GLW Series Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Best Value
$0.23/oz
1 Gallon
An alkaline wheel cleaner featuring chelating agents for all wheel types including clear-coated, powder-coated, chrome, alloy, and painted surfaces.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
alkaline chelation degreasing
Surfactants
1 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses tetrasodium EDTA as a chelating agent to bind metal contaminants like brake dust and road grime for easier removal. The alkaline pH of 11 provides effective cleaning power against organic soils while remaining compatible with various wheel finishes. Nonionic surfactants enhance wetting and dirt suspension without aggressive foaming.
Key Differentiators
- •Tetrasodium EDTA chelating agent targets metal-based brake dust and contaminants through chemical bonding rather than relying solely on surfactant action
- •Dual-purpose formulation works on both wheels and tires from a single product
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Very low transparency - only ~2% of formulation disclosed
- ⚠pH 10-12 is aggressive despite 'all wheel safe' claims
Ingredients
Source: sds section 3
Safety Profile
Moderate safety profile with WARNING signal word and single GHS pictogram. Both skin AND eye irritation classified (unlike 303 which only has eye). The pH 10-12 is aggressive but product doesn't carry corrosive classification.