Here's the list of wheel and tire cleaners. More details in the video description. Thank you! Adams: amzn.to/4cglNg0 Mothers: amzn.to/3KQLNT5 Meguiar’s: amzn.to/3zn9eAA NASCAR: amzn.to/4cfkOwn Black Magic: amzn.to/3xCEqvf Exoforma: amzn.to/45wB5KV Hybrid Solutions: amzn.to/4bjafHb 303: amzn.to/4ccc5eg ArmorAll: amzn.to/3KTqZtW Auto Detailing Drill Brush Set: amzn.to/3RBVybu PH/TDS Meter: amzn.to/4eE7KT1
I live in Europe so most of these products may not be available, but I still watch videos to see how much difference there can be from one product to another and to,learn what is important when choosing a product or tool. I even watch videos for products or tools I’ll never buy/use because they are so very good. Keep up the great work. I hope you enjoy a good income from doing this. I appreciate how much time, effort and money goes into making them.
@@smudgetherealmc I'll repeat the comment I made on its own... "In the UK, the only wheel cleaner I've come across which does a proper job to alloy wheels is Wonder Wheels. It's horribly acidic stuff though and you definitely don't want to leave it on too long. This might be the old formula which I have, I've heard rumours the new formula is less acidic and less effective, but I haven't tried it, so don't know for sure." Wonder Wheels was a revelation, after trying all sorts of cleaners which didn't really seem to do much. I recommended it to a friend after he had also tried a load of cleaners and none of them really worked. Things may have changed now, I haven't bought a lot of wheel cleaners in more recent times, since I found the one which worked! I did buy some modern Wonder Wheels Colour Active spray on stuff recently but I haven't tried it yet. I wouldn't have thought it would work as well as the old acid stuff, but I'm prepared to be surprised! I would expect it to be a bit gentler than the old one though. I just did a search and you can get "Wonder Wheels Original" these days as well. Edit: Just watched a review on TH-cam and it says the Colour Active worked better than the "Original" - though the "Original" doesn't seem as strong as the one I have from the 1990s!
This is the real deal better actual testing than "Consumer Reports" or any of those other magazines or sites. You get you see the actual testing being done with detailed explanation while it is going on. Hands down, This is The BEST TH-cam Channel.
Interestingly, me too….thiugh got a clue about OLD Clouded Headlight Plastics (?) : use MOTHER’S ALUMINUM POLISH, THEN use UV BLOCKERS………ETC. Though, be third time on my GMC 2007 CANYON HEADLIGHT: first two times being MEGUIARS….
Once again a top-notch comparison. The unbiased reviews you do are very valuable to us consumers. Many TH-cam channels strive to be unbiased as they start up, but as they grow beyond a certain size eventually can't resist the temptation to do sponsored "reviews" and end up depending on the income from the sponsored promotions. Your channel is a unique exception in this regard.
VIDEO REQUEST: Id like to see kitchen towels like Bounty, Great Value and others tested with kitchen scenarios. Ppl complain Bounty is expensive, but wouldn’t they absorb more and last longer than cheap ones? Include grape juice vs water in the test. Anyway friggin LOVE these tests.
@@Cartier_specialist I'm in the Viva camp. My kitchen essentials are Viva paper towels, glad forceflex trash bags, and a good quality olive oil. I'll make everything else work.
It’s gotten to the point where I look forward to your videos (regardless of the product being tested) as much as I look forward to any TV show. Thank you for making TH-cam worth watching!
Dissolving the grease, we have the ArmorAll, "with most of the grease looking as good as new.". ... "And the grease inside the NASCAR cup looks pretty much unharmed." ... "And the Black Magic tried to work some magic on the grease......".... Todd, you have interesting testing methods, and your scripts keep us coming back to watch. Thank you!
All your tests are to the point, comprehensive and entertaining. The fact you have a bullet space pen is an added bonus. Carried one of those for 25 years when everything was on paper. “Does anyone have a pen” “yup” just seeing it in your videos says - he knows good stuff.
Apart from Adam’s wheel and tire cleaner, I also use P&S Brake Buster to detail car wheels, It also works really great and you can even dilute it so that it can lasts you longer.
I have not had luck with Adams. Maybe I got a bad batch or something but ya I like break buster and honestly I have had amazing luck with hybrid solutions. I’m surprised it scored so low.
We can all agree that your channel is the most reliable and honest with all your reviews. Totally un-bias for sure. Thank you for taking the time and using your own funds to be able to do honest reviews and helping out the need. Not to mention all the time spend to record, get it right, and edit the videos and also just getting to the point. It says a lot about you by declining sponsorships just to be able to get real results.
Although it is not specifically sold as a wheel and tire cleaner Super Clean has been my number 1 choice for years. Spray it onto a cool rim and tire, allow it to set for a minute or so, hit both with a soft scrub brush and rinse. Never any damage to rim surfaces. Thanks so much for all your efforts and an informative video.
I've used a cleaner that's not specifically for wheels and tires and it's done a good job. Zep cleaner. Spray it on at carwash, let it sit for a couple minutes while your putting your quarters in, then use the wand to clean your vehicle and spray the tires and rims. Great vid, thank you.
I cleaned my 6 year old sun beat tires and put on Cerakote black trim restore to test it and my tires look like brand new after 8 months but starting to wear off. I was very impressed.
Good call...I'll have to try this next. Cerakote makes other great products, like plastic headlight and black trim restoration. Both are fantastic! Awesome products.
@@TadpoleTrainer I was doing it to test the product not to look cool. Since my vehicles sit more than they drive I want something that will keep the rubber in good shape.
Tires wear out from both tread and age. If you read what I wrote, I didn’t say anything about looking cool. It’s a safety thing. 6 years old is not safe to drive on. If you never drive the car then of course that’s not a concern.
