Amount of product used

[BitterGreg]

The wheels I have been cleaning lately have had multiple years of brake dust caked on them. I have been going through about 12-14oz's of Deep Wheel Cleaner on each car. I thought that was a crazy amount, and was going to try less, but then I watched the new wheel video and Adam appears to go through a lot as well, but wasnt sure if that was from multiple takes or not.

 

On truly filthy wheels, how much product do you use, and any tips on conserving product as I do not want to spend $10 in just wheel cleaner on a job.

 

Now when I get the cars back a second time they are a breeze to clean having cleaned and sealed them, but I am just now starting to do this on the side, and just about ever client is a new client.

 

Oh and by the way. I had a F-150 that had caked on brake dust that I had 2 different "detailers" one being an extremely busy car wash tell me they couldn't get it off the wheels and panel. This stuff took care of it with a breeze. 

[HydroBlueJK]

use car soap + water  mixed in a bottle for maintence and keep the deep wheel cleaner for when you really need it..

Edited September 17, 2014 by 2013expressram

[SYMAWD]

On dirty wheels, I use about 8—10 ounces total because I don't spray my brushes with anything other than water. On dirty wheels, clean them with soap and water first. Then go back again with DWC. When you start with DWC first, you use more because it is attacking the top layers of brake dust before getting to the caked on stuff.

[mc2hill]

I go least aggressive method first, even on wheels:

• pre-rmixed car wash shampoo in a foaming sprayer
• diluted GWC - 60% GWC to 40% water
• GWC full strength
• DWC

 

[Marylander]

I used about 8oz of DWC the first time I did my car's wheels, then I'be been using GWC for maintenance/everyday cleanings. My philosophy is that DWC is something to use only as really needed, just like Claying is only done when there's a real need. 

[BitterGreg]

On dirty wheels, I use about 8—10 ounces total because I don't spray my brushes with anything other than water. On dirty wheels, clean them with soap and water first. Then go back again with DWC. When you start with DWC first, you use more because it is attacking the top layers of brake dust before getting to the caked on stuff.

This makes perfect sense. I will definitely be doing this.

[BitterGreg]

 

I go least aggressive method first, even on wheels:

• pre-rmixed car wash shampoo in a foaming sprayer
• diluted GWC - 60% GWC to 40% water
• GWC full strength
• DWC

 

You dilute Green Wheel? I havent thought about that. I didnt think it was that strong. Granted I have only used it once as when I cleaned the wheels, I sealed them, so literally 2 weeks worth of daily driving wipes off with my fingers.

[BitterGreg]

What ration do you guys mix soap to water?

[mc2hill]

I use 1 oz. to 2 gallons of water.  I just dip some from my wash bucket and fill a spray bottle - http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/6129-always-ready-car-wash-soap/.   

 

 

[Ricky Bobby]

You can dilute DWC 1:1 with water and virtually have no loss in effectiveness if you want to safe product