I want to clarify a few things. The MWC product description is as follows: The Magic Wheel Cleaner is a powerful, viscous, acid-free rim cleaner that provides innovative performance to mildly and thoroughly clean rims and rim wells. Its reactive component dissolves iron particles with characteristic red discoloration. Special dispersing agents gently remove stubborn dirt from surfaces. My intentions for the video was to test it on the rim, barrels and why not tires while I am at it. I know it does not claim to clean tires but most other wheel cleaners do so i tried it anyway. I sprayed it on the dry rim face and tires to give an undiluted application with maximum dwell time. After pressure washing it off re-applying and scrubbing for a while I decided to switch to Adams wheel and tire cleaner to get the job done. This was not my original plan. I just knew MWC was not cleaning like I wanted it to. That is not to say its not a good product in different circumstances. I think MWC is best used as an iron remover to add another layer of cleaning to the wheel cleaning process. The problem I have with this is the name on the bottle and the product description on the bottle and the website do not mention anything about using companion products to complete the work. They say its a magic wheel cleaner and describe it as removing stubborn dirt from surfaces. I am sure for mild maintenance type clean ups where a delicate cleaner is needed to not damage rim surfaces or not strip off protection this is a great product. You do not always need to have the strongest possible cleaner for each job. I am always asked to test these products in the worst case scenario and products sometimes don't hold up to that challenge or were not intended to do that type of work. I am a fan of Koch Chemie and like some of the products they offer. Clearly written product description and user expectations would help this product out for sure. koch Chemie is famous for users mixing home brews to get the most out of the products. This is cool too. I like it but many consumers want a ready to go product. I try my hardest to stay on label when I test each product. I want my viewers to see my real thoughts, a real test and honest review with no BS. One last thing Adams wheel and tire did the back of the rim, tire and barrels in one application and easily removed this grime with no effort so it was not an impossible cleanup. Hahahaha. Thanks for following the channel. I have a big 2022 planned and I plan to do a video 1 day a week and more when I can. I appreciate each and every subscriber and want to help you in anyway that I can. Don't hesitate to ask me anything.
but you diluted the second time you applied the product onto a wet wheel.. there's no point in applying it then rinsing it off. that's a complete waste. just pressure wash wheel first then apply product let sit a minute then scrub and rinse or all away. no need to blow through product. to "see what it'll do" on its own. lol. get the job done and don't waste time
He tried twice and then added another product lmao. If he had tried any other product for the 3rd cleaning the result would have been the exact same. This is a waste of a review because 99% of fair reviewers will tell you that Koch Chemie & CarPro are the best if you're willing to spend the money, but here comes the 1%'er out there to show you HIS favourite product after incorrectly using the previous one.
Great review! Koch is not meant to be used on tires. However, Adams still did better cleaning the wheels. Tires too, but that was expected. You’re correct that the cleaner will be diluted through the foam cannon. Heavily diluted, actually. It’s a good method for maintenance cleaning. 👍🏼
I’m a huge fan of Adams wheel and tire, it’s definitely my go to. Thanks for the foam cannon tip, it’s simple, but I never thought about it! Great video as always
I really love how you review products, the way u present, the way u appreciate and respect all product for its price. I fell in love in your channel since the foam cannon comparison, Thank you for your content
Loved the review, Jeremy! To be fair, MWC does not state anywhere on the bottle that it should be used on tires. They’ve never advertised it as a wheel and tire cleaner. With that said, I was surprised on how poorly it performed on the wheel cleaning aspect. It looks like it does a better job at cleaning heavily baked on brake dust than it does trying to clean off grime like the wheels in this video. I hope you continue to test MWC in future videos on other heavily dirty wheels. Thank you!
Yes I agree. With a name like magic wheel cleaner I was hoping for more action on the rims. I have determined its a better iron remover than wheel cleaner. I just wished they would sort out their names and descriptions to be more understandable to the general public. Thanks for watching and I will definitely give it another chance. I am a fan of koch chemie for sure. The problem with youtube is people want to see the hardest cleaning possible and when you do it some products don't hold up and others shine. That definitely does not mean that its not a great product it just may be suited more for delicate clean ups where stripping off dirt and grime is not needed. This would be great for removing light brake dust and not stripping away protection. Thanks for watching.
I was going to comment this as well. I did a set of nasty wheels and tires and I only used MWC for the wheel, and something stronger for the tires. Some thing like Shine Supply Wise Guy, or Optimum Power Clean straight on tires. I think maybe if you had different tools for cleaning the wheels it would help; I don't think just the wheel brush is enough for wheels and tires that hammered. I've used MWC on really dirty wheels, dirty with allt of brake dust, and just break dust. I think MWC did a good job and I love the way it foams and pulls dirt. I think any wheel cleaner on wheels like this need multiple times of agitation, and re-application.
If a product designed specifically for wheel cleaning can’t do better than a product that does wheels and tires, it’s a no-brainer. Koch Chemie made a big push on TH-cam when they entered the US market. Nice to see someone finally giving an honest opinion rather than unearned flattery just because Koch Chemie gave out free product.
It’s a chemistry equation, KC is on the acidic side of the PH scale, where PnS is on the alkaline side of the scale. So depending on what was on the rim one will work better than the other, if it’s dirt and mud the likely the alkaline cleaner will perform better but if it iron and other metal/minerals for break dust etc the acidic cleaner will probably work better.
Nice! Adams has become my go-to as well. With my own well-maintained vehicles, I'll either dilute it 1:1 or sometimes 1:3 and still get good results. When I'm doing vehicles with nasty wheels, I'll use it straight. A powerful, economical product when used this way!
Having used both, adams is much stronger. However, for the cost on a maintenance wash and sticking to the theory that you should use the least aggressive method possible, brake buster is hard to beat. If you have caked on grime, adams is the way to go.
MWC is an iron product for wheel maintenance decon. Wasn’t surprised at all that it didn’t cut through dirt. It has the same pH as a glass of milk. Try it for break dusty wheels. That’s where it shines. Great iron bleeding and a thick lather.
Yes I know. I agree with you. Thanks. Everyone asked me to test it on a tough wheel. I did. It was like spaying on a glass of milk. That’s funny. Hahaha. I get it and understand it’s best uses. I wrote about it in the description. They need better product labeling because the bottle and description reads like a magical wheel cleaner that promises to be great on tough grime but its more like an iron remover that has mild detergents for light to medium maintenance washes. In that lane it’s a great product. I love Koch chemie products and I had no intention of being hard on it when I bought it. Even though I love them I have to share my personal thoughts on products with everyone either way good or bad. In this case the bottom line is I did not really enjoy using this product as much as I had hoped I would and there are better options out there. I am always looking for the next great product. Thanks a lot for watching and sharing your thoughts.
@@HawaiiDetailing for sure. I kind of hate their nomenclature, but the products are great once you figure out the best uses for them. I bet GreenStar would have done well in this test. I’m the same way. Love trying to find something better to make detailing more enjoyable and less work.
@@HawaiiDetailing If you want to compare like for like, you have to use KC Alcaline Wheel Cleaner. It high ph product and will tackle dirt much better than a low ph product whitch is ment for mineral deposits like brake dust.
Hey man. Cleaning the wheel and tire was really cool! I enjoy watching your videos. You are a good-humored person and seem to enjoy what you do a lot! Thanks for the video. Waston Ribeiro - Brazil
Jeremy, I like using American made products, so I do like your demonstration for the Adams' product & Griots 3 in 1 wax. This is the first video I've seen that a KC product failed. Here in the 48, we are experiencing supply chain issues, so it is nice to see USA products.
I think the MWC is more geared toward medium to light clean ups where an iron remover is also needed. Yeah I agree with you. Support people and businesses that you like. That’s important. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
Nice review Jeremy… thanks for sharing. The Adams T&W cleaner is easily their best product. I like that it can be diluted 1:1 for the majority of jobs making it a solid value. A couple of my clients have Wrangler Duratrac tires which use to wear me out, Adams Tire & Wheel cleaner coupled with the Detail Factory tire brush knocks them out with a lot less effort.
Love your videos and fun at the same time , ether than a lot of those big companies that want you to buy their stuff when you don’t need 5 bottles to do one thing 😂
Third wheel video im watching from your inventory today. Weather isnt the best in the NW today so i dont feel as guilty sitting around. Thanks for the information. I just checked and adams is up to $44.99 and Brakebuster is $32.99. im going to give adams a try once my brake buster is gone.
Yeah Adam’s is a good higher ph wheel cleaner for the heavier jobs. Brakebuster is better for the light clean ups as it is not as hard long term on the sealants and wheels. I have both and use each one based on dirt level.
To be fair, the Koch product is really more of an Iron Remover than a wheel cleaner. Similar to Iron X by CarPro. This wheel and rim was loaded with dirt, mud and grime and didn't look like it had much brake dust/iron particles on it, otherwise it would be turned red after the Koch was applied. I found Iron removers are not great at cleaning a dirty rim but are great at taking off brake dust/iron particles. Probably doesn't help that Koch do label it as a 'Wheel cleaner' and not an Iron Remover but Gyeon and even Meguiars do the same. Iron Removers do almost nothing on dirty tyres also. The Adams wheel and tyre cleaner is amazing for dirty wheels and tyres. I find it even better than P&S Brake Buster but it is more expensive. On a truly dirty and brake-dusted rim though, I use both an Iron Remover and then a wheel cleaner to get the cleanest result.
Just got a gallon of Adams Wheel and Tire cleaner for Christmas so I am excited to use it soon. Happy New Year Jeremy. Looking forward to your 2022 content!
So what's up with people wanting an dedicated black multi finished wheel cleaner, Adams seems to be top notch. But I'm seeing more people just want to spray on and pressure off no scrubbing. love this video, btw.
I am glad that you done this video because I was thinking about using the same products. I have been using 409 All-Purpose Cleaner and it hasn’t let me down yet! lol
Another Great video !!! .......Adam's needs a true contender. Please , make Adam's Wheel and Tire Cleaner vs Turtle Wax Hybrid Solution HyperFoam Wheel Cleaner !! .... keep the videos coming , they are GREAT. A Microfiber and brush videos would be great too.
Enjoyed the video.. I agree with your great tip... I have a dedicated foam canon for brake buster and do empty and rinse out after every use..stay safe
Great video with real results! I hope you never get bought by companies like other tubers. btw I just picked up my first gallon of Mega Foam based on your videos... it's thiccccc I love it.
I will never steer you wrong. I am a call it like I see it guy. If it’s a good product I will say it. If it’s not good and or I am not enjoying using it I will say that too. Hahahaha. A lot of detailing is personal preference. I show the results in my videos and say how I either liked or did not enjoy the product. Hopefully from there people can make an informed decision. I like the mega foam too. It’s a great snow foam. It’s thick foam cleans well and smells great. Thanks for watching
So, I have both MWC and Brake Buster now and compared both. On my BMW, the MWC is like 5x more powerful than Brake Buster, both undiluted. I don't know what was on that wheel but if you are about cleaning brake dust, the MWC absolutely slaughtered Brake Buster.