I'm a big youtube viewer because cable television has become unwatchable - Your channel is a perfect example of why watching YT is so much more entertaining & informative and now my wife has begun watching your channel with me because of the effort you've made to thoroughly test a products and now she like me are looking forward to more great tests yet to come!
Using a test tire with raised white lettering would have shown the differences between the products better than an all black tire. This is due to two reasons: 1)The white letters show dirt more than black, and 2)The rough texture of the white letters (due to the tire manufacturing process) makes them harder to clean than the smooth surfaces. For anyone who wants their tires to look really good: I apply tire cleaner all the on all 4 wheels then a second coat followed by a tire brush. After that, I use a power washer on the tires and they look how I want them to. Thanks for your great work.
Smart Doorbells would be a good one. When the buttons pressed how quick the phone notifys you on and off local wifi, subscription required or not, motion detection(again how quick to notify you), battery life, if the clips start recording in time(sometimes the person is already leaving), price, if it comes with a normal ringer, and lots more easy ones. Similar with smart battery CCTV. Pressure washers too maybe? Solar panels(watts per $, output compared to the advertised wattage, sqft per watt).
Most importantly. PRIVACY. How well does it protect your data. Does it harvest it? How secure is it from attack? These are aspects that are very important, that people do not think about (but REALLY should) that im not sure hes up to testing as it dives somewhat deep into IT/Security/Networking knowledge). So id kinda rather he didnt test these out unless he did cover the security/privacy aspect of it. (Ring is well known for having extremely poor security)
I am a car detailer when tax busy season is over since Im not as busy and it gets nice outside. I tried all these products before on my personal and some clients. I love the Meguiar product the most for tire and wheel. you just need a tire brush, wheel barrel brush, and microfiber for the rim. Armorall is probably my worst experience. But I also have products specific for different types of wheels as some are made with different materials and coating.
I owned a Supra that needed carpet and headliner repairs. The first thing the guy asked me was if I used ArmorAll products on it, and wouldn't touch it if I did. The residue messes with the adhesion and color matching. He told me to avoid all ArmorAll products, they just add a shine and don't really clean.
@@whatdafrog Basically, they only make it look clean but doesnt actually clean. I believe they are only popular due to the fact they are in major retail stores such as walmart and target.
@@Extra_Depresso They've been around forever. When I was young, it was one of only a couple brands of detailing products you could buy. Today there are so many choices. No reason to use that crap. They do make terrible products.
I have my favorite tire cleaner, available at wal mart in the household cleaning isle. Only for tires, its called "Spray Power" made by "Crown". When sprayed on tires, it pulls the grime from the tires with no scrubbing, rinse, apply your favorite tire shine, and a clean tire makes the tire shine look so much better Edit: around 4.50-5.00 per gallon.
Agree 100%. It's blazing hot here today and stopped to get an iced coffee and drink it inside an air-conditioned space. Popped open TH-cam, and there was a Project Farm video. It made my morning.
Its like you are a mind reader. I'm about to do a full detail on my wife's 4runner and was looking in to buying a good wheel cleaner as that area is always a struggle. Thanks for the info!
I just came in from washing our cars, took a shower, sat down to enjoy a cold beer, and this video posted. The timing couldn't be more impeccable. Kind of suspicious actually.
Ditto! I purchased a different brand of wheel/tire cleaner 2 days ago, and was just thinking to myself: "It would be nice if Project Farm did a review".
This has by far been the best TH-cam video I’ve watched in a long long time. No bs, straight to the point, scientific and just plain simple! Thank you for your help in letting me decide what to buy. I think I’m convinced Adam’s is the way to go.
Man oh man....that was great. I often get caught up trying to decide what product to buy and your channel makes it easy by removing the guesswork. Thanks a bunch for the time and effort you put into your test/videos....Job always well done.
Depending on the rim, I've found wiping the rims down with a dry rag is the best and fastest way to clean them. I've found cleaners, ANY cleaner, to make the dirt (mostly brake dust) gooey and smears all over the rims and makes more of a mess than you had before you started... otherwise, just a brush and some carwash soap in a bucket of water will do it. The brush also cleans the tires, no acids, no goo, no burned drip spots. Thanks for another great video!
You literally answered a question I had just a day ago about safety of my Adams product on my wheels. I can rest easy - just make sure the product is completely gone. Thanks Project Farm!
My wife needed some protectant for the vinyl on some patio chairs. She bought the monster size Armor All. I asked why and she said we could use it on the cars. I said absolutely not.
Great testing! Years ago I used Napa's aluminum wheel cleaner on my car. It did an excellent job of removing brake dust and cleaning the rims without damaging the clear coat. It was an acidic solution though.
One additional test i would have liked to have seen.... add all cleaners to sections of tires on a car, then drive down a gravel road 24 hours later. Most of these products look great when you put them on, but if you drive down a gravel road, the tires look way worse than before you add the tire cleaner.
Hybrid solutions works *extremely well* on brake dust and tire blooming that normal road tires get in the real world. This was sort of a flawed test that was basically "What removes caked on mud from tractor tires" and isn't representative of most normal daily driver cars. TW Hybris solutions is extremely well regarded.
I bought the Adams cleaner because of this video to clean the chain lube off my wheels and tires. Nothing I had tried previously was able to take it off. Good new is it took the chain lube, brake dust, and baked on dirt, right off. Bad News is it also took the clear coat off my wheels lol. Be careful when using it. It is very strong.
Could you test shop fans? I can’t seem to find a good one for a reasonable price that won’t give out after running for a year. I like to keep my fans running in my shop 24/7 to keep the air circulating.
24/7 that's quite the feat. You might have to build your own fan to have one at a decent price, I don't think I've seen a newer model motor with zerk fittings or oil ports. Maybe a blower would be more appropriate.
