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Looks like it did an amazing job. I'm pretty sure the reason it doesn't remove your old tire shine is bc it's 100% ph balanced. So it cleans dust dirt and such but won't remove wax or polishes or anything like that. Such as thick coating of old tire shine. Great video I actually think it did great.
I buy the concentrated version from Chemical Guys in a 16 oz bottle for about $12.00. The Walmart version is a diluted version that is grab and go. I get about a $1.50 per wash out of the concentrated bottle at a 4:1 ratio. Works just as well.
This works well as a wheel cleaner but not for heavily soiled tires. They make a product called All Clean for when tires are brown and needing to strip off old dressing. I find that you have to use a combination of Chemical Guys products for best results. They don’t really have a 1 all. I’ve been using their products for about a year now and I just love them. It’s all about using their products in tandem with one another as each product has a very specific use. Use total interior and then come back and dress the interior with natural shine, or use Diablo wheel cleaner for the wheels and all clean for the tires. That’s generally how it goes, you have to combine them.
This was one of the first wheel cleaners i used years ago, and as it seems to work okay, to me its really nothing more than a cheap car shampoo . It smells great but honestly dont think there is anything chemically in it to really break down dust or anything. I feel it just acts as a lubricant for your wheel brushes to be able to agitate the dust and crap away while the brushes are really doing all the work.
Those rims don't look dirty enough to really judge the effectiveness of the product, I think the result would have been the same with just soap and water 👍🏽 They look great!
Thanks for putting a link to the items you recommend, regardless of whether or not people agree with your recommendations. It seems that other channels don't really do this!
I'm glad it leaves the tire shine on there actually, great video. Can you send a link to where you got all the cool brushes, I'd like to pick some of those up. Thanks
Like the review but honestly chemical guys is my now go to detail company. To the ones that wonder how it works or can be fully used, chemicals guys actually has their own TH-cam channel and showcase their products.
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing they just opened their 45th shows just outside of Detroit and being from Ohio....I took the 2 hr drive and got more product and I suggest trying their Decon wheel cleaner, it removes brake dust and also cleans the wheel but afterwards use Diablo or any other wheel cleaner as a finishing
I too picked up some at WalMart about 2 months ago. Have tried it out on a couple of cars, one with disk breaks the other with drums. I found it works ok on a maintained car, but if you have some serious break dust your better off using a iron removing product. I try not to bash products while commenting, but this one is a good entry level product for someone that just learning as it's not caustic and can be used by anyone. So no need for gloves (eye protection is recommended, just because I am a safety guy) Overall I agree with your assessment. As always I look forward to seeing your next video 👍✌️🇺🇸
Yeah I"m still on the same gallon from 2 years ago. Works great provided you have a nice car you've already taken care of. For a detail shop bringing in biz from clientele that has neglected their vehicles... hit/miss. Chemical guys/Adams btw is made by the same blending company, so you're not getting anything special as CG is just relabling and a marketing firm at this point.
I liked the way it foamed and that it didn't dry fast. Nice that it is available from Walmart, btw I might have to pick up one of those buckets for wheels also. Another great FAB review!
I’ve used their product(s) in the past and haven’t really had great results either. Gotta give em credit for their marketing abilities though! I agree with you that it works good on the wheels - but usually only on ones that have been maintained and don’t have a heavy build up. For the tires I keep experimenting to find an easy application product. I tend to still always fall back to my Meguiars Foam though. It’s never let me down - except when I over sprayed it and drove before it dried!! Keep up the great videos! \
J T Yeah they definitely have good marketing. Pick up an aerosol can of Griot’s Garage Black Satin tire shine. You won’t be disappointed. Most Autoparts stores carry it.
It says to dilute 3:1 and it’s always recommended to spray it down first . Do you put dish soap on dry dishes? I usually let my brushes soak in a bucket with the diablo . Works well. Specially with regular cleaning the dust comes right off and smells awesome
groove269 The bottle you buy at Walmart says ready to use. It’s already diluted. Wheel cleaning product work better on a dry wheel because the water runs the product off the wheel. I always use wet brushes.
Brians a great guy who puts out great content. He's very down to earth, honest and sincere in his approach. Of course, his side comments add to the "entertainment value" in his videos which is reason alone to subscribe.
I talk to myself (speak my mind) too when I'm doing something and that's what endears me to his channel. That, and the great reviews he put out. I'm a fan of his work.
@@MarvPido Yes, you're exactly right. Remember, "no one talks to you more than you"..and that applies to each and everyone of us and is why Brian is so relatable. And now we're all part of the FAB family..I'm just waiting for my invitation to the FAB family annual cook-out...lol.
I believe I have the identical 16 ounce bottles that you showed in the video. And it clearly says to "pre-rinse wheels with sharp stream of cool water to remove loose dirt and soften tough grime." so I don't know if they changed the directions since this video was put out but it does say to prerinse the rims and tires.
I agree. Megs Wheel Brightener is awesome. I would also suggest trying P&S Brake Buster. BB cleans wheels and tires. It also doesn't leave your brake rotors rusty.
Nothing like Wheel Brightener on hammered rims caked with break dust. Problem with it is it's limited to just rims and tail pipes so you can't just spray your rims, tires and wheel wells with 1 product and go to work...
Mustang Guru I agree it’s good but not great! Wheel Brightner Overtime will start affecting the wheel surface. I have another wheel cleaner video coming out next week that cleans tires and wheels great and is not very expensive.
Scott Belkin I have a video coming out next week on Brake Buster. I just made the video last night and still have to edit it and I have some videos coming up before it.
I mix it 50/50 with water and wash the bottom black plastics with it. I found in turns the plastics black, not as good the a proper plastic conditioner, but it does work.
I do the same thing at Walmart. I thought the Diablo wheel cleaner was pretty decent, it smells exactly like Big Red soda pop I used to drink as a kid.
question why would you start with the face wouldn't you do the fender first, then do the barrels of the wheel before doing the face/lug nuts so you don't transfer the heavy dirt and grime onto the face and have a higher chance of damaging or not cleaning the face as well
I Love American car care products, especially Surf City Garage! But in my opinion you could take a car Shampoo to receive the same Results. I tried the Diablo Wheel Gel once myself and was really disapointed about it. But great Video at all ! Greetings from Germany
Marcin Plucinski We have a lot of car care products that’s for sure. Yeah This is more of a cleaner for maintained wheels. I’ve been quite disappointed in Chemical guys products. Hello from Indiana!!!!
