I wash my car? I have no idea what I'm doing!!! Thanks for your help.

@TupperLakeGaming 5 лет назад

Check his channel man, he was tons of videos on how to wash a car, take a few hours and watch a few vids!

@jayp9450 7 месяцев назад

Is the regular super clean safe on after market rims?

@randyjohnson4007 Год назад

What would you do to an aluminum wheel that has chips in the clear that has lead to areas of HEAVY corrosion....... but 90% of the wheel still looks really good because of the clear? I'm thinking I'm going to have to eat all the clear off.

@3rkowtf669 5 лет назад

Any advice on how to remove a non-acidic wheel cleaner stains on aluminum clear coated wheels, is there anything that can be done besides complete refinish?

@aiden20yearsago51 4 года назад

No its acid lol. Its litterally the clear coat being eaten away. Would have to be fully re clear coated.

@g35silver 5 лет назад

Could you do a video on how to remove road tar and paint such as the line striping pain that sprays up behind the wheels. I have white paint behind the right front wheel and yellow behind the left front wheel. I can remove it with my finger nails and it’s coming off but man what a lot of work. Is there an easier way?

@KG-gf2jo 5 лет назад

Rick Seibert Use Klein-Strip laquer thinner apply it to a terry cloth and rub it over the problem areas. You’ll want to polish those areas after because the thinner will dull the paint.

@the340iguy3 4 года назад

try goof off before pure acetone. goof off completely removed yellow road paint from my fender without dulling the pain.

@g35silver 4 года назад

the340iguy I found the answer some months ago. Surprised me but I found a clay bar removed the paint very easy. No more issues.

@stuff2know687 2 года назад

so I have a wheel with the damage you did on purpose [but I didn't do it on purpose] - how does one reverse such damage [if possible at all]

@johnpeake6653 5 лет назад

Dude...love the video. I have used SC AWC and find that I just go through it too quickly. Meguires WB, 4:1 is much cheaper and saves time and money. Just my opinion.

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Agreed on an economical level

@pc1967 5 лет назад

I clean all my clients wheels with SuperClean dilluted 5/1 but on really dirty wheels or engine clean, I go with SuperClean aerosol, it works amazing but smells really bad. I always thought the aerosol was just the product at full strength but now I wonder if this too is acid based. Would you know this? Thanks

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Super clean in the aerosol can or gallon is an alkaline cleaner, only their wheel cleaner is acid based

@pc1967 5 лет назад

Thank you for the prompt reply, as always your channel is great with many tips & ideas.

@albertkim607 5 лет назад

Please do some live detailing

@andrewlopez314 5 лет назад

The problem with wheel cleaners is that they destroy the finish on painted brake calipers, and on unpainted ones it turns them cloudy white.

@playlistiphone8743 3 года назад

I am so glad you brought that up. It will make the unpainted calipers grainy and worn

@billl8530 5 лет назад

Would mothers polish work on the black on the wheel and turn it back to shiny/polished look metal

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Actually I imagine it would yes

@benjamindriveclean8020 5 лет назад

Wait... Do all acidic wheel cleanes do this ? I mean.. You use wheel brightner all the time ? Im looking to get Kkd devils juice, any thoughts ?

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

If they come into contact with bare metal, yes this will happen

@luisM316 3 года назад

So... this works like a iron remover too right? Like the Meguiar's All Wheel Cleaner?

@andrewciallella7703 3 года назад

Absolutely not. Iron removers are totally different that super clean all wheel cleaner. If you want an iron remover to use on your wheels, look for carpro iron x, meguiars all wheel cleaner, eagle one black and plasti-coat, among others. This cleaner (super clean all wheel cleaner) is very acidic and is not an iron remover

@wilito2390 4 года назад

So can I use this one to remove water spot in my paint just like i would you meguiars brighttener ?

@EmoManJhonson 3 года назад

Hector Rodriguez no

@michaelscott8267 5 лет назад

My only gripe with acid wheel cleaners is the rusty brake rotors. Love Meguiars Wheel Brightener but itll mess up polished aluminum rims. Have you ever used Meguiars APC/D101 on rims its pretty good.

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Definitely understand! But it’s an easy fix all in all, I’ve never used it to clean wheels but yes on tires

@PapaSmurf918Detail 5 лет назад

I just picked some of this up. Look forward to using it. 👍

@jimmyeastwoodjonnyfleeeast1578 3 года назад

How do I get it back to original . Car wash ruined my wheels

@69mustang07 5 лет назад

Looks like you need a new tire. That's one nasty crack in your sidewall

@westdenver8441 3 года назад

Yo I have black Xd and I noticed white lime or water build up the never comes of how and wat cloud remove it

@rasterraster1728 3 года назад

I used this on a freshly refinished set of BBS rims and it etched into the finish of the rims leaving lasting damage. I probably wasted $1000 refinishing my rims.

@Jursaw 2 года назад

See, this is why I am afraid to use acid cleaners

@Simmerex 2 года назад

Did you wet the wheel first?

@justindavidson6917 4 года назад

Why do you not recommend using the degreaser as a tire cleaner.

@bryanr2885 5 месяцев назад

It tends to stain tires brown in my experience.

@javiermarcial2650 2 года назад

And why don’t you recommend the regular super clean degreaser as a wheel cleaner

@billl8530 5 лет назад

Looks like a great engine cleaner/degreaser

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

I would go with degreaser in that

@SheriffNicolay 5 лет назад

So you can only use acidic wheel cleaners on wheels that is NOT damaged? Otherwise the acidic will get into the damaged area and cause more damage?

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Yes simply put. Acidic wheel cleaners will damage bare metal

@MrJacobMuldoon 3 года назад

Best thing to use is simple bicarb soda

@billl8530 5 лет назад

Don't get too close while spraying your wheels with this kind of cleaner,you don't want it splashing back on you or definitley not in your eyes

@FCT8306onTwoWheels 3 года назад

hope you changed it from stream to spray because it was getting on the camera and paint. I used that same wheel cleaner on my motorcycle rear wheel and it worked good

@raymondchandler697 4 года назад

Very helpful vid!

@henryfreeman6113 5 лет назад

What is the best gloves for detailing? Can you post a link? Thanks!!

@memyself4682 5 лет назад

Henry Freeman any latex gloves are fine if u are not allergic to latex.they are cheap.you use a different pair every detail. they are for protecting your hands from chemicals.obviously make sure that they are not absorbent or it of course defeats the purpose.

@bobdylan9117 5 лет назад

@@memyself4682 Nitrile Gloves.

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Check these out! amzn.to/2Tn0TTF

@naegleriafowleri1715 5 лет назад

Lol doesn’t matter

@cristopherr6572 5 лет назад

So basically don't use an acidic wheel cleaner on a wheel with curb rash because it will "bleed" the metal of the wheel onto the clear coat. But won't using a degreaser on the wheel corrode the wheel? It seems to me that either type of chemical solution will ruin the wheel if it has curb rash. Is this an accurate understanding or did I miss something.

@crystalsabundance 5 лет назад

Cristopher R I have the same question

@hittapubgmobile 11 месяцев назад

@wilsonautodetailing When you see hard water spots on a cars paint and windows from sprinklers or rain, can you do an acid wash in order to remove all of the spots safely?

@bryanr2885 5 месяцев назад

Definitely

@Ichabod_Jericho 3 года назад

Can you polish this off?

@themachine8009 5 лет назад

Is iron X and griots wheel cleaner acid free?

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Iron x is acid free and “pH balanced” but I am not sure about griots

@rcadventuresoffical 5 лет назад

Eagle 1 wheel, or Superclean 4:1 usually works for me

@seenok7960 5 лет назад

Eagle One is the industries biggest secret .... It also is a way cheaper "Iron-X" replacement (for white/gray cars).

@HP.Customs 5 лет назад

Mean green 25%, hot water and 6 drops of dawn in a spray bottle. Spray it let it sit for 1 minute the scrub. But then again I don’t let my wheels get that dirty.

@s4ms0n1t3 5 лет назад

As far as I'm aware acid cleaners are fine for most oem clear coat wheels (no curb rash)...but not for diamond cut wheels or Matte wheels

@KG-gf2jo 5 лет назад

Tank Roberts acid based cleaners cannot be used on most Infinity vehicles or aluminum wheels.