@@Spirited282 Thanks for your response, here in the states, we are experiencing supply chain issues, so I try to buy American made products, when possible...
Magic wheel cleaner is for disaster rims. Not tires. And you’re supposed to let it dwell 5 minutes. It’s actually ten times better than brake buster. It’s supposed to be viscous so that cleaning agents and iron remover doesn’t dry faster and cleans longer.
Imo it’s really hard to beat Spray9 for wheels and tires for the price. Also Superclean does amazing as well and can be heavily diluted for many cleaning tasks.
About 10 years ago turtle wax had a wheel cleaner that said do not agitate and smelled really acidic (don’t know if it was) but a wheel this bad and the brake dust would just run right off the wheel with it. My 2010 f150 with stock aluminum wheels had a clear film protectant over the wheels it wasn’t a clear coat and it started pealing around the edges but very unnoticeable. This video just reminded me of it and I’d like to see if I could find it again.
Those really acidic wheel cleaners will damage the rims over time. I try to use the right amount of cutting power for the level of dirt on the wheel otherwise you will get the acid etching. Thanks for watching
I wonder how it would have worked if You used Adam’s first. To be fair, I don’t think any cleaner could be expected to remove 13 years of neglect. This tire was destined to require multiple cleanings.
Definitely would of been great to see Adams product with another wheel of that neglect. I understand what was trying to be achieved, yet doesn't seem like a fair assessment.
@@marcosluque4039 I wanted to do a review of just the MWC. I just gave up under these conditions. This was not supposed to be about Adam’s at all. I just did not want to scrub that hard on the wheel so I moved on to Adam’s to get it done. That’s what I would have done in this situation even without the video. Thanks for watching
I also use the Adam's wheel cleaner and it's the best I've ever tried. That's not saying there isn't one out there that might be better, but I haven't come across it.
Have you tried it diluted? And also how would you compare it to Brake Buster in cleaning capabilities? I’m interested in trying nanoskin non-acid wheel and Tire Cleaner as I’ve heard good things about it. Also my favorite way to apply the product is through an IK Foamer, easy to apply with good foaming but doesn’t get diluted
I'm going to pick up some of that Adams I was cleaning the inside of my old aluminum wheel and the inside was black and I cleaned it with some degreaser and some of it came off but no where near all of it
I wonder if MWC works better on brake dust rather than just plain dirt. My experience is most alkaline APC type cleaners like brake buster and this Adams stuff are great for cleaning but really don’t do much for my Euro brake dust on an otherwise clean wheel.
Fun video to watch. Hard to get a conclusion about which product performed better. The remains that the Adams took care of was already loosened by the MWC. If you switched them and did Adams first, I wonder how well it would do against that much grime. Thanks for the video. Take care!
Thanks for watching. I did the entire back of the rim, tire and barrel with Adam's only. That's what Adam's did on its own. My opinion is I started to get frustrated with having to work so hard with MWC that I switched to Adams just get the job done with less hassle. This was not my original plan for the video. I knew from my experience that it was not the right product for this type of work. This does not mean its not a good product overall. It just did not do well in this exact test. Admittedly a nasty 13 year baked on mess was a big ask for any product. Thanks.
I know this is a year old,but why are people upset the KC product was lackluster,sure it’s meant for wheels only ,but it couldn’t even do that,something that the Adams did with less effort and as a one and all product.not everything in a particular line can be a hit ,there are some duds but thank goodness that other lines have a better product.👍
Did you ever try Adams Wheel Cleaner? I have a set of wheels with years worth of brake dust - that i tried diablo and it didn't touch it... Wondering if i should go wheel cleaner for the iron removal or go with this tire and wheel.... Thanks
I started out just wanting to use the MWC. I had no plan of it being a battle. I just had to use Adam’s to get the job done. Was a fun wheel cleaning. Thanks for watching
I use Brake Buster and like the results but I think I’ll try Adams next as it apparently works for you 🙂. Do you ever experience any brake squeal after cleaning the wheels? Any advice yo prevent squeals?
I use brake buster too. I mainly use Adam’s on the tough clean ups. I use brake buster on normally dirty wheels as it’s a great economical cleaner that’s not overly aggressive. Thanks for watching
Great video!! MWC would be useless to carry, imo. Might as well just carry a real wheel cleaner like Adams and a better iron remover that you can also use for the rest of the vehicle like Iron X. So funny how people make excuses like, “Adams was just cleaning what MWC left behind” and “Magic Wheel Cleaner was never advertised as a wheel and tire cleaner” hahaha wtf. Would you say that the Adam’s Tire Cleaner works better than Brake Buster? I was using Brake Buster recently and was kinda wishing it had more teeth. So, I had considered using Maguiars but just haven’t pulled the trigger on acid cleaners
I kind of got Koch Chemie fan boy mad. I compared KC MWC to Meguiar's Ultimate all wheel cleaner, the moment I said Meguiar's blew KC's out of the water, only thing he was providing was excuses.
It could just be me being color blind or something but your wheel and tire cleaner looks blue, rather than purple/pinkish. Is that just the lighting or whatever? It just had me curious because I also didn't see it turning red on the rim like most iron remover containing products do these days, but you're getting phenomenal results on the tires and seeing it pull out the browning before it's even agitated was super impressive and that's more of what I'm looking for right now. I have wheels covered with all sorts of available products but tires, specifically browning, has been a tough thing to tackle for me so far. Anyway I only ask because I want to pick up a bit for my own use and just wanted to make sure I'm buying the correct product and correct version of the product but the Amazon Adams wheel and tire cleaner looks like a different color compared to yours and I'd like to get exactly what you're using.
