Good wheel cleaner?

sonic85

How's things lads?

Just wondering what does everybody use to clean their wheels? I'm looking for something fairly gentle. Normally I'd use something like Autoglym but it's harsh enough stuff.

Thanks!

frozenfrozen

kerosene on my wheels followed by all purpose cleaner then a rinse with water.. but it's no show bike

GBX

As above, kerosene takes the worst grime off.

Richard tea

I agree. Kero followed by a soapy wash.

Wonda-Boy

Swarfega Jizzer.....great stuff. Its expensive but well worth it.

zubair

WD40 on a rag, clean off the grime and then wipe it down with a clean cloth.

Beta Ray Bill

I've always used autoglym tar remover

never had a problem with it

Removes all the grease and Tar then just wipe the wheel down with soapy water

what exactly is "harsh" about it?
I think it's great

sonic85

Thanks for the replies - I'll give some of those suggestions a go.

I use Autoglym wheel cleaner on the car and bike but it's fairly acidic. Just looking for something a bit softer. Changed the bike to something a bit newer and I'm a bit paranoid now about how I clean it and what I clean it with!

GBX

sonic85 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies - I'll give some of those suggestions a go.

I use Autoglym wheel cleaner on the car and bike but it's fairly acidic. Just looking for something a bit softer. Changed the bike to something a bit newer and I'm a bit paranoid now about how I clean it and what I clean it with!

You can get Kerosene handy enough and its cheap if you want to try a small amount.

sonic85

GBX wrote: »

You can get Kerosene handy enough and its cheap if you want to try a small amount.

Yeah I have some at home I clean the chain with it - never really thought about using it on the bike itself though!

Wonda-Boy

Nothing is really "harsh" unless you lash it on and piss off for ****/cuppa/jog/ (insert whats applicable) for about 3 hrs.

We are cleaning a set of wheels here lads.

Beta Ray Bill

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Nothing is really "harsh" unless you lash it on and piss off for ****/cuppa/jog/ (insert whats applicable) for about 3 hrs.

We are cleaning a set of wheels here lads.

My thoughts exactly!

Zascar

The pink stuff in Dealz for €1.50 is very good- just make sure to rinse it off properly.

listermint

I have yet to come across a wheel cleaner that is remotely as good as http://www.detailingshed.com/tar-iron-fallout/234-carpro-ironx.html

IronX, Ive been using it for about 5 years on my cars and then the bike. It just works. It lifts off all the break dust it smells nice it leaves the wheel sparkling. Honestly its the best one ive tried and its f'all effort to clean with.