would like to chime in on this. for the record its acidity vs alkalinity. wheel brightener is a nice product if you know how to use it. it will damage magnesium and uncoated wheels because of the reactivity of acid with bare metal. wheel brightener appears to be a weaker version of what i used when i detailed professionally. we used a straight wheel acid, hydrochloric i think, to rejuvenate used cars for resale. we also had a highly alkaline wheel cleaner to use on wheels that were not safe for acid, uncoated. meguiars doesnt really advertise this product because it is a professional product and you are susceptible to user error. if you find yourself a highly alkaline product, be careful because it will burn your skin. ultimately anytime you choose a wheel cleaner you need to understand the anatomy of the wheel, just be careful with this product. diluting is a good idea, also spraying it on and immediately rinsing it off works good too.
I am a 16 years old and have owned a full service mobile auto detailing company in south Florida for 3 years now. Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Your detail philosophy is so similar to mine! I loved your talk at the beginning about the wheel brightener! You nailed it! I also watch Darren Priest with Auto Fetish Detail on TH-cam. Have you watched Darren's videos at all? I love his channel. He cuts the B.S. and tells it like it is like you do, your words sounded familiar to his so I was just curious if you follow him at all. Congratulations on your business, it's nice to see another young kid getting out there and making it happen like me! My friends think I'm crazy. LOL
Hey man so glad to hear that you’re crushing it and that you like the channel! Yeah I like Darren priest and the auto fetish channel… Though I don’t have a lot of time to watch TH-cam videos these days myself, I know that he cuts all the BS and tells it like it is and I love that! Makes it a lot more easy to watch! Let me know if I can help you in anyway man! Thanks so much for subscribing
Wilson Auto Detailing Okay, thanks for the support. I heard you mention "pre-med" school in the video. Are you in school to be a doctor or something and detailing part time while in college? (I think that's going to be my plan.)
I actually was on a pre med track for about two years, but I am a christian and knew God was calling me into full time ministry, so I am double majoring in Spanish and Communications now, and growing a couple different businesses including my detailing business in Middle Tennessee!!! Thats an awesome plan man!
Great video and very informative. I'm not a professional detailer or car cleaning expert, but I have been cleaning cars / trucks for last 40 years so that gives a level of experience and expertise that I's like to share. Many of the products I seen endorse in these videos work great, including this one. But they are somewhat expensive and harsh. Not to mention, do not get this stuff on your paint or unfinished aluminum or certain wheels. I've been using Simple Green for over 20 years and there isn't a better wheel cleaner out there that it. It' costs much less than all of the other products that are designed for one thing and it is also an excellent tire cleaner and de-greaser. One gallon of concentrate costs about $12 and can be cut 3-to-1 to make 4 gallons of cleaner. It works just as good as anything I've seen in any of these videos, and is harmless to hands and car finishes; and you only need to use on product for tires and wheels instead of two. Try the Simple Green. Its cheap, fast, safe and very effective....
Very young, highly passionate, hardworking. Salute to you. Unfortunately, you watched Darren's videos and you're imitating his concept and style, albeit being more entertaining even though you are equally as long winded as Darren. Oh...and I forgot about dear old Scotty from Texas, who's also inspired by Darren and also doing what you are doing😂😂. So, congrats to Darren Priest who managed to create so many followers.
Thanks for all these videos ive picked up a lot of awesome tips from you! Greatly appreciate it. Have already subscribed and hope to see all the videos you have on here!!
Hey Dylan!!! Thank you so much for letting me know that the videos are helping you that is amazing!!! Definitely let me know if I can help you personally out with anything in your detailing world! Id be glad to talk! Hope to hear from you sooon!
One correction should be mentioned here. Just because the container is plastic does not mean that the product is not acidic. There are types of plastic, teflon coated plastic, for example that are safe for acidic products. I'm not saying this means this product will be harmful, I have it myself. I'm just saying you can't say a product isn't acidic because it didn't eat through the plastic. I always throw out the reference to watch one of the first episodes of Breaking Bad, where Jessie buys the wrong plastic tub and not the one Walt told him to get. They went to dissolve the bodies in acid in the plastic tub, and if you've seen the episode, you know what happens next.
Thanks for the content, Wilson. Although I have a gallon of Meguiars Wheel Brightner for years, I’m conflicted comparing its performance to an Iron Remover such as Meguiars Ultimate. Thoughts?
both have different uses. acid cleaners are really reserved for wheels that have been neglected. if you can’t get a result in two passes with a regular wheel cleaner it might be time to break out an acid based cleaner
Keep up the good work. However if I was to use this product is it necessary to apply a wax or sealant on the rim after cleaning? I assumed I would have to but you would know better. Thanks
I my mind wheel brightener works with chemistry and detergents, while ph balanced only rely on detergents. An easy way to look at it atleast. A good detergent can also do a good job. Never used wheel brightener, but been happy with p21s and rim7
Hey Luke! Thanks for the videos man you have helped me a lot! Question: Is this safe on chrome clad wheels? Or chrome wheel skins whatever you want to call it? Ran into a stained det yesterday and was not happy personally with the results but did not have this to try.
Very true and learn a lot Luke. Everyone get freak out when they hear the word “acid” because they are dangerous like you see in movies. Also is it safe on Toyota Corolla machined alloys wheels with black-painted accents and will it harm cermatic coating?
