Good wheel cleaning products for powdercoated Forgestars - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Anaconda · 07-24-2014, 06:41 PM

Hi all. I recently had my Semi Gloss Black Forgestar's put on my car and am loving them a ton. However, lately I've been cleaning with just a pad and soap and dirt is still left behind. Was looking also at the Adam's Fender Brush for the tires along with the All Purpose Cleaner for the tire. However, I was wondering if the All Purpose Cleaner would hurt my powder coated surface. No clear coat on it I don't think, but I just want to avoid any contact of a product that could damage the powder coat in some way.

Would the All Purpose Cleaner which may ooze from my tire onto the wheel once I scrub it with the brush potentially damage the powder coated finish?

Are there any other good recommendations for powedercoated surfaces that would clean well or should I just stick to Adam's Shampoo as the soap?

When I had my stock wheels I just used shampoo and rinsed and the wheels looked great, but with the new black wheels, flaws can become more apparent and seen on the surface due to its color. Any help is appreciated.

Adam's Polishes · 07-25-2014, 01:09 PM

APC won't hurt powdercoat, as long as you use it when the wheels are cool to the touch and you never allow any cleaner to dry on the surface.

Car Wash Shampoo is perfect for routine maintenance cleaning. If you need something a little stronger, Green Wheel Cleaner fits the bill.

If they need heavy cleaning where they get really dirty or you have a lot of brake dust to take care of, Deep Wheel Cleaner should be your weapon of choice.

Anaconda · 07-25-2014, 06:29 PM

Thanks for the response. Okay cool then I will order this weekend.

Thanks again.

07-24-2014, 06:41 PM	#1
Anaconda Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-speed VR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere nice and cool Posts: 303 View My Garage	Good wheel cleaning products for powdercoated Forgestars Hi all. I recently had my Semi Gloss Black Forgestar's put on my car and am loving them a ton. However, lately I've been cleaning with just a pad and soap and dirt is still left behind. Was looking also at the Adam's Fender Brush for the tires along with the All Purpose Cleaner for the tire. However, I was wondering if the All Purpose Cleaner would hurt my powder coated surface. No clear coat on it I don't think, but I just want to avoid any contact of a product that could damage the powder coat in some way. Would the All Purpose Cleaner which may ooze from my tire onto the wheel once I scrub it with the brush potentially damage the powder coated finish? Are there any other good recommendations for powedercoated surfaces that would clean well or should I just stick to Adam's Shampoo as the soap? When I had my stock wheels I just used shampoo and rinsed and the wheels looked great, but with the new black wheels, flaws can become more apparent and seen on the surface due to its color. Any help is appreciated. __________________ 2013 Victory Red 1SS 6-speed w/ black stripes ordered 8/15/12 Delivered 10/2/2012! Corsa ZL1 catback exhaust, Black CAI intake with scoop and washer bottle relocation

07-25-2014, 06:29 PM	#3
Anaconda Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-speed VR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere nice and cool Posts: 303 View My Garage	Thanks for the response. Okay cool then I will order this weekend. Thanks again. __________________ 2013 Victory Red 1SS 6-speed w/ black stripes ordered 8/15/12 Delivered 10/2/2012! Corsa ZL1 catback exhaust, Black CAI intake with scoop and washer bottle relocation

07-25-2014, 01:09 PM	#2
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	APC won't hurt powdercoat, as long as you use it when the wheels are cool to the touch and you never allow any cleaner to dry on the surface. Car Wash Shampoo is perfect for routine maintenance cleaning. If you need something a little stronger, Green Wheel Cleaner fits the bill. If they need heavy cleaning where they get really dirty or you have a lot of brake dust to take care of, Deep Wheel Cleaner should be your weapon of choice.