I have used wheel cleaner in the past with some good and some bad luck. This is the first porsch I have owned and certainly dont want to damage the wheels. What's your thoughts?

if your using something like simple green, you might want to mix it with water (50/50)

what kind of rims

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You are correct to worry about wheel damage from harsh wheel cleaning products. As sapple mentions Simple Green mixed with water is good as is some of the other approved products that I'm sure will be mentioned. Try our sponsor Wheel Wax to prolong the time between cleaning.

They are the 18" - 5 spoke silver - not sure the name for them

Assuming this is a new car then you might want to go the trouble of removing the wheels to remove the cosmolene residue on the inside rims. Cosmolene leaves a waxy film that will attract brake dust and be difficult to remove unless the wheels are removed.

Cleaning and waxing the wheels off the car is a big job but will make wheel maintenance much easier from that point on.

You should not need to use harsh cleaning materials on your wheels, which are painted and have a clear coat on them, assuming these are Porsche wheels [non-turbo type].

Removing the wheels requires a jack, jack stands and a torque wrench, not to mention the cleaner and wax.

There are extensive discussions about cleaning the wheels on the Cayman Club.

Treat your wheels like you would fine stone surfaces you may have in your home, which means the milder the cleaner the better.

If you just took delivery of the car, ask your dealer to remove and clean the wheels for you.

sounds like stock S rims. dont forget to put your car in out registry

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Another option that is very good: http://www.p21s.com/products/bis_wc1.html

Yeppers....I agree SF. Started using P21S Wheel Cleaner with the new Porsche and am definitely hooked. Doesn't seem as harsh as any other I have used. As for the Simple Green...DEFINITELY mix it with water. We use it at work as a cleaner and man...can it take off a finish quickly if not diluted.

I have tried Wheel Wax, Zaino, other waxes and detergents on the wheels. I always had to reach in there to get them fully clean. I wash the car weekly and it only takes a couple of minutes to reach down there with a dedicated wash mitt and clean the wheels. Nothing beats the 'ole elbow grease and I haven't bothered to re-wax them. I've found all the wheel products to be ineffective for the degree of cleanliness I want in the wheels.

yeah simple green with water 50/50 is the best with a soft brush. Look in the article section.

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