The link in the description is the same exact stuff. The colors may be off in the pics. It’s a great product for tough jobs. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
@@HawaiiDetailing Thanks again so much for the review and helpful reply Jeremy. And it's my pleasure to support the channel! You make great in depth content and you keep things fun and positive from the start to the end of every single video and I love it.
Here are my favorites. www.hawaiidetailing.com/wheels The semi permanent has a good shine with 2 coats and a really long durability. Perl also has a good No sling shine with a few coats.
Was both. Was a wheel that was used on the truck and converted to a spare when new tires were purchased. It was the best tire on the old wheels. Thanks for watching
You can dilute Adam’s as well. I am still a huge brake buster user on normal clean ups. It’s a great wheel cleaner for the price. I tend to use Adam’s for the tough stuff. Thanks for watching
I used it at 100%. I like both. I use breakbuster for less heavy cleaning and Adam’s for the nasty stuff. On a cleaner wheel I feel like BB is less harsh on the wheel and any protection you have on them. Thanks for watching
10:00 I've been thinking about using a spray mist bottle since those give a nice even coat and require less trigger action. I already have one, but I'm not sure if it's suitable for strong chemical products like a brake cleaner. 😅
Honestly I find the the more mid tier products(Adams, CG, p&s, turtle wax) have been doing better work than any of the fancy chemicals Ive gotten. So why spend more when these products are doing just as well. Just my train of thought :)
I want to clarify a few things. The MWC product description is as follows:
The Magic Wheel Cleaner is a powerful, viscous, acid-free rim cleaner that provides innovative performance to mildly and thoroughly clean rims and rim wells. Its reactive component dissolves iron particles with characteristic red discoloration. Special dispersing agents gently remove stubborn dirt from surfaces.
My intentions for the video was to test it on the rim, barrels and why not tires while I am at it. I know it does not claim to clean tires but most other wheel cleaners do so i tried it anyway. I sprayed it on the dry rim face and tires to give an undiluted application with maximum dwell time. After pressure washing it off re-applying and scrubbing for a while I decided to switch to Adams wheel and tire cleaner to get the job done. This was not my original plan. I just knew MWC was not cleaning like I wanted it to. That is not to say its not a good product in different circumstances. I think MWC is best used as an iron remover to add another layer of cleaning to the wheel cleaning process. The problem I have with this is the name on the bottle and the product description on the bottle and the website do not mention anything about using companion products to complete the work. They say its a magic wheel cleaner and describe it as removing stubborn dirt from surfaces. I am sure for mild maintenance type clean ups where a delicate cleaner is needed to not damage rim surfaces or not strip off protection this is a great product. You do not always need to have the strongest possible cleaner for each job. I am always asked to test these products in the worst case scenario and products sometimes don't hold up to that challenge or were not intended to do that type of work. I am a fan of Koch Chemie and like some of the products they offer. Clearly written product description and user expectations would help this product out for sure. koch Chemie is famous for users mixing home brews to get the most out of the products. This is cool too. I like it but many consumers want a ready to go product. I try my hardest to stay on label when I test each product. I want my viewers to see my real thoughts, a real test and honest review with no BS. One last thing Adams wheel and tire did the back of the rim, tire and barrels in one application and easily removed this grime with no effort so it was not an impossible cleanup. Hahahaha. Thanks for following the channel. I have a big 2022 planned and I plan to do a video 1 day a week and more when I can. I appreciate each and every subscriber and want to help you in anyway that I can. Don't hesitate to ask me anything.
but you diluted the second time you applied the product onto a wet wheel.. there's no point in applying it then rinsing it off. that's a complete waste. just pressure wash wheel first then apply product let sit a minute then scrub and rinse or all away. no need to blow through product. to "see what it'll do" on its own. lol. get the job done and don't waste time
He tried twice and then added another product lmao. If he had tried any other product for the 3rd cleaning the result would have been the exact same. This is a waste of a review because 99% of fair reviewers will tell you that Koch Chemie & CarPro are the best if you're willing to spend the money, but here comes the 1%'er out there to show you HIS favourite product after incorrectly using the previous one.
Great review! Koch is not meant to be used on tires. However, Adams still did better cleaning the wheels. Tires too, but that was expected. You’re correct that the cleaner will be diluted through the foam cannon. Heavily diluted, actually. It’s a good method for maintenance cleaning. 👍🏼
I'm on business in Hawaii and guess who I ran into today....Jeremy! Nice speaking to you today, keep up the great work!
Thanks Rob. Was good to see you too. Thanks for watching the channel.
Thanks for another great video Jeremy! I have been using ADAM'S since 2005 and no matter what I try, it still ends up #1 with me!
Yeah they make some good stuff. Thanks for watching
I’m a huge fan of Adams wheel and tire, it’s definitely my go to. Thanks for the foam cannon tip, it’s simple, but I never thought about it! Great video as always
Thanks for watching
I really love how you review products, the way u present, the way u appreciate and respect all product for its price. I fell in love in your channel since the foam cannon comparison, Thank you for your content
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.
I love using my Marolex Industrial sprayer for my Adam's Wheel Cleaner. Nice and effortless! Nice job!
