C6 Corvette General Discussion General C6 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Feral Industries

Wheel cleaners

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 29, 2005 | 11:44 AM
  #1  
Corvette Junkie's Avatar
Corvette Junkie
Thread Starter
Night Race Blue 427
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 19,794
Likes: 6
From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
Default Wheel cleaners

With the wheels on the C6 having stick-on wheel weights I suggest that you don't use wheel cleaners. My 98 had mag wheels that used the stick-on weights. I used a wheel cleaner on them for a short time. It made the adhesive degrade and the weights came off.
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2005 | 11:59 AM
  #2  
bdc6's Avatar
bdc6
Racer
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 433
Likes: 1
From: Watertown Mass
Default

dangerous...they contain acidic formulas that can eat through the clear coat...and if you have that polisged rims...even worse...if you thought the rim looked bad before just imagine after you throw more acid on it...
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:11 PM
  #3  
Cruncher's Avatar
Cruncher
Burning Brakes
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,202
Likes: 5
Default

I would suggest using P21S wheel cleaner. It is not acidic and will not harm paint or rubber. The cheaper cleaners available at discount stores, including auto parts stores, do not have the same properties as P21S. Over time, the cheaper cleaners will damage the finish of your wheels and destroy paint, chrome, and rubber parts. There are similar cleaners to P21S, also German made, but I have used only the original formula of P21S.
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2005 | 01:27 PM
  #4  
Corvette Junkie's Avatar
Corvette Junkie
Thread Starter
Night Race Blue 427
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 19,794
Likes: 6
From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
Default

The one I used was supposed to clear coat safe.
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2005 | 01:29 PM
  #5  
TRAYC7's Avatar
TRAYC7
Team Owner
Supporting Lifetime Gold
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 28,675
Likes: 10
From: Ormond Beach FL
NCM Ambassador
CI-3-4, 9 & 10 Car Show Winner
CI-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10,'14, '16
St Jude Fedex Bowl Donor '09
Default

I use Zaino Z6 on my wheels...
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2005 | 02:02 PM
  #6  
barney's Avatar
barney
Racer
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 294
Likes: 0
From: Federal Way Wa.
Default

How about soap and water followed by some good wax.
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2005 | 02:30 PM
  #7  
KLO's Avatar
KLO
Safety Car
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 3,525
Likes: 0
From: Kenton TN
Default

I have had many, many sets of custom wheels and factory wheels and I use nothing but car wash and water and apply a coat of Zaino to all of them and detail them for shows with Z-6 detailer.......
Reply
Old Jan 29, 2005 | 10:28 PM
  #8  
nyca's Avatar
nyca
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 468
Likes: 320
Default

P21S is the way to go.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Wheel cleaners

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:12 PM.

story-0
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-1
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-2
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE