Chemical Guys Diablo Wheel Cleaner Review! 

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Looks like it did an amazing job. I'm pretty sure the reason it doesn't remove your old tire shine is bc it's 100% ph balanced. So it cleans dust dirt and such but won't remove wax or polishes or anything like that. Such as thick coating of old tire shine. Great video I actually think it did great.

Thanks for putting a link to the items you recommend, regardless of whether or not people agree with your recommendations. It seems that other channels don't really do this!

Thanks for uploading! See....I just bought a bottle of this and I cleaned my wheels with it. oI have a Silver 2015 Hyundai Sonata SE. I used it on the weeks and tires and I had the same result. I, however didn't buy one of the long brushes that you used to clean the wheels themselves, the long soft one. Plus, I didn't use soap on the tires and wheels. So I might have to do it again. It was my first time doing this, so yeah. Plus I had just come from the automatic car wash down the street, so the wheels had already been cleaned. I'll give it another try. Thanks for the video!

Another great vid, thanks for reviewing it 🔥👍🏼

I saw this in advance auto today.. it was tempting.. i get home.. and see this vid🤔🤘🏼

Great video Fab. Good to see this one in action. Have a good night. Your friend Jason Davis 😀👍👍

This works well as a wheel cleaner but not for heavily soiled tires. They make a product called All Clean for when tires are brown and needing to strip off old dressing. I find that you have to use a combination of Chemical Guys products for best results. They don’t really have a 1 all. I’ve been using their products for about a year now and I just love them. It’s all about using their products in tandem with one another as each product has a very specific use. Use total interior and then come back and dress the interior with natural shine, or use Diablo wheel cleaner for the wheels and all clean for the tires. That’s generally how it goes, you have to combine them.

I love my eagle 1 A to Z so when I tried this out last weekend I didn’t bother cleaning the tires, I just cleaned the wheels and loved it. I used about a 4th if the bottle with just 1 use. So I think I’m gonna order some on their website where I can dilute it and make it last alot longer. I hate to have dirty wheels so it is💯 % better than anything I’ve tried. The smell I believe is classic bubble gum-

I liked the way it foamed and that it didn't dry fast. Nice that it is available from Walmart, btw I might have to pick up one of those buckets for wheels also. Another great FAB review!

I’ve used their product(s) in the past and haven’t really had great results either. Gotta give em credit for their marketing abilities though! I agree with you that it works good on the wheels - but usually only on ones that have been maintained and don’t have a heavy build up. For the tires I keep experimenting to find an easy application product. I tend to still always fall back to my Meguiars Foam though. It’s never let me down - except when I over sprayed it and drove before it dried!! Keep up the great videos! \

I'm glad it leaves the tire shine on there actually, great video. Can you send a link to where you got all the cool brushes, I'd like to pick some of those up. Thanks

Thank You Sir for an Excellent Review on this Wheel Cleaning Product!!

Saw this at Walmart and was wondering how well it worked, thanks!

I use Diablo on my huge 22"x12" Forged Fuels that are on my Super Duty. It works great as it's pH balanced, and extremely slick. This is a great feature for black painted wheels like mine, as it reduces the chances of scratching. Theyre also ceramic coated, so the fact it's pH balanced is the main reason I chose it over many others. I also dilute mine 3:1, as I believe it's instructed to do so.

Thanks for the review. I use Meguiars wheel brightner. It’s acid based and just does a great job . I cut it 3to1 so a gallon goes a long way and it’s cheap. Take care.

Meguiars Hot rims wheel cleaner. My Go to wheel cleaner. Thanks for the video 👍

This was one of the first wheel cleaners i used years ago, and as it seems to work okay, to me its really nothing more than a cheap car shampoo . It smells great but honestly dont think there is anything chemically in it to really break down dust or anything. I feel it just acts as a lubricant for your wheel brushes to be able to agitate the dust and crap away while the brushes are really doing all the work.