I use Diablo on my huge 22"x12" Forged Fuels that are on my Super Duty. It works great as it's pH balanced, and extremely slick. This is a great feature for black painted wheels like mine, as it reduces the chances of scratching. Theyre also ceramic coated, so the fact it's pH balanced is the main reason I chose it over many others. I also dilute mine 3:1, as I believe it's instructed to do so.
Agreed but just a note PH balanced also means it can not strip heavy brake dust or road grime. I would use a stronger cleaner every once in a while to just give it a deep clean and use diablo the other times. Just a suggestion have a great day
Cleaner will not get the tote dressing off because it is a PH neutral spray. You will need an acidic cleaner to remove the dressing. But it does remove the grime of the tire.
Thank you very much for the review. I know this comment is one year late but I have a question and hope you could help: in regard your note on the rotors being coloured "orangish-brown", it is a normal thing to turn this colour? Is it a rust? Can I remove it with a wheel cleaning product?
Just got to thinking maybe reviews for wheel cleaners should include a "control" wheel/tire where you would follow the same cleaning procedure but with just water. Maybe with some ONR for added lubricity. That way we'd be able to see it's true cleaning ability.
rockhills Sounds like a good idea. This is more of a maintenance wheel cleaner it’s not powerful by any stretch of the imagination. I just thought I’d buy it since it is on the shelf at Walmart and give it a shot
Thanks for uploading! See....I just bought a bottle of this and I cleaned my wheels with it. oI have a Silver 2015 Hyundai Sonata SE. I used it on the weeks and tires and I had the same result. I, however didn't buy one of the long brushes that you used to clean the wheels themselves, the long soft one. Plus, I didn't use soap on the tires and wheels. So I might have to do it again. It was my first time doing this, so yeah. Plus I had just come from the automatic car wash down the street, so the wheels had already been cleaned. I'll give it another try. Thanks for the video!
I like Diablo wheel cleaner but you are much better off buying the full strength version It's thick like a gel dilute it 3 to 1. It's a very safe wheel cleaner, but it's definitely not good for nasty wheels. For people who have sensitive skin or respiratory issues from chemicals this would be a great product to use.
Looks like it works better than the sticky citrus wheel cleaner that I did a review on. Cleaning power, more jell like, and didn't dry as fast but I still am disappointed when they say that it works on tires because like the sticky citrus it didn't work very good on rubber. The white residue was a bit strange but like you said it's not a big deal because the brakes will take care of that. Nice review brother!
I've been using Diablo wheel cleaner for long time ... I diluted 3 to 1 on a 16oz spray bottle ... You doing a live stream this holiday weekend ? I might not make it on Saturday
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing I wonder if the one they sell at Walmart is ready to use? The dilution recommendations are on the product pages on their website, on the Amazon product page and their YT Videos edit: Interesting. I have 2 bottles. 1 with a sprayer and 1 with the new por top. The one with the sprayer does not say to dilute but the pour top does. They appear identical so I don't think 1 is ready to use and the other a concentrate. They look the same.
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing @FAB yeah like bigoldog says Wal-Mart is selling ready to use spray bottle ... I bought the full concentration 16 oz bottle ... You can dilute . The one I purchased is like $10 16oz bottle it Will last awhile .
Joie Flores My favorite all in one is P&S Brake Buster. Favorite car shampoo right now is Griot’s Garage Super Concentrated Car wash or Adam’s Polishes Car Shampoo
Put some soap on the brushes for the fender wells ….and you need some more on tires too …it takes my dressing off when old and worn …that looks great tires look freshly dressed and nice n black 😆
I started using diablo wheel cleaner not bad but yea I agree one bottle per vehicle have you tried eagle 1 wheel and tire cleaner that great stuff too like your reviews 👍👍
They recommend cutting it 3 to 1. Some people go a lot more depending on the condition of their wheels. The biggest negative reviews comes from ppl complaining they can't get the sprayer off to dilute it. They started selling it without a sprayer. See how it foamed when you used a wet brush ;-) I use their signature wheel cleaner and Premium Blue wheel cleaner mostly for maintenance cut 4 to 1 and buy a whole gallon for $18 off Amazon. I use it for wheels, wheel wells, tires, chrome (bumper, running boards, grills, etc)and exterior plastics. A nice safe and effective exterior APC that is super cost effective. I put it in my automatic hacked pump sprayer and go to town. When I do the SIlverado I use about 45oz
BigOldDog I didn’t know that it could be diluted. My bottle says nothing about that and I made my review of the way the directions stated. Thank you for the information though that you can dilute it
Are you the wheel cleaner from that company and I thought it really sucked it smells really good though like Bubblegum but it just does not do a good job at cleaning wheels
Diablo is my favorite wheel cleaner for my jeeps wheels. I used to use dawn dish soap and Diablo is significantly less scrubing so... I'll likely just keep using it to clean my wheels tbh lol
Been using this product for a couple of years now. Diablo Gel works great on a maintained wheel and safe on matte and satin wheels. If things are really nasty you’ll need a stronger product. Get the 1 gallon and dilute 3:1, much more economical and lasts awhile.
I bought DIablo too today but for some reason it does not have spray option, it only squirts...bad boy!! But here is a thought, even if you used no chemical of any kind on your wheels and tires they would still be clean if you brush them as. much as you did. So, may be it is. your brushing and not the soap that made the difference.
Thanks for the review. I use Meguiars wheel brightner. It’s acid based and just does a great job . I cut it 3to1 so a gallon goes a long way and it’s cheap. Take care.
I actually thought about trying this stuff. But eagle one happened and I LOVE that stuff. Awesome review brother thank you. Hope you have a wonderful week see yall Saturday brother.
All the Eagle Ones I've tries work good but the sprayers are BRUTAL! The "foaming" one on the "All Wheel" is the worst. You need to be Arnold to pull the trigger a few times and then it breaks...brutal! The black and plasti dipped with the iron remover is only 5 bucks at Walmart! Good stuff. They should be fixing their bottle/sprayer issue here really soon and it should help with the confusion too.
