Meguiar's Wheel Cleaner: non-acid wheel cleaner
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- As a recomendation from one of Darren's viewers, Darren is out on location to test Meguiar's wheel cleaner in the non-acid formulation for all of those that can't get past the idea of using an acid based wheel cleaner on their car wheels. See the pros and cons in this compariosn between the acid based wheel cleaner and the non-acid version.
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I'm always impressed by your combination of professionalism and humble wisdom. You don't have to make these videos, and you especially don't have to address the viewers with such delicate attention... but you do, and that's a great thing.
Kaelin Curtsinger I think I need to save your particular comment going forward. It is amazing at the different responses I get from people. I have been labeled and called everything possible from one end of the spectrum to the other. Glad to have you along!
you talk to much
Darren put up a video on how to detail wheel wells "to perfection" lol "level 10" you might say!
Hi Darren,
I got some Meguiar's acid wheel cleaner after your earlier video's on it, mainly because it is also effective at removing water spots. Works great.
Lately I've been using Chemical Guys "Grime Reaper" diluted 4:1 to clean my wheels, also works great. It is also better at shifting old dirt like you find under the bonnet better than "Rapid Remover" in my opinion and it doesn't stink like rapid remover.
"Stronger than Acid" according to Chemical Guys, mind blowing. :-) Not sure how it goes on water spots but I have Meguair's acid wheel cleaner for that job thanks to your advice.
Humidity here in Louisiana in the summer runs around 90 plus.
I have five large bay doors in my shop that helps , no way I'd go back to mobil here.
We're working on a climate control bay.
My go to wheel cleaner is Eagle 1 Wheel and Tire Cleaner.
Today's wheels there's no need to use a wheel cleaner on everyone one you have to clean , most clean up with a good soap and water only.
OMG, you make things complex, just get to the point of cleaning the wheel!
Exactly what I was thinking. It was among the most convuluted things I've heard. It was as if The Architect from Matrix Reloaded was talking about wheel cleaners.
You know you can move to ANY point of the video, as soon as it starts, right?
I'm not over thinking it. That's a nice ass car !!! Dudes annoying but that car is sweet.
No worries on how fast your pump out videos. I'm here for the quality and not quantity. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for providing us with this knowledge Darren. This comments is in regard to all your videos not only this one.
1ST PERSON! DARREN THIS , DARREN THAT! ALL ABOUT DARREN!
I have learned a lot watching your videos and it has helped me greatly in caring for my vehicles. Thanks for all the info and keep up the good work Darren!
That wheel brightener is the best stuff I've ever come across thanks to Darren. I'm not a pro detailer, but I have three vehicles to wash and tires/wheels are the worst. This stuff plus the super degreaser makes it so much easier to get them and keep them clean.
Great point. Thanks for explaining in complete detail.
Darren is an amazing pro detailer the man knows what to do in every case.. I enjoy your videos thanks for the dedication
Great video Darren, can you discuss your opinion on coatings? For instance Cquartz, or Chemical Guys "skin."
Thanks pal!!!!!
Also AMMO and GYEON too would be great
I'm sending you some nitrile gloves. My dime, use them. Great review.
Charles Trauscht I know, I know...my bad. Safety first right?
does it seem that tis man talk alot
Brake cleaner. Works every time, and is designed to remove brake dust.
2:1 = 3 gallons per gallon of concentrate :Dyes!!!! i found a mistake :Dgood one, realy need to order the britner and spray wax!!!
Steve Van Der Vorst Was wondering who was going to be the first one to catch that mistake. I think there is one other, but I don't recall if I edited it out or not. Good eye Man!
Off course it was me... i watch these video's like a hawk :D
That Landscaper is following you around again!
He's borows their leaf blower to dry off the wheels. lol!
***** Classic isn't it? I swear, between the garbage collectors and the gardeners, trying to squeeze a video in is almost impossible at times.
you being honest about your products/opinions and openly talking about being "profitable" and "business owning" was refreshing. unlike these assholes on youtube trying to make a quick buck and advertising bullshit. here, one gets to see clearly what they are purchasing, straight forward. businesses need to make money but it's all about HOW they earn it.