Hey. Which tire dressing did you use prior to this video? Curious because this dressing held up really well. Thanks!

Great review, thank you!

Thank you very much for the review. I know this comment is one year late but I have a question and hope you could help: in regard your note on the rotors being coloured "orangish-brown", it is a normal thing to turn this colour? Is it a rust? Can I remove it with a wheel cleaning product?

I buy the concentrated version from Chemical Guys in a 16 oz bottle for about $12.00. The Walmart version is a diluted version that is grab and go. I get about a $1.50 per wash out of the concentrated bottle at a 4:1 ratio. Works just as well.

Amazing job !!! Washing like that it doesn’t affect the breaks ?

Great job well done thanks for sharing cheers 👍👍🇬🇧

i also have a hard time finding a product that cleans the rims and tires . most of the products colean the wheel wells but or they clean the tire but not the rim or the other way around. maybe using a product special for the tyres and a special product for the rims.....i dont know....any way thanks for letting us know what the product does! greeting from greece

Been using this product for a couple of years now. Diablo Gel works great on a maintained wheel and safe on matte and satin wheels. If things are really nasty you’ll need a stronger product. Get the 1 gallon and dilute 3:1, much more economical and lasts awhile.

I use purple auto and boat followed by iron remover and tires come up very good along with the wheels.

I’ve been diluting it with water and using a different spray bottle excellent results still and not using so much product

I too picked up some at WalMart about 2 months ago. Have tried it out on a couple of cars, one with disk breaks the other with drums. I found it works ok on a maintained car, but if you have some serious break dust your better off using a iron removing product. I try not to bash products while commenting, but this one is a good entry level product for someone that just learning as it's not caustic and can be used by anyone. So no need for gloves (eye protection is recommended, just because I am a safety guy) Overall I agree with your assessment. As always I look forward to seeing your next video 👍✌️🇺🇸

Would you recommend cleaning the wheels first before the body

I Love American car care products, especially Surf City Garage! But in my opinion you could take a car Shampoo to receive the same Results. I tried the Diablo Wheel Gel once myself and was really disapointed about it. But great Video at all ! Greetings from Germany

question why would you start with the face wouldn't you do the fender first, then do the barrels of the wheel before doing the face/lug nuts so you don't transfer the heavy dirt and grime onto the face and have a higher chance of damaging or not cleaning the face as well

I started using diablo wheel cleaner not bad but yea I agree one bottle per vehicle have you tried eagle 1 wheel and tire cleaner that great stuff too like your reviews 👍👍

Curious to know what your favorite all in one tire cleaner is? And favorite car wash.

What year is your Journey? I have a 2013.

I believe I have the identical 16 ounce bottles that you showed in the video. And it clearly says to "pre-rinse wheels with sharp stream of cool water to remove loose dirt and soften tough grime." so I don't know if they changed the directions since this video was put out but it does say to prerinse the rims and tires.

It says to dilute 3:1 and it’s always recommended to spray it down first . Do you put dish soap on dry dishes? I usually let my brushes soak in a bucket with the diablo . Works well. Specially with regular cleaning the dust comes right off and smells awesome

I actually thought about trying this stuff. But eagle one happened and I LOVE that stuff. Awesome review brother thank you. Hope you have a wonderful week see yall Saturday brother.

Dude, you know why I subscribed? You amuse me with your side comments while working. Haha! Great review here. Keep it up.

Looks like it works better than the sticky citrus wheel cleaner that I did a review on. Cleaning power, more jell like, and didn't dry as fast but I still am disappointed when they say that it works on tires because like the sticky citrus it didn't work very good on rubber. The white residue was a bit strange but like you said it's not a big deal because the brakes will take care of that. Nice review brother!

I mix it 50/50 with water and wash the bottom black plastics with it. I found in turns the plastics black, not as good the a proper plastic conditioner, but it does work.

