A ready-to-use acidic wheel cleaner formulated with hydrochloric acid for effective brake dust removal on standard alloy wheels. Autoglym Clean Wheels ranks #1 of 59 wheel cleaners for acidity.
Key Chemistry
pH
1
Active Mechanism
acid dissolution
Surfactants
1 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses hydrochloric acid at 3-5% concentration to achieve aggressive cleaning power with a pH of 1, making it highly effective against brake dust and metallic contamination. The acidic formulation provides rapid cleaning action that requires minimal mechanical agitation, while nonionic surfactants help with dirt suspension and rinsing.
Key Differentiators
- •Strong hydrochloric acid concentration (3-5%) delivers professional-level cleaning power in a consumer product
- •Ready-to-use formulation eliminates dilution guesswork while maintaining effective acid strength
Ingredients
Hydrochloric Acid %
3–5%
CAS: 7647-01-0Active ingredient
Alcohols, C6-12, ethoxylated
0.1–1%
CAS: 68439-45-2Surfactant
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Causes severe skin burnsCorrosive to Metals
YesFlammable
No
