[Bosse'sBoss]

Hi Guys,

Recently my front black wheels were repainted by a third party recommended by GM, for some reason the paint was flaking.
On my prior Camaro ZL1 5th gen and on my Stingray Z51 which also had stock black wheels I used dawn dish wash liquid soap and on the Corvette I also used armor all Outlast brake dust repellent because those Z51 Brembos dusted.

When I asked my local dealer what to use to clean them, they advised me to don't use a dish wash liquid cleaner.

I want my wheels to last longer. What do you use to wash them, that gave you good results? I never had any issue while using the Dawn liquid cleaner to wash my car. I'm open to suggestions.

[Cristobal09]

Dawn dish soap wont really hurt anything per se, but on cars it takes the wax off.


I would take them off, clean them, get a few clay bars and clay them, then you can ceramic coat them or just put some spray sealant on them (Optima paint protect is what I use) and wipe on and wipe off.


Do this with the car's paint as well.

[Emoto]

I have the optional semi-gloss black OEM wheels on my SS. I used just regular car wash soap at first. Then, based on a post by Glen E, I washed them with Dawn and then applied Hydro2O as a protectant. It has held up very well.

[SSJ455]

Get some ceramic pads as well. No brake dust. Easier to clean and they stay so much cleaner!

[Bosse'sBoss]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for your suggestions

[Glen e]

DIY with pics in my sig......I also like Gyeon WETCOAT.....nothing easier

and a dawn wash is fine....

[Emoto]

Originally Posted by Glen e

DIY with pics in my sig......I also like Gyeon WETCOAT.....nothing easier

and a dawn wash is fine....

Glen, any thoughts about the differences between Gyeon Wetcoat and Hydro2o?

[Glen e]

Nope...same....Don’t chase the “mo better” Detailing addiction…

[Emoto]

Originally Posted by Glen e

Nope...same....Don’t chase the “mo better” Detailing addiction…

Glad to hear it. I appreciate your perspective. Since asking, I went youtubing and found some comparison videos. None of the ones I saw could tell any difference. One guy pointed out that the Gyeon Wetcoat was almost twice the price of the Hydro2o, so that made it less interesting. Anyway, I have been finding Hydro2o so durable that I still have a lot of it, so will continue to use it until I run out, at least. I've only been using it on my black wheels so far.