Whats a good non acidic wheel cleaner

[Guy]

eh, probably, but it is only oranges

wouldnt put it near my alloys! 

[NewGolf]

Oranges = Citric Acid. I wouldn't put that on my alloys either. I cant recommend Bilberry highly enough, its a great wheel cleaner and safe on all types of alloys.

[rowlers]

just as well I haven't used it on my alloys yet then eh

I bought it for the Bike really, but read it was good for alloys (obviously not!), it is still a great product though, for everything other than alloys!

[Edition30]

i use muc-off to clean and poorboys wheel sealant to protect... both very good

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=25_30&products_id=93

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=25_30&products_id=63

Glad you mentioned muc-off...btw its buy one get one free from here >> https://ssl52.secure-websites.com/~alext/muc-offwheelcleaner.html

[GolfDan]

The Orange stuff will be made using Orange oil which iirc from my days in the lab at autosmart is not acidic but I would primarily use anything like that as a degreaser. Its commonly used in hand cleaners. So if ok for skin I would imagine wheels will be reasonably safe.

Dan

[NewGolf]

The Orange stuff will be made using Orange oil which iirc from my days in the lab at autosmart is not acidic but I would primarily use anything like that as a degreaser. Its commonly used in hand cleaners. So if ok for skin I would imagine wheels will be reasonably safe.

Dan

That makes no sense at all? Would you use this on your hands then? its like saying, "Well its made from oranges, so is orange juice, so I guess its ok to drink"

I wonder what orange oil contains, could it be CITRIC ACID? Surely not.

Hot Rims is another product that contains Alkaline salts, so is non acidic, watered down about 4:1 its good to clean and non damaging.

[GolfDan]

My previous comment was only my opinion I dont remember telling anyone what to buy or use.

Orange oil is derived from the skins of oranges not the juice of oranges citric acid would be trace when diluted correctly. In any case any cleaner should be diluted which again would diminish acid effect. Alkali's have a bad effect on alloys thats why you would tend to avoid getting salts or tfr's on your alloys just as much as avoiding acids if people are gonna get that twitchy about it.

[Dan J]

My previous comment was only my opinion I dont remember telling anyone what to buy or use.

Orange oil is derived from the skins of oranges not the juice of oranges citric acid would be trace when diluted correctly. In any case any cleaner should be diluted which again would diminish acid effect. Alkali's have a bad effect on alloys thats why you would tend to avoid getting salts or tfr's on your alloys just as much as avoiding acids if people are gonna get that twitchy about it.

highly diluted truckwash 68 is fine to use on alloys in extreme cases as long as you A:dont let it dry on there before you wash it off and B:seal/wax your alloys after.

so you used to be in the autosmart lab Dan ive been using autosmart products for a long time now and my customers love the finish they produce, i take my hat off to you guys who spend a long time refining products to make it easier for us detailers and produce great results.

[GOLF_STU]

it sounds bad but i use wilkinsons own brand wheel cleaner for about £1.50 its non acidic and cleans pretty good 

[green-blood]

autobrite very cherry... brilliant