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Dmpsix · 06-09-2016, 04:25 PM

Is there any specific product or technique to use to clean these suckers? The dirt is caked on there pretty dang hard (inside of the wheel by the rotor) from all this rain and what not here in TX.

I've let it build up for about 2 months and I'm paying the price for it now.

What do?

Adam's Polishes · 06-09-2016, 04:34 PM

Check out this video on our Wheel cleaner.
I might add no matter what wheel cleaner you decide to go with make sure your wheels are cool to the touch before cleaning.
The Turbo stick will do you a good job on your barrels.
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HAMBO · 06-10-2016, 11:56 AM

+1 for Adam's deep wheel cleaner. Best wheel cleaner I've used.

96SS10SS · 06-10-2016, 12:24 PM

Another fan of Adam's Deep Wheel Cleaner. The best stuff for wheel grime and smells good too.

Joe M 2012 2SS · 06-10-2016, 03:03 PM

I wouldn't say it smells good, I'd say it smells better then some of the other wheel cleaners on the market. They all have an odor to them. I haven't used Adams new version yet, so can't comment on it's scent. The old Deep Wheel Cleaner smells like cherry sucret lozenges.

If you don't have a cordless drill, for a turbo stick, Adams also has a wheel woolie, it's very high quality. I've had mine for a year and used it over 50 times, I do detailing on the side.

It still performs as new with no issues, very high quality.

I was surprised they changed the Deep Wheel cleaner, it worked really well, and unlike Brown Royal, I didn't feel like vomiting when using it.

BRZN · 06-10-2016, 03:32 PM

#1 Adam's Wheel Cleaner
#2 Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush

You'll get splashed with the brush, get over it, you'll be fine!

Dmpsix · 06-10-2016, 08:59 PM

Thanks everyone!

Definitely will be buying the above products, can't wait to get these suckers clean!

Grabber · 06-13-2016, 02:14 PM

With really bad wheels, brushes are a must. I've got the complete set of original brushes from Adam's and also one from Autogeek to get inside the wheel.

Typically I use an APC, with a dedicated wheel cleaner and let it soak on each wheel for about a minute or two max. Then I add some car shampoo for added lubricity to clean each wheel. Since I'm kind of OCD, it takes me about 10-15 minutes per wheel, then an extra few minutes per tire and even more time to clean the inside of the fenders thoroughly.

You will definitely be happy with Adam's products.

A good way to keep the wheels in better condition if you're not able to wash them often enough, clean them once really well, then put some sealant and wax on them. This will make it much easier to clean next time and protect them for several months, depending on how much you drive the car.

charlietuna · 06-16-2016, 08:55 PM

SONAX, or MEGS wheel brightner.

rdanzel · 07-01-2016, 02:17 AM

Sonax full effect cleaner. Just spray, let it dwell for a few minutes then hose off. For really dirty wheels, you need to use a brush.

SSBUSDRVR · 07-01-2016, 10:04 AM

Adam's Deep Wheel Cleaner Easy to use Also use wheel Woolies and their Lugnut/Wheel Brush.
No BS This Crud was baked on for months on the Airport Car in the FL Climate.
Before

During

After

Maiden69 · 07-01-2016, 11:04 AM

+1 for Adams... Once you clean them you can always clay the wheels to get all contaminants out. I will be doing this and Opticoating the wheels soon.

Ace0751 · 07-01-2016, 01:14 PM

Wonder what the wheel cleaner will do with powder coated wheels since that's what I have. Some areas are very rough and clay baring it worked a little. Still some paint overspray left that won't get off.

jrhagen · 07-01-2016, 01:23 PM

Dawn, water, sponge, elbow grease.

06-10-2016, 11:56 AM	#3
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	+1 for Adam's deep wheel cleaner. Best wheel cleaner I've used. __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

06-10-2016, 12:24 PM	#4
96SS10SS hates winter Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 136	Another fan of Adam's Deep Wheel Cleaner. The best stuff for wheel grime and smells good too. __________________ Traded car Aug 2019. 2010 2SS/RS LS3 built October 30, 2009; 416ci/6.8L forged LS3 with 495 RWHP@6k/470 TQ@4.4k; Lunati 235/243 .626"/.634" 114LSA +3; Monster LT-1S twin disc, SLP retro badges, MGW shifter/knob, Hotchkis TVS Stage 1, Pedders Street Z bushings, 3.91 Gear swap, red calipers, Z28 CAI, ZL1 side skirts/rock guards, Kooks 1 7/8" headers, SLP front splitter.

