Meguiar's Wheel Brightener D140 Product Reviews
Professional Detailer Reviews
I mix my wheel brightener 4:1 (water/product) whenever I use it. This product IS A MUST for cars that produce a great amount of brake dust (Audi's, BMW's, Porsche, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Volkswagen). Although if you maintain your wheels properly, you will not have the need to use Wheel Brightener every time.
Customer Reviews
Reviewed by Larry P. on 5/17/2023
Would they buy this item again? Yes
My go to for Acid cleaning on the wheels. A lock!!!
Awesome, awesome, awesome. This is a close as you'll get to a touch less wheel cleaner. It's safe to use don't stress the acid deal. Stuff smells like cherry cola. You'll probably never come across annondized wheels and just for watch for aluminum. Dilution 4:1
Love this stuff. It does what it says especially on heavily soiled wheels. Thumbs up!!!!
Love this stuff. It eats off brake dust no problem. Do not use on non clear coated wheels or aftermarket wheels. I would also wear a mask and gloves as it is strong
Reviewed by Keith J. on 7/20/2020
Would they buy this item again? Yes
Great product but bottle trigger needs improving, every time I use this product the trigger breaks immediately and I have to throw product at rim for application. I can't unscrew trigger because it's not made to come off. Mostly a waste of money only for that reason. Please improve trigger. Too much of a danger to eyes hands and clothes
Purchased this product from web research I did on how best to remove water spots from my cars exterior. It did a very good job.
Very good wheel cleaner, I use it in a pump-up sprayer so it's super easy to apply. Works excellent!
Will ALWAYS have on hand! Just be careful on what type of wheels you're working on. Also will take your breathe away if the wind blows it your way.
Mixed 10:1, I get the gallon to stretch out while still just absolutely obliterating brake dust. Just make sure you follow the instructions and wear eye pro and gloves.
This is a great wheel cleaner. I dilute it 4:1. Simply spay it on the wheel, let it sit for 30 seconds, and wash away. This will usually remove everything from the wheels, leaving them clean and shiny.
Very good product. Saw Pan the Organizer use this on his review page. Doesn't really need much scrubbing or brushing, works really good!
Good product. Just use at a light dilution and don't let it sit for too long. Bottle recommends 4:1, I use 5:1 and still get great results. Might even be overkill still. A review below says he uses 8:1 for regular maintained wheels. Totally feasible as this stuff is awesome.
Love this product. It is just simply one of the most effective wheel cleaners and you can dilute it down effectively. Great value!!!!
Reviewed by Andrew H. on 10/20/2018
Would they buy this item again? Yes
Probably one of the best bang for your buck wheel cleaners out there! I highly recommend this wheel cleaner!
Used 4:1 works pretty good with little brush agitation. Still need to try it on heavy road grime/dust on inside barrel of rims.
I had been using Chemical Guys Diablo and it's been fine for maintained wheels. I had a few sets of older, brake dust stained factory alloy wheels and I wanted to try a "professional" level wheel cleaner. I was very pleased with the result. I did agitate some concentrated areas and it didn't look that much better until I rinsed. When I rinsed, all the brake dust staining was gone.
Very effective. I like how strong it is and how good it is even after diluting it.
I know lots of people love this stuff, but I wasn't impressed, not a bad product, just something I wouldn't purchase again. It just wasn't for me and I love meguiars products.
I diluted this to about 10 to 1 in a non foaming spray bottle and applied to my chrome DIP wheels and let them soak for about 3 minutes. Then I used a microfiber towel to agitate and work into the nooks and crannies of the wheel. I'm impressed with the speed and effective break down of road grime and brake dust.
Reviewed by Ryan E. on 11/25/2016
Would they buy this item again? No
While this product is amazing at cleaning coated wheels, beware of its strength. Used this on a customer's 2015 ram 2500. Wheels were clear coated. The product somehow got behind the clear coat around the edge of the wheel. Needless to say the clear coat is now peeling on all four wheels! I took about a week for this to show up. Price is great, but it's an incredibly risky product.
Excellent. Will clean off break dust that has been sitting and baked on for years. Make sure to agitate the product with a brush to within 30seconds for best results
Works amazing just be careful as what kind of wheel it is.
This is the best acidic wheel cleaner I have used. It works extremely fast. Strong smell, I wouldn't try to breathe in around it if you're working where there's a breeze.
Great products cleans the toughest of wheels.. Smells great and works great diluted 4:1
This stuff is amazing. Cleaned some of the hardest to clean wheels I have ever worked out. 1 gallon will last me probably 4 years as I am only a weekend detailer.
Warning: As it says on the bottle
don't use on polished wheels
as you will have to polish them after this stuff hit it. Leaves milky looking streaks everywhere it touches. No big deal if you are polishing them anyways though.
Warning: As it says on the bottle
don't use on polished wheels
as you will have to polish them after this stuff hit it. Leaves milky looking streaks everywhere it touches. No big deal if you are polishing them anyways though.
Hands down the best wheel cleaner I've used for my factory wheels..the gallon will last you a very long time when diluted...super cheap when you factor in that aspect. Do yourself a favor and give this a try! Literally destroys brake dust!
All of the great things people say about this product are true. It is honestly a miracle product. My life is better because of this wheel cleaner...seriously!
I used to use another product, that with alot of effort, and eventually would clean the "yellow" brake dust embedded off my alum wheels. This product is no longer on the market. I then found Meguiar's Wheel Brightener D140 and this product works!! At first, I used a 2 to 1 dilute, waitied 3 minutes and rinsed. Excellent! The D140 blew the yellowing brake dust right off the wheels. Now I used this every two to three weeks in between regular washing and my wheels are great! Now it is just spray on, 1 minute later, rinse off.
This stuff is great! Definitely the best wheel cleaner I've ever used. I didn't even have to scrub my wheels that had about 2 months worth of brake dust built up. I just sprayed a 4:1 mixture and rinsed. I highly recommend this product.
Reviewed by Jeff U. on 10/27/2010
Would they buy this item again? Yes
Pros-
Cleans wheels very well.
Can be dilluted to desired strength
Cons-
You need to be careful when using it.
Not good for all wheel types
For well maintained wheels I use it at 8:1, for heavy soiled wheels I mix 5:1, I have yet to mix up a batch at full 4:1 strength as I think its overkill as this stuff is powerful.
Fast cleaning, just make sure you use it on cool wheels. Good stuff!
Cleans wheels very well.
Can be dilluted to desired strength
Cons-
You need to be careful when using it.
Not good for all wheel types
For well maintained wheels I use it at 8:1, for heavy soiled wheels I mix 5:1, I have yet to mix up a batch at full 4:1 strength as I think its overkill as this stuff is powerful.
Fast cleaning, just make sure you use it on cool wheels. Good stuff!
This is by far the best wheel cleaner out there..It's price is cheap and from a 1Gal you can get 16 spray bottles out of it...been using this for 5 years now and still will continue to use it...just spray on let sit for 30sec and brush off (if u have to)....
Great wheel cleaner! Just Dilute 4:1, spray and let dwell for 10 - 15 seconds agitate as needed. Its simply the easiest wheel cleaner, very little if any agitation is needed.
Excellent wheel cleaner, dillute, spray, dwell, wipe. Its great stuff.
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