@danielthirgood1997 Год назад

ignor the acid the split in that tyre lol jeeez

@peteshelby21 4 года назад

This stuff is basically watered down wheel acid mixed with some regular super clean. You’re better off getting pure wheel acid and heavy degreaser .

@ironman2208 3 года назад

False, this product is extremely acidic, ph of .5-1. Refer to the SDS on their website

@ayske1 5 лет назад

i always kinda believed this... e.g. Gyeon iron... strong stuff... great for new polished wheels. On my matt black wheels, while not JDM I believe it has faded more over time due to that product...

@lookahere 4 года назад

The best and safest acid based wheel cleaner is Poorboy's World wheel cleaner. I have no idea how they did it but it will clean the heck out of your wheels including the barrels and brake calipers without any need to scrub. Spray on and rinse off. Period.

@dustinpomeroy8817 5 лет назад

Brown Royal,it's non acid,concentrate like 34 for a gallon shipped,works like nothing i have ,most times spray on,dwell,rinse

@loniedupre88 5 лет назад

I have this weird obsession with brushes, so I gotta know what that boarhair brush you’re using is.

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Chemical guys boars hair brush: www.detailingjunk.com/brushes-scrubbers-organizers

@wayneroadarmel235 2 года назад

plain water removes brake dust, from clear coat and i never sealed or waxed rims on OEM 9 years old rims

@rob-lw7be 5 лет назад

The only thing i don't like about meguiars wheel brightener is it will rust the rotor. I don't mind it rusting the part that comes in contact with the pads because it will go away but it also rusts the cap

@g.osiris1615 5 лет назад

rob008 iron fallout removers rust rotors as well :/

@genysmenrunner1677 5 лет назад

rob008 I believe water only can rust the rotors

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Definitely some give and takes. But for the professional in my opinion an acid is a non negotiable for wheels. Gotta have those products that speed things up to stay profitable

@ironman2208 3 года назад

WARNING! Superclean all wheel cleaner (ph .5-1) is 400-500X more acidic than meguiars wheel brightener (ph 4.5-5.5).

@Simmerex 2 года назад

My wheel acid is scary. I use it ONLY for severe wheels. I believe the ph is like 1 or 2. Though. You can't just buy it retail, comes from a distributor. My curiosity is why he didn't wet the wheel first. Is it not nessecary with this particular acid? Also. Why no alkaline after?

@I_S_S_A_ Год назад

What is it called??? I’d love to give it a try. I have been trying to find the strongest acid based wheel cleaner for a while now & unfortunately I keep ending back at Meguiar’s Wheel Brightener as the most powerful. With that being said, I haven’t lost hope & believe there must be something out there that’s stronger & I just haven’t found it yet.

@urbanedgeautodetailing 5 лет назад

Wheel acid is by far the best cleaner on the market. With that said it comes down to using the correct acid and proper dilution. 17 years in the detail game I have tried multiple wheel cleaners, at the end of the day I go back to wheel acid. I buy it 55 gallons at a time.

@RodeoRides 5 лет назад

If you want some really potent stuff try malco brake off, wear a mask and eye protection

@bobdylan9117 5 лет назад

I use this product on my GF when she comes home late. But I dilute it 50/50 now because she was screaming too loud.

@ibraham987 5 лет назад

🤣🤣🤣✅✅✅✅

@jetgarcia1423 5 лет назад

@@ibraham987 snake sagubat

@cemsengul16 5 лет назад

Only when a bitch acts up 😜

@javiermarcial2650 2 года назад

I’m looking for something economical as a pro detailer

@gregfisher216 5 лет назад

I use Nano skin non acid wheel cleaner diluted 4:1 does a nice job !

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Yep love nano skin!

@That_Puppet 2 года назад

I know im a bit late but did no one else notice the giant gash in the sidewall of that tire?

@richelleheaslet3431 3 года назад

I’m a phenomenal driver!

@nichristmims08 3 года назад

I like the videos but between him and Scott from Dallas I'm not sure who likes to listen to their own voice more...can we get a little more ASMR...

