Well, scoff if you will, but I'm a dedicated Armour All user. Been using it for more than 25 years, without a single problem or complaint. I've tried at least a dozen other products, but keep coming back to ol' reliable. I know, I know, maybe it's low tech, and it definitely doesn't have street creds or snob appeal of other products, but I like it.
I made a cardboard cut-out circle, that's the exact size of my rims. I punched an oblong hole in the middle for my fingers. I hold it up to the rims with one hand, spray with the other. Saves time & effort of wiping it, and maybe the wax, off the rims.
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If any of you use a tire and wheel cleaner please be cautious. I had my 'scort GT cleaned at a high school car wash and evidently they used some sort of cleaner on the tires and wheels that contaminated the rotors and pads. (started squeeling after about 4 miles)
Cost a few bucks to replace pads and turn rotors.
(before you make any comments about high school car washes - I was in charge of the drying crew so it was my bad)
Mr. V - great idea with that piece of cardboard!! Oh I so love this!
As for being razzed for any type of protectant or product you use...it's what works for you and you like it...That's what I want here...experience, suggestions, questions etc.
As for what I use - I am a fan of Stoner products, but I will say that with the spray, you have to be careful that it's not windy or you will have it all over your freshly washed car.
Wheel Cleaner - I use Meguiar's Hot Rims - It is clear coat safe and I've never had an issue with it effecting my brakes.
I will say that the consentrate typically used at dealers and professional car detailing shops are much stronger and should be diluted (I know from experience, many do not dilute the product as they should) before use. This also should be washed off the rims & brake rotors and equiptment well. As we all know...time is money in many places and the time it takes to really rinse off these chemicals isn't always taken.
My final suggestion, should you run into the brake issue again...whatever lot you're in when you pick up your car (if you have somone else do it), apply the breaks for a couple hundred feet before you get on the road. It's not unusal to have a sort of "slime" that occurs from the chemicals being on the rotors.
Best of luck and keep it all coming!!!!
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From Top to Bottom - You have to keep those wheels & tires clean too!