Code Red also cleans your rotors. I tried out Diablo from chemical guys. Honestly, I like code red more but the smell of diablo

Like the review but honestly chemical guys is my now go to detail company. To the ones that wonder how it works or can be fully used, chemicals guys actually has their own RU-vid channel and showcase their products.

Is this safe for all types of rims??? It left stains on my rims

Just got to thinking maybe reviews for wheel cleaners should include a "control" wheel/tire where you would follow the same cleaning procedure but with just water. Maybe with some ONR for added lubricity. That way we'd be able to see it's true cleaning ability.

Those rims don't look dirty enough to really judge the effectiveness of the product, I think the result would have been the same with just soap and water 👍🏽 They look great!

Did a good job all around, did exactly what it was supposed to do

I've tried this product before with good results although I emptied the contents into a used bottle with a foaming sprayer. That helped in terms of not having to use as much product to get the same results. I do like some of the CG products but have to admit, they're like the "Ben & Jerry's" of detailing products when it comes to their marketing...from the fancy labels, fruity to bubblegum scents, as well as having 2-3 different products for each use. The wheel/tire in this demonstration wasn't an ideal candidate to test this product for its effectiveness. However, I do appreciate Brians efforts and realize he's somewhat limited in terms of his test mules, I just think in this case, a mild detergent or APC would've netted the same if not similar results. That being said, I did the wheels/tires on my sister-in-laws Expedition that accumulated so much brake dust that the wheels were 80% brown/rust colored, but also "baked in" the alloy wheels. This product worked quite well in removing it with of course, plenty of agitation. Another great video though, from one of my favorite detailing channels. Thanks Brian....keep'em coming.

Please, what is the all time best engine / wheel cleaner out there ? Thanks

Put some soap on the brushes for the fender wells ….and you need some more on tires too …it takes my dressing off when old and worn …that looks great tires look freshly dressed and nice n black 😆

I just bought this product and it does state to rinse wheel first now. I wonder if there were some complaints?

Mine sprays in a stream is it broken?

I do the same thing at Walmart. I thought the Diablo wheel cleaner was pretty decent, it smells exactly like Big Red soda pop I used to drink as a kid.

I use LA's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Cleaner for the tires. Does a good job and it's cheap.

Thank you I was waiting on a good review before buying it for myself also keep up the great work

Iv'e had the same results as you. Used 8 times on two Jeep Cherokee Trail hawk. Have about an inch left in bottle ( one more use out of it). Yes the rotors looked bad after use. The tire dressing ( VRT Chemical Guys) washed off. The Griot's does not wash easily,yet in NE PA Griot's takes 24 to 48 hours to cure on warm days. I am experimenting with various products before I make a decision for an overall product to use.

Hey Fab I just uploaded a video on that wheel cleaner I was telling you about if you want to check out. out. Keep the vids a coming.

I use that tire scrubber on my carpets to loosen sand and dirt while vacuuming.

Will diablo wheel gel strip ceramic coating off wheels?

Diablo is fine for wheels. A good tire brush and Dawn dish detergent works well on the tires….simple, effective, cheap.

They recommend cutting it 3 to 1. Some people go a lot more depending on the condition of their wheels. The biggest negative reviews comes from ppl complaining they can't get the sprayer off to dilute it. They started selling it without a sprayer. See how it foamed when you used a wet brush ;-) I use their signature wheel cleaner and Premium Blue wheel cleaner mostly for maintenance cut 4 to 1 and buy a whole gallon for $18 off Amazon. I use it for wheels, wheel wells, tires, chrome (bumper, running boards, grills, etc)and exterior plastics. A nice safe and effective exterior APC that is super cost effective. I put it in my automatic hacked pump sprayer and go to town. When I do the SIlverado I use about 45oz

Do you have to rinse if you sprayed lightly onto a towel and rubbed it on? Not much spray at all

Can you tell me what brush you used to clean the wheels please

Very nice shine wheel cleaner!!!

Great video.. but the chemical guys website does say to rinse the wheels first by the way. These are directly from the website. And the tires do look clean by the way? I believe the Signature product they make is a tad better. It's concentrated and you can get about 4 bottles out of it at 4:1 mixed with water. 1. Rinse wheels with sharp stream of water to remove loose dirt and soften tough grime. 2. Spray wheel cleaner on wheels, tires, brakes, and suspension components. 3. Let sit to break down filth and grime for several minutes. 4. Use brush to gently agitate dirt and grime. 5. Rinse away filth, cleaner residue, and soap with sharp stream of water and dry with a clean microfiber towel. Please Note: Always try a test spot before use.

Legit review brother!! Looks like It did a decent job for an off.the shelf low cost wheel cleaner👍👌

The first paint enhancement that I did on my car I used Chemical Guys V36, which is one step from their fine polish. It worked fine but the dusting killed it for me. I wound up having to re wash the car and that wasn't fun. I have been using 3D Speed since and have been pretty happy with it so far.

What tire dressing do you use and recommend

I’ve tried it, it’s ok. Meguiar’s wheel brighter can’t be beat.

If you ever want to try another wheel cleaner from them try their premium blue wheel cleaner. Much stronger.

Get you some totally awesome degreaser from dollar store. works really well on cleaning your tires.

I bought DIablo too today but for some reason it does not have spray option, it only squirts...bad boy!! But here is a thought, even if you used no chemical of any kind on your wheels and tires they would still be clean if you brush them as. much as you did. So, may be it is. your brushing and not the soap that made the difference.

I think it does a fantastic job on my wheels but use Dub on my tires! 😎

I always rinse with water first, get rid of grit that scratches. Spray product. Follow directions. Rinse and repeat.

I actually always thought it was for wheels. Pretty good stuff. Thanks for the review.

And if you read the bottle it says it shines your wheels after

I use purple power on my tires , don't know if it's doing a good job , Have you ever used it on tires ?

i use the vrp to make the tires look nice

What’s the best tire cleaner you have used?

Truthfully, I use a soapy degreaser om my wheels and rims like Simple Green or the Purple liquid degreaser. They're a lot cheaper and do just as good a job in my opinion depending on how concentrated it's used. That small bottle will be gone in no time.

Does it work on tires too or only wheels?

what kind of hose sprayer is that you are using ? Did not see it on your amazon shop.

Nice video but it would be nice if the wheels and tires were even a little bit dirty to see if this product gets the wheels clean they already were clean so how do we know if it really works all we know is that you can rub it around and sprays out of the bottle.

Fine job & cool channel

I've been using Diablo wheel cleaner for long time ... I diluted 3 to 1 on a 16oz spray bottle ... You doing a live stream this holiday weekend ? I might not make it on Saturday

I'm not sure if that bottle is concentrated or not. if not 3:1 or 5:1 works good for me.

Diablo wheel cleaner doesn't work too well on tires. I use super clean degreaser on tires to remove old tire dressing.

I have satin finished wheels. Would this work for that?

What is the best brand or favorite to you to use?

Aren’t you suppose to diluted it 3 to 1 ??

Bro how you just cleaned that tire and wheel I think you could have used almost any cleaner you just clean them the proper way 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Do you have a link for the tire dressing can't find it no where thanks

Can it be used on matte wheels?

The chemical guys stuff is 15 bucks and up for ones that size here in ontario canada

Fantastic maintenance wheel cleaner. I would not reach for it for baked on break dust.

Are you the wheel cleaner from that company and I thought it really sucked it smells really good though like Bubblegum but it just does not do a good job at cleaning wheels

Thanks for the video. This isnt a strong product. It’s more of an aid. Pick up the gel and put 2oz in your bucket. More for more potency. The spray is too diluted

I have that same hose nozzle 😅

tried that stuff, it was ok, check out p&s brake buster, priced well and it works AMAZING! great vid!

Lucky, your spray bottle actually works, mine didn't spray just streamed, fml.