Keeping Black Wheels Clean

[tankman]

I've never had a vehicle with gloss black wheels before and was wondering if there are any tips to keeping them clean. When we first looked at the vehicle I remember my son commenting that I will have fun keeping them clean! There does appear to be lots of different products out there but what actually works?

 

[CSGMART]

I can recommend getting them ceramic coated. It won't stop them getting dirty but the brake dust and grime will be easier to remove after they are treated.

It's one of the reasons I'm not keen on black cars and black wheels. They look lovely for all of about 5 minutes.

Hope this helps.

 

[gasgas]

CAN OF COKE, brushed in and power washed off, works every time just dont drink the stuff

 

[tankman]

CAN OF COKE, brushed in and power washed off, works every time just dont drink the stuff

I haven't heard that one before! Probably cheap supermarket cola would work.

 

[NavigatorNI]

CAN OF COKE, brushed in and power washed off, works every time just dont drink the stuff

I haven't heard that one before! Probably cheap supermarket cola would work.

Oh no! It would have to be the real thing for the Jaaag.

 

[cj10jeeper]

CAN OF COKE, brushed in and power washed off, works every time just dont drink the stuff

Each to their own but no way would I put a highly acidic product onto expensive wheels. Standard Coca cola has a ph of about 2.3 due to the phosphoric acid it contains. Similar to lemon in acidity.
Plenty of neutral specialist products to use on the wheels and not expensive

 

[tankman]

CAN OF COKE, brushed in and power washed off, works every time just dont drink the stuff

Each to their own but no way would I put a highly acidic product onto expensive wheels. Standard Coca cola has a ph of about 2.3 due to the phosphoric acid it contains. Similar to lemon in acidity.
Plenty of neutral specialist products to use on the wheels and not expensive

Any suggestions on products?

 

[WShudds]

The easiest way to keep wheels clean is by using good protection (sealant or coating) and cleaning them regularly to avoid dirt to accumulate.

If the wheels are protected, make sure you jet wash them at least once a week if the car is being driven. You can then use a Rinsless wash product (e.g. P&S Absolute or ONR) to remove any remaining deposits using a soft microfibre cloth and top up the protection with a drying aid next.

Depending on how much the car is used, you can apply an iron remover every 3 months before rinsing it with the pressure washer and repeating the process above.

Once the job is done, crack that can of Coke and enjoy it cold.

 

[cj10jeeper]

CAN OF COKE, brushed in and power washed off, works every time just dont drink the stuff

Each to their own but no way would I put a highly acidic product onto expensive wheels. Standard Coca cola has a ph of about 2.3 due to the phosphoric acid it contains. Similar to lemon in acidity.
Plenty of neutral specialist products to use on the wheels and not expensive

Any suggestions on products?

Currently using Meguiar's Ultimate Wheel Cleaner and Autoglym Advanced. Both perfectly OK
TBH any of the better known brands will be fine on normal lacquered alloy wheels

 

[tankman]

And all these years I thought a bucket of water, an old brush and a squirt of washing up liquid was OK!!! How things have changed.

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions.