Two Face Color Changing Wheel Cleaner
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Best Value
$0.94/oz
A thioglycolate-based gel wheel cleaner that changes color from clear to purple when reacting with iron contamination to indicate optimal rinse timing.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
5.5
Active Mechanism
thioglycolate chelation
Surfactants
2 (anionic, nonionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses monoethanolamine thioglycolate at 7-13% concentration to chelate iron particles while maintaining a mildly acidic pH of 5.5 for effective cleaning without aggressive etching. The gel formulation provides extended dwell time on vertical surfaces, allowing the thioglycolate chemistry to fully react with brake dust and iron deposits before rinsing.
Key Differentiators
- •Visual color-change indicator eliminates guesswork about contact time and reaction completion
- •Gel consistency offers superior surface cling compared to traditional spray iron removers
- •Full ingredient disclosure with 15 components listed for complete transparency
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Contains monoethanolamine thioglycolate which requires proper ventilation due to sulfur-based odor during reaction
- ⚠Not suitable for matte, uncoated, or polished aluminum wheels where chemical etching could cause permanent damage
Ingredients
Monoethanolamine Thioglycolate7 - <13 %
CAS: 126-97-6Hazardous ingredient
Proprietary DiluentN/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
EthanolamineN/D
CAS: 141-43-5Buffer
Proprietary Alkyl Ether SulfateN/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
Proprietary Alkoxylated AlcoholN/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
Proprietary AlcoholN/D
CAS: WithheldSolvent
Proprietary Hydrophilic ColloidN/D
CAS: WithheldThickener
Proprietary Fatty AlcoholN/D
CAS: WithheldStabilizer
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: WithheldFragrance Ingredient
Butylphenyl MethylpropionalN/D
CAS: 80-54-6Fragrance Ingredient
Hexyl CinnamalN/D
CAS: 101-86-0Fragrance Ingredient
LinaloolN/D
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance Ingredient
Proprietary Fragrance IngredientN/D
CAS: WithheldFragrance Ingredient
Proprietary ColorantN/D
CAS: WithheldColorant
DiethanolamineN/D
CAS: 111-42-2Impurity
Source: both
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
H315 - Causes skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No