Back in my pipefitting days, I used to fit high pressure separator units (1440 P.S.I. MAWP and up). A lot of projects were spec'd in with Bonney Forge brand fittings. Mainly because they had/have proven quality control (ISO 9001 and API certified) and all fittings had full traceability (no fake mill test reports). Even they would often leak without a thread sealant. A thread sealant is a must if the connection doesn't use a polymer seal such as an O-ring boss (ORB) or a gasket of some sort. Even hammer unions that are machined to each other would leak without a rubber O-ring. The biggest concern with offshore fittings is the material it's self. That being what the fittings are claimed to be made of and whether they will stand up to the alleged ratings that a properly made fitting would be capable of.
@@A.C._Taylor Good point about thread sealant--that could be yet another video idea. I've found best to worst for NPT up to 2" are loctite 567, blue monster tape, and last are the ubiquitous cheap white teflon tape and blue pipe dope. But my experience was a lot of jerry-rigging low pressure applications, trying out junk that leaked at 0 psi no matter what.
Would be hard to test. The main problem is going to be thread damage or incorrect threading, which is more a QA/QC issue rather than a brand issue. Unless you want him to buy random lots of 100
I have been using Adamns for a decade now. I love it!! I was washing my car and my neighbors had people over, a guy came up to me to ask me what product I was using because of how much nasty thing it was removing and how clean the wheels and tires looked
My family drives BMWs and we are quite familiar with that brake dust! I found that most wheel cleaners from reputable brands like Sonax and Adam's work well, but what really makes a difference is using a touchless sealant (like Gyeon Wet Coat) on the wheels after cleaning, this keeps them clean longer.
Thanks for the awesome testing!! I also am quite impressed with Sonax. It has a distinctive odor, however it plain works over the brake dust. My personal favorite.
What Sonax cleaner are u guys talking about? The one with an angry monkey on it? I thought TW hybrid solutions was great, it removed all the browning on my tires, 2-3 passes though.
Great test! I happen to have quite a bit of Adam's and Meguiar's so glad to know I made the right choice. I like Mothers products as well. Thank you for all that you do!
Great video! My go to is Turtle Wax Wheel and Tire Cleaner, it's a foaming wheel and tire cleaner. I use it on every vehicle I've owned for over the last decade now and it works tremendously! Too bad it wasn't in this video. You can get it at any Walmart, and is in a bright green bottle.
There is about 3K videos out there on oil filters, you can find something by searching. We need another oil filter video about like we need another photo of the moon.
Doing it the cheap way: dishwasher detergent and dishwasher shine. All clean all shiny. ...even better: buy a second hand dishwasher from Marketplace or similar and use it to rinse the entire wheels! The machine can be stored in your garage.
Good Ole Castrol Superclean is my wheel / tire cleaner of choice. No scrubbing, just spray and use a pressure washer but don't leave the product on the wheels. Another great video. Thanks
I've done my share of cleaning it, what are you trying to do with it? It is porous, very tricky. I've had good luck with a power washer at a distance. Is it stained?
@@janix_17 Right, sure you do. You truly don't know the results until you see them yet you commented as if you did. I guess you can't admit that or see the Hi Renee in your comment?
@@JSFGuy lmao bro you're pathetic 😂 yes obviously i haven't seen the end in under a minute, you happy now? It's a joke, but surely you don't understand what those are.
Just started the video and have used 80% of these products. Guarantee by the time I reach the end, my new choice of cleaner will be the from the results of Project Farm's test. There is no one more thorough and accurate with real-world testing.
As I do nearly always I let the commercials play. I use Mother's for most things. The wheel and tire cleaner I own isn't a foaming one so it must be an older formula. But the clear coat on the metal make me seriously rethink which I'll use for my wheels and tires in the future. Thanks for performing this test!
One of the only people I trust. So many detailer YTers, one week they are promoting one product as the best ever and a month later, something else. Pretty obvious why the opinions change so often.
I've been using the armor all rim/tire cleaner for years now and I love it. Seeing the blue foam turn white mixed with the grime and brake dust is satisfying. Hit it with a brush and rinse and they are dirt free. Plus it's easier to apply vs squeezing the trigger.
I have always used my regular wash water with a tire brush. Brake dust comes off easily so just a quick pass with the brush usually does it. It does a good job and I don't worry about chemicals damaging anything.
Meguiar's G180124 Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner - 24 Oz Spray Bottle is amazing for brake dust. My only complaint/comment with this test was I didn't see you spray with full hose pressure. I get why you couldn't but it would have made a large difference for some of these products. I use a 2GPM(tested flow) 1k PSI pressure washer and never scrub a single thing. Wheels and tires look spotless. Still a solid test Todd. Thanks as always.
Hello again Project Farm my friend. Your videos are number one. I made a discovery about cleaning wheels, because I ran out of my favorite cleaner, ( Mean Green.) I used DAWN PRE WASH DISH SOAP and saw a miracle. That stuff cleans rubber and rims better than anything I have found yet. You made another great video!
I use Purple Power and here is a tip... the cleaners that say "Foaming" are usually due to the sprayer and not the product. Foaming is good at allowing the product to "cling" to what you spray. So, I put Purple Power in the Foaming sprayer and it foams and clings more instead of running off quickly and allows it more time to work. Dont chuck the sprayer. Reuse it. Happy cleaning ❤❤❤
I followed your advice and used Meguiar's, a brand I never heard of. Worked GREAT! Consider testing household cleaners and wheels and tires -- 409 and Simple Green, for example. [I use Simple Green on table saw blades. Fabulous.]
