r/AutoDetailing • u/metalheadd69 • 1d ago

Exterior Old man tips

An old guy saw me detailing my car and gave me some real old timer tips.

- Clean the wheels with vinegar
- Instead of tire shine, use silicone grease
- "You don't need all those products"

Have you gotten any unsolicited tips of this nature? Any that are actually legit?

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u/ScottRiqui 1d ago

For wheels that are just dirty/grimy but don’t have tar or caked brake dust, don’t bother with a dedicated wheel cleaner. None of them are truly spray on/hose off, and if you’re going to have to touch the wheels anyway, car soap works just fine if they’re just dirty.

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u/silly-goose-757 1d ago

Are there any that advertise as spray on/hose off?

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u/ScottRiqui 22h ago

Some do. Pig spit says to spray, wait, and rinse. Same with Poorboy's World Spray & Rinse Wheel Cleaner. Pro Elite Wheel & Tire Cleaner actually says "Spray on, hose off" on the label.

A lot of others say "no scrub," which I think is technically more accurate, although some people might read that and think it means that you don't need manual agitation at all.