Thanks. I appreciate it
Love the enthusiasm for detailing and cleaning cars. Must be the weather in Hawaii
Yes. The weather is nice here. Thanks for watching
Adams wheels cleaner > P&S BB
Everybody loves P&S brake buster but adams IMO is the best
Loved the review, Jeremy! To be fair, MWC does not state anywhere on the bottle that it should be used on tires. They’ve never advertised it as a wheel and tire cleaner. With that said, I was surprised on how poorly it performed on the wheel cleaning aspect. It looks like it does a better job at cleaning heavily baked on brake dust than it does trying to clean off grime like the wheels in this video. I hope you continue to test MWC in future videos on other heavily dirty wheels. Thank you!
Yes I agree. With a name like magic wheel cleaner I was hoping for more action on the rims. I have determined its a better iron remover than wheel cleaner. I just wished they would sort out their names and descriptions to be more understandable to the general public. Thanks for watching and I will definitely give it another chance. I am a fan of koch chemie for sure. The problem with youtube is people want to see the hardest cleaning possible and when you do it some products don't hold up and others shine. That definitely does not mean that its not a great product it just may be suited more for delicate clean ups where stripping off dirt and grime is not needed. This would be great for removing light brake dust and not stripping away protection. Thanks for watching.
P. S. I like using one product for both the wheel & tire.
I was going to comment this as well. I did a set of nasty wheels and tires and I only used MWC for the wheel, and something stronger for the tires. Some thing like Shine Supply Wise Guy, or Optimum Power Clean straight on tires. I think maybe if you had different tools for cleaning the wheels it would help; I don't think just the wheel brush is enough for wheels and tires that hammered. I've used MWC on really dirty wheels, dirty with allt of brake dust, and just break dust. I think MWC did a good job and I love the way it foams and pulls dirt. I think any wheel cleaner on wheels like this need multiple times of agitation, and re-application.
If a product designed specifically for wheel cleaning can’t do better than a product that does wheels and tires, it’s a no-brainer. Koch Chemie made a big push on TH-cam when they entered the US market. Nice to see someone finally giving an honest opinion rather than unearned flattery just because Koch Chemie gave out free product.
It’s a chemistry equation, KC is on the acidic side of the PH scale, where PnS is on the alkaline side of the scale. So depending on what was on the rim one will work better than the other, if it’s dirt and mud the likely the alkaline cleaner will perform better but if it iron and other metal/minerals for break dust etc the acidic cleaner will probably work better.
Nice! Adams has become my go-to as well. With my own well-maintained vehicles, I'll either dilute it 1:1 or sometimes 1:3 and still get good results. When I'm doing vehicles with nasty wheels, I'll use it straight. A powerful, economical product when used this way!
I agree. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching
However, I have been using Brake Buster, it is a little less $...
Honest review which I enjoy. Not those other sponsored videos that claim they're great. I used the product myself and wasn't great.
Thanks. I am glad you enjoy the channel.
Adams seems better than brake buster. Love seeing the grim and filth come off the tires.
Yes it cuts through the nasty stuff really easy. Thanks for watching
Having used both, adams is much stronger. However, for the cost on a maintenance wash and sticking to the theory that you should use the least aggressive method possible, brake buster is hard to beat. If you have caked on grime, adams is the way to go.
MWC is an iron product for wheel maintenance decon. Wasn’t surprised at all that it didn’t cut through dirt. It has the same pH as a glass of milk. Try it for break dusty wheels. That’s where it shines. Great iron bleeding and a thick lather.
Yes I know. I agree with you. Thanks. Everyone asked me to test it on a tough wheel. I did. It was like spaying on a glass of milk. That’s funny. Hahaha. I get it and understand it’s best uses. I wrote about it in the description. They need better product labeling because the bottle and description reads like a magical wheel cleaner that promises to be great on tough grime but its more like an iron remover that has mild detergents for light to medium maintenance washes. In that lane it’s a great product. I love Koch chemie products and I had no intention of being hard on it when I bought it. Even though I love them I have to share my personal thoughts on products with everyone either way good or bad. In this case the bottom line is I did not really enjoy using this product as much as I had hoped I would and there are better options out there. I am always looking for the next great product. Thanks a lot for watching and sharing your thoughts.
@@HawaiiDetailing for sure. I kind of hate their nomenclature, but the products are great once you figure out the best uses for them. I bet GreenStar would have done well in this test. I’m the same way. Love trying to find something better to make detailing more enjoyable and less work.
@@wesoakes that’s what it all about. Thanks a lot for sharing you thoughts and watching the channel.
@@HawaiiDetailing keep up the good work! 👍
@@HawaiiDetailing If you want to compare like for like, you have to use KC Alcaline Wheel Cleaner. It high ph product and will tackle dirt much better than a low ph product whitch is ment for mineral deposits like brake dust.
Hey man. Cleaning the wheel and tire was really cool! I enjoy watching your videos. You are a good-humored person and seem to enjoy what you do a lot! Thanks for the video. Waston Ribeiro - Brazil
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Welcome to the channel.
very satsifying
Thanks
Jeremy, I like using American made products, so I do like your demonstration for the Adams' product & Griots 3 in 1 wax. This is the first video I've seen that a KC product failed. Here in the 48, we are experiencing supply chain issues, so it is nice to see USA products.
I think the MWC is more geared toward medium to light clean ups where an iron remover is also needed. Yeah I agree with you. Support people and businesses that you like. That’s important. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
Nice review Jeremy… thanks for sharing. The Adams T&W cleaner is easily their best product. I like that it can be diluted 1:1 for the majority of jobs making it a solid value. A couple of my clients have Wrangler Duratrac tires which use to wear me out, Adams Tire & Wheel cleaner coupled with the Detail Factory tire brush knocks them out with a lot less effort.
