Is Meguiars Wheel Brightener too strong for our wheels?

[Washburn]

any worries in using Meguiars Wheel Brightener (http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-4193730-10771029), or is it safe?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I do not know the answer. However, I use three wheel cleaners. P21S wheel cleaner (which you can often find at Amazon.com for half price (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUT F8%26node%3D15684181%26ref_%3Dbl_sr_automotive%26f ield-brandtextbin%3DP21S&tag=zhpcom-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957)). Griot's wheel cleaner. And Sonax wheel cleaner (http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=zhpcom-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&asins=B003UT3S6Q).

[Alphatek45]

Does it say "safe for all wheel finishes" ?
Meguires is a solid product. Id assume if you use as directed, and maybe test a small area (even on the back of the rim) you'll be fine.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

The Griot's stuff says BBS approved. Haha.

Sonax does not say that but I have seen Phil use it on wheels that are on Porsches, Ferraris, etc. I assume it's safe.

[Hacauce]

I just use BMW Wheel cleaner. I trust it, well because it's from, BMW.

[zhp43867]

Pretty sure P21S makes the BMW wheel cleaner. If you can find the P21s gel wheel cleaner, buy that. It has been the best by far in my experience, I haven't tried Sonax but have heard good things. The Citrus/Gel form of P21S is far superior to the original green P21S wheel cleaner.

[Alphatek45]

Just picked up p21s carwash. Heard great things about it.

[gr330zhp]

I have used Meg's Wheel Cleaner before. Works fine

I usually avoid wheel cleaner anyway but if I do use any it is Griot's which like Marcus mentioned is approved by BBS

All of Griot's stuff is really good, expensive, but good. The Undercarriage Cleaner works incredibly well!

[M0nk3y]

I used Meguiars wheel cleaner on my OEM wheels. It started to peel the paint from the wheel.

Stick to P21s, or highly dilute it

[az3579]

I've used P21S and loved it.
Now I just use ONR on the wheels when I'm already washing the car.

[gr330zhp]

I used Meguiars wheel cleaner on my OEM wheels. It started to peel the paint from the wheel.

Stick to P21s, or highly dilute it

Wow really? I guess good thing I didnt use it more than a couple times

[pyreguy]

I used it once last friday and it made me nervous. The only reason I used it at all is that in the back of my mind I am already planning to powdercoat them a darker color. But still, I think I would rather take the time and clean them by hand just to make sure. I don't like the pucker factor of doing something that could damage the finish on this car. Its way too stressful to be worth it.

[Washburn]

Yep I think I am fully decided to go with something gentler like Griot's wheel cleaner or P21s,

[Alphatek45]

Just tried P21s for the first time (A detailer I know suggested it). Great stuff. Cleaned the car but was very gentle on the existing wax. Highly recommend.