Great vid, Darren. I usually go with Meguiar's wheel brightener, but have always wondered how the non-acidic product would perform. There you go. Thanks!
Hi,does meg's wheel brightener safe for ceramic coated wheel? i tried simple green 4:1 on caked brake dust wheel and i spent almost 10 mins each wheel so i need strong but safe cleaner.
and also,can i use wheel brightener when doing rinseless wash as there is water restriction in my city. (my plan is spray cleaner, agitate if needed, then bottle spray with water or ONR, then wipe with microfibre cloth) thanks.
Talk talk talk talk....
Thanks Darren for the tips on the Wheel Brightener and Super Degreaser. It's the best stuff ever. It beats wiping each wheel down with regular car wash soap.
Great video as always, Darren! I do a lt of dealer cars that are high mileage and neglected, hydrochloric-hydroflouric acid based cleaner is the only way to get the wheels to come up.
also you can use the non-acid for tire, wheel, and wheel well as an all in one cleaner ... can you clean tires and wheel wells with the acid based one? thx
Solid info as always Darren. Extremely grateful for all that you do sir.
Acid will break down that wheel coating sooner or later.
is it possible that some wheel cleaners can strip the clear coat off the wheels
would you find the wheels either easier to clean or able to stay clean longer if you had a light coat of synthetic xpress spray wax on them from the previous wash?
I've been trying it and it's been good makes it easier to clean the wheels and gives a bit of protection
Experience is the best teacher.
This dude lives on Sesame Street
Smash 72Cutlass how do you know?
thanks for your videos man..I've started using wheel brightener after seeing your videos..shit is amazing. I'm just a driveway detailer who got sick of paying $15 bucks for a tiny bottle of sonax wheel cleaner. wheel brightener is economical, and dissolves brake dust like a champ..thanks for turning me onto this product
Darren great video comparing the two products. One day I will have to try out wheel brightner but I keep my wheels clean where all I need is soap and water. Did you get a chance to use the non-acid as a wheel cleaner? If you did what are your thoughts in comparison to super degreaser. I own both of them myself.
Oh ! You have a stool now ! Good !
Im try the wheel brighter next
Hi Darren, great video. Is the Meguiar's Wheel Brightener safe on painted calipers? I have a BMW with blue brake calipers. The labels on other Meguiar's acid based wheel cleaners say that product should not be used on painted brake calipers. I don't know if the same applies to the Wheel Brightener. Thanks.
+AutoFetishDetail Thanks for the comparison video Darren...Also thanks for taking time out to make the video and sharing all your problem solving tips. Your years of experience and knowledge are invaluable to people such as myself. I used to just post photos of my work on FB and recently decided on creating a UA-cam channel. I now know how these videos take time out of the day and for me anyway as soon as the camera starts rolling I all of a sudden realise that describing the work I've done is harder than it looks and many a take 1 ...2...or 3 before I get it right. Brain Fade/Performance anxiety? Who knows. Unscripted vids are normally going to go off on tangents as our minds remember or forget things as we speak. I also admire that you don't worry about the people who comment that vids are too long. There are plenty of shorter vids available if they choose to watch them. I watched a vid of AMMO NYC and he said I'll try to make this quick because some people have commented about lenght of Vid. He then seemed rushed and panicked trying to remember what to say. Descriptive and informational vids are lenghty by nature. Most customers don't care about the info they just want costs and time frame but for someone like me who is self taught and hungry for tips and in some aspect mentoring I need vids such as this. Cheers from the Land Down Under
Problem solved. 👍👍
Hey Darren, what are your suggestions for cleaning curbed or damaged wheels? I've read that acidic cleaners can cause problems in this situation... Thanks for the videos.