Yes great combo. Thanks
Love your videos and fun at the same time , ether than a lot of those big companies that want you to buy their stuff when you don’t need 5 bottles to do one thing 😂
Third wheel video im watching from your inventory today. Weather isnt the best in the NW today so i dont feel as guilty sitting around.
Thanks for the information. I just checked and adams is up to $44.99 and Brakebuster is $32.99. im going to give adams a try once my brake buster is gone.
Yeah Adam’s is a good higher ph wheel cleaner for the heavier jobs. Brakebuster is better for the light clean ups as it is not as hard long term on the sealants and wheels. I have both and use each one based on dirt level.
Fantastic 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching
Adam's to rescue as always. Adam's for win.
Thanks for watching
To be fair, the Koch product is really more of an Iron Remover than a wheel cleaner. Similar to Iron X by CarPro. This wheel and rim was loaded with dirt, mud and grime and didn't look like it had much brake dust/iron particles on it, otherwise it would be turned red after the Koch was applied. I found Iron removers are not great at cleaning a dirty rim but are great at taking off brake dust/iron particles. Probably doesn't help that Koch do label it as a 'Wheel cleaner' and not an Iron Remover but Gyeon and even Meguiars do the same. Iron Removers do almost nothing on dirty tyres also.
The Adams wheel and tyre cleaner is amazing for dirty wheels and tyres. I find it even better than P&S Brake Buster but it is more expensive. On a truly dirty and brake-dusted rim though, I use both an Iron Remover and then a wheel cleaner to get the cleanest result.
Yup
Exactly like comparing a sponge to sandpaper
I have started to love Adams new wheel and tire cleaner more than P&S brake buster myself. I have been using both and im leaning in on adams
I just picked up a new Ridgid vacuum and car hose accessory kit and a harbor freight long throw da polisher today. Can't wait to give em a try.
Just got a gallon of Adams Wheel and Tire cleaner for Christmas so I am excited to use it soon. Happy New Year Jeremy. Looking forward to your 2022 content!
Thanks Joe. It’s good stuff. I use it on the nasty clean ups. Happy new year.
So what's up with people wanting an dedicated black multi finished wheel cleaner, Adams seems to be top notch. But I'm seeing more people just want to spray on and pressure off no scrubbing. love this video, btw.
Thanks.
I am glad that you done this video because I was thinking about using the same products. I have been using 409 All-Purpose Cleaner and it hasn’t let me down yet! lol
Thanks for sharing.
Another Great video !!! .......Adam's needs a true contender. Please , make Adam's Wheel and Tire Cleaner vs Turtle Wax Hybrid Solution HyperFoam Wheel Cleaner !! .... keep the videos coming , they are GREAT. A Microfiber and brush videos would be great too.
Enjoyed the video.. I agree with your great tip... I have a dedicated foam canon for brake buster and do empty and rinse out after every use..stay safe
Thanks. You too.
Great video with real results! I hope you never get bought by companies like other tubers. btw I just picked up my first gallon of Mega Foam based on your videos... it's thiccccc I love it.
I will never steer you wrong. I am a call it like I see it guy. If it’s a good product I will say it. If it’s not good and or I am not enjoying using it I will say that too. Hahahaha. A lot of detailing is personal preference. I show the results in my videos and say how I either liked or did not enjoy the product. Hopefully from there people can make an informed decision. I like the mega foam too. It’s a great snow foam. It’s thick foam cleans well and smells great. Thanks for watching
Love all the reviews videos! This really helps me to decide on which products to use!
Thanks
you live in paradise and youre so lucky
For the $ and performance, you can’t beat Brake Buster
It’s one of my favs for sure. Thanks for watching
That was one of THE DIRTIEST wheels I've ever seen!! Wow!! Nice work. Happy '22, Jeremy!!
Thanks Jay. Have a great 22.
@@HawaiiDetailing I hope to!! You also!
Maybe some day everyone will figure out how good Adams wheel and tire is. Best on the market.
It is very good at the tough jobs. Thanks for watching
That turned out great! Time to add Adam's wheel cleaner to the list 😅
It’s a good strong wheel and tire cleaner. Thanks for watching
Very interesting results, I wouldn't have thought adams wheel and tire is a stronger cleaner than the dedicated KCx wheel cleaner.
It definitely has more cleaning power overall
Great as always Jeremy!
Thanks a lot.
That Adams wheel cleaner sure works well, thanks Jeremy and a wonderful new year
Thanks for watching and happy new year.
So, I have both MWC and Brake Buster now and compared both. On my BMW, the MWC is like 5x more powerful than Brake Buster, both undiluted. I don't know what was on that wheel but if you are about cleaning brake dust, the MWC absolutely slaughtered Brake Buster.
another great transformation!
good idea adding to the foam canon
Thanks. It makes it easy to apply.
I've always used oven cleaner, lol.
Foams up lovely, and it doesn't eat the alloy.
I just purchased Gyeon Wheel Cleaner and wow it smells strong but have not tested yet. Thank you for this video and will for sure try Adam's
Thanks for watching.
Pat, if you live in the States, I would encourage you to Buy American!
@@hartlanddetailer5670 I live in Canada actually but have used Adam's products for years. Only purchased Gyeon as was on sale and wanted to give a try
@@Spirited282 Thanks for your response, here in the states, we are experiencing supply chain issues, so I try to buy American made products, when possible...
@@hartlanddetailer5670 Completely understandable i usually try to do the same :)
Magic wheel cleaner is for disaster rims. Not tires. And you’re supposed to let it dwell 5 minutes. It’s actually ten times better than brake buster. It’s supposed to be viscous so that cleaning agents and iron remover doesn’t dry faster and cleans longer.