Michael Campbell It’s good but if you have a favorite it’s not worth switching to. I will be having a video come out next week on a wheel cleaner that is worth switching to in my opinion and it’s cheap
@@jaykid007 yes the foam sprayer sucks I noticed that to. It cleans my nasty tires so good and i got 2 for 10 at advanced auto. I thought it was just me but I see everyone has the same problem
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing brother I look forward to seeing that video. Honestly I need a store baught water spot remover. I went to stay with my grandmother in atoka Tennessee (about 30 minutes from where I live) and apparently they have hard water out there. I washed my truck at a car wash and it left water spots on my glass and all over my paint. Needless to say I'm not real happy about it.
Iv'e had the same results as you. Used 8 times on two Jeep Cherokee Trail hawk. Have about an inch left in bottle ( one more use out of it). Yes the rotors looked bad after use. The tire dressing ( VRT Chemical Guys) washed off. The Griot's does not wash easily,yet in NE PA Griot's takes 24 to 48 hours to cure on warm days. I am experimenting with various products before I make a decision for an overall product to use.
Roger Wadell I really like P&S Brake Buster it cleans well and has rust inhibitors so rotors don’t get rusty. My go to tire shine right now is either Adam’s Tire Shine or Ethos Tire Shine.
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing ,I'll try Adams tire shine. I just recieved a bottle of Adams Iron Remover which I will use tommorrow. My new Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk was hit four weeks ago and was returned by Collision Repair Shop. I'm ready to see how this product works.
The dust on the wheels came off with a simple swipe of your finger so as I"m sure has already been said, anything you used would have cleaned the wheels. Just your scrubbing brush that was already soaped up would have done the same exact thing.
Chad Rapper Yeah I cant help that I keep my wheels clean. Before I made this video and people knew that I bought this product they told me that this product is really only good for maintained wheels. That’s why I chose to do it on these wheels.
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing I hear ya but with wheels that are kept so clean you don't even need a product like this, just basic soap and your brushes will do the same thing.
Great video.. but the chemical guys website does say to rinse the wheels first by the way. These are directly from the website. And the tires do look clean by the way? I believe the Signature product they make is a tad better. It's concentrated and you can get about 4 bottles out of it at 4:1 mixed with water. 1. Rinse wheels with sharp stream of water to remove loose dirt and soften tough grime. 2. Spray wheel cleaner on wheels, tires, brakes, and suspension components. 3. Let sit to break down filth and grime for several minutes. 4. Use brush to gently agitate dirt and grime. 5. Rinse away filth, cleaner residue, and soap with sharp stream of water and dry with a clean microfiber towel. Please Note: Always try a test spot before use.
Thanks! If they would have been real dirty I would have rinsed first. The problem is when you rinse first you are diminishing the strength of the cleaner by diluting it in water. Either way it cleaned the wheels great but not the tires.
I've tried this product before with good results although I emptied the contents into a used bottle with a foaming sprayer. That helped in terms of not having to use as much product to get the same results. I do like some of the CG products but have to admit, they're like the "Ben & Jerry's" of detailing products when it comes to their marketing...from the fancy labels, fruity to bubblegum scents, as well as having 2-3 different products for each use. The wheel/tire in this demonstration wasn't an ideal candidate to test this product for its effectiveness. However, I do appreciate Brians efforts and realize he's somewhat limited in terms of his test mules, I just think in this case, a mild detergent or APC would've netted the same if not similar results. That being said, I did the wheels/tires on my sister-in-laws Expedition that accumulated so much brake dust that the wheels were 80% brown/rust colored, but also "baked in" the alloy wheels. This product worked quite well in removing it with of course, plenty of agitation. Another great video though, from one of my favorite detailing channels. Thanks Brian....keep'em coming.
Nice video but it would be nice if the wheels and tires were even a little bit dirty to see if this product gets the wheels clean they already were clean so how do we know if it really works all we know is that you can rub it around and sprays out of the bottle.
Richard Vacanti Thanks! This product is for maintained wheels like the wheels in the video. They had brake dust on them but that’s about it. Anything more then brake dust this product would not do much.
i also have a hard time finding a product that cleans the rims and tires . most of the products colean the wheel wells but or they clean the tire but not the rim or the other way around. maybe using a product special for the tyres and a special product for the rims.....i dont know....any way thanks for letting us know what the product does! greeting from greece
Do you guys think it’s worth the money? It seems like you don’t get that much per price considering that wheels take a more then average amount of cleaner bc it’s wheels but does the size of the bottle last a nice amount?
Rishard Life On the wheels yes any product would’ve cleaned them they weren’t very dirty but it did a terrible job on the tires even with the scrubbing.
I love my eagle 1 A to Z so when I tried this out last weekend I didn’t bother cleaning the tires, I just cleaned the wheels and loved it. I used about a 4th if the bottle with just 1 use. So I think I’m gonna order some on their website where I can dilute it and make it last alot longer. I hate to have dirty wheels so it is💯 % better than anything I’ve tried. The smell I believe is classic bubble gum-
Just me I have not use purple power but I have used super clean and it works OK. I have an all in one wheel and tire cleaner video coming out next week that you’ll want to watch
It drives me nuts when the rotors turn orange with surface rust. Sometimes I’ll dry the wheels and come back to orange drip marks on the barrels from the rotors
Thanks for the video. This isnt a strong product. It’s more of an aid. Pick up the gel and put 2oz in your bucket. More for more potency. The spray is too diluted
The first paint enhancement that I did on my car I used Chemical Guys V36, which is one step from their fine polish. It worked fine but the dusting killed it for me. I wound up having to re wash the car and that wasn't fun. I have been using 3D Speed since and have been pretty happy with it so far.
Ed Ruiz I’ve never used any of chemical guys paint correction products. I recommend trying Griot’s garage is finishing sealant it is a great AIO product
The directions say nothing about scrubbing with soapy water, in addition to the cleaner sprayed on the wheel. It somewhat makes the product test inaccurate based on the product's directions.
The bucket should have only CLEAN WATER! Because now we wont know what actually cleaned the wheels and tires? Was it the soapy water and some elbow grease?? Or was it the Diablo Gel ??? We will never know????