Good work. Took me a moment to realize why the same products that didn't do well on the performance tests also didn't hurt the unprotected aluminum - they didn't do anything at all in the first place!
i use the sonax wheel cleaner... stuff is awesome.. spray it on, it turns all the iron deposits from your pads red. once the red stops running down the wheel, spray it clean with a hose
This is a test I am so glad you did. The one bottle I didn't see was Chemical Guys Diablo wheel cleaner I wonder how it would work in this test. Super excellent video by the way❤
Great video. With the potential for the better cleaners to corrode or discoloration to alloy if not completely removed, this video is as good of a reminder as any to carefully remove all of the cleaner. Despite the amount of additional work, I've had good luck in the past cleaning alloy wheels with them completely taken off the vehicle - generally with a dedicated spray cleaner and a scrub brush, in a dedicated wash bay for drainage. Not only did it clean better than any other scenario, but I had a lot more confidence that I rinsed better, from every angle. Anyway, thanks for running this test so we can see 1.) what works, and 2.) what marginal returns you get/don't get for spending more on a cleaning product.
Here's the list of wheel and tire cleaners. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Adams: amzn.to/4cglNg0
Mothers: amzn.to/3KQLNT5
Meguiar’s: amzn.to/3zn9eAA
NASCAR: amzn.to/4cfkOwn
Black Magic: amzn.to/3xCEqvf
Exoforma: amzn.to/45wB5KV
Hybrid Solutions: amzn.to/4bjafHb
303: amzn.to/4ccc5eg
ArmorAll: amzn.to/3KTqZtW
Auto Detailing Drill Brush Set: amzn.to/3RBVybu
PH/TDS Meter: amzn.to/4eE7KT1
Project Farm has got to be the most trusted youtube channel period!
Thanks!
He's like the 'Doug Demuro' of product comparison channels, in a very positive way!
Turns out “Consumer Reports” just links his videos now for all there reviews lol
You got that right! When I'm preparing to buy a new product I always search PF's videos to see if he did a review on the product I'm looking to buy.
@@rambosaurusrex449 I'd believe it.... it's hard to compete with this level of detail and completeness.
You have one of the best YT channels out there and I legitimately mean it.
Thanks so much!
@@ProjectFarm best inner tie rod end remover, did you do it already?
Dude is actually a teacher educating all of us.
There is definitely no half-assing in his tests. He knows what to do
I’ve mentioned PF to a couple of mechanics, they already watch his videos.
I live in Europe so most of these products may not be available, but I still watch videos to see how much difference there can be from one product to another and to,learn what is important when choosing a product or tool. I even watch videos for products or tools I’ll never buy/use because they are so very good. Keep up the great work. I hope you enjoy a good income from doing this. I appreciate how much time, effort and money goes into making them.
Same here. I’m in the UK and use Bilt Hamber so would be interesting to see how other non US brands compare
Thanks so much, will do!
I was surprised that most these brands were made in the USA most our stuff comes from other countries these days especially when it's cheap
@@smudgetherealmc I'll repeat the comment I made on its own... "In the UK, the only wheel cleaner I've come across which does a proper job to alloy wheels is Wonder Wheels. It's horribly acidic stuff though and you definitely don't want to leave it on too long. This might be the old formula which I have, I've heard rumours the new formula is less acidic and less effective, but I haven't tried it, so don't know for sure."
Wonder Wheels was a revelation, after trying all sorts of cleaners which didn't really seem to do much. I recommended it to a friend after he had also tried a load of cleaners and none of them really worked. Things may have changed now, I haven't bought a lot of wheel cleaners in more recent times, since I found the one which worked! I did buy some modern Wonder Wheels Colour Active spray on stuff recently but I haven't tried it yet. I wouldn't have thought it would work as well as the old acid stuff, but I'm prepared to be surprised! I would expect it to be a bit gentler than the old one though. I just did a search and you can get "Wonder Wheels Original" these days as well. Edit: Just watched a review on TH-cam and it says the Colour Active worked better than the "Original" - though the "Original" doesn't seem as strong as the one I have from the 1990s!
Really like to see how the products will stand up to the professional series like, Chemical guys, Carpro and Koch
This is the real deal better actual testing than "Consumer Reports" or any of those other magazines or sites. You get you see the actual testing being done with detailed explanation while it is going on. Hands down, This is The BEST TH-cam Channel.
Thanks!
Best product comparison and testing channel for sure
I've always trusted Meguiar's products. They may not always finish first but the value without worry is worth a lot.
Thanks for the feedback.
Interestingly, me too….thiugh got a clue about OLD Clouded Headlight Plastics (?) : use MOTHER’S ALUMINUM POLISH, THEN use UV BLOCKERS………ETC. Though, be third time on my GMC 2007 CANYON HEADLIGHT: first two times being MEGUIARS….
Sand wet with 1000 grit and clear with Upol aerosol clear.
Been recommending that exact wheel cleaner for years now. $7 and it works almost as good as the top brands, just as good if you scrub
Unfortunately Maguires is pretty expensive in the United Kingdom
One of the few TH-camrs posting factual info and not just sharing their opinions. I appreciate the efforts.
Thanks!
Once again a top-notch comparison. The unbiased reviews you do are very valuable to us consumers. Many TH-cam channels strive to be unbiased as they start up, but as they grow beyond a certain size eventually can't resist the temptation to do sponsored "reviews" and end up depending on the income from the sponsored promotions. Your channel is a unique exception in this regard.
Thanks!
I have been using Adams for years. Good to know I have been using the best out there. I have always had great results
The Meguiar's smells just like the Adams. You're better off just buying a jug of it from Adams. I'm convinced they use the exact same supplier.
VIDEO REQUEST:
Id like to see kitchen towels like Bounty, Great Value and others tested with kitchen scenarios. Ppl complain Bounty is expensive, but wouldn’t they absorb more and last longer than cheap ones? Include grape juice vs water in the test.
Anyway friggin LOVE these tests.
Great Value paper towels out performed those blue shop towels in a previous PF video. PF has saved me a lot of money!
Viva paper towels is the obvious choice. I'm not sure what they are made of but I've never tried a paper towel that performs better.
