Super Clean vs Wheel Brightener: Acid vs Base Wheel Cleaner!

Super clean vs wheel brightener... acidic vs basic (alkaline) wheel cleaner! What is the best wheel cleaner for cleaning brake dust? In this video, I compare two of my favorite cleaners, super clean degreaser, and meguiars wheel brightener, one acidic, one basic, both on the brake dust covered wheels of this Hyundai Sonata! Wheel cleaner is yet another area in the detailing world that has so much hype surrounding it, that it is hard to know what to buy and why! No more! Here we can see exactly how alkaline and acidic cleaners react to the average wheel, with the average brake dust! Follow along, and check out why I love these two wheel cleaners!

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[ericktapia]

I use super clean and an acidic based cleaner. For car wash appointments that are on our reoccurring plan for every week, 2 weeks max I just use super clean. For first time vehicles that are hammered I use an acidic based cleaner. For aftermarket wheel I use P&S breakbuster or APC.

[shawnamison]

All cleaners have their time and place. I enjoy the science behind how they work and where they work. Alkaline cleaners are great on grease, dirt, and natural stains, where acids clean rust, calcium deposits, brake dust, and things like that. I use superclean (a base) and vinegar (an acid) all over my house, not just my car. Although not at the same time for obvious reasons. Vinegar is great at removing salt stains from carpets and floor mats, since we get a lot of road salt in the winter time around here. Like I said, each cleaner has a place in detailing and I dont see why you wouldn't have both on hand!

[daniksautodetailing]

I usually watch my videos on YouTube sped up to x1.5 or x2.0.... but you talk fast enough to not speed up haha, I love it!!!

[cristalmunroe]

First time using super clean and just love this stuff .

[JoseAlvarez-rzsl]

Damm pre med really ? WELL THAT explains it all your a very intelligent man that has the ability to do anything as well as creating new detailing products as Dallas correction paint does .I enjoy and love everything you do for us thank you my friend.

[superchargedgtp]

Great video and explanation of each product. I normally spray my wheel brightener, then hit the tires and wheel wells with degreaser. Then circle back to scrub the wheels, then my smaller brush on tires, and long handle for wheel wells then rinse all at one time. Unless it's too hot and need to avoid the WB from drying on the wheels.

[jonpg]

I have used cleaners on my fuel wheels that are low gloss matte bronze and they have a white residue that does not wipe off how can i remove this

[MRyan]

Another very informative video from Wilson Auto Detailing. Impressed by Luke's ability to explain some complex issues in an easily understandable and useful way. Thank You!!

[hxrm]

Good video, I love what acidic wheel cleaners can do! I'm a huge fan of Poorboys World Spray & Rinse wheel cleaner, which I assume is similar to Megs Wheel Brightener. Caked on brake dust melts right off, and with a little agitation most wheels will look factory new afterwards.

[salvatorelattero]

The answer to the question will super clean react to bare metal is yes very much so. Diluted 4 to 1 on a bare aluminum wheel, super clean reacted not to the extent that the acidic wheel brightener would do, but enough that it caused me to polish the wheel for another 30 additional minutes.

[AteebTallaat]

Can I spray this on the tire as well? I have a brush to brush and agitate it. 30 secs or 5 mins dwell time?

[larrydavid]

Can you just use white vinegar to dissolve brake dust and clean your wheels?

[samcrawford]

How does it work with baked on brake dust that doesn’t come out even with hard scrubbing. Especially in the wheel barrels?

[MichaelBrown-oygg]

Great scientific info. Good job. This is important.

[KatrinaTrys]

Being new to Super Clean (today was the first time I used it & LOVED it, ) since the price is $10 a gallon to the other at almost $30 a gallon, could you not get the same results with 2 passes of SC.? Still have the same results & still save money? Honest question..

[Scotty_in_Ohio]

Holy Curb Rash Batman! Also, even distilled water is slightly less than 7 pH but then again we're probably splitting hairs in your man-bun ;-) Great video - I believe you're absolutely correct about "safe for" cleaners - even most modern non-OE wheels can take a fair amount of abuse chemical wise - I would mainly be concerned about really cheap "chrome" clad/painted ones where that chrome coating might react with anything more aggressive than facial soap....

[SZPILTTMAN]

Can Super clean® (diluted obviously) be used as an all porpuse cleaner for the car interior?

[waynecarney]

I note super clean can melt the clear coat on chrome plated rims. Or plastic coated rims is that the case .

[samochoa]

The meguiars turned the area where the wheel had damage black. Why?
Did it go away once the product dried?

[Charlestondetailers]

What do you do about rotors after a heavy wheel cleaning? Usually they will have that light surface layer of rust until the brake pads remove it, but even then it's not attractive or professional looking... any suggestions??