Samuel Ougrah You are welcome! It does work good. I will be having another wheel cleaner video coming out hopefully next week that is cheaper and works great on tires and wheels. Just want to give you a heads up
It’s just soap on a bottle. Their wheel gel is literally soap. Watch their old videos. They’ll tell you to put their wheel gel into a 5 gallon was bucket. Even in their most recent videos they put wheel gel into a wash bucket with their wheel and tire tools.
Mason Jordan That’s fine and I know a lot of people that use soaps to clean wheels. I just bought it because I saw it at Walmart I’m not a fan on Chemical Guys products but thought it was worth trying.
FAB Automotive Detailing oh I hear you. You’re just doing your job and letting people know. Nothing wrong with that boss. New to the channel. Keep at it.
Riccardo Arici They are like fiber bristles. I tried looking at the specs but it just says scratch free bristles and doesn’t say what they are made of. Sorry
Truthfully, I use a soapy degreaser om my wheels and rims like Simple Green or the Purple liquid degreaser. They're a lot cheaper and do just as good a job in my opinion depending on how concentrated it's used. That small bottle will be gone in no time.
BIG T Yeah soap works I just like using whee cleaners because they are designed to break up brake dust and lubricants for scratch free cleaning. I always tell people use what works for you. Thanks for watching
I also have satin black wheels and I sprayed onto a microfiber and just wiped them down. I don’t have a hose. Can I skip the rinse if I just toweled it on and NOT a generous spray, very light spray
If you left a comment and you noticed it’s gone that’s because I don’t want cursing on my channel or in the comments. If you want to leave a bad comment bashing me or how I do things that’s fine just please don’t use language like that. Thank you!
That's pretty dope and adult. Stay classy my friend
Luis Villarreal Thank you!
I much appreciate that. Super classy.
Tbennphotos You are welcome and thank you!!!
I didnt know Walmart sells chemical guys!. Good to know
Looks like it did an amazing job. I'm pretty sure the reason it doesn't remove your old tire shine is bc it's 100% ph balanced. So it cleans dust dirt and such but won't remove wax or polishes or anything like that. Such as thick coating of old tire shine. Great video I actually think it did great.
TonyTheTechnician Yeah it did a good job on the wheels and that is probably why it didn’t clean the tires. Thanks
I buy the concentrated version from Chemical Guys in a 16 oz bottle for about $12.00. The Walmart version is a diluted version that is grab and go. I get about a $1.50 per wash out of the concentrated bottle at a 4:1 ratio. Works just as well.
How i do know i got the concentrated version?
@@Carlos.Rivera the concentrated version doesn't have a spray nozzle, and black font on the bottle.
This works well as a wheel cleaner but not for heavily soiled tires. They make a product called All Clean for when tires are brown and needing to strip off old dressing. I find that you have to use a combination of Chemical Guys products for best results. They don’t really have a 1 all. I’ve been using their products for about a year now and I just love them. It’s all about using their products in tandem with one another as each product has a very specific use. Use total interior and then come back and dress the interior with natural shine, or use Diablo wheel cleaner for the wheels and all clean for the tires. That’s generally how it goes, you have to combine them.
This was one of the first wheel cleaners i used years ago, and as it seems to work okay, to me its really nothing more than a cheap car shampoo . It smells great but honestly dont think there is anything chemically in it to really break down dust or anything. I feel it just acts as a lubricant for your wheel brushes to be able to agitate the dust and crap away while the brushes are really doing all the work.
Joe Rossi I agree! It does clean the wheels well but is crap on tires. They should just take that off the bottle.
Those rims don't look dirty enough to really judge the effectiveness of the product, I think the result would have been the same with just soap and water 👍🏽
They look great!
eddie gonz With this product that’s about as dirty as the wheels can be. It’s more of a maintenance wheel cleaner. Thanks
Thanks for putting a link to the items you recommend, regardless of whether or not people agree with your recommendations. It seems that other channels don't really do this!
Stephan Garcia You are welcome! I think it helps to weed out products that are just ok.
I saw this in advance auto today.. it was tempting.. i get home.. and see this vid🤔🤘🏼
MNpicker Hmmm interesting! 😂
I'm glad it leaves the tire shine on there actually, great video. Can you send a link to where you got all the cool brushes, I'd like to pick some of those up. Thanks
Carl Hammar Thanks! I bought all the brushes at www.griotsgarage.com
Like the review but honestly chemical guys is my now go to detail company. To the ones that wonder how it works or can be fully used, chemicals guys actually has their own TH-cam channel and showcase their products.
This is the only product of theirs I have even relatively liked. I’m sure they have some good products but I have not found one yet that impresses me.
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing they just opened their 45th shows just outside of Detroit and being from Ohio....I took the 2 hr drive and got more product and I suggest trying their Decon wheel cleaner, it removes brake dust and also cleans the wheel but afterwards use Diablo or any other wheel cleaner as a finishing
Amazing job !!! Washing like that it doesn’t affect the breaks ?
I too picked up some at WalMart about 2 months ago. Have tried it out on a couple of cars, one with disk breaks the other with drums.
I found it works ok on a maintained car, but if you have some serious break dust your better off using a iron removing product. I try not to bash products while commenting, but this one is a good entry level product for someone that just learning as it's not caustic and can be used by anyone. So no need for gloves (eye protection is recommended, just because I am a safety guy)
Overall I agree with your assessment.
As always I look forward to seeing your next video 👍✌️🇺🇸
B Stewart ExecutiveCarCare Yeah it’s good for maintained wheels and that’s about it. BTW you T-shirt is in. Get with me on IG or Facebook
Just let me know how much and I will send a money order to your po box
B Stewart ExecutiveCarCare That’s good for me just make sure it has a return address on it. The size you need cost $2 more so $22 total.
Yeah I"m still on the same gallon from 2 years ago. Works great provided you have a nice car you've already taken care of. For a detail shop bringing in biz from clientele that has neglected their vehicles... hit/miss. Chemical guys/Adams btw is made by the same blending company, so you're not getting anything special as CG is just relabling and a marketing firm at this point.
Hey. Which tire dressing did you use prior to this video? Curious because this dressing held up really well. Thanks!
Saw this at Walmart and was wondering how well it worked, thanks!
Emmanuel Selvas You are welcome!
How much was the purchase? 9.97$ for You too? Just asking because I’m in Philadelphia
Paper Chaser i think like 14.99$
I liked the way it foamed and that it didn't dry fast. Nice that it is available from Walmart, btw I might have to pick up one of those buckets for wheels also. Another great FAB review!