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
@@Cartier_specialist I'm in the Viva camp. My kitchen essentials are Viva paper towels, glad forceflex trash bags, and a good quality olive oil. I'll make everything else work.
Kleenex paper towels are my favs
Suggested video: Best INSULATED FOOD BAGS - example brands: Ozark Trail, Lifewit, YETI, Maelstrom, TOURIT
Thank you for the video idea!
good idea!
I would also like best insulated work lunch box.
It's just getting silly now.
noice
The last missing piece to having a spotless car. Thank you PF!
Thank you and hope you enjoy the video!
And just in time for a rainstorm
@@ProjectFarm Have you thought about doing the best tire shine product? Especially which one lasts the longest still giving a glossy look.
@@itsatrap7215signature gloss is the best.
The most useful channel on YT, no contest. Thank you sir for all your time and effort you put into these videos.
Thanks and you are welcome!
It’s gotten to the point where I look forward to your videos (regardless of the product being tested) as much as I look forward to any TV show. Thank you for making TH-cam worth watching!
Thank you!
Dissolving the grease, we have the ArmorAll, "with most of the grease looking as good as new.". ... "And the grease inside the NASCAR cup looks pretty much unharmed." ... "And the Black Magic tried to work some magic on the grease......".... Todd, you have interesting testing methods, and your scripts keep us coming back to watch. Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome!
All your tests are to the point, comprehensive and entertaining. The fact you have a bullet space pen is an added bonus. Carried one of those for 25 years when everything was on paper. “Does anyone have a pen” “yup” just seeing it in your videos says - he knows good stuff.
Apart from Adam’s wheel and tire cleaner, I also use P&S Brake Buster to detail car wheels, It also works really great and you can even dilute it so that it can lasts you longer.
Thanks for the feedback on the Adams!
Came to say the same thing. Adams is the best I've tried
Yep, I wish brake buster was in the showdown.
I have not had luck with Adams. Maybe I got a bad batch or something but ya I like break buster and honestly I have had amazing luck with hybrid solutions. I’m surprised it scored so low.
@@BondsIsKingI saw some guy rave about the trash Black Magic product. It's ok 😂
Outstanding effort. You remain the gold standard for what you do!
Thanks!
Yes the effort he goes to make it even & repeatable. If I tested the same thing in the same way I’d get the same results.
We can all agree that your channel is the most reliable and honest with all your reviews. Totally un-bias for sure. Thank you for taking the time and using your own funds to be able to do honest reviews and helping out the need. Not to mention all the time spend to record, get it right, and edit the videos and also just getting to the point. It says a lot about you by declining sponsorships just to be able to get real results.
Thanks!
Although it is not specifically sold as a wheel and tire cleaner Super Clean has been my number 1 choice for years. Spray it onto a cool rim and tire, allow it to set for a minute or so, hit both with a soft scrub brush and rinse. Never any damage to rim surfaces. Thanks so much for all your efforts and an informative video.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I've used a cleaner that's not specifically for wheels and tires and it's done a good job. Zep cleaner. Spray it on at carwash, let it sit for a couple minutes while your putting your quarters in, then use the wand to clean your vehicle and spray the tires and rims. Great vid, thank you.
Zep sells a whole line of products for car wash operators. Very serious stuff. They sell a lot of it.
Thanks for sharing!
I'm glad I wash my truck at home & don't have to wait behind you while you're spraying the tires in the bay before you put your quarters in. 😂
@@enmitygauged44 I'm a condo dweller. 😐😉
Citrus orange ?
I cleaned my 6 year old sun beat tires and put on Cerakote black trim restore to test it and my tires look like brand new after 8 months but starting to wear off. I was very impressed.
Good call...I'll have to try this next.
Cerakote makes other great products, like plastic headlight and black trim restoration. Both are fantastic! Awesome products.
Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like you should just get new tires. 6 years is pretty much the max any tire is safe to drive on regardless of the wear on treads.
@@TadpoleTrainer I was doing it to test the product not to look cool. Since my vehicles sit more than they drive I want something that will keep the rubber in good shape.
Tires wear out from both tread and age. If you read what I wrote, I didn’t say anything about looking cool. It’s a safety thing. 6 years old is not safe to drive on. If you never drive the car then of course that’s not a concern.
For all the effort put into every test comparison, I let every (short) add play through completely.
Another great video sir
Wow, thank you!
I'm a big youtube viewer because cable television has become unwatchable - Your channel is a perfect example of why watching YT is so much more entertaining & informative and now my wife has begun watching your channel with me because of the effort you've made to thoroughly test a products and now she like me are looking forward to more great tests yet to come!
Thanks so much!
I hope you never run out of things to test. Definitely 100% my go to youtube channel
Thanks!
Been loving all the car content recently! Great advice!
Thanks! Glad to hear!
Same here!
Using a test tire with raised white lettering would have shown the differences between the products better than an all black tire. This is due to two reasons: 1)The white letters show dirt more than black, and 2)The rough texture of the white letters (due to the tire manufacturing process) makes them harder to clean than the smooth surfaces.
For anyone who wants their tires to look really good: I apply tire cleaner all the on all 4 wheels then a second coat followed by a tire brush. After that, I use a power washer on the tires and they look how I want them to.
Thanks for your great work.
You are welcome!
There used to be a "tire bleach" white wall tire cleaner that worked great on white lettering.
The channel is an incredible public service. The world is a better place with you in it.
Thanks!
Now we need a best brush and sponge test video! :D
Good idea!!
Never throw away a used toothbrush. 🪥
And, horsehair paint brushes are my go-to. (I'm cheap)
@@ProjectFarmif you do, you have to test Libman sponges. They’re made in America and affordable.