It will affect the ceramic coating, but as far as wheels, anytime the wheels are not straight factory, I just go ahead and use a non acidic wheel cleaner just to be safe
When a product States ph balanced I would believe it's balance relative to the pH scale which would make it neutral at 7. They probably use different chemicals to neutralize the product. At work I use sodium hydroxide to make a product more alkaline or sulfuric acid to make it more acidic.
do you sugest to degrease the tire first with super degreaser and make sure to just spray that super degreaser in the tire only? and then, use the wheel brightner for the rims? also, what about the fenders? super degreaser in the fenders also? thanks in advance
Yes super clean in fenders as well with the sidewall of tires, and wheel brightener on wheels only. Spray all of it with water first to give some caution with the overspray that you will inevitably get on the wheels
What about carbon ceramic breaks ? Will t harm those ? I have a Dodge Charger srt and have brembos on it . The amount of brake dust is insane so I’m trying to find something to clean it effortlessly on my weekly wash
Hey man, have you ever messed around with any of that iron x or iron off wheel cleaner stuff? I currently use the meguiars wheel brightener, but I'm just trying to figure out if there's any additional benefits to using the iron off in combo with it. Seems by the videos I e seem that the wheels come out looking almost identical from both of them by themselves. Many thanks
For sure man, personally I stick with the wheel brightener, just because it is so effective that anything that does not come off with the wheel brightener, is going to be something that cannot be taken off with product alone, so in order to simplify my world, I stick with the wheel brightener, but you are certainly welcome to test it out! It can't hurt! And I would love to hear about it if you do!
Actually I have! And it worked just fine, though I would definitely suggest that you test it out in an inconspicuous area first just because it is better to be safe than sorry, but yes in my experience it worked great!
Hey bro new subscriber here! I just powder coated my wheels black on my F150. Can I use this product on powder coated wheels. If not, not would you recommend to clean them? Also, what should I use to protect and shine them up?
Hey man! I would go with a non acid wheel cleaner, specifically one from nano skin... check it out! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X123G64/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00X123G64&linkCode=as2&tag=wilson0f3-20&linkId=137b6857fd5a19e5a1780b1467bc2992
Lucas Ornelas no it is not a good idea to use this on tires, it is strictly a wheel cleaner, but check out my tire cleaning video! I've got two, one where I use a product called purple power, and another where I use a product called super clean!
I use the same on my cars... the only prob is that the brake calipers start to rust ... may be because this product remove the protection on it if has any... thats what i noticed...
Yeah should have worded it better. The bottle itself is fine (cheap Walmart spray bottle) but the sprayer itself doesn't spray anymore. I happens to be at Lowes today though shopping for something else and saw the zep brand bottles there so I picked one up to try.
Ya the issue is not the bottle, but the acid based cleaner... I actually go into depth on this at the end of one of my videos, watch this video below and let me know if that helps you!! th-cam.com/video/dCBbrQk13_I/w-d-xo.html
Cool, just watched the video thanks a lot I'll give that a go. Appreciate it brother always love the video, very helpful and informative and you're always very helpful to answer my questions as well as others question.
Honestly, I don't have a ton of expertise in aluminum wheel polish only because it is something that I do so rarely, what I would suggest is go to auto zone, and pick up a more retail grade aluminum polish, see how you like it, and go from there.... I just barely ever have to do it that it is never really something on my mind, also my first instinct is to say that many many many of the aluminum polishes out there are very similar, so any way you go it will be a good result!
Since this is an Acid based wheel cleaner; would you use this on "uncoated wheels" (no clear coat), or on "powder coated" wheels? I mean you say you used it "every single wheel", I just want to make sure you mean you also used it on the two types of wheels I listed above, thank you. What kind of Tripod do you use when you need something Taller (when you are standing) do you have a link to it.
Today I mixed this product in a ratio of 4:1 as stated on the label. And I regret using it on my factory Mercedes 2 piece CL65 wheels with a metal outer lip. As soon as i spray this product on the wheels, it immediately bites into the metal lips leaving it with a hazy, milky stain…fk me!
Megs "hot rims cleaner" is very basic. I tested it recently and its super basic. I've personally haven't heard of pH neutral wheel cleaner probably because they don't work lol. Its gotta be one of end of the scale or the other to actually clean. Also the scale is 1-14 not 1-12. Thanks for the video! People fear what they don't know.
Luke, while I'm a frequent viewer of your videos I cannot help but ask a question about Wheel Brightener sitting in a plastic bottle. Brake fluid also sits in plastic bottles and doesn't harm the bottle, but it WILL harm your clear coat. Different plastics react different with different chemicals. I'm about to buy some WB and I understand that it is safe; however, the rationale that it sitting in a plastic container means that it's safe seems to not be the whole truth. Am I correct in the assumption?
Good points! I think more than anything sometimes I get into ranting about certain things and don’t stop until I have beaten a dead horse again and again Hahahaha!
@@aarons7267 how well does it work compared to wheel brightener? I found a car guys wheel cleaner too that had a lot of good reviews. This would be for a daily driver I wash every 2-3 weeks
I use this stuff at 5:1 reduction. For some reason one wheel was not rinsed off right and it damaged the clear coat where it sat. If you believe this guy, let’s see him leave it on for a good while. Be careful with this stuff.
As far as I know it will not hurt the tire at all, but I'm not sure why you would spray it on the tire... it just isn't for tires... but of course you will get overspray on the tire as you are cleaning the wheel with it, and that certainly will not be a problem! Hope that helps!
Hey Luke! I’ve gone through sooooo many trigger sprayers when using the wheel brightener. It seems to ruin them even though they are “acid resistant.” Have you found one that works well for you?