Try cutting it 3 to 1 first... If your wheel are in good shape you can even go higher 5 to 1. Some even go 8 to 1
Daytona 5.7 It did foam well and I was amazed it didn’t even start to dry. The bucket is t bad at all. Thanks
I’ve used their product(s) in the past and haven’t really had great results either. Gotta give em credit for their marketing abilities though! I agree with you that it works good on the wheels - but usually only on ones that have been maintained and don’t have a heavy build up. For the tires I keep experimenting to find an easy application product. I tend to still always fall back to my Meguiars Foam though. It’s never let me down - except when I over sprayed it and drove before it dried!! Keep up the great videos!
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J T Yeah they definitely have good marketing. Pick up an aerosol can of Griot’s Garage Black Satin tire shine. You won’t be disappointed. Most Autoparts stores carry it.
It says to dilute 3:1 and it’s always recommended to spray it down first . Do you put dish soap on dry dishes? I usually let my brushes soak in a bucket with the diablo . Works well. Specially with regular cleaning the dust comes right off and smells awesome
groove269 The bottle you buy at Walmart says ready to use. It’s already diluted. Wheel cleaning product work better on a dry wheel because the water runs the product off the wheel. I always use wet brushes.
Dude, you know why I subscribed? You amuse me with your side comments while working. Haha! Great review here. Keep it up.
Brians a great guy who puts out great content. He's very down to earth, honest and sincere in his approach. Of course, his side comments add to the "entertainment value" in his videos which is reason alone to subscribe.
Thank you so much!
I talk to myself (speak my mind) too when I'm doing something and that's what endears me to his channel. That, and the great reviews he put out. I'm a fan of his work.
@@MarvPido Yes, you're exactly right. Remember, "no one talks to you more than you"..and that applies to each and everyone of us and is why Brian is so relatable. And now we're all part of the FAB family..I'm just waiting for my invitation to the FAB family annual cook-out...lol.
I believe I have the identical 16 ounce bottles that you showed in the video. And it clearly says to "pre-rinse wheels with sharp stream of cool water to remove loose dirt and soften tough grime." so I don't know if they changed the directions since this video was put out but it does say to prerinse the rims and tires.
Thank You Sir for an Excellent Review on this Wheel Cleaning Product!!
You are welcome
I’ve tried it, it’s ok. Meguiar’s wheel brighter can’t be beat.
I agree. Megs Wheel Brightener is awesome. I would also suggest trying P&S Brake Buster. BB cleans wheels and tires. It also doesn't leave your brake rotors rusty.
Nothing like Wheel Brightener on hammered rims caked with break dust. Problem with it is it's limited to just rims and tail pipes so you can't just spray your rims, tires and wheel wells with 1 product and go to work...
Mustang Guru I agree it’s good but not great! Wheel Brightner Overtime will start affecting the wheel surface. I have another wheel cleaner video coming out next week that cleans tires and wheels great and is not very expensive.
Scott Belkin I have a video coming out next week on Brake Buster. I just made the video last night and still have to edit it and I have some videos coming up before it.
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing I have used wheel brighter on the same cars for 2 years now and haven't noticed anything weird happening. What do you mean?
I mix it 50/50 with water and wash the bottom black plastics with it. I found in turns the plastics black, not as good the a proper plastic conditioner, but it does work.
I do the same thing at Walmart. I thought the Diablo wheel cleaner was pretty decent, it smells exactly like Big Red soda pop I used to drink as a kid.
J.T. Blair It is decent for well maintained wheels. Yep Big Red Soda that’s what it was. I almost said big red gum in the video.
Would you recommend cleaning the wheels first before the body
question why would you start with the face wouldn't you do the fender first, then do the barrels of the wheel before doing the face/lug nuts so you don't transfer the heavy dirt and grime onto the face and have a higher chance of damaging or not cleaning the face as well
I Love American car care products, especially Surf City Garage!
But in my opinion you could take a car Shampoo to receive the same Results.
I tried the Diablo Wheel Gel once myself and was really disapointed about it.
But great Video at all !
Greetings from Germany
Marcin Plucinski We have a lot of car care products that’s for sure. Yeah This is more of a cleaner for maintained wheels. I’ve been quite disappointed in Chemical guys products. Hello from Indiana!!!!
Diablo is crap
I use Diablo on my huge 22"x12" Forged Fuels that are on my Super Duty. It works great as it's pH balanced, and extremely slick. This is a great feature for black painted wheels like mine, as it reduces the chances of scratching. Theyre also ceramic coated, so the fact it's pH balanced is the main reason I chose it over many others. I also dilute mine 3:1, as I believe it's instructed to do so.
Agreed but just a note PH balanced also means it can not strip heavy brake dust or road grime. I would use a stronger cleaner every once in a while to just give it a deep clean and use diablo the other times. Just a suggestion have a great day
Cleaner will not get the tote dressing off because it is a PH neutral spray. You will need an acidic cleaner to remove the dressing. But it does remove the grime of the tire.
Pix3lGam3r I completely agree with you! The bottle says it cleans tires and it did clean them some just not enough.
Thank you very much for the review.
I know this comment is one year late but I have a question and hope you could help: in regard your note on the rotors being coloured "orangish-brown", it is a normal thing to turn this colour? Is it a rust? Can I remove it with a wheel cleaning product?
Yes it is normal and it will wear off after hitting the brakes a few times.
Just got to thinking maybe reviews for wheel cleaners should include a "control" wheel/tire where you would follow the same cleaning procedure but with just water. Maybe with some ONR for added lubricity. That way we'd be able to see it's true cleaning ability.
rockhills Sounds like a good idea. This is more of a maintenance wheel cleaner it’s not powerful by any stretch of the imagination. I just thought I’d buy it since it is on the shelf at Walmart and give it a shot
Thanks for uploading! See....I just bought a bottle of this and I cleaned my wheels with it. oI have a Silver 2015 Hyundai Sonata SE. I used it on the weeks and tires and I had the same result. I, however didn't buy one of the long brushes that you used to clean the wheels themselves, the long soft one. Plus, I didn't use soap on the tires and wheels. So I might have to do it again. It was my first time doing this, so yeah. Plus I had just come from the automatic car wash down the street, so the wheels had already been cleaned. I'll give it another try. Thanks for the video!