Wanna see the scrub daddy/mommy against the other brands, those things last forever and don't smell either
Smart Doorbells would be a good one. When the buttons pressed how quick the phone notifys you on and off local wifi, subscription required or not, motion detection(again how quick to notify you), battery life, if the clips start recording in time(sometimes the person is already leaving), price, if it comes with a normal ringer, and lots more easy ones. Similar with smart battery CCTV. Pressure washers too maybe? Solar panels(watts per $, output compared to the advertised wattage, sqft per watt).
Most importantly. PRIVACY. How well does it protect your data. Does it harvest it? How secure is it from attack? These are aspects that are very important, that people do not think about (but REALLY should) that im not sure hes up to testing as it dives somewhat deep into IT/Security/Networking knowledge). So id kinda rather he didnt test these out unless he did cover the security/privacy aspect of it. (Ring is well known for having extremely poor security)
Thanks for the suggestion.
Agree, in the market for one and they all have quite a lot of downsides. Would like to see which has best face detection and no car false positives
And if it's shared with your local PD without you knowing.
I would really appreciate this one. Its so hard to find one that doesnt have a subscription and isnt garbage or made in China.
Generally I have stuck with Meguire's or Turtle Wax tyre cleaners, they have never let me down. Glad to see that the Meguire's isnt rubbish.
Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been using Mothers for years. Glad to know that I picked a good one. Thank you for giving me proof.
You are welcome!
Steps to enjoy a PF video - click on video, hit thumbs up, crank quality to max, sit back and learn. Great video as always, Todd!
Thanks!
I agree
Top review, Todd. You can't be beat for honest, full of facts content. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I am a car detailer when tax busy season is over since Im not as busy and it gets nice outside. I tried all these products before on my personal and some clients. I love the Meguiar product the most for tire and wheel. you just need a tire brush, wheel barrel brush, and microfiber for the rim. Armorall is probably my worst experience. But I also have products specific for different types of wheels as some are made with different materials and coating.
I owned a Supra that needed carpet and headliner repairs. The first thing the guy asked me was if I used ArmorAll products on it, and wouldn't touch it if I did. The residue messes with the adhesion and color matching. He told me to avoid all ArmorAll products, they just add a shine and don't really clean.
@@whatdafrog Basically, they only make it look clean but doesnt actually clean. I believe they are only popular due to the fact they are in major retail stores such as walmart and target.
@@Extra_Depresso They've been around forever. When I was young, it was one of only a couple brands of detailing products you could buy. Today there are so many choices. No reason to use that crap. They do make terrible products.
Adams is ranked #2 on Amazon. Meguiars is #7. Both look like solid choices. Amazing work on this testing.
Thanks!
I have my favorite tire cleaner, available at wal mart in the household cleaning isle. Only for tires, its called "Spray Power" made by "Crown". When sprayed on tires, it pulls the grime from the tires with no scrubbing, rinse, apply your favorite tire shine, and a clean tire makes the tire shine look so much better
Edit: around 4.50-5.00 per gallon.
Thanks for the feedback.
Whats your fav tire shine?
Woke Up just in time for Project Farm 👌 Always enjoy seeing the Automotive Uploads!
Thank you!
Agree 100%. It's blazing hot here today and stopped to get an iced coffee and drink it inside an air-conditioned space. Popped open TH-cam, and there was a Project Farm video. It made my morning.
Its like you are a mind reader. I'm about to do a full detail on my wife's 4runner and was looking in to buying a good wheel cleaner as that area is always a struggle. Thanks for the info!
You are welcome!
In addition to Adam’s, Griot’s is also very effective.
So which one are you going with?
This is probably the best product review channel on TH-cam! Great job and much appreciated sir!
Thanks so much!
I always just use Simple Green full strength for wheels & tires, makes white letters nice & bright white as well.
Same. We need an update with more products, including Simple Green.
Perfect timing for me for this video as I plan on washing my truck today. Great video as always!
Thanks!
I just came in from washing our cars, took a shower, sat down to enjoy a cold beer, and this video posted. The timing couldn't be more impeccable. Kind of suspicious actually.
Thanks for watching!
Ditto! I purchased a different brand of wheel/tire cleaner 2 days ago, and was just thinking to myself: "It would be nice if Project Farm did a review".
This has by far been the best TH-cam video I’ve watched in a long long time. No bs, straight to the point, scientific and just plain simple! Thank you for your help in letting me decide what to buy. I think I’m convinced Adam’s is the way to go.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing!
Man oh man....that was great. I often get caught up trying to decide what product to buy and your channel makes it easy by removing the guesswork. Thanks a bunch for the time and effort you put into your test/videos....Job always well done.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I've run out of ways to tell you how GREAT This channel is. Thank You Todd. 👍🇺🇸
You are welcome!
Thanks, Todd! I think I requested this about a week ago, and it's exactly what I wanted to know
You are welcome! Thanks for requesting this video idea!
Depending on the rim, I've found wiping the rims down with a dry rag is the best and fastest way to clean them. I've found cleaners, ANY cleaner, to make the dirt (mostly brake dust) gooey and smears all over the rims and makes more of a mess than you had before you started... otherwise, just a brush and some carwash soap in a bucket of water will do it. The brush also cleans the tires, no acids, no goo, no burned drip spots. Thanks for another great video!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Awesome review! When I need to make a purchase, I always go with Project Farm recommendations!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
You literally answered a question I had just a day ago about safety of my Adams product on my wheels. I can rest easy - just make sure the product is completely gone. Thanks Project Farm!
My pleasure!
You just knew that ArmorAll would be the worst brand.
My wife needed some protectant for the vinyl on some patio chairs. She bought the monster size Armor All. I asked why and she said we could use it on the cars. I said absolutely not.
Armorall should be banned.
When you shine your dash with armorall, it evaporates on the windshield creating glare
@@redsquarejayI literally have been so curious why my dash does that thought I had a water leak somewhere. Thank yo for this won’t use again!
@@redsquarejaywhat do you use instead?
