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I know that most wheel cleaners on the market contain some kind of chemical (Acid based) that will eventually eat away at the alloy. I have the Toyota Tacoma with alloy rims and want to find something to use that is safe and effective. Any input is greatly appreciated.




Eagle One All Wheel & Tire cleaner is Alkaline based. It's safe to use on all wheels, including bare aluminum.
Meguiar's Gold Class wheel cleaner.
http://www.meguiars.com/?wheel-care/Gold-Class-All-Wheel-Cleaner

Meguiar's Hot Rims Multi-Piece wheel cleaner
http://www.meguiars.com/?wheel-care/Hot-Rims-Multi-Piece-Wheel-Wash
I know that most wheel cleaners on the market contain some kind of chemical (Acid based) that will eventually eat away at the alloy. I have the Toyota Tacoma with alloy rims and want to find something to use that is safe and effective. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Use the same thing you wash your paint with. Especially on a new vehicle, if you clean your wheels weekly or even bi-weekly, you won't need anything more aggressive. I've never washed my 2000 Tacoma wheels with anything else and they still look great.

Find a brush soft enough to get in the crevices but stiff enough to not fold over too easily. I also occassionally use a 'lug nut brush' to get in and around the lug nuts.

http://members.cox.net/polishandwax/ScorpionATR.jpg