I like Diablo wheel cleaner but you are much better off buying the full strength version It's thick like a gel dilute it 3 to 1. It's a very safe wheel cleaner, but it's definitely not good for nasty wheels. For people who have sensitive skin or respiratory issues from chemicals this would be a great product to use.
Ford ST I agree! Not that powerful but works on maintained wheels.
Looks like it works better than the sticky citrus wheel cleaner that I did a review on. Cleaning power, more jell like, and didn't dry as fast but I still am disappointed when they say that it works on tires because like the sticky citrus it didn't work very good on rubber. The white residue was a bit strange but like you said it's not a big deal because the brakes will take care of that. Nice review brother!
MeanBee392 It wasn’t bad at all as a wheel cleaner. Yeah the tires were disappointing! Thanks brother
I've been using Diablo wheel cleaner for long time ... I diluted 3 to 1 on a 16oz spray bottle ...
You doing a live stream this holiday weekend ? I might not make it on Saturday
Me too. They recommend 3 to 1. Lot's of good info for all CG products can be found on their Amazon pages along with videos.
Hennessy * I didn’t know you could dilute it because it does not mention that on the bottle. I might go live for an hour but that’s it.
BigOldDog If they recommend it then why isn’t it on the back of the bottle?I went and checked it again and it doesn’t say anywhere.
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing I wonder if the one they sell at Walmart is ready to use? The dilution recommendations are on the product pages on their website, on the Amazon product page and their YT Videos edit: Interesting. I have 2 bottles. 1 with a sprayer and 1 with the new por top. The one with the sprayer does not say to dilute but the pour top does. They appear identical so I don't think 1 is ready to use and the other a concentrate. They look the same.
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing @FAB yeah like bigoldog says Wal-Mart is selling ready to use spray bottle ... I bought the full concentration 16 oz bottle ... You can dilute . The one I purchased is like $10 16oz bottle it Will last awhile .
Curious to know what your favorite all in one tire cleaner is? And favorite car wash.
Joie Flores My favorite all in one is P&S Brake Buster. Favorite car shampoo right now is Griot’s Garage Super Concentrated Car wash or Adam’s Polishes Car Shampoo
Diablo wheel cleaner doesn't work too well on tires. I use super clean degreaser on tires to remove old tire dressing.
Shem Hernandez Yep super clean works great!
Meguiars Hot rims wheel cleaner. My Go to wheel cleaner. Thanks for the video 👍
Donnie Dionne I have used that in the past but it’s been a while. May have to pick a bottle up and try it again. You are welcome
Another great vid, thanks for reviewing it 🔥👍🏼
Thank you! You are welcome
Put some soap on the brushes for the fender wells ….and you need some more on tires too …it takes my dressing off when old and worn …that looks great tires look freshly dressed and nice n black 😆
I started using diablo wheel cleaner not bad but yea I agree one bottle per vehicle have you tried eagle 1 wheel and tire cleaner that great stuff too like your reviews 👍👍
Carlos Torres Exactly it’s not bad but not great either. I have Eagle One but have not tried it yet.
I just bought this product and it does state to rinse wheel first now. I wonder if there were some complaints?
My issue is if you rinse first then it’s going to dilute the product and it won’t be as affective.
They recommend cutting it 3 to 1. Some people go a lot more depending on the condition of their wheels. The biggest negative reviews comes from ppl complaining they can't get the sprayer off to dilute it. They started selling it without a sprayer. See how it foamed when you used a wet brush ;-) I use their signature wheel cleaner and Premium Blue wheel cleaner mostly for maintenance cut 4 to 1 and buy a whole gallon for $18 off Amazon. I use it for wheels, wheel wells, tires, chrome (bumper, running boards, grills, etc)and exterior plastics. A nice safe and effective exterior APC that is super cost effective. I put it in my automatic hacked pump sprayer and go to town. When I do the SIlverado I use about 45oz
BigOldDog I didn’t know that it could be diluted. My bottle says nothing about that and I made my review of the way the directions stated. Thank you for the information though that you can dilute it
Are you the wheel cleaner from that company and I thought it really sucked it smells really good though like Bubblegum but it just does not do a good job at cleaning wheels
Diablo is just soap, i have it and barely use it. You could use this to wash your car with, straight up soap.
MeS Details could be but I saw it on the shelf at Walmart and thought I would give it a try.
Diablo is my favorite wheel cleaner for my jeeps wheels. I used to use dawn dish soap and Diablo is significantly less scrubing so... I'll likely just keep using it to clean my wheels tbh lol
Been using this product for a couple of years now. Diablo Gel works great on a maintained wheel and safe on matte and satin wheels. If things are really nasty you’ll need a stronger product. Get the 1 gallon and dilute 3:1, much more economical and lasts awhile.
Mario Mifsud I agree it works great on maintained wheels! Anything stronger I would not use this I would use another one of my products
I bought DIablo too today but for some reason it does not have spray option, it only squirts...bad boy!! But here is a thought, even if you used no chemical of any kind on your wheels and tires they would still be clean if you brush them as. much as you did. So, may be it is. your brushing and not the soap that made the difference.
Thanks for the review. I use Meguiars wheel brightner. It’s acid based and just does a great job . I cut it 3to1 so a gallon goes a long way and it’s cheap.
Take care.
gkc booth You are welcome! I have the Meguiars Wheel Brightner but have not tried it yet!
Just leave it on about 30secs. The brake dust is just eaten away . I think you’ll like it. Take care .
gkc booth Thanks for the info
Great video Fab. Good to see this one in action. Have a good night. Your friend Jason Davis 😀👍👍
Jason Davis Thanks!
Do you have to rinse if you sprayed lightly onto a towel and rubbed it on? Not much spray at all
Ashley Sadler Yes I would still rinse it off or go over with a towel damp with water.
I actually thought about trying this stuff. But eagle one happened and I LOVE that stuff. Awesome review brother thank you. Hope you have a wonderful week see yall Saturday brother.
All the Eagle Ones I've tries work good but the sprayers are BRUTAL! The "foaming" one on the "All Wheel" is the worst. You need to be Arnold to pull the trigger a few times and then it breaks...brutal! The black and plasti dipped with the iron remover is only 5 bucks at Walmart! Good stuff. They should be fixing their bottle/sprayer issue here really soon and it should help with the confusion too.