Not really honestly! Best strategy, just take the nozzle off when your finished using it, spray all the solution out of the nozzle and tube, then put it back in, that way there’s not a bunch of acid sitting in the nozzle
Great video man!!..love WB..!!..it's so true that it doesn't do anything to the wheels.i rattle canned the wheels to my daily driver with some low quality cheap paint nonetheless the finish came out great and they were thrashed and I mean thrashed!!..brake dust stains and what seemed to be that they started fading..gave it a good bath with WB and they came out great!!..like it just painted them!!..so if its fine on cheap rattle can paint I'm pretty sure it's fine on oem clear coat..though I don't like the harmful effects on your body I hear about..what do you think about that dude??..I always wear gloves and goggles with it but I've heard your supposed to even wear a respirator 😂
hahaha yes yes yes to all of that!!! And I totally agree with the effects on your body, I actually wear a mask when I use it!!!! I do the same with purple power!
cool video but the comment about how the acid hasn’t dissolved the bottle it’s in is a pretty dumb comparison. the same acids that can dissolve metals and bones and flesh can be stored in a plastic bottle.
Hi Wilson! is it safe to use the All Purpose cleaner from Meguiar's to do clay bar to the paint ?? i mean can i spray all purpose cleaner to do clay baring ??
you should remove your explanation and misinformation about pH neutral products and the pH scale in general. Sulphuric acid comes in plastic containers. The plastic bottle that product comes in is coated on the inside with a coating that isn't damaged by acid.
That may be true about plastic bottles, I've never researched that in particular, but the information about the pH scale is not inaccurate, nor is the info about acids, bases, and pH neutral products. If the bottle does have the supposed acid resistant lining on the interior the point I was making still remains the same in that sulphuric acid is a dangerous chemical that one would not want to touch, because it corrodes skin, plastics, metals, etc... however the Meguiars wheel brightener is not an acid that is nearly that strong (or as acidic), and therefore it is not dangerous for your hands, and more importantly, the wheels of a car. Though I will certainly look into the acid resistant plastic lining that you brought up, that is very interesting if that is true, however the information that I gave about the pH scale really isn't up for debate, that's just basic chemistry
that's simply not true. The pH scale goes from 0-14 not 0-12. Acid WILL eat clear coat over time, that's basic chemistry. if that acidic cleaner is left on for prolonged periods of time or not used properly, it will fade the clear coat that is why clear coats fade on cars, along with the sun and incorrect cleaning processes. I'm not saying it's not fine to use on wheels, all I'm saying is that you over exaggerated alot.
hahaha its all good man, yes the scale is measured 0 to 14, I just mis spoke, but we can agree to disagree and there is certainly no obligation to watch any of my videos, so I wouldn't worry about it, thanks for the comments
You're right, I'm not obligated to watch any of your videos. However, as someone who is trying to be informative it is important to actually be educated in the subject. Comparing a chemically resistant plastic bottle to a vehicles clear coat is complete misinformation. Like I said, it is a safe product as long as it is used properly, but it cannot be said to he completely safe.
Ok Well put together video and I always like your enthusiasm. But do NoT downplay acid base wheel cleaners and say they are not harmful it that strong. You inhale it long enough and get in your eyes yes it will mess you up. And if not used correctly on wheels it will mess them up. So to anyone watching this video. It is harmful to a point. Also Mentioning it doesn’t eat through the plastic?? Umm Hydrofluoric acid won’t-eat through plastics and it is I believe 2nd or 3rd most corrosive acids in the world that will eat through metal and eat your flesh to the bone And majority of wheel acid has small amounts of hydrofluoric acid it it. And thats why it can be very harmful if not used correctly.
Yea his video's are awesome, Meguiars Wheel Brightener is very bad for your health it has Hydrofluoric Acid in it which can kill you so be careful you don't breath it in and try not to let it get on your skin.
Thanks for sharing! You could also try using simple green on the wheels. Ive been using it for years and its safe, effective, inexpensive, and smells great.
Boy, you talk too much. You're talking to people that do the same thing as you. No need to over explain. Not hating on you, bro. Keep on keeping on. But, dude. About six minutes into the video and you're still talking. Get to cleaning, that's why we're on these videos.
@Igbo Prince, The very reason Beginner detailers like me really enjoy Luke Wilsons channel is because he does explain in depth and we enjoy his videos. Luke is not rambling, just having a good time helping others. Don't be so sinister and rude picking on others and calling out a so-called fault which is not a fault at all but an asset.
Mark H Hello there, irrelevant and insignificant party. Thank you for leaving a comment on a comment that half the world couldn't give a rat's ass about. Shows what little brain power and little meaning your life has. If you should know: 1. You leaving a comment and the way you worded yourself made it seem as though you had the intellect of a pouting three year old. 2. I watch Wilson's Auto Detailing almost frequently, so there's no reason for a three year old to get upset. Get your facts straight and check your privilege. I enjoy his videos and come back to them for reference when there's something I don't know to do when detailing my customers vehicles. 3. You simply became a fanboy ready to get into it with the wrong one. If I were you I'd reconsider my manhood and weigh my options in life. Because apparently, you weren't ready with how immature you sounded, Mr. Three year old. So, before I go back to doing my business, I'd like to say, "DON'T COME FOR ME, UNLESS YOU'RE READY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES!" Good day, and I'm going to go back to what really matters in life.🖕
First off, this is a social media open to the public. If you want to talk to him privately, then go ahead, in the meantime, i will post anytime I want on a public medium. My intuition tells me truth. You have a very immature spirit. Stop being so rude and sinister and start developing a kind Spirit.