@@snowe.. p&s xpress for interiors
Great testing! Years ago I used Napa's aluminum wheel cleaner on my car. It did an excellent job of removing brake dust and cleaning the rims without damaging the clear coat. It was an acidic solution though.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
One additional test i would have liked to have seen.... add all cleaners to sections of tires on a car, then drive down a gravel road 24 hours later.
Most of these products look great when you put them on, but if you drive down a gravel road, the tires look way worse than before you add the tire cleaner.
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
The TW hybrid solutions is the best tire cleaner I’ve tried. I don’t get a lot of brake dust.
Thanks for the feedback.
Hybrid solutions works *extremely well* on brake dust and tire blooming that normal road tires get in the real world. This was sort of a flawed test that was basically "What removes caked on mud from tractor tires" and isn't representative of most normal daily driver cars. TW Hybris solutions is extremely well regarded.
I personally use 'Dark Fury' it's a great cheap option that's concentrated!
Thanks for the feedback.
Love Superior products Dark Fury
I bought the Adams cleaner because of this video to clean the chain lube off my wheels and tires. Nothing I had tried previously was able to take it off. Good new is it took the chain lube, brake dust, and baked on dirt, right off. Bad News is it also took the clear coat off my wheels lol. Be careful when using it. It is very strong.
Thanks for sharing.
Great vid buddy!! Love it!! Love all these test you do! Josh
Thanks!
Could you test shop fans? I can’t seem to find a good one for a reasonable price that won’t give out after running for a year. I like to keep my fans running in my shop 24/7 to keep the air circulating.
Thank you for the video idea!
24/7 that's quite the feat.
You might have to build your own fan to have one at a decent price, I don't think I've seen a newer model motor with zerk fittings or oil ports. Maybe a blower would be more appropriate.
Oddball suggestion: pipe fittings. You can buy cheap NPT (even stainless steel) piping parts, adapters, etc, but a lot of them will leak.
Thank you for the video idea!
Back in my pipefitting days, I used to fit high pressure separator units (1440 P.S.I. MAWP and up). A lot of projects were spec'd in with Bonney Forge brand fittings. Mainly because they had/have proven quality control (ISO 9001 and API certified) and all fittings had full traceability (no fake mill test reports). Even they would often leak without a thread sealant.
A thread sealant is a must if the connection doesn't use a polymer seal such as an O-ring boss (ORB) or a gasket of some sort. Even hammer unions that are machined to each other would leak without a rubber O-ring.
The biggest concern with offshore fittings is the material it's self. That being what the fittings are claimed to be made of and whether they will stand up to the alleged ratings that a properly made fitting would be capable of.
@@A.C._Taylor Good point about thread sealant--that could be yet another video idea. I've found best to worst for NPT up to 2" are loctite 567, blue monster tape, and last are the ubiquitous cheap white teflon tape and blue pipe dope. But my experience was a lot of jerry-rigging low pressure applications, trying out junk that leaked at 0 psi no matter what.
Would be hard to test. The main problem is going to be thread damage or incorrect threading, which is more a QA/QC issue rather than a brand issue. Unless you want him to buy random lots of 100
I have been using Adamns for a decade now. I love it!! I was washing my car and my neighbors had people over, a guy came up to me to ask me what product I was using because of how much nasty thing it was removing and how clean the wheels and tires looked
Thanks for sharing.
My family drives BMWs and we are quite familiar with that brake dust! I found that most wheel cleaners from reputable brands like Sonax and Adam's work well, but what really makes a difference is using a touchless sealant (like Gyeon Wet Coat) on the wheels after cleaning, this keeps them clean longer.
Thanks for the feedback.
I don't know what BMW puts in their brake pads but it's horrible to clean.
Thanks for the awesome testing!!
I also am quite impressed with Sonax. It has a distinctive odor, however it plain works over the brake dust. My personal favorite.
What Sonax cleaner are u guys talking about? The one with an angry monkey on it? I thought TW hybrid solutions was great, it removed all the browning on my tires, 2-3 passes though.
@@arturogv9889 Sonax wheel cleaner full effect is what I was referencing. Plastic silver spray bottle.
Who else has tractor wheels just laying around for experiments. This is why we love you
And a car with over 300,000 miles. Did you see his video when he did a whole bunch of repairs so that it could last another 100K?
One of my requested evaluations, thank's for your videos and work.
You are welcome! Thanks for the requested video idea.
Great test! I happen to have quite a bit of Adam's and Meguiar's so glad to know I made the right choice. I like Mothers products as well. Thank you for all that you do!
Love your work Todd! Thank you as always for doing the Lords work! We all need the best of the best products in this economy!
Great point on making every dollar count!! Thank you!
Hey this was my suggestion!! Thank you so much for doing this!!!! Love your channel!
Elbow Grease for the win!
That'll work too. lol
Greatest channel of all time especially because no sponsors are taken so it isn’t biased
Thanks!
Always been happy with Meguiar's!
Thanks for the feedback.
The Adams wheel and tire cleaner is my go to. Their detail spray is also very good.
Thanks for the feedback.
Been waiting for this for 10 years
Thanks for watching!
Which is your favorite of 10 years?
Great video! My go to is Turtle Wax Wheel and Tire Cleaner, it's a foaming wheel and tire cleaner. I use it on every vehicle I've owned for over the last decade now and it works tremendously! Too bad it wasn't in this video. You can get it at any Walmart, and is in a bright green bottle.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Simple green works good for wheels and tires
Thanks for sharing.
Idea for a video: Best oil filter, love your videos
Pretty sure he's already made that video
There is about 3K videos out there on oil filters, you can find something by searching. We need another oil filter video about like we need another photo of the moon.
Thank you for the video idea!
Doing it the cheap way: dishwasher detergent and dishwasher shine. All clean all shiny.
...even better: buy a second hand dishwasher from Marketplace or similar and use it to rinse the entire wheels! The machine can be stored in your garage.