Michael Campbell It’s good but if you have a favorite it’s not worth switching to. I will be having a video come out next week on a wheel cleaner that is worth switching to in my opinion and it’s cheap
Yeah Michael, I do love that eagle one u turned me on to but the foam sprayer stinks. Lol. P&s brake buster works hella good too
@@jaykid007 yes the foam sprayer sucks I noticed that to. It cleans my nasty tires so good and i got 2 for 10 at advanced auto. I thought it was just me but I see everyone has the same problem
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing brother I look forward to seeing that video. Honestly I need a store baught water spot remover. I went to stay with my grandmother in atoka Tennessee (about 30 minutes from where I live) and apparently they have hard water out there. I washed my truck at a car wash and it left water spots on my glass and all over my paint. Needless to say I'm not real happy about it.
Code Red also cleans your rotors. I tried out Diablo from chemical guys. Honestly, I like code red more but the smell of diablo
Iv'e had the same results as you. Used 8 times on two Jeep Cherokee Trail hawk. Have about an inch left in bottle ( one more use out of it). Yes the rotors looked bad after use. The tire dressing ( VRT Chemical Guys) washed off. The Griot's does not wash easily,yet in NE PA Griot's takes 24 to 48 hours to cure on warm days. I am experimenting with various products before I make a decision for an overall product to use.
Roger Wadell I really like P&S Brake Buster it cleans well and has rust inhibitors so rotors don’t get rusty. My go to tire shine right now is either Adam’s Tire Shine or Ethos Tire Shine.
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing ,I'll try Adams tire shine. I just recieved a bottle of Adams Iron Remover which I will use tommorrow. My new Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk was hit four weeks ago and was returned by Collision Repair Shop. I'm ready to see how this product works.
Did a good job all around, did exactly what it was supposed to do
The dust on the wheels came off with a simple swipe of your finger so as I"m sure has already been said, anything you used would have cleaned the wheels. Just your scrubbing brush that was already soaped up would have done the same exact thing.
Chad Rapper Yeah I cant help that I keep my wheels clean. Before I made this video and people knew that I bought this product they told me that this product is really only good for maintained wheels. That’s why I chose to do it on these wheels.
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing I hear ya but with wheels that are kept so clean you don't even need a product like this, just basic soap and your brushes will do the same thing.
I’ve been diluting it with water and using a different spray bottle excellent results still and not using so much product
Is this safe for all types of rims??? It left stains on my rims
Great video.. but the chemical guys website does say to rinse the wheels first by the way. These are directly from the website. And the tires do look clean by the way? I believe the Signature product they make is a tad better. It's concentrated and you can get about 4 bottles out of it at 4:1 mixed with water.
1. Rinse wheels with sharp stream of water to remove loose dirt and soften tough grime.
2. Spray wheel cleaner on wheels, tires, brakes, and suspension components.
3. Let sit to break down filth and grime for several minutes.
4. Use brush to gently agitate dirt and grime.
5. Rinse away filth, cleaner residue, and soap with sharp stream of water and dry with a clean microfiber towel.
Please Note: Always try a test spot before use.
Thanks! If they would have been real dirty I would have rinsed first. The problem is when you rinse first you are diminishing the strength of the cleaner by diluting it in water. Either way it cleaned the wheels great but not the tires.
The chemical guys stuff is 15 bucks and up for ones that size here in ontario canada
I've tried this product before with good results although I emptied the contents into a used bottle with a foaming sprayer. That helped in terms of not having to use as much product to get the same results. I do like some of the CG products but have to admit, they're like the "Ben & Jerry's" of detailing products when it comes to their marketing...from the fancy labels, fruity to bubblegum scents, as well as having 2-3 different products for each use. The wheel/tire in this demonstration wasn't an ideal candidate to test this product for its effectiveness. However, I do appreciate Brians efforts and realize he's somewhat limited in terms of his test mules, I just think in this case, a mild detergent or APC would've netted the same if not similar results. That being said, I did the wheels/tires on my sister-in-laws Expedition that accumulated so much brake dust that the wheels were 80% brown/rust colored, but also "baked in" the alloy wheels. This product worked quite well in removing it with of course, plenty of agitation. Another great video though, from one of my favorite detailing channels. Thanks Brian....keep'em coming.
Thank you! I wish I would of had worse wheels to test it on but I had to use what I had. Thanks for understanding
Nice video but it would be nice if the wheels and tires were even a little bit dirty to see if this product gets the wheels clean they already were clean so how do we know if it really works all we know is that you can rub it around and sprays out of the bottle.
Richard Vacanti Thanks! This product is for maintained wheels like the wheels in the video. They had brake dust on them but that’s about it. Anything more then brake dust this product would not do much.
Maybe they've changed the wording in the past 2 years, but the bottle currently says nothing about being a tire cleaner.
what kind of hose sprayer is that you are using ? Did not see it on your amazon shop.
J hinge It was a cheap from Walmart. It has since broke. 😂
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing thank you
i also have a hard time finding a product that cleans the rims and tires . most of the products colean the wheel wells but or they clean the tire but not the rim or the other way around. maybe using a product special for the tyres and a special product for the rims.....i dont know....any way thanks for letting us know what the product does! greeting from greece
Your explanation is very good. But the tires are not enough dirty for a more realistic test,...................Thank´s and greetings!
I been using Diablo for long time and had good luck with it on the wheels . Not good for tires and only use this on wheels
Agree 👍
Ouzo Lou Garage Same results as me! I wonder why they label it for tires? Thanks
My bad I meant like in general, whole car detailing
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing think CG does to sale more product . This stuff not strong enough for tire nuts works great on wheels .
Do you guys think it’s worth the money? It seems like you don’t get that much per price considering that wheels take a more then average amount of cleaner bc it’s wheels but does the size of the bottle last a nice amount?
You scrub a wheel like that any wheel cleaner will work😂
john russo Very true! It states it cleans tires and it didn’t so this video shows it did not clean tires at least Even with all the scrubbing.
I'm not sure if that bottle is concentrated or not. if not 3:1 or 5:1 works good for me.
yeah it comes concentrated. CG has recommends that you dilute it 3:1 but I think even 5:1 should be good enough.