Imo it’s really hard to beat Spray9 for wheels and tires for the price. Also Superclean does amazing as well and can be heavily diluted for many cleaning tasks.
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Sounds like what I left in the toilet earlier ! 😂
Funny. hahaha
I've seen Koch Chemie triple acid doing some colossal job with baked permanent dirt on wheels
Wheel and tire looking good. Happy New Year Jeremy!
Thanks. Happy new year.
Great job
Thanks a lot.
Sick video Jeremy, happy New Years!
Thanks Matt. Happy new year.
Love your channel brother. Happy New Year
Thanks a lot. Happy new year
That Adams Wheel & Tire cleaner is bad ass. Would like to see it go head to head with the new CarPro ReTyre tire cleaner.
Good one. I will try to get some in for a future video. Thanks
I just ordered adams Over labor day 25% off sale. Looks like it was a good choice
Adam’s wheel and tire is good stuff.
You need to try & review Extra Tough Wheel & Tire
That looks about the easiest wheel design to clean. Try a 1999 Silverado LT wheel.
Good video
Thanks
About 10 years ago turtle wax had a wheel cleaner that said do not agitate and smelled really acidic (don’t know if it was) but a wheel this bad and the brake dust would just run right off the wheel with it. My 2010 f150 with stock aluminum wheels had a clear film protectant over the wheels it wasn’t a clear coat and it started pealing around the edges but very unnoticeable. This video just reminded me of it and I’d like to see if I could find it again.
Those really acidic wheel cleaners will damage the rims over time. I try to use the right amount of cutting power for the level of dirt on the wheel otherwise you will get the acid etching. Thanks for watching
Adams vs super clean. I love super clean. It’s my go to for wheels
Thanks for sharing. Will do.
I wonder how it would have worked if You used Adam’s first. To be fair, I don’t think any cleaner could be expected to remove 13 years of neglect. This tire was destined to require multiple cleanings.
It was a tough job. Hahahaa. Thats what people always want to see. Thanks for watching
Definitely would of been great to see Adams product with another wheel of that neglect. I understand what was trying to be achieved, yet doesn't seem like a fair assessment.
@@marcosluque4039 I wanted to do a review of just the MWC. I just gave up under these conditions. This was not supposed to be about Adam’s at all. I just did not want to scrub that hard on the wheel so I moved on to Adam’s to get it done. That’s what I would have done in this situation even without the video. Thanks for watching
I also use the Adam's wheel cleaner and it's the best I've ever tried. That's not saying there isn't one out there that might be better, but I haven't come across it.
It’s pretty good for sure. Thanks for watching
Have you tried it diluted? And also how would you compare it to Brake Buster in cleaning capabilities? I’m interested in trying nanoskin non-acid wheel and Tire Cleaner as I’ve heard good things about it.
Also my favorite way to apply the product is through an IK Foamer, easy to apply with good foaming but doesn’t get diluted
I like your videos~
Thanks
I'm going to pick up some of that Adams I was cleaning the inside of my old aluminum wheel and the inside was black and I cleaned it with some degreaser and some of it came off but no where near all of it
Yeah give it a try.
Love you videos!
Thank you. I appreciate it
Happy New Year ! Jeremy
Happy new year.
I wonder if MWC works better on brake dust rather than just plain dirt. My experience is most alkaline APC type cleaners like brake buster and this Adams stuff are great for cleaning but really don’t do much for my Euro brake dust on an otherwise clean wheel.
Fun video to watch. Hard to get a conclusion about which product performed better. The remains that the Adams took care of was already loosened by the MWC. If you switched them and did Adams first, I wonder how well it would do against that much grime. Thanks for the video. Take care!
Thanks for watching. I did the entire back of the rim, tire and barrel with Adam's only. That's what Adam's did on its own. My opinion is I started to get frustrated with having to work so hard with MWC that I switched to Adams just get the job done with less hassle. This was not my original plan for the video. I knew from my experience that it was not the right product for this type of work. This does not mean its not a good product overall. It just did not do well in this exact test. Admittedly a nasty 13 year baked on mess was a big ask for any product. Thanks.
@@HawaiiDetailing I think you were literally "polishing a turd"!
I know this is a year old,but why are people upset the KC product was lackluster,sure it’s meant for wheels only ,but it couldn’t even do that,something that the Adams did with less effort and as a one and all product.not everything in a particular line can be a hit ,there are some duds but thank goodness that other lines have a better product.👍
Did you ever try Adams Wheel Cleaner? I have a set of wheels with years worth of brake dust - that i tried diablo and it didn't touch it... Wondering if i should go wheel cleaner for the iron removal or go with this tire and wheel.... Thanks
3:24, dropping bars, haha
Great video, will you be putting break buster in a 3 way battle? Thanks for the video and tips at the end of the video.
I started out just wanting to use the MWC. I had no plan of it being a battle. I just had to use Adam’s to get the job done. Was a fun wheel cleaning. Thanks for watching
Happy New Year!
Happy new year.
My go to product for wheels and tires is Adams wheel and tire and there is really no need to buy anything else.
I agree. It’s good. Lots of power and can be diluted too. Thanks for watching
I use Brake Buster and like the results but I think I’ll try Adams next as it apparently works for you 🙂. Do you ever experience any brake squeal after cleaning the wheels? Any advice yo prevent squeals?
I use brake buster too. I mainly use Adam’s on the tough clean ups. I use brake buster on normally dirty wheels as it’s a great economical cleaner that’s not overly aggressive. Thanks for watching
Great video. Quick question: Do you store BB or Adam's in the MTM bottle or do you pour it back into the original bottle?
