Best Value
$0.29/oz
A high-foaming alkaline wheel and tire cleaner that uses sodium hydroxide for breaking down brake dust and road grime on factory-finished wheels.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
11.0
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification
Surfactants
2 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
The disclosed components include sodium hydroxide as an alkaline builder to break down acidic brake dust and organic contaminants, paired with nonionic surfactants for cleaning action. The high pH of 11 provides strong degreasing power against stubborn deposits, while the surfactant system creates the foaming action for surface cling and contact time.
Key Differentiators
- •Dual-purpose formulation works on both wheels and tires in one application
- •High-foaming formula designed for extended surface contact and visual cleaning feedback
Potential Concerns
- ⚠High alkalinity (pH 11) and sodium hydroxide content require careful handling and may damage sensitive surfaces
- ⚠Not suitable for aftermarket coated wheels due to aggressive alkaline chemistry
Ingredients
Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated0.1 - 1
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
Sodium hydroxide0.1 - 1
CAS: 1310-73-2Alkaline cleaning agent
D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, undecyl glycoside< 0.3
CAS: 157707-87-4Surfactant
Sodium metasilicate< 0.3
CAS: 6834-92-0Alkaline cleaning agent
tetrasodium ethylene diamine tetraacetate< 0.3
CAS: 64-02-8Chelating agent
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Causes severe skin burns and eye damageCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No