You could have scrubs just half of the wheel and sprayed with water to see the difference
I always rinse with water first, get rid of grit that scratches. Spray product. Follow directions. Rinse and repeat.
Bro how you just cleaned that tire and wheel I think you could have used almost any cleaner you just clean them the proper way 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Rishard Life On the wheels yes any product would’ve cleaned them they weren’t very dirty but it did a terrible job on the tires even with the scrubbing.
I love my eagle 1 A to Z so when I tried this out last weekend I didn’t bother cleaning the tires, I just cleaned the wheels and loved it. I used about a 4th if the bottle with just 1 use. So I think I’m gonna order some on their website where I can dilute it and make it last alot longer. I hate to have dirty wheels so it is💯 % better than anything I’ve tried. The smell I believe is classic bubble gum-
What year is your Journey? I have a 2013.
Get you some totally awesome degreaser from dollar store. works really well on cleaning your tires.
I have heard that works great on tires.
Tottaly Awesome from 99cent store is the best For anything!
You realise the product likely adds a gloss, so you may be wrong about your thoughts on the tires.
If you ever want to try another wheel cleaner from them try their premium blue wheel cleaner. Much stronger.
I mean, you have to rinse first the wheel/tyre before using the diablo product.
I've used it before, if you wet your wheels before you use the product it will foam up
I use purple power on my tires , don't know if it's doing a good job , Have you ever used it on tires ?
Switch over to Super clean. A much better option than PP for Tires, and everything else. For wheel go 4:1 or 5:1
Just me I have not use purple power but I have used super clean and it works OK. I have an all in one wheel and tire cleaner video coming out next week that you’ll want to watch
mam: dads sniffing the car products again 😂😂 ... good video 👍
It drives me nuts when the rotors turn orange with surface rust. Sometimes I’ll dry the wheels and come back to orange drip marks on the barrels from the rotors
Raycen L. Quick lap around the block do some light braking and orange is gone
I use that tire scrubber on my carpets to loosen sand and dirt while vacuuming.
Sky1 It’s actually a carpet brush but the bristles make it perfect for tire cleaning.
Mine sprays in a stream is it broken?
Thanks for the video. This isnt a strong product. It’s more of an aid. Pick up the gel and put 2oz in your bucket. More for more potency. The spray is too diluted
The first paint enhancement that I did on my car I used Chemical Guys V36, which is one step from their fine polish. It worked fine but the dusting killed it for me. I wound up having to re wash the car and that wasn't fun. I have been using 3D Speed since and have been pretty happy with it so far.
CG polishes are terrible.
Ed Ruiz I’ve never used any of chemical guys paint correction products. I recommend trying Griot’s garage is finishing sealant it is a great AIO product
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing I also heard that Griot's is one of the best AIO polishes. Does it work in full sunlight?
Ed Ruiz It is not recommended in direct sunlight.
What’s the best tire cleaner you have used?
Adam’s tire and rubber cleaner but it’s expensive IMO. Xtreme Solutions The Juice is a wheel and tire cleaner and it works great on tires and wheels.
The directions say nothing about scrubbing with soapy water, in addition to the cleaner sprayed on the wheel. It somewhat makes the product test inaccurate based on the product's directions.
Will diablo wheel gel strip ceramic coating off wheels?
UpdatinStatus No it definitely won’t remove ceramic coating.
The bucket should have only CLEAN WATER! Because now we wont know what actually cleaned the wheels and tires? Was it the soapy water and some elbow grease?? Or was it the Diablo Gel ??? We will never know????
Thank you I was waiting on a good review before buying it for myself also keep up the great work
Samuel Ougrah You are welcome! It does work good. I will be having another wheel cleaner video coming out hopefully next week that is cheaper and works great on tires and wheels. Just want to give you a heads up
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing Thanks I will look out for the next video
Samuel Ougrah You are welcome
And if you read the bottle it says it shines your wheels after
I use purple auto and boat followed by iron remover and tires come up very good along with the wheels.
gambietti Iuse vehicle and boat for the paint to remove waxes. Never tried it on tires. Now my curiosity is up! 🤔
It’s just soap on a bottle. Their wheel gel is literally soap. Watch their old videos. They’ll tell you to put their wheel gel into a 5 gallon was bucket. Even in their most recent videos they put wheel gel into a wash bucket with their wheel and tire tools.
Mason Jordan That’s fine and I know a lot of people that use soaps to clean wheels. I just bought it because I saw it at Walmart I’m not a fan on Chemical Guys products but thought it was worth trying.
FAB Automotive Detailing oh I hear you. You’re just doing your job and letting people know. Nothing wrong with that boss. New to the channel. Keep at it.
Mason Jordan Thank you and welcome to the FAB family!
Diablo is fine for wheels. A good tire brush and Dawn dish detergent works well on the tires….simple, effective, cheap.
I use LA's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Cleaner for the tires. Does a good job and it's cheap.
Justin McKamey I have some of that but never thought about trying on the tires. Thanks for the info
Are the wheel's brush (the one that goes into the rim) bristles made of plastic or something else?
Riccardo Arici They are like fiber bristles. I tried looking at the specs but it just says scratch free bristles and doesn’t say what they are made of. Sorry
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing ok thanks, but do they feel like a thoot brush or differente?
Riccardo Arici I would say a tooth brush feel is about right
@@FABAutomotiveDetailing thank you very very much
Riccardo Arici You are welcome!
Please, what is the all time best engine / wheel cleaner out there ? Thanks
Engine use diluted all purpose
U could of got that wheel clean without the spray with the scrubbing u did and saved a few dollars
Truthfully, I use a soapy degreaser om my wheels and rims like Simple Green or the Purple liquid degreaser. They're a lot cheaper and do just as good a job in my opinion depending on how concentrated it's used. That small bottle will be gone in no time.
BIG T Yeah soap works I just like using whee cleaners because they are designed to break up brake dust and lubricants for scratch free cleaning. I always tell people use what works for you. Thanks for watching
I have satin finished wheels. Would this work for that?
RED_10R Yes this would be safe for those.
I also have satin black wheels and I sprayed onto a microfiber and just wiped them down. I don’t have a hose. Can I skip the rinse if I just toweled it on and NOT a generous spray, very light spray
Aren’t you suppose to diluted it 3 to 1 ??