Best OTC Tire Cleaner?

**BlackElantraGT** · 07-07-2008,ï¿½04:37 PM

The bottle says safe for all wheels, but I`ve only gone through one bottle of it so I don`t know the long-term effects.

If it makes you feel any better, I have used it on my Volk Racing LE28N`s, which would be pretty expensive to replace, with no adverse affect. I`ve also used it on OEM wheels from Ford, GM, Saab, and Volvo and I haven`t encountered any problems yet.

**Evenflow** · 07-07-2008,ï¿½04:52 PM

E1 A2Z for over the counter. My Meguiars APC 4:1 doesn`t seem to clean as well as the A2Z. I would think if you want to deep clean you might need something stronger than APC such as Meguiars DG, or A2Z.

Here is A2Z in action.

**BlackElantraGT** · 07-07-2008,ï¿½05:36 PM

i must be having a brain fart at the moment, but what is Meguiar`s DG? all that`s going through my head right now is Meguiar`s Duragloss, and I KNOW that`s not correct!

**Evenflow** · 07-07-2008,ï¿½06:10 PM

Originally Posted by BlackElantraGT

i must be having a brain fart at the moment, but what is Meguiar`s DG? all that`s going through my head right now is Meguiar`s Duragloss, and I KNOW that`s not correct!

Degreaser!

**imported_Denzil** · 07-08-2008,ï¿½12:07 AM

I`ve used both ARO and EO A2Z and I believe A2Z does a better job of cleaner the tires more thoroughly. However as BlackElantraGT mentioned, ARO comes out cheaper so I`m still kind of torn at the moment.

**Eisen Hulk** · 07-08-2008,ï¿½06:42 AM

That`s really strange that you guys aren`t getting a very good cleaning from Megs APC mixed 4:1. I`ll have to take pics of the APC in action next time. On really dirty tires, I`m getting the same type of "run-off" as pictured below after I spray it on. I usually do 2-4 applications to make sure the tires are VERY clean. The Accord I did last week turned out fantastic....I honestly could have gotten away without dressing the tires because they were so black from the initial cleaning. I ended up dressing them with Opti-Bond.

Originally Posted by evenflow

E1 A2Z for over the counter. My Meguiars APC 4:1 doesn`t seem to clean as well as the A2Z. I would think if you want to deep clean you might need something stronger than APC such as Meguiars DG, or A2Z.

Here is A2Z in action.

**Greg Nichols** · 07-08-2008,ï¿½07:28 AM

I have been just starting to use a product called Tuf Shine. Their wheel cleaner really takes off all the silicone and grime. The cleaner is a prep for their tire shine.

Cheers,

**imported_Denzil** · 07-08-2008,ï¿½12:53 PM

Originally Posted by EisenHulk

That`s really strange that you guys aren`t getting a very good cleaning from Megs APC mixed 4:1. I`ll have to take pics of the APC in action next time. On really dirty tires, I`m getting the same type of "run-off" as pictured below after I spray it on. I usually do 2-4 applications to make sure the tires are VERY clean. The Accord I did last week turned out fantastic....I honestly could have gotten away without dressing the tires because they were so black from the initial cleaning. I ended up dressing them with Opti-Bond.

I`ll give the Meg`s APC 4:1 a shot sometime soon Casey as I have some in my detailing cabinet. I`m really interested in how it`ll compare to ARO and EO A2Z. I think I`ll have to pick up some more EO A2Z (eek it`s expensive!) to do some comparisons. If I can get Meg`s APC to do just as well of a job as EO A2Z, I`ll be ridiculously happy. :grinno: Meg`s APC is much cheaper than EO A2Z!

**Eisen Hulk** · 07-08-2008,ï¿½01:07 PM

Please do that. I`ll be curious to hear your feedback, since you will have used all three products. Like I said, I typically do 2-4 applications, which in the end, may reduce its cost effectiveness. Keep me posted.

Originally Posted by Denzil

I`ll give the Meg`s APC 4:1 a shot sometime soon Casey as I have some in my detailing cabinet. I`m really interested in how it`ll compare to ARO and EO A2Z. I think I`ll have to pick up some more EO A2Z (eek it`s expensive!) to do some comparisons. If I can get Meg`s APC to do just as well of a job as EO A2Z, I`ll be ridiculously happy. :grinno: Meg`s APC is much cheaper than EO A2Z!

**jsantoro** · 07-08-2008,ï¿½02:44 PM

Another Eagle One fan, They also have an "aluminum wash" that is PH neutral that works well with a little agitation. They have both worked well for me.

**nlkccom** · 07-08-2008,ï¿½03:11 PM

Planning to pick up some E1 A2Z. What do you all recommend, aerosol or spray bottle?

**BigAl3** · 07-08-2008,ï¿½03:18 PM

Originally Posted by nlkccom

Planning to pick up some E1 A2Z. What do you all recommend, aerosol or spray bottle?

i use both, but the trigger style bottle is easier to spray into the wells, etc...

**nlkccom** · 07-08-2008,ï¿½03:19 PM

Originally Posted by BigAl3

i use both, but the trigger style bottle is easier to spray into the wells, etc...

Do they both foam up the same way?

**thesacrifice** · 07-08-2008,ï¿½03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Denzil

I`ll give the Meg`s APC 4:1 a shot sometime soon Casey as I have some in my detailing cabinet. I`m really interested in how it`ll compare to ARO and EO A2Z. I think I`ll have to pick up some more EO A2Z (eek it`s expensive!) to do some comparisons. If I can get Meg`s APC to do just as well of a job as EO A2Z, I`ll be ridiculously happy. :grinno: Meg`s APC is much cheaper than EO A2Z!

I`d be interested in the results as well. I`m finding that Megs APC is an ultra versatile product. I even did a test on rims the other day. I sprayed APC 4:1 on one rim and P21s/S100 wheel gel on another. Both were allowed to sit for 10 minutes and then I cleaned with a soft brush. Results were very similar, with the advantage to the wheel gel for longer dwell times...if I only knew how to make a gel out of the APC, muahaha.