Cleaning the rims on your tow vehicle

Lowsuv wrote:
page 57 , November 2012 issue of Consumer Reports
Eagle One A2Z
just as good and cheaper ZEP degreaser . $ 10 gallon
all require some elbow grease .
i am a car guy and detail my rigs frequently .
hot water , palmolive dishwash liquid , a 2 inch paint brush .
wash out the brush, hose the wheel.
pour dishwash directly onto the paint brush .
works really well on wheels with intricate corners.
frequency is the answer.
i have a dedicated fancy wheel brush , and a dedicated wheel wash mit .
best results from where you are : do a good job this week .
then follow up next week.

Well, if consumer reports says its good.......!

SGardiner wrote:
I am not really a car/truck guy an typically don't invest much time in cleaning my vehicles other than the local car wash. However, I have noticed a build up of grime / dirt on the rims that is difficult to remove with conventional car soap and elbow grease.

The rims are described as "chrome clad".

Are there any suggestions on what I could use to clean the rims?

I would be very careful not to use any product on chrome clad rims that contain any type of acid including the Mother's product as suggested.

My wifes '11 Ford Edge has chrome clad rims and all I use is Turtle Wax Car Wash soap and a wash mit and rinse. After 50k miles and 2.5 years her rims look like new. If this doesn't work for you I would cautiously try Simple Green and a wash mit not letting it set on the rims for a long time before rinsing.

page 57 , November 2012 issue of Consumer Reports
Eagle One A2Z
just as good and cheaper ZEP degreaser . $ 10 gallon
all require some elbow grease .
i am a car guy and detail my rigs frequently .
hot water , palmolive dishwash liquid , a 2 inch paint brush .
wash out the brush, hose the wheel.
pour dishwash directly onto the paint brush .
works really well on wheels with intricate corners.
frequency is the answer.
i have a dedicated fancy wheel brush , and a dedicated wheel wash mit .
best results from where you are : do a good job this week .
then follow up next week.

SGardiner wrote:
I am not really a car/truck guy an typically don't invest much time in cleaning my vehicles other than the local car wash. However, I have noticed a build up of grime / dirt on the rims that is difficult to remove with conventional car soap and elbow grease.

The rims are described as "chrome clad".

Are there any suggestions on what I could use to clean the rims?

Simple Green has always worked for me. No damage to wheel finish; the stuff lifts the brake dust and random goo right off.

I use this brand
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Your FLAPS (Friendly Local Auto Parts Store) has a wide variety of wheel cleaners. I usually buy what's on sale. Some people are loyal to a brand. Most you spray on, let it sit, scrub with a wheel brush, then hose off.