Mike Withers No problems in those situations. I clean curbed wheels all day long. Very few cars on the road don't have some curb damage to them. Apparently most people are parking by the braille method
Yh I think your probably right! thanks for the quick reply :)
Ok so I usually get meguires hot rims tire cleaner it's purple bottle about 5 bucks from Wal-Mart foams really good but does not say non acid so I called meguires they told me 1 gallon size is the non acid tire wheel cleaner but I notice when you first spayed it I did not see any foam and the wheel brightner 1gallon is purple just like the hot rims tire wheel cleaner so will the wheel brightner work on tires as well I want to stay away from non acid on a more expensive purchase because I notice mothers non acid was really slow at Browning on the foam I want a gallon size that will work on the rim and tire but if seen non acid was slow what should I get
Great review great content
I hope this doesn't sound too butt kissing to you but your point about having water spots and having to do another step is spot on. I studied the "Lean management/manufacturing principles in an MBA class and after watching many of your videos you are very "lean" in your methods. You have saved me so much time on just maintaining my cars which even though I don't do this professionally, time is still money to me. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos..
I've been hesitant to use a acid wheel cleaner on my OEM DuraBrite Alcoa's (its essentially a forged coating on an all aluminum wheel). Have you ever done these type of wheels with acidic wheel cleaner?
I use acid wheel brighter 99% of the time, my customers are amazed at how clean their wheels are, whenever I have a doubt about using acid cleaner I use chocolate thunder by Car Candy. It's the best non acid cleaner i've found by far.
Hi,
Is the mothers acid wheel cleaner the best. It turns a purple colour when in contact with the brake dust and all you do is hose off?
Kind Regards
Thank you
Great video Darren!
What Acid Cleaner do you recommend & at what dilution ratio ??
I used some Hydrochloric Acid diluted w/water, but others said not to use HCL... then I found AutoGlym Clean Wheels is HCL based. :/
I love how you explain it in a very professional expert way which in the end convinced me after searching for a convenient answer for a while now.
I hand wash my car every time and I keep my brand new car always clean. But I bought Mother's wheel cleaner and it ruined my brake calipers. So don't say any wheel cleaner will get the job done!
Darren why don't you use the wheel cleaner in the tire and the in the box wheel? if that product makes the work easier, cut the dust faster and is safe for plastic
hi! need help i know you are a pro. i am always watching your all reviews about cars,products,wheels etc, and i will always listen and watching you i love it. my questions is can i use meguiars hot rims wheel and tire cleaner i think is color pink can i use that for my dual painted 16 alloy wheels honda civic 2015 need help please and what do you recommend for my painted alloy wheels for cleaning daily basis only thank you man.
I think the waterspots are a typical hot climate problem. I live in north west europe and it is mostly wet here all year bit I never have this problem with waterspots. Must be a thing because of dry and hot climate that makes the water evaporate very quick and leaves more staines. Also nobody ises sprinklers over here, so theres only rainwater and that contains less materials.
Meguiars wheel brightener is the best. Cheap, can dilute, very fast cleaner, and multifunctional
Nice video! That is my go to product. Although I use the Meguiars non acid on my truck wheels. Do to the fact they are repainted in black powder coat ( at a really good price). Some of the pitting has broken thru on the barrels. So I don't want the acid to react to the bare aluminum finish. Just a precaution on my part. Thanks Darren!
Darren, love your channel. Thanks for being so informative. I have alloy wheels and for some reason a couple of the wheels have what appears to be an absolute elimination of clear coat. Will Meguiars Wheel Brighter work without compromising the clear coat any further? Thanks much.
Darren, thanks for taking the time to make these videos and share your insights. You've helped me simplify how I approach products for each task on my vehicle. Once I exhaust my current supply, I'm going to be buying the products that you utilize on a daily basis via links from your website.
Great points. I recently saw a product comparison, which clearly demonstrated acid-based wheel cleaners are about the only chemical compounds that effectively remove water spots.
what a bout stubborn road tar spots on wheels and the lower part of the car I have tryed all kind of things is there anything you can suggest that I can use. love the vids keep up the good work mate.
+Stephen Wilkie Tarminator By Stoner works like a charm.
Stephen Wilkie For me, nothing works better than Rapid Remover. It is expensive, but it literally melts road tar away and is a great adhesive remover for use if you want to remove old wheel weights when you get new tires on.
www.best-auto-detailing-tips.com/car-adhesive-remover.html
Darren, first off thank you for taking the time to make these most excellent vids! i just wanted to ask you, at what age do you think you will throw down your towel know pung intended ? im 60 and still luv doing my own cars!
Great video... Normally I use non acid and for heavy breakdusted wheel I use some products that attacks iron particles.
