Griot's GarageWheel Cleaner for All Finishes, Car Tire Rim Cleaning, Brake Dust and Grime Remover, PH Balanced, 11107, One Gallon

I use this product to clean wheels as the name suggests. It would be great if I could spray it on, rinse it off and be done, but no such luck. I use a sponge to wipe the wheels and the grime comes right off then. I feel this works better than some other cleaners because the sponge always rinses out completely. I have used other brands where the sponge was left with some black in it, but with the Griot's product the sponge rinses right out, even when it was previously dirty from another brand.

As described

I own a 1995 Toyota Camry that I recently got from a family member. The car is very well maintained on the inside, but not so much on the outside. The rims are particularly nasty and the last time I cleaned them, I did it with pure car soap, a toothbrush, and elbow grease (you can guess how long that took). Even then, the rims were still not that clean.I've been a longtime user of Griot's products. They are always pumping out the latest and greatest of products to keep cars showroom clean with the least amount of effect. The heavy duty wheel cleaner does not dissapoint. After the first spray on my rims, the cleaner turned blood red and I could see the dust breaking apart. After that, it was just some simple scrubbing and then rinsing. True, it did not get all of the dust on first application, but it got a huge amount off.This product is definitely the one for you if you enjoy having a clean car. It's easy to use, effective, and not that expensive. As stated before, stubborn brake dust may require some aggitation still, but the product is good as far as getting off every day grime. If I could have any complaint, it would be that it smells a bit funny, but you get used to it after a while and it really is not that bad.All in all, another great product from Griot's! Looking to save time? Looking to get that clean? This one is the one for you with no doubt.

Works good, comparable price and quality to other products

I've tried many wheel cleaners over the years. The nice thing about Griot's products is I never worry about them harming finishes. The instructions say to wet the wheels, spray the product, wait a few minutes, and then wash with a soft cloth/sponge.We had a warm February weekend in TN, so I used this on 2 vehicles I hadn't washed since early December. One car has aluminum wheels, the other steel wheels with fiberglass covers. The wheels/covers had a lot of brake dust/road film on them, and this cleaner got off all but a few spots with minimal effort. For a few spots, it did take some gentle pressure, but not bad for the buildup that was on the wheels.This cleaner has a strong, sweet fragrance. I'm not really sure if I like the smell, but I'll put up with it for the job it does. The smell was still there a few days later when I checked the air in the tires. Next time I'll order the gallon size and refill the 35 oz bottle.I've also used the "regular" Griot's wheel cleaner. If you wash your car regularly, it works fine. If, like me, you wash every month or so (or longer), then this might be your ticket.

If you need a mild wheel cleaner, this is it. But if you need something more aggressive, you'll definitely need to look elsewhere.

This wheel cleaner is pH neutral and can be used on all types of wheels without risking damaging the finish. It will struggle removing baked on brake dust or heavily soiled wheels. Great for maintaining wheels that don’t get too dirty, but most important is its safety.

Big jug to put in a nice spray pump. Should work well and last a long time. Griots makes some of the best products out there!