Anybody Used WonderWheels?

[MakaveliX]

Got some wonder wheels colour active yesterday and did a great job of cleaning my alloys.
One thing though, it says " avoid getting on brake discs "

For a start that's impossible, as with any sort of spray for alloys your gonna get some on the discs.
I did clean off after 5 minutes maximum, but before I use it again I thought I'd ask what you guys think?
I'm thinking of ditching it and getting some Meguiars as it says on the back that it's fine to use on the discs too

On the back it also says there is no acids in the formuler

Thanks

Edited by MakaveliX on Tuesday 21st June 14:34

[J4CKO]

Used to use it but switched to Billberry as much less aggressive and doesnt smell horrendous, but still does the job.

[MakaveliX]

J4CKO said:

Used to use it but switched to Billberry as much less aggressive and doesnt smell horrendous, but still does the job.

Any idea why it says to avoid the discs ? That's my only concern. I'm guessing it could affect braking if not cleaned off within 10 mins
As it's PH balanced and acid free I'd hope it's safe to use

[ingenieur]

Maybe just a legal thing. They don't want to be accountable if you somehow damage your brakes / braking ability using their product. They would say in defence that we're quite clear to customers that they must not apply to brakes.

It's true that applying liquids / soaps ect to brakes can make them less effective. I remember spinning my car a bit (first car, new driver) after washing it at the jet wash. Upon first application of the brakes the rear drums were fine but the front brakes had no grip due to washing chemicals / water on the discs. Back wheels locked and spun in towards the middle of a roundabout. Recovered it okay though.

[Draxindustries1]

All these wheel cleaners are much the same, they're all based on phosphoric acid. This won't affect brake discs, all it will do is etch the metal if not washed off , ie it'll stop flash rusting.

[paintman]

MakaveliX said:

Got some wonder wheels colour active yesterday and did a great job of cleaning my alloys.
One thing though, it says " avoid getting on brake discs "

For a start that's impossible, as with any sort of spray for alloys your gonna get some on the discs.
I did clean off after 5 minutes maximum, but before I use it again I thought I'd ask what you guys think?
I'm thinking of ditching it and getting some Meguiars as it says on the back that it's fine to use on the discs too

On the back it also says there is no acids in the formuler

Thanks

Edited by MakaveliX on Tuesday 21st June 14:34

Tetrosyl's SDS (safety data sheet) for ^^^^:
www.tetconnect.com/images/stories/virtuemart/docum...

Contains Caustic Soda & a few other things,

[MakaveliX]

Draxindustries1 said:

All these wheel cleaners are much the same, they're all based on phosphoric acid. This won't affect brake discs, all it will do is etch the metal if not washed off , ie it'll stop flash rusting.

Fair enough, common sense then, wash off after 5 mins as per the instructions.

I wonder why Maguires stuff says you can use on discs too?

To be fair wonder wheels is reasonably priced and does a great job

[EVOTECH3BELL]

Deep clean use an acidic cleaner but for regular cleaning there's no need. Cleaners like wonderwheels have their place but not if your washing your car every other week.
A well applied wheel sealant and a jet wash is usually enough alongside a weaker pH neutral wheel cleaner.
Bilberry as mentioned above is ideal. Autobrite very cheery is also good.

[Tommie38]

Bilt Hamber is a better product but I have used Wonder Wheels and think that is good too.

Honestly I have never tried to avoid the discs, just make sure everything gets a good rinse.

[HUNKY DUNKY]

avoid getting it on discs as it reacts with iron to shrink particles, intended to remove contaminants bonded to your wheels but can also pit discs if used too frequently.

you can avoid getting it on the discs by spraying on a brush and applying to the intended area rather than blasting the spray everywhere.

[MakaveliX]

HUNKY DUNKY said:

avoid getting it on discs as it reacts with iron to shrink particles, intended to remove contaminants bonded to your wheels but can also pit discs if used too frequently.

you can avoid getting it on the discs by spraying on a brush and applying to the intended area rather than blasting the spray everywhere.

Thanks. Think I'll bin it and get something else then, wouldn't want to cause any issues with the discs

[gweaver]

"Avoid" isn't really the same as "absolutely do not get this on the discs".

They don't seem to be too careful with application in the marketing video.
https://youtu.be/miTWh4cjKEA

I wouldn't worry about a little overspray, and as said you can use a brush to apply to the wheel centre.

You probably want an alkaline wheel cleaner for regular cleaning, and to save the acidic/bleeding cleaner for the occasional deep clean.