using a degreaser on wheels?

4UH8Rs · 10-01-2008, 05:13 AM

can it be used on the center caps on my stock swirls?
it has a lot of grease/dirt/mud/gunk....
if not what can be used?

wagonproject · 10-01-2008, 11:32 AM

Yes it should not hurt the plastic caps....

OneLowSdime · 10-01-2008, 11:57 AM

it will not hurt the caps we have done it before and it looks really really good

andysutt · 10-01-2008, 12:11 PM

Yup, shouldn't hurt as long as you don't let it sit forever and a day.

I've done it before and works well.

4UH8Rs · 10-01-2008, 03:44 PM

thanks guys!

jeffery_843 · 10-01-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 4UH8Rs

can it be used on the center caps on my stock swirls?
it has a lot of grease/dirt/mud/gunk....
if not what can be used?

i think it depends on what kind of degreaser you have. if its just some purple power or something bought at the parts store it should be ok. but if it something like barsol(sp?) or some industrial strength sh1t, it might mess them up. i'm using some industrial strength degreaser to clean up a sanden compressor i'm working on and this stuff is strong. it will fvck up paint

4UH8Rs · 10-01-2008, 08:20 PM

what about engine brite or black magic engine shine?
dont worry im only using engine-type degreaser

Bozup · 10-02-2008, 02:53 PM

i used alloy wheel cleaner on a set. just spray on sit for 2o sec and wash.

sykominitrkr · 10-08-2008, 01:06 AM

Sometimes, if you're not sure, it's best to get the wheel wet before applying the solution/degreaser to the wheel, and possibly work it in by hand, and then rinse the wheel AS SOON as you're done cleaning it. Also make sure the surface of the wheel is cool, and only do one wheel at a time.... you don't want a chemical sitting on your wheels, and working it's way into the clear coat, while you're still cleaning the first wheel.

shatfacedpanda · 10-14-2008, 11:54 AM

This is what I use, wheels look brand new afterwords.

sykominitrkr · 10-14-2008, 01:26 PM

I get my degreasers from the dollar store.... they work GREAT! Also, take the center caps off when you clean them, and you'll be able to get all the cracks, and crevices better.

badmatt · 10-16-2008, 01:04 AM

use it all the time on my painted wheels

10-01-2008, 05:13 AM	#1
4UH8Rs Blazer User Age: 19 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 330 Location: User is: OffLine	using a degreaser on wheels? can it be used on the center caps on my stock swirls? it has a lot of grease/dirt/mud/gunk.... if not what can be used?
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10-01-2008, 11:32 AM	#2
wagonproject Short Bus Anonymous Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,385 Location: Kalamazoo, MI User is: OffLine	Re: using a degreaser on wheels? Yes it should not hurt the plastic caps....
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10-01-2008, 11:57 AM	#3
OneLowSdime I SHIT BRICKS Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,093 Location: Oshkosh WI 54901 User is: OffLine	Re: using a degreaser on wheels? it will not hurt the caps we have done it before and it looks really really good
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10-01-2008, 12:11 PM	#4
andysutt Lifts are for 4wds! Age: 26 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,540 Location: Conway Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: using a degreaser on wheels? Yup, shouldn't hurt as long as you don't let it sit forever and a day. I've done it before and works well.
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10-01-2008, 03:44 PM	#5
4UH8Rs Blazer User Age: 19 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 330 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: using a degreaser on wheels? thanks guys!
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10-01-2008, 06:32 PM	#6
jeffery_843 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,418 Location: goose creek,sc User is: OffLine	Re: using a degreaser on wheels? Quote: Originally Posted by 4UH8Rs can it be used on the center caps on my stock swirls? it has a lot of grease/dirt/mud/gunk.... if not what can be used? i think it depends on what kind of degreaser you have. if its just some purple power or something bought at the parts store it should be ok. but if it something like barsol(sp?) or some industrial strength sh1t, it might mess them up. i'm using some industrial strength degreaser to clean up a sanden compressor i'm working on and this stuff is strong. it will fvck up paint
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10-01-2008, 08:20 PM	#7
4UH8Rs Blazer User Age: 19 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 330 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: using a degreaser on wheels? what about engine brite or black magic engine shine? dont worry im only using engine-type degreaser
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10-02-2008, 02:53 PM	#8
Bozup Lucky Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 386 Location: Lawrence KS User is: OffLine	Re: using a degreaser on wheels? i used alloy wheel cleaner on a set. just spray on sit for 2o sec and wash.
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10-08-2008, 01:06 AM	#9
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 32 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,481 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: using a degreaser on wheels? Sometimes, if you're not sure, it's best to get the wheel wet before applying the solution/degreaser to the wheel, and possibly work it in by hand, and then rinse the wheel AS SOON as you're done cleaning it. Also make sure the surface of the wheel is cool, and only do one wheel at a time.... you don't want a chemical sitting on your wheels, and working it's way into the clear coat, while you're still cleaning the first wheel.
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10-14-2008, 11:54 AM	#10
shatfacedpanda Pirate Astrenaut Age: 26 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 810 Location: Fayetteville, TN User is: OffLine	Re: using a degreaser on wheels? This is what I use, wheels look brand new afterwords.
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10-14-2008, 01:26 PM	#11
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 32 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,481 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: using a degreaser on wheels? I get my degreasers from the dollar store.... they work GREAT! Also, take the center caps off when you clean them, and you'll be able to get all the cracks, and crevices better.
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10-16-2008, 01:04 AM	#12
badmatt Uncommon Engineering Age: 20 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 671 Location: winnipeg User is: OffLine	Re: using a degreaser on wheels? use it all the time on my painted wheels
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