Power Clean on alloy wheels, is it safe ?

[alexk]

Hi guys, i just bought Optimum Power Clean All Purpose Cleaner 17 oz. (the one that is ready for use) in order to clean the inner part of my Jag XF alloy wheels (http://www.jaguar-shop.com/Lyra-18/en) and wheel wells. Do i need to dilute or use straight on ? Thanks in advance.

[Ron@Optimum]

You can go concentrated Power Clean for major cleaning or 1:3 for the usual maintenance.  Always rinse Power Clean because it can leave a white residue.  After PC you should protect your alloys with Wax, Sealant, etc because Power Clean will remove them. 

[darrvao777]

On 9/3/2019 at 1:45 PM, Ron@Optimum said:

You can go concentrated Power Clean for major cleaning or 1:3 for the usual maintenance.  Always rinse Power Clean because it can leave a white residue.  After PC you should protect your alloys with Wax, Sealant, etc because Power Clean will remove them. 

Thanks I've had success using Power Clean both undiluted and at 1:3 on the tires and wheels. I've seen a YouTube video of Yvan using the wheel brush dipped in ONR to further aid lubricity when cleaning and that has worked very well for me too. I still rinse off when done and use 1 spray of Optiseal to the wheel when drying

Is there a benefit to using Power Clean over a specific wheel cleaner?

I would assume the benefit is the versatility of Power Clean to be used for multiple purposes but are there instances where a wheel cleaner would provide more benefit over Power Clean?

Thanks

[Ron@Optimum]

"Wheel cleaner" is a pretty generic description, but as you specify, they are for wheels.  Power Clean is an all purpose cleaner that is effective over a wide spectrum of issues.  If your goal is wheel cleaning, a dedicated wheel cleaner is the way to go.  If you want a one size fits most cleaning, go with Power Clean.