I can't take this video seriously for one reason: you let your brushes touch the ground. In fact, you just threw it down. Not even in a bin or bucket of water. Every other detailing video I've watched tells me this is a big no no.
Man this stuff is crap. It doesn't work like this for me. I've seen videos where people were just spraying it off and it was like eating away the brake dust. It won't even touch the brake dust for me. I even used it straight!. Will not buy this acid again
hahaha sam I appreciate the observation, but I think you may just be talking about this video in particular, maybe check out the rest of the channel, and unfortunately someone could say that my videos are copies of anyone who has made a video about the same product or tool, simply because the information overlaps
Probably one of the most informative videos on this subject I've seen yet, enjoyed and keep them coming
Thanks so much man! I appreciate that! I assure you more are coming!
Can we just remember this product contains ammonium bifluride so correct ppe must be worn. Gloves and faceshield.
It can literally calcify your bones.
I like that you are intelligent and can speak to everyone in normal terms and simultaneously not condescending...and very detailed explanations!
Thanks Jason, I appreciate that a lot! Glad the videos can help! Let me know if I can do anything else
Facts, he broke it down like Jesus did when talking to the multitudes! Great job!
start spraying in 12:15
Man, I appreciate you for being transparent with products. I mean honesty is good!
He gets to it at 11:54. Thanks bro keep posting. I just detailed my e90 M3 08
Thank you
Great videos and explanations. I had always had it in my amazon wishlist, but didn’t pull the trigger bc it was pretty pricey
5:10 Jesse Pinkman level of understanding basic chemistry lmao
would like to chime in on this. for the record its acidity vs alkalinity. wheel brightener is a nice product if you know how to use it. it will damage magnesium and uncoated wheels because of the reactivity of acid with bare metal. wheel brightener appears to be a weaker version of what i used when i detailed professionally. we used a straight wheel acid, hydrochloric i think, to rejuvenate used cars for resale. we also had a highly alkaline wheel cleaner to use on wheels that were not safe for acid, uncoated. meguiars doesnt really advertise this product because it is a professional product and you are susceptible to user error. if you find yourself a highly alkaline product, be careful because it will burn your skin. ultimately anytime you choose a wheel cleaner you need to understand the anatomy of the wheel, just be careful with this product. diluting is a good idea, also spraying it on and immediately rinsing it off works good too.
I am a 16 years old and have owned a full service mobile auto detailing company in south Florida for 3 years now. Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Your detail philosophy is so similar to mine! I loved your talk at the beginning about the wheel brightener! You nailed it! I also watch Darren Priest with Auto Fetish Detail on TH-cam. Have you watched Darren's videos at all? I love his channel. He cuts the B.S. and tells it like it is like you do, your words sounded familiar to his so I was just curious if you follow him at all. Congratulations on your business, it's nice to see another young kid getting out there and making it happen like me! My friends think I'm crazy. LOL
Hey man so glad to hear that you’re crushing it and that you like the channel! Yeah I like Darren priest and the auto fetish channel… Though I don’t have a lot of time to watch TH-cam videos these days myself, I know that he cuts all the BS and tells it like it is and I love that! Makes it a lot more easy to watch! Let me know if I can help you in anyway man! Thanks so much for subscribing
Wilson Auto Detailing Okay, thanks for the support. I heard you mention "pre-med" school in the video. Are you in school to be a doctor or something and detailing part time while in college? (I think that's going to be my plan.)
I actually was on a pre med track for about two years, but I am a christian and knew God was calling me into full time ministry, so I am double majoring in Spanish and Communications now, and growing a couple different businesses including my detailing business in Middle Tennessee!!! Thats an awesome plan man!
Great video and very informative. I'm not a professional detailer or car cleaning expert, but I have been cleaning cars / trucks for last 40 years so that gives a level of experience and expertise that I's like to share. Many of the products I seen endorse in these videos work great, including this one. But they are somewhat expensive and harsh. Not to mention, do not get this stuff on your paint or unfinished aluminum or certain wheels.
I've been using Simple Green for over 20 years and there isn't a better wheel cleaner out there that it. It' costs much less than all of the other products that are designed for one thing and it is also an excellent tire cleaner and de-greaser. One gallon of concentrate costs about $12 and can be cut 3-to-1 to make 4 gallons of cleaner. It works just as good as anything I've seen in any of these videos, and is harmless to hands and car finishes; and you only need to use on product for tires and wheels instead of two.
Try the Simple Green. Its cheap, fast, safe and very effective....
Definitely a great suggestion! I have never done much with simple green, but maybe I will have to dive in with it a little bit more!!
Very young, highly passionate, hardworking. Salute to you.
Unfortunately, you watched Darren's videos and you're imitating his concept and style, albeit being more entertaining even though you are equally as long winded as Darren.
Oh...and I forgot about dear old Scotty from Texas, who's also inspired by Darren and also doing what you are doing😂😂.
So, congrats to Darren Priest who managed to create so many followers.
Love Darren! great cat!
Thanks for all these videos ive picked up a lot of awesome tips from you! Greatly appreciate it. Have already subscribed and hope to see all the videos you have on here!!
Hey Dylan!!! Thank you so much for letting me know that the videos are helping you that is amazing!!! Definitely let me know if I can help you personally out with anything in your detailing world! Id be glad to talk! Hope to hear from you sooon!
Does this product clean the rubber tires as well?
Excellent video.
