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Old 03-11-2011, 12:19 PM
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is wheel cleaner bad for clear coat on rims? i saw this on another website and wondering if it was true. thanks!
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Old 03-11-2011, 12:39 PM
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Would depend entirely on the type of 'wheel cleaner' you're dealing with... there are some out there on the market that will discolor and stain damn near anything if you're not careful and others that are pretty much safe on any surface.

Our Green Wheel Cleaner for example is effective at releasing brake dust and can be used on any wheel type as long as the surface is cool to the touch and the chemical isn't allowed to dry on the finish.

So I guess your answer is "IT DEPENDS"
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Old 03-11-2011, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams
Would depend entirely on the type of 'wheel cleaner' you're dealing with... there are some out there on the market that will discolor and stain damn near anything if you're not careful and others that are pretty much safe on any surface.

Our Green Wheel Cleaner for example is effective at releasing brake dust and can be used on any wheel type as long as the surface is cool to the touch and the chemical isn't allowed to dry on the finish.

So I guess your answer is "IT DEPENDS"
Adam's GWC is a go for clear coated wheels...mine are and i use it all the time on them...like Dylan said, don't let them dry on the wheels
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Old 03-11-2011, 04:04 PM
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So long as you use a wheel cleaner (on cool wheels) that is pH balanced and non-acidic, you will be A-OK.
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Old 03-13-2011, 12:09 PM
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cool im using the armor all triple action and i dont let it dry on and i dont let it go on a hot wheel. is that safe?
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Old 03-14-2011, 01:36 AM
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i don't know if armor all is PH balanced or not. If not, they will harm your wheels.
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Old 04-20-2011, 11:19 AM
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I personally never use any armor all products

My .02
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