I store it in the bottle but I remove the foam cannon and just put a lid on the bottle.
I just used adams tire and wheel cleaner on a Jeep and it started pulling the clear coat off of the rims
That’s very unusual. Not sure what going on there. Was there damage to the clear coat before you started?
Great video!!
MWC would be useless to carry, imo. Might as well just carry a real wheel cleaner like Adams and a better iron remover that you can also use for the rest of the vehicle like Iron X.
So funny how people make excuses like, “Adams was just cleaning what MWC left behind” and “Magic Wheel Cleaner was never advertised as a wheel and tire cleaner” hahaha wtf.
Would you say that the Adam’s Tire Cleaner works better than Brake Buster? I was using Brake Buster recently and was kinda wishing it had more teeth. So, I had considered using Maguiars but just haven’t pulled the trigger on acid cleaners
It’s stronger for sure. I think BB is better for maintenance washes and Adam’s for the deep cleaning. Just my thoughts. Thanks for watching
The Koch Chemie looks like a wheel cleaner for clean wheels.
Hahaha. More of an iron remover with light cleaning abilities. For the right task It would be a good product. Thanks for watching
I kind of got Koch Chemie fan boy mad. I compared KC MWC to Meguiar's Ultimate all wheel cleaner, the moment I said Meguiar's blew KC's out of the water, only thing he was providing was excuses.
Hahaha. When products are tested it is what it is. No need for them to get bummed. No one company makes the best of everything. Thanks for watching
I think the grass on the spot will take 50 years to grow again 😂
Hahahhaa. You can’t kill grass in Hawaii.
It could just be me being color blind or something but your wheel and tire cleaner looks blue, rather than purple/pinkish. Is that just the lighting or whatever?
It just had me curious because I also didn't see it turning red on the rim like most iron remover containing products do these days, but you're getting phenomenal results on the tires and seeing it pull out the browning before it's even agitated was super impressive and that's more of what I'm looking for right now. I have wheels covered with all sorts of available products but tires, specifically browning, has been a tough thing to tackle for me so far.
Anyway I only ask because I want to pick up a bit for my own use and just wanted to make sure I'm buying the correct product and correct version of the product but the Amazon Adams wheel and tire cleaner looks like a different color compared to yours and I'd like to get exactly what you're using.
The link in the description is the same exact stuff. The colors may be off in the pics. It’s a great product for tough jobs. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
@@HawaiiDetailing Thanks again so much for the review and helpful reply Jeremy.
And it's my pleasure to support the channel! You make great in depth content and you keep things fun and positive from the start to the end of every single video and I love it.
I used the whole bottle on 3 wheels with MWC with lackluster results
Thanks for sharing
I know matte finish is all the rage for tires. But I want the most gaudy, high gloss, mirror finish possible on tires. Any recommendation?
Here are my favorites. www.hawaiidetailing.com/wheels
The semi permanent has a good shine with 2 coats and a really long durability. Perl also has a good No sling shine with a few coats.
I found out that Koch is actually pronounced as "Cough," but without the gh (no 'f' sound at the end).
Would you recommend me the Koch chemie mwc or iron x. (Since I have neither I will have to use mwc on the paint work )
I have never used it on the paint. I still have a half a bottle so I will test it more in the future. Thanks for watching
Since this was your spare wheel/tire, was it really brake dust or red/brown dirt?
Was both. Was a wheel that was used on the truck and converted to a spare when new tires were purchased. It was the best tire on the old wheels. Thanks for watching
Man I may have to switch from break buster after seeing this. Do you dilute the Adams?
You can dilute Adam’s as well. I am still a huge brake buster user on normal clean ups. It’s a great wheel cleaner for the price. I tend to use Adam’s for the tough stuff. Thanks for watching
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Thanks for watching
Did you use the Adam's Wheel and Tire Cleaner straight out of the gallon or diluted? Do you like it better than P&S Brake Buster?
I used it at 100%. I like both. I use breakbuster for less heavy cleaning and Adam’s for the nasty stuff. On a cleaner wheel I feel like BB is less harsh on the wheel and any protection you have on them. Thanks for watching
Wondering what Adam's foam looks like on a clean wheel. Would it turn bown?. I have some and wheel :-) try it in the spring
It seems to pull brown out of the tires in most cases. Not sure if it’s a special effect or what but the results are always good. Thanks for watching
10:00 I've been thinking about using a spray mist bottle since those give a nice even coat and require less trigger action.
I already have one, but I'm not sure if it's suitable for strong chemical products like a brake cleaner. 😅
Thanks for watching
Have you tried Meguiar's Ultimate Wheel Cleaner?
Honestly I find the the more mid tier products(Adams, CG, p&s, turtle wax) have been doing better work than any of the fancy chemicals Ive gotten. So why spend more when these products are doing just as well. Just my train of thought :)
Use what works and makes you happy. That’s my thought too. Thanks for watching
I totally agree!
Did you go full strength with adams? Or what was the ratio?
Full on the tough stuff. Just be careful at full strength with any strong cleaner.
Have you ever try Knock Off from P&S in their ChemTrol line?
No but I will. Thanks
Are there cleaners you recommend/don't recommend for Powder coated wheels?
Yes but I would dilute them down and test before you go all in on them
Is adams safe for anodized an gloss painted wheels my truck is on my pics with my wheels
Can you review the wheely clean from dura coating I’m sure that’s right next to Adams! It’s a USA brand!
I will give it a look. Thanks
Can you use on aluminum rims?