@rebellaxbro 2 года назад

I thought acid based was safer on wheels? I’m so confused

@mikeblin9614 9 месяцев назад

Acidic Wheel Cleaners Are DANGEROUS 😆Ya don't say. Make mine non-acidic and ph neutral

@lkillercaml9945 3 года назад

Jay lenos wheel cleaner screwed my white wheels up

@aaron-jd1ds 5 лет назад

I can't believe just how much damage the acid wheel cleaner did to the front alloy. Is the damage purely visible on the area the the clear coat has peeled? What's the best non acid based cleaning product you've found for wheels?

@aaron-jd1ds 5 лет назад

@@kennyono4389 think you are miss ready my message Kenny. I've not done any damage to mine. I'm just surprised how much damage it did to his. And I always do used WB diluted. Thanks for advice on p&s brake buster sadly it doesn't look like its sold in England where I live.

@therealalienhunter 3 года назад

YOU SAID THEY ARE SAFE?

@stonedvtelevision490 5 лет назад

I like your videos man and I follow you on Instagram but your hair really makes you remind me of my girl cousin. Her name is Jasmine lol good video man 👍🏽

@AB-80X Год назад

Wow, that looked like half the bottle was used on one wheel...

@santosf1107 2 года назад

I think that’s more a problem with the rim manufacture because all of this sonatashave that problem with the wheels turning black. I don’t like acid cleaners either I only used when needed

@richieewinns 3 года назад

so what is it then?! Gosh the one the thing I hate so much about the detailing products industry is how contradictive everything is. "This is not safe for your wheels, but this is" then someone else comes along and says the opposite. I just want a simple no bs answer on what the product is gonna do and anything I should heed caution on thats all.

@jonathanmelendez23 3 года назад

P&S Brake Buster is Safe (Non Acidic) for all wheels and it works great! The price is even better. You're welcome.

@richieewinns 3 года назад

@@jonathanmelendez23 thanks for that man. I’ll check it out. Yeah I just hate how flip floppy the industry and consensus is for detailing products lol.

@jonathanmelendez23 3 года назад

@@richieewinns We can all get caught going down the rabbit hole. I’ve just narrowed my stuff down to what works and stick to it. But if you want an Acidic Cleaner in the long run, Meguiars Wheel Brightner works and it’s Safe for all modern wheels. Just use the recommended dilution ratio. I use mine at 4:1 just for a precaution. Cheers! Enjoy P&S Brake Buster as much as many of us do...

@SWAGURA 5 лет назад

But you said before......

@aiden20yearsago51 4 года назад

Btw if i saw another detailer with a wheel like that id run lol. Gotta get that fixed, your car is your showcase for your customers, always remember that. But also I Hate when dealerships use acid cleaners i bought 2 cars from the dealership that had clear coat chipping off the wheels. We used it at my dealership and they didnt gice a crap. They put it on everything. Even the black oem rims and customer cars!! Also if you breathe the fumes in it was super toxic and would make you gasp for air and cough! Is this the same? It was dumb cause yiu had to scrub it. It wasnt a rinse off like the non acid cleaners we had that were amazing. But they went cheap.

@KG-gf2jo 5 лет назад

Stay away from acid based wheel cleaners on many Infiniti brand vehicles. Incase anyone watching this has an Infiniti.

@positivevibes4957 5 лет назад

KG 5401 What about Nissan brand vehicles? Also what does acid do to infinity brand vehicle?

@KG-gf2jo 5 лет назад

Positive Vibes it’s those gunmetal wheels on Infiniti vehicles that the acid destroys. It leaves black streaks and spots.

@billl8530 5 лет назад

Does it work on tires too?

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Nope

@abhisheksreedhar7997 3 года назад

❤️

@megabandit1200s 2 года назад

I’ll never use that product again. It stained my gold bmw motorcycle rims!

@marioskosmidhs9454 5 лет назад

You cannot.polssh those spos witch damaged from.the acid to the bare metal???

@wilsonautodetailing 5 лет назад

Metal polish might restore it

@marioskosmidhs9454 5 лет назад

@@wilsonautodetailing correct wilson i agree. It will be interesting to show a video how you polishing metals , and maybe this damaged rim is a good candibate for demo rom polishing!!!!! Thanks keep.up ...