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Armour Detail Supply

Wheel Cleaner

thioglycolate-basediron-reactivepH-neutralprofessional-gradeready-to-usewheel-safe

Best Value

$0.55/oz

1 Gallon

A pH-neutral iron-reactive wheel cleaner utilizing thioglycolate chemistry to dissolve brake dust and iron contamination.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

7.0

Active Mechanism

thioglycolate iron reaction solvent

Surfactants

0

Expert Analysis

Armour Detail Supply uses a straightforward pH-neutral thioglycolate approach - essentially a concentrated iron remover positioned as a wheel cleaner. The 12-20% thioglycolate concentration is HIGH - among the highest disclosed in the wheel cleaner category. Combined with butyl carbitol co-solvent (3-12%) for grease cutting, this is an aggressive iron-dissolving formula that's safe for wheel finishes due to neutral pH. Similar strategy to Adams Deep Wheel Cleaner but with potentially higher active concentration.

Key Differentiators

  • High concentration thioglycolate chemistry (12-20%) for effective iron dissolution
  • pH-neutral formulation safe for all wheel types including delicate finishes

Potential Concerns

  • Warning label indicates moderate safety precautions required during use
  • Minimal ingredient transparency with only 2 disclosed components

Ingredients

2 disclosed
(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium mercaptoacetate12-<20%
CAS: 126-97-6iron reactive metal cleaner

Acute Tox. 3 H301; Skin Sens. 1B H317; Aquatic Chronic 3 H412

2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol3-<12%
CAS: 112-34-5co-solvent

Eye Irrit. 2 H319

Source: sds section 3

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation (Eye Irrit. 2)
Skin Hazard
H317 - May cause ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION (Skin Sens. 1) - IMPORTANT: Can cause sensitization with repeated exposure
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

SKIN SENSITIZER classification is unusual and important for wheel cleaners. The thioglycolate at 12-20% concentration triggers this classification. Professional detailers using this product frequently should be aware of potential for developing allergic reactions over time. Always wear gloves. Thioglycolate has characteristic sulfurous smell.