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Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack

Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack

Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack
$ 12.99

Score By Feature

Based on 4,476 ratings
Scent
9.33
Easy to use
9.13
Value for money
8.18

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Product Description

Useable on all OEM wheels as well as aftermarket wheels
The product sticks to grime, breaks dust and efficiently softens contaminants so they can be rinsed gently for a safe, sparkling effect
Easily applied with either a brush or a spray
Paint and Powder Coated Wheels, Chrome, Carbon Fiber Lips, and Decals wrapped wheels can all be safely decorated with this product
A concentrated cleaner can be diluted into Diablo Gel by mixing six parts water to one

Questions & Answers

Do you think it would be possible to clean both the rim and the ?

HI, I understand you are able to clean both wheels and tires simultaneously.

Do you think this product can be diluted to make it go further?

There is no problem diluting this product three times

It is my sincerest regret to point out this, but In 1 part, you have 3 parts cleaner and 1 part water to mix. Is that right?

Cleaner to water in a ratio of one-to-three.

Is it possible to use this to clean dirt and grime off my inner welds as well?

This is a wheel well. In fact, yes. Hand washing still needs to be done.

Selected User Reviews For Chemical Guys CLD_997_04 Diablo Gel Wheel/Rim Cleaner, 4 fl. oz, 1 Pack

I would have done a much better job with a brush and water
3/5

I've tried a lot of different chemical guy products and they have all worked great, but this one hasn't. 2 dilutions have been done, 3 have been done There are at least one and two It has never removed brake dust or dirt from my wheels, no matter what I have done. Using it is no different from using just water and a wheel brush, since it performs so poorly. The wheel cleaning team at Meguirs will be looking after my needs from now on, and I would recommend others steer clear of this service.

Alondra Haas
Alondra Haas
| Nov 22, 2020
It is unfortunate
3/5

Disappointed that I have been given such a horrible gift. I'd like to start off by saying I'm a big fan of the Chemical Guys. bought the 100$ foam cannon at the same time as a much less expensive foam cannon with great reviews, but I choose the Chemical Guys that was almost 3x the cost. The green snow foam and several mitts and brushes are all products I have from them. Additionally, sealers and sprays may also be used. It is the first time I have tried a wheel cleaner and I really wanted it to be the best one as I just bought a model X and I want to make sure it stays I spent the money on the big bottle of oxidizer, made a spray solution, and made a separate bucket to wash my wheels. However, that didn't work out. I bought the bottle anyway. Then I spray on liberally, move to the next wheel and spray that. I go back to the previous one and spray that one with the split brush, with the woolie, and with the microfiber cloth for the spokes, followed by a rinse and After each wheel has been detailed, it looks partially done and I have to rub it with a microfiber and quick detailer again for it to look * While not a game changer per se, it's definitely worth the price. That is not what it is. The foaming ArmorAll extreme wheel cleaner that I used on my last car was absolutely amazing, and it took almost no effort at all to use. After washing off, rinse well. You just need to touch up the paint a bit with a rag. The wheels with split spokes took four minutes total per wheel. There is also a photo of the dirty car attached. Three passes and eight minutes is what it takes me to do this The wheel takes approximately 10 minutes to re-wheel, for a total of 40 minutes just on the When there's a more efficient and easier way to do things, I'm happy to do it that way, but I don't want to waste time. There is no return policy, but I've tried it three times now and I just want it gone since it frustrates the crap out of me that I spent so much money and time on something that doesn't work (for me).
Maybe others have better results than me. Since I really like learning about what I am buying before I buy something, I read all the reviews before buying this. The only thing I hoped for was that the good reviews would outweigh That wasn't the case. This is what the state feels like (to.

Valeria Andrews
Valeria Andrews
| May 02, 2021
There is no difference between this and regular car soap when it comes to cleaning
3/5

There is no difference between this and regular car soap when it comes to cleaning. Two of the things that make it usable are that it is diluteble, and that it is extremely thick so that it clings to your Although it smells nice, it does not have any additional cleaning power.

Stanley Boyle
Stanley Boyle
| Sep 13, 2020
My expectations for this product and how I use it
5/5

If you're looking for a spray on rinse off wheel cleaner, don't buy this. As a general rule, any wheel cleaner that doesn't need agitating is too powerful We didn't know any better around these parts in the old days, so we wondered why the plating would peel right off the rims after a few years. You'll find this to be an ideal choice if you're searching for a wheel cleaner that works well with a good set of safe wheels brushes. I primarily use CG's signature series wheel cleaner as the "spray-on" tool for cleaning/lubrication on my wheel bucket while I use Diablo as a cleaning/lubricating aid on my wheel bucket Most maintenance washes require that you turn on the chemical and allow it to sit for a few minutes. The numbers I put were 4 and A 5 gallon container of Diablo contains 5 ounces of the poison A bucket of water is all you need. Using the Diablo bucket helps to keep the brushes clean, as well as providing lubrication and power to I use them to clean whatever kind of wheels I need to clean. They work great together. As long as I use a spray-on wheel cleaner, I don't need to rinse them before cleaning As the circumstances dictate, a variety of different applications might be deployed (Megs, Adams, Griots, Mothers, Sonax, etc. ) but the Diablo in the bucket is a constant. I find that to be effective.

Malia Jensen
Malia Jensen
| Jan 11, 2021
Strong at the outset, but fades away after a short time
3/5

I have tried a lot of different wheel products during my 20 years as a detailer. When heavy cleaning of wheels is necessary, Sonax Full Effects Plus is recommended. The next step involves rubbing some type of wheel soap on the wheels. I am fully treating my Enkie wheel with Gyeon Rim so that I am protected against brake dust. This will also allow them to be easily cleaned. A few suds start to seem on the first wheel of the CG Diablo, and it cleans reasonably well. After the third wheel, suds have disappeared entirely and there is not much cleaning action being produced. Despite the dirt on the wheels, this is on clean wheels. Whenever I ride a set of wheels, I'll use AMMO NYC Brute because it keeps the rims clean and sudsy through the event.

Hattie Schroeder
Hattie Schroeder
| Jun 18, 2021

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