Sweet video buddy. You should do a video showing all the products and tools you use.
trapcracker thanks bro! Will do!
Nice job, Luke on all your vids. Love them and love you doing them. Thanks.
One correction should be mentioned here. Just because the container is plastic does not mean that the product is not acidic. There are types of plastic, teflon coated plastic, for example that are safe for acidic products. I'm not saying this means this product will be harmful, I have it myself. I'm just saying you can't say a product isn't acidic because it didn't eat through the plastic. I always throw out the reference to watch one of the first episodes of Breaking Bad, where Jessie buys the wrong plastic tub and not the one Walt told him to get. They went to dissolve the bodies in acid in the plastic tub, and if you've seen the episode, you know what happens next.
Thanks for the content, Wilson. Although I have a gallon of Meguiars Wheel Brightner for years, I’m conflicted comparing its performance to an Iron Remover such as Meguiars Ultimate. Thoughts?
both have different uses. acid cleaners are really reserved for wheels that have been neglected. if you can’t get a result in two passes with a regular wheel cleaner it might be time to break out an acid based cleaner
Great video! I appreciate you taking time to explain in detail (pun intended) what products and methods you use. Thank you and God bless.
Keep up the good work. However if I was to use this product is it necessary to apply a wax or sealant on the rim after cleaning? I assumed I would have to but you would know better. Thanks
I my mind wheel brightener works with chemistry and detergents, while ph balanced only rely on detergents. An easy way to look at it atleast. A good detergent can also do a good job. Never used wheel brightener, but been happy with p21s and rim7
Whatever works in your world! Thanks for the feedback!
Hey Luke! Thanks for the videos man you have helped me a lot!
Question: Is this safe on chrome clad wheels? Or chrome wheel skins whatever you want to call it?
Ran into a stained det yesterday and was not happy personally with the results but did not have this to try.
it stains non-clearcoated finishes, for example a polished aluminum wheel.
Dude u know what are u doing 100%
Thanks my man!!
Acid brace is the best. It is very important to wet the rims first.
Very true and learn a lot Luke. Everyone get freak out when they hear the word “acid” because they are dangerous like you see in movies. Also is it safe on Toyota Corolla machined alloys wheels with black-painted accents and will it harm cermatic coating?
It will affect the ceramic coating, but as far as wheels, anytime the wheels are not straight factory, I just go ahead and use a non acidic wheel cleaner just to be safe
Excellent video bro, thanks
how would you compare this to sonax wheel cleaner or the sonax wheel cleaner plus
When a product States ph balanced I would believe it's balance relative to the pH scale which would make it neutral at 7. They probably use different chemicals to neutralize the product. At work I use sodium hydroxide to make a product more alkaline or sulfuric acid to make it more acidic.
That's a bad cough dude. It's the chemicals in the job.
Very nice, learning a lot men. Thanks for the videos.
SO glad!!!
Luke, I need help. I bought a new 2019 Ram truck that has 22 inch Polished Painted Wheels with inserts. Will this product work?
do you sugest to degrease the tire first with super degreaser and make sure to just spray that super degreaser in the tire only? and then, use the wheel brightner for the rims? also, what about the fenders? super degreaser in the fenders also? thanks in advance
Yes super clean in fenders as well with the sidewall of tires, and wheel brightener on wheels only. Spray all of it with water first to give some caution with the overspray that you will inevitably get on the wheels
Will be these safe on a powered coated candy apple red rims from the factory?
I do not use acid wheel cleaners on wheels like that, I go for non acidic
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Use P&S Brake Buster diluted 10:1
What about carbon ceramic breaks ? Will t harm those ? I have a Dodge Charger srt and have brembos on it . The amount of brake dust is insane so I’m trying to find something to clean it effortlessly on my weekly wash
I would not use this on those, try the nano skin non acidic wheel cleaner, it is the next best thing that is non acidic in my opinion
Wilson Auto Detailing thank you for the tip
Hey man, have you ever messed around with any of that iron x or iron off wheel cleaner stuff? I currently use the meguiars wheel brightener, but I'm just trying to figure out if there's any additional benefits to using the iron off in combo with it. Seems by the videos I e seem that the wheels come out looking almost identical from both of them by themselves. Many thanks
For sure man, personally I stick with the wheel brightener, just because it is so effective that anything that does not come off with the wheel brightener, is going to be something that cannot be taken off with product alone, so in order to simplify my world, I stick with the wheel brightener, but you are certainly welcome to test it out! It can't hurt! And I would love to hear about it if you do!
so it can be used on factory-painted rims like the 2020 accord sport?
Hey man, is this safe to use as iron removal on the body if it dosent hit the glass?
Nope, it’s just not the same process or chemical and worrying about it not touching the glass is beyond what I want to do anyway
Have you ever used the meguiar wheel brightener on powder coated wheels? I have a matte black powder coated wheel, can I use this product? Thanks!
Actually I have! And it worked just fine, though I would definitely suggest that you test it out in an inconspicuous area first just because it is better to be safe than sorry, but yes in my experience it worked great!
I like this guy
I hope you can answer this question it’ll be safe to use on aluminum alloy wheel ?
The question is does the alloy have a clear coat protective layer over it, if yes, then yes, if no, then no
It’s a 2017 corolla se model , I don’t know how to find out if it has a clear coat
Wilson Auto Detailing is a 2017 se corolla , I guess it should have it coated or how I can find that out , in case can i diluted it in 1:1 ratio ?