I have one I've been meaning to try, does cold water work okay?
What a good idea!
Good Ole Castrol Superclean is my wheel / tire cleaner of choice. No scrubbing, just spray and use a pressure washer but don't leave the product on the wheels. Another great video. Thanks
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Could you make a video of best plastics cleaner for like fourwheelers and dirtbikes
Thank you for the video idea!
I've done my share of cleaning it, what are you trying to do with it? It is porous, very tricky. I've had good luck with a power washer at a distance. Is it stained?
@@ProjectFarm also what about a plastic restorer like the wet sanding
Let's find out.
Thank you and hope you enjoy the video!
@@ProjectFarmoh, BTW I did order a kitchen knife set from your test and they showed up this week. I think farberwear are the ones I got.
T-Shirt ??? Merchandise ???
@@JSFGuyha, I think that's set didn't perform well in the test. Henkels or Wizeka were top dogs. Maybe you mixed up henkels with Farberwer?
I want a “we’re gonna test that” t-shirt
Those results are incredible!
Really? Less than a minute and it's incredible?
Thank you!
@@JSFGuy i don't need to wait until the end, i already know he is going to do a excellent job.
@@janix_17 Right, sure you do. You truly don't know the results until you see them yet you commented as if you did. I guess you can't admit that or see the Hi Renee in your comment?
@@JSFGuy lmao bro you're pathetic 😂 yes obviously i haven't seen the end in under a minute, you happy now? It's a joke, but surely you don't understand what those are.
I've spent 6 months thinking Hybrid Solutions was a great cleaner. Just ordered the Adams. Great work as always.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this!
You're welcome!
I got some Sam’s wheel cleaner (from Cleetus McFarland) I can’t speak for any others and I don’t remember what I paid for Sam’s but it works GOOD!
I wish I would have tested it!
Good morning!!!!!!!!
Good morning!!
Just started the video and have used 80% of these products. Guarantee by the time I reach the end, my new choice of cleaner will be the from the results of Project Farm's test. There is no one more thorough and accurate with real-world testing.
Thanks!
As I do nearly always I let the commercials play.
I use Mother's for most things. The wheel and tire cleaner I own isn't a foaming one so it must be an older formula. But the clear coat on the metal make me seriously rethink which I'll use for my wheels and tires in the future. Thanks for performing this test!
You're welcome!
One of the only people I trust. So many detailer YTers, one week they are promoting one product as the best ever and a month later, something else. Pretty obvious why the opinions change so often.
Thanks!
I've been using the armor all rim/tire cleaner for years now and I love it. Seeing the blue foam turn white mixed with the grime and brake dust is satisfying. Hit it with a brush and rinse and they are dirt free. Plus it's easier to apply vs squeezing the trigger.
Thanks for sharing!
@@ProjectFarm Thank you for your continued content that you provide
I have always used my regular wash water with a tire brush. Brake dust comes off easily so just a quick pass with the brush usually does it. It does a good job and I don't worry about chemicals damaging anything.
Thanks for sharing.
Meguiar's G180124 Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner - 24 Oz Spray Bottle is amazing for brake dust. My only complaint/comment with this test was I didn't see you spray with full hose pressure. I get why you couldn't but it would have made a large difference for some of these products. I use a 2GPM(tested flow) 1k PSI pressure washer and never scrub a single thing. Wheels and tires look spotless. Still a solid test Todd. Thanks as always.
You are welcome! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Transformed my headlights by watching one of your videos before buying a product. I'm here again....Thanks buddy
You are welcome!
Hello again Project Farm my friend. Your videos are number one. I made a discovery about cleaning wheels, because I ran out of my favorite cleaner, ( Mean Green.) I used DAWN PRE WASH DISH SOAP and saw a miracle. That stuff cleans rubber and rims better than anything I have found yet. You made another great video!
Thanks so much!
I use Purple Power and here is a tip... the cleaners that say "Foaming" are usually due to the sprayer and not the product. Foaming is good at allowing the product to "cling" to what you spray. So, I put Purple Power in the Foaming sprayer and it foams and clings more instead of running off quickly and allows it more time to work. Dont chuck the sprayer. Reuse it.
Happy cleaning ❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing.
I followed your advice and used Meguiar's, a brand I never heard of. Worked GREAT! Consider testing household cleaners and wheels and tires -- 409 and Simple Green, for example. [I use Simple Green on table saw blades. Fabulous.]
Thanks for sharing.
The Adam’s wheel and tire cleaner is amazing! I off-road my truck and it legitimately made my tires look like new. Thank you PF!
You're welcome!
Good work. Took me a moment to realize why the same products that didn't do well on the performance tests also didn't hurt the unprotected aluminum - they didn't do anything at all in the first place!
Thanks!
i use the sonax wheel cleaner... stuff is awesome.. spray it on, it turns all the iron deposits from your pads red. once the red stops running down the wheel, spray it clean with a hose
Thanks for sharing.
This is a test I am so glad you did. The one bottle I didn't see was Chemical Guys Diablo wheel cleaner I wonder how it would work in this test. Super excellent video by the way❤
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I stand by ArmorAll been using them for the last 20 years and always leave my vehicle nice and shiny.
Thanks for the feedback.
Great video. With the potential for the better cleaners to corrode or discoloration to alloy if not completely removed, this video is as good of a reminder as any to carefully remove all of the cleaner. Despite the amount of additional work, I've had good luck in the past cleaning alloy wheels with them completely taken off the vehicle - generally with a dedicated spray cleaner and a scrub brush, in a dedicated wash bay for drainage. Not only did it clean better than any other scenario, but I had a lot more confidence that I rinsed better, from every angle.
Anyway, thanks for running this test so we can see 1.) what works, and 2.) what marginal returns you get/don't get for spending more on a cleaning product.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Hardest-working TH-camr on the entire site. Another awesome and informative video.