06-10-2016, 03:03 PM	#5
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	I wouldn't say it smells good, I'd say it smells better then some of the other wheel cleaners on the market. They all have an odor to them. I haven't used Adams new version yet, so can't comment on it's scent. The old Deep Wheel Cleaner smells like cherry sucret lozenges. If you don't have a cordless drill, for a turbo stick, Adams also has a wheel woolie, it's very high quality. I've had mine for a year and used it over 50 times, I do detailing on the side. It still performs as new with no issues, very high quality. I was surprised they changed the Deep Wheel cleaner, it worked really well, and unlike Brown Royal, I didn't feel like vomiting when using it. __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

06-10-2016, 03:32 PM	#6
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	#1 Adam's Wheel Cleaner #2 Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush You'll get splashed with the brush, get over it, you'll be fine! __________________ Last edited by BRZN; 06-10-2016 at 06:49 PM.

06-13-2016, 02:14 PM	#8
Grabber Just a car guy Drives: 2016 Durango R/T AWD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 808	With really bad wheels, brushes are a must. I've got the complete set of original brushes from Adam's and also one from Autogeek to get inside the wheel. Typically I use an APC, with a dedicated wheel cleaner and let it soak on each wheel for about a minute or two max. Then I add some car shampoo for added lubricity to clean each wheel. Since I'm kind of OCD, it takes me about 10-15 minutes per wheel, then an extra few minutes per tire and even more time to clean the inside of the fenders thoroughly. You will definitely be happy with Adam's products. A good way to keep the wheels in better condition if you're not able to wash them often enough, clean them once really well, then put some sealant and wax on them. This will make it much easier to clean next time and protect them for several months, depending on how much you drive the car. __________________ 2016 Durango R/T AWD 2014 5.0 - Ported CobraJet Manifold - SCJ Mono-Blade TB - Kooks 1-3/4" LT Headers - Kooks O/R H-pipe - Custom Intake - McLeod clutch line - Borla S-Type Axle Backs - AED Tuned - 443 RWHP / 388 RWTQ - GONE 05 GT - Sold 03 Cobra - Gone (Never Forgotten)

06-09-2016, 04:25 PM	#1
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	How to clean extremely dirty wheels? Is there any specific product or technique to use to clean these suckers? The dirt is caked on there pretty dang hard (inside of the wheel by the rotor) from all this rain and what not here in TX. I've let it build up for about 2 months and I'm paying the price for it now. What do?

06-10-2016, 08:59 PM	#7
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	Thanks everyone! Definitely will be buying the above products, can't wait to get these suckers clean!

06-16-2016, 08:55 PM	#9
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	SONAX, or MEGS wheel brightner. __________________ Laus Deo

07-01-2016, 02:17 AM	#10
rdanzel Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ga Posts: 249	Sonax full effect cleaner. Just spray, let it dwell for a few minutes then hose off. For really dirty wheels, you need to use a brush.

07-01-2016, 10:04 AM	#11
SSBUSDRVR Drives: '11 2SS/RS IBM/BLK M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Adam's Deep Wheel Cleaner Easy to use Also use wheel Woolies and their Lugnut/Wheel Brush. No BS This Crud was baked on for months on the Airport Car in the FL Climate. Before During After __________________ '11 IBM 2SS/RS Built and Tuned by Vengeance Racing Vengeance PCM Vengeance Racing Mast Black Label LS7 Headed 416 ProCharger Stage II D1X Race ,Monster Triple,Alky Control Meth Inj, Forgestar F14 Drag Version and a bunch of other blah blah blah.838/688 at 12lbs Street Friendly

07-01-2016, 11:04 AM	#12
Maiden69 Drives: 2020 Orange Crush 1SS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Boerne Posts: 150	+1 for Adams... Once you clean them you can always clay the wheels to get all contaminants out. I will be doing this and Opticoating the wheels soon.

07-01-2016, 01:14 PM	#13
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Wonder what the wheel cleaner will do with powder coated wheels since that's what I have. Some areas are very rough and clay baring it worked a little. Still some paint overspray left that won't get off. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports

07-01-2016, 01:23 PM	#14
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Dawn, water, sponge, elbow grease.