Hey bro new subscriber here! I just powder coated my wheels black on my F150. Can I use this product on powder coated wheels. If not, not would you recommend to clean them? Also, what should I use to protect and shine them up?
Hey man! I would go with a non acid wheel cleaner, specifically one from nano skin... check it out!
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X123G64/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00X123G64&linkCode=as2&tag=wilson0f3-20&linkId=137b6857fd5a19e5a1780b1467bc2992
What about the non acid version of this wheel cleaner from meguiars? How does that do in terms of cleaning wheels?
I was curious is , is it safe for the tires as well since they get super dirty ? would it be to harmful for the rubber?
Lucas Ornelas no it is not a good idea to use this on tires, it is strictly a wheel cleaner, but check out my tire cleaning video! I've got two, one where I use a product called purple power, and another where I use a product called super clean!
why is he tea baging the viewers hahah
not complaining
@@brettschneider2908 Agreed. What a pleasant sight. Beautiful man!
I use the same on my cars... the only prob is that the brake calipers start to rust ... may be because this product remove the protection on it if has any... thats what i noticed...
0-14. 7=Neutral 7=Alkaline.
Lars Dahl yes I know, I accidently misspoke. But I corrected it in the descriptiom
I'm just yanking your chain. I love your videos, keep 'em coming.
hahaha thanks man!!
have you ever tried Biotech? They sell an awesome wheel acid. I never tried maquires wheel brite seems like that stuff works awesome too.
I have not but I definitely will!!! Yes I love meguiars wheel brightener, best wheel cleaner I have found!
I'm going to buy this and the purpose cleaner! Haha
hahahah do it!!! I wont go anywhere without both!
Do you have any issues using that spray bottle gunking up with the Wheel Brightener?
I dont have issues with it gunking up, but do you mean that the spray bottle stops working very well?
Wilson Auto Detailing Yeah that's what I meant my bad. The sprayer in my bottle just stops spraying.
Yeah should have worded it better. The bottle itself is fine (cheap Walmart spray bottle) but the sprayer itself doesn't spray anymore. I happens to be at Lowes today though shopping for something else and saw the zep brand bottles there so I picked one up to try.
Ya the issue is not the bottle, but the acid based cleaner... I actually go into depth on this at the end of one of my videos, watch this video below and let me know if that helps you!!
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Cool, just watched the video thanks a lot I'll give that a go. Appreciate it brother always love the video, very helpful and informative and you're always very helpful to answer my questions as well as others question.
Do you ever use a chrome polish on chrome rims after you use the Meguiars wheel brightener?
Mark H not usually. I normally reserve polishing wheels for only the bare aluminum wheels that I do 👍🏻
What polish do you use on bare aluminum rims? Thanks
Honestly, I don't have a ton of expertise in aluminum wheel polish only because it is something that I do so rarely, what I would suggest is go to auto zone, and pick up a more retail grade aluminum polish, see how you like it, and go from there.... I just barely ever have to do it that it is never really something on my mind, also my first instinct is to say that many many many of the aluminum polishes out there are very similar, so any way you go it will be a good result!
Thanks Luke
absolutely friend!
good info keep it up . let the hater hate just do you
Miguel Pereyra yes!! Thanks man!! Hope the videos keep helping! Make sure and subscribe!
Am I the only one that sweats like Sasquatch you guys always seem sweat free 🤣
Do you recommend using wheel brightener on powder coated wheels?
I do not . I would go non acid at that point
Since this is an Acid based wheel cleaner; would you use this on "uncoated wheels" (no clear coat), or on "powder coated" wheels?
I mean you say you used it "every single wheel", I just want to make sure you mean you also used it on the two types of wheels I listed above, thank you.
What kind of Tripod do you use when you need something Taller (when you are standing) do you have a link to it.
Today I mixed this product in a ratio of 4:1 as stated on the label. And I regret using it on my factory Mercedes 2 piece CL65 wheels with a metal outer lip. As soon as i spray this product on the wheels, it immediately bites into the metal lips leaving it with a hazy, milky stain…fk me!
Megs "hot rims cleaner" is very basic. I tested it recently and its super basic. I've personally haven't heard of pH neutral wheel cleaner probably because they don't work lol. Its gotta be one of end of the scale or the other to actually clean. Also the scale is 1-14 not 1-12. Thanks for the video! People fear what they don't know.
Yes youre right! I misspoke in the video, it is definitley 1 to 14, and ya THEY DONT WORK
Actually the scale is 0-14 with 7 levels of acid (#0-6), 7 levels of alkaline (#8-14) and 1 level of neutral (#7)
Thanks for the informative video.
Ya man! Thanks for being involved!
You would be a great teacher😹😹
What spray bottle are you using for your wheel brightener?
+Sam it's called a ZEP spray bottle. Works great! Though all bottles will eventually break down with an acidic wheel cleaner in them
+Wilson Auto Detailing thanks Luke, I also noticed you use the ProSafe Spray bottles, how's the quality on those? Thanks! Great videos
Wilson Auto Detailing thank you I get one use out of all the bottles I’ve tried with this wheel brightener. I’ll have to give them a try
So its good on every type of rim even aftermarket ones?
J_slayer 1337 no definitely not. It's only good on factory clear coated wheels, I would not use it on anything that has been tampered with
Wilson Auto Detailing Ok thats what i read about it i just wanted to make sure that it was unsafe for them thanks man.
No, you weren't saying that right. Lol. It's cool though. I know what you meant. Love your videos!
Luke, while I'm a frequent viewer of your videos I cannot help but ask a question about Wheel Brightener sitting in a plastic bottle. Brake fluid also sits in plastic bottles and doesn't harm the bottle, but it WILL harm your clear coat. Different plastics react different with different chemicals. I'm about to buy some WB and I understand that it is safe; however, the rationale that it sitting in a plastic container means that it's safe seems to not be the whole truth. Am I correct in the assumption?
Good points! I think more than anything sometimes I get into ranting about certain things and don’t stop until I have beaten a dead horse again and again Hahahaha!
Nice info man.
I looked this up because I thought I was wrong the ph scale ranges from 1-14 not 1-12 thats why 7 is in the middle
Hmmm who should I trust, "Pro" Detailers or Wilson with a chemistry backround. Yea ill take wilson on this one.
Can ya do a chrome wheel detailing video
Good vid man but is it me or does anyone else knees hurt just watching you crouched down for so long? Damn motocross days
Is this okay to use on Painted Alloy Wheels like those on a Honda Accord Sport 2019?
Yes.
Thanks for your reply.
Very nice! Where you from ? Im from Brazil 🇧🇷! Hugs man,
Man you talk way to much,
Stop trying to telling us the meaning of life and just do the review's of the product.
"Review's"? 😂😂😂
"Stop trying to telling us" 🤣🤣🤣😐😂
This is the best informative way to learn the product. He did an amazing job.
So this is safe for painted alloy wheels?
It kind of depends actually. I would only use this product on factory clear coated wheels. Non acidic for everything else
@@wilsonautodetailing thank you for the reply. Is there a non acidic one you recommend? Something that's more cost effective?
B noza meguiar has d143 non acid wheel and tire cleaner.
@@aarons7267 how well does it work compared to wheel brightener? I found a car guys wheel cleaner too that had a lot of good reviews. This would be for a daily driver I wash every 2-3 weeks
B noza it’s like wheel brighter but less aggressive. You just need to work little harder but it’s great for maintenance wheel cleaning.
Does anyone know what type of acid is in wheel brightner ? Thanks
Desertduck , gogle it
Meguiars wheel brightner msd
I use this stuff at 5:1 reduction. For some reason one wheel was not rinsed off right and it damaged the clear coat where it sat. If you believe this guy, let’s see him leave it on for a good while. Be careful with this stuff.
You probably let it dry
yea you just admitted it damaged it where it sat. you absolutely can’t let it dry😂
is it ok if i spray it on the tire?
As far as I know it will not hurt the tire at all, but I'm not sure why you would spray it on the tire... it just isn't for tires... but of course you will get overspray on the tire as you are cleaning the wheel with it, and that certainly will not be a problem! Hope that helps!
just want to know if it has same cleaning effect on the tire
Jack Set gotcha!! No it does not! Check out my tire cleaning video to see how!
Hey Luke! I’ve gone through sooooo many trigger sprayers when using the wheel brightener. It seems to ruin them even though they are “acid resistant.” Have you found one that works well for you?
Not really honestly! Best strategy, just take the nozzle off when your finished using it, spray all the solution out of the nozzle and tube, then put it back in, that way there’s not a bunch of acid sitting in the nozzle
Good suggestion! Thanks!
If your wheel have been kurbed and you use an acid wheel cleaner it will react with the kurb on the rim because it's bare aluminium nothing major
can you use on tires
definitely not
I thought it was 1-10? Or has it just been that long for me?
Great video man!!..love WB..!!..it's so true that it doesn't do anything to the wheels.i rattle canned the wheels to my daily driver with some low quality cheap paint nonetheless the finish came out great and they were thrashed and I mean thrashed!!..brake dust stains and what seemed to be that they started fading..gave it a good bath with WB and they came out great!!..like it just painted them!!..so if its fine on cheap rattle can paint I'm pretty sure it's fine on oem clear coat..though I don't like the harmful effects on your body I hear about..what do you think about that dude??..I always wear gloves and goggles with it but I've heard your supposed to even wear a respirator 😂
hahaha yes yes yes to all of that!!! And I totally agree with the effects on your body, I actually wear a mask when I use it!!!! I do the same with purple power!
Safe on chrome factory wheel?
100% safe
pH-balanced does not mean water, though water is 7.
Does that work on semi rims
Depends! If they are factory clear coated.. yes!
cool video but the comment about how the acid hasn’t dissolved the bottle it’s in is a pretty dumb comparison. the same acids that can dissolve metals and bones and flesh can be stored in a plastic bottle.
Everyone freaks out about acid based wheel cleaner!! Haha
hahahaha I know right! I think it's just because the industry or misunderstandings have trained them too... hahaha
Hi Wilson! is it safe to use the All Purpose cleaner from Meguiar's to do clay bar to the paint ?? i mean can i spray all purpose cleaner to do clay baring ??
He's finally talking slow normal in this video lol
Oven cleaner would get those spots off.
you should remove your explanation and misinformation about pH neutral products and the pH scale in general. Sulphuric acid comes in plastic containers. The plastic bottle that product comes in is coated on the inside with a coating that isn't damaged by acid.
