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Old 06-25-2011, 03:14 PM
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simple green to wash the car and powder coated wheels?
Forgestat recommends simple green 50/50 on the black powder coated rims....does that also mean its safe to use on the whole car itself?
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a quick search indicates no to using simple green for the car exterior....so what then about paino black F14s that their website indicates 50/50 simple green?

Lots of owners of black powder coated wheels so some guidance would be appreciated...thanks.
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Simple green is not a good idea on the cars finish, unless you dilute it and want to strip any wax you have on the car. I would only use it on wheels if you have some stubborn dirt or tar. If you keep up with them, you shouldn't need anything that harsh.
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I would come close to any car with that stuff. It's some nasty stuff
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I would come close to any car with that stuff. It's some nasty stuff
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There is only one thing to use on the paint and its ,

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+GOLD+1


and for the wheels I use,

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G9524
The above stuff is the best I have found for wheel spray on
leave it on for 45 seconds and rinse and its clean.
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I've heard good things about Optimum wash products not leaving spots behind.
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I would use whatever soap you wash your car with.
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Returned the green and picked up the mcguires (sp) gold. Thinking that should also work on the black wheels unless someone here say NO!

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I've heard good things about Optimum wash products not leaving spots behind.
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just use the simple green for the wheels wells.
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Simple Green is corrosive and can discolor anodized aluminum.
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Adams green wheel cleaner or meguiars a-z all finish wheel cleaner for the wheels
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Simple Green does strip the protection right off of paint. I used Chemical Guy's Diablo Gel Rim and Wheel Cleaner.

http://www.detailedimage.com/Chemica...P414/16-oz-S1/

I dilute it 3:1, and it works great. I also put Akebono pads on my car, so I do not have black wheels 2 days after a detail.
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I have used many wheel cleaners and I love Sanos Wheel Cleaner it is by far the best.
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