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Old Jan 26, 2021 | 08:46 AM
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Default Best wheel cleaner, chrome/stainless?

I've had success with Mother's, S100, and Griots. All worked well, easy on and off, but that isn't my goal. I enjoy keep my bike very clean, take pride and spending time detailing every nook n cranny. Just purchased new DNA Mammoth Fat 52's. The Hub, rim and nipples are all chrome but the spokes are a polished stainless steel. Not concerned about cost, the end game is the ultimate shine and protection for my new wheels.

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Coat them with a wheel coating, 22PLE wheel coating for example. There are others that good also. If you really want the protection to last that's what I would do.
 
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Thanks, I've been looking into this, be a good idea to get it done before the tires get mounted. You recommend any cleaner over the other?
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Coat them with a wheel coating, 22PLE wheel coating for example. There are others that good also. If you really want the protection to last that's what I would do.
 
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A cleaner for after its mounted and driven? You will only need soap and water if the wheel is coated.

On a new wheel no special cleaner needed. Cleaner before the coating, Gyeon Prep, or CarPro Eraser
 
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Thanks, soap and water was the answer, but I'll look into the other 2 cleaners prior to coating the wheels.

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A cleaner for after its mounted and driven? You will only need soap and water if the wheel is coated.

On a new wheel no special cleaner needed. Cleaner before the coating, Gyeon Prep, or CarPro Eraser
 
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Soap and water, dry, then one of the coating preps
 
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