Hey Darren, my name is Cameron and I'm in Allen, Texas and I was wondering if you have or could try flash brown royal and tell me what you think?
How do you clean carpets that tend to hold any type of debris?
? How did you make that wheel cleaner bush I'm in the process of trying to find good ones to get in the small areas
Great video, applying the K.I.S.S. method. Very thorough! You're just keeping it real, clean that is and living the dream.
thanks darren.keep the videos coming.and yes over here on the east coast is pretty darn hot and humid.NEW YORK.
no, you'll get 3 gallons for hydro cleaner at a 2:1 ratio. Best tips I've heard on the web!
Just got my acid based wheel cleaner threw your website. I appreciate all the wisdom and knowledge you pass on to everyone thank you Darren
Love it! Keep it simple and keep it clean from day one!! I tell people that all the time....weekly routine maintenance keeps any cleaning take a lot less time!! Keep up the great work Darren!
Would you recommend chemical guy products? Looking for quality detail products .
Oh my gosh the editing is great! Thank you for compressing it! Love the rambles but it is refreshing to have these summed up!
you can connect 2 buckets to the dolley and use the other bucket as a stool or a chair if you please.
So is it ok to leave my synthetic express wax inside my trunk on a hot summer day?
ok so love the video man. I just got some Vossen gloss silver rims, will acid base be safe?...
Can you use shampoo in a bucket with acid wheel cleaner or will it affect the suds
another great video from Mr. Detail, very good inside, clear and honest review...
factory (dealer) priority honda virginia beach... thank you...
You finished this vid up very good. Separate the boys from the men.
Auto Fetish I can use wheel brightener on glass for water spots?
like the wheel brighter a lot but hate the way that leave the brakes disc
hey darren, I see you flashing the 666 "ok" hand sign constantly
Do some car care products go bad or lose their effectiveness?
Nice vid for a beginner like me and taking the views of pros.
What spray bottle are you using for the wheel brightener ？
first mistake, washing the car on direct sunlight
fearfactz1 You are not a professional detailer are you. You can wash a car in direct sunlight if you are a professional and know what you are doing.
I wash cars in direct sun light all the time, just have to know what you're doing...
Many of your viewers would like to hear you discuss getting paid. Do your customers prepay, pay after completed work, or do you send an invoice? Do many of your customers want to use credit card? Your thoughts and/or rambles would be appreciated ;)
+Philip Fox Great question and one that Jimbo and I discussed on one of his latest podcasts. I was in the process of shooting a video on it but have been slammed with business so I haven't had time to finish it. I will work on it. I call it "Cash is KING". But I tell why I operate the way I do and the pros and cons. But you can listen to the podcast in the meantime: www.autodetailingpodcast.com/201/
Have you ever tried chemical guy products?
Mike with Dynamic Detail, out of sarasota fl, what is the wheel brite not safe to use on. is there anything I should be worried about getting it on?
Bare aluminum wheels... You can use it on them (gets them very clean) but leaves them kind of hazy so you'll have to polish them. Also glass, don't use it on glass.
Ok and what's the best metal polish
+Mike ODonnell - Idk about best, but just about any mag polish does a good job on aluminum wheels. Darren has a video or two on cleaning aluminum wheels with the Meguiar's acid based cleaner and polishing them.
k thanks
who do you clean ABS plastic chrome
Thanks Darren! Glad your arm is better!
lol "had a feeling i was not going to embrace it"
Keep up the great videos Darren, learning a lot.
Really nice video! Which type of wheels can you NOT use an acid wheel cleaner on? Thanks!
Spencer C certain aftermarket wheels it’s not recommended. I’ve seen those get damaged, but overall most OE wheels you’re fine with acid if used the right way.
amazing vídeos please keep the good work
except for anozised brake calipers
Thats a lot of product you put on there.
will the acid cleaner stain my driveway?
Whats your opinion on Chemical Guys Signature Series Wheel Cleaner?
+c2ash
I have extensive experience with most of the Chemical Guys products and they are ALL a great disappointment for what you spend on them. You are better off getting REAL pro products from REAL pro companies. Chemical Guys sell GARBAGE and pass it off as professional quality!!
have you tried the bucket dolley?