That may be true about plastic bottles, I've never researched that in particular, but the information about the pH scale is not inaccurate, nor is the info about acids, bases, and pH neutral products. If the bottle does have the supposed acid resistant lining on the interior the point I was making still remains the same in that sulphuric acid is a dangerous chemical that one would not want to touch, because it corrodes skin, plastics, metals, etc... however the Meguiars wheel brightener is not an acid that is nearly that strong (or as acidic), and therefore it is not dangerous for your hands, and more importantly, the wheels of a car. Though I will certainly look into the acid resistant plastic lining that you brought up, that is very interesting if that is true, however the information that I gave about the pH scale really isn't up for debate, that's just basic chemistry
that's simply not true. The pH scale goes from 0-14 not 0-12. Acid WILL eat clear coat over time, that's basic chemistry. if that acidic cleaner is left on for prolonged periods of time or not used properly, it will fade the clear coat that is why clear coats fade on cars, along with the sun and incorrect cleaning processes. I'm not saying it's not fine to use on wheels, all I'm saying is that you over exaggerated alot.
hahaha its all good man, yes the scale is measured 0 to 14, I just mis spoke, but we can agree to disagree and there is certainly no obligation to watch any of my videos, so I wouldn't worry about it, thanks for the comments
You're right, I'm not obligated to watch any of your videos. However, as someone who is trying to be informative it is important to actually be educated in the subject. Comparing a chemically resistant plastic bottle to a vehicles clear coat is complete misinformation. Like I said, it is a safe product as long as it is used properly, but it cannot be said to he completely safe.
I agree with Luke and all the many other professional detailers out there who use Meguiars wheel brightener.
Ok Well put together video and I always like your enthusiasm. But do NoT downplay acid base wheel cleaners and say they are not harmful it that strong. You inhale it long enough and get in your eyes yes it will mess you up. And if not used correctly on wheels it will mess them up. So to anyone watching this video. It is harmful to a point. Also Mentioning it doesn’t eat through the plastic?? Umm Hydrofluoric acid won’t-eat through plastics and it is I believe 2nd or 3rd most corrosive acids in the world that will eat through metal and eat your flesh to the bone And majority of wheel acid has small amounts of hydrofluoric acid it it. And thats why it can be very harmful if not used correctly.
Is this product safe for plasti dipped wheels?
Good question, I would test in an inconspicuous area first, and then let me know! I dont like to ever give a hard yes until I know for sure
You are trying to hard to be darren priest from auto fetish detail
Msportfmc hahaha I know he talks about the pH scale 😂😂😂 but hey he's got great stuff!
Yea his video's are awesome, Meguiars Wheel Brightener is very bad for your health it has Hydrofluoric Acid in it which can kill you so be careful you don't breath it in and try not to let it get on your skin.
Msportfmc totally understood and very true!
Msportfmc I absolutely will!!! Thanks for the positivity man!
Thanks for sharing! You could also try using simple green on the wheels. Ive been using it for years and its safe, effective, inexpensive, and smells great.
great video do u have an instagram account?
Ty Torrance thanks so much man! Yes! Wilson.Auto.Detailing
Let me know if I can help you with anything else! Tell me if you find it easily!
Boy, you talk too much. You're talking to people that do the same thing as you. No need to over explain. Not hating on you, bro. Keep on keeping on. But, dude. About six minutes into the video and you're still talking. Get to cleaning, that's why we're on these videos.
Igbo Prince hahaha I appreciate it man, sometimes I definitely ramble
@Igbo Prince, The very reason Beginner detailers like me really enjoy Luke Wilsons channel is because he does explain in depth and we enjoy his videos. Luke is not rambling, just having a good time helping others. Don't be so sinister and rude picking on others and calling out a so-called fault which is not a fault at all but an asset.
Mark H Hello there, irrelevant and insignificant party. Thank you for leaving a comment on a comment that half the world couldn't give a rat's ass about. Shows what little brain power and little meaning your life has. If you should know: 1. You leaving a comment and the way you worded yourself made it seem as though you had the intellect of a pouting three year old. 2. I watch Wilson's Auto Detailing almost frequently, so there's no reason for a three year old to get upset. Get your facts straight and check your privilege. I enjoy his videos and come back to them for reference when there's something I don't know to do when detailing my customers vehicles. 3. You simply became a fanboy ready to get into it with the wrong one. If I were you I'd reconsider my manhood and weigh my options in life. Because apparently, you weren't ready with how immature you sounded, Mr. Three year old. So, before I go back to doing my business, I'd like to say, "DON'T COME FOR ME, UNLESS YOU'RE READY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES!" Good day, and I'm going to go back to what really matters in life.🖕
First off, this is a social media open to the public. If you want to talk to him privately, then go ahead, in the meantime, i will post anytime I want on a public medium. My intuition tells me truth. You have a very immature spirit. Stop being so rude and sinister and start developing a kind Spirit.
igbo, Please take the advice of this 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, it is very very important.
I can't take this video seriously for one reason: you let your brushes touch the ground. In fact, you just threw it down. Not even in a bin or bucket of water. Every other detailing video I've watched tells me this is a big no no.
Man this stuff is crap. It doesn't work like this for me. I've seen videos where people were just spraying it off and it was like eating away the brake dust. It won't even touch the brake dust for me. I even used it straight!. Will not buy this acid again
Next time use a mask Luke
Not to mention that you dilute the product
you can get very strong acid in a plastic!!!!
Yep!
Is this safe for my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica limited 20s
Just depends, do you have factory stock wheels on it?
Luke, your videos are nice, but total copies of autofetish detail. You should at least give Darren credit!
hahaha sam I appreciate the observation, but I think you may just be talking about this video in particular, maybe check out the rest of the channel, and unfortunately someone could say that my videos are copies of anyone who has made a video about the same product or tool, simply because the information overlaps
Ya all his videos are a copy of Darren’s.
Couldn't disagree more. Definitely like Luke's better anyways.
wheel not rim