RE: TSB questions.

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

> David Kroth writes:
> > Anyone ever use "Autobahn High Performance wheel cleaner"
> > part no: ZVW 177 201?  Any idea about cost?  I currently use
> > Simple Green or BMW wheel cleaner, both of which work fine.
> > But I'm always looking for something better, faster, cheaper.
> 
> I use P21S wheel cleaner.  Great stuff, but not cheap.  Available
> from Automotion http://www.automotion.com

I've never used the Autobahn stuff, but I am familiar with the BMW stuff
from the motorcycle.  I think that it is very similar to the P21S stuff, but
I can't say for sure.  If you are looking for a good cheap alternative, I
heartily recommend the stuff called Oil Eater which I got from COSTCO.  I
was amazed how quickly that stuff cut through a thick coating of CV grease
on the inside of the wheels, and it does do a good job of getting off the
brake dust as well.  While I'm not sure that P21S would be recommended for
other apps, I also use Oil Eater as necessary to keep the engine compartment
clean.  My '85 4kSQ had a pretty thick "protective coat" in there when I got
it, but a little Oil Eater and a spray hose made it look the way it should
...

IUD :)
Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)