A versatile alkaline concentrate wheel and all-purpose cleaner that dilutes from neat to 1:5 for tackling heavy brake dust through general surface cleaning. Fireball Wheel & Tire ranks #5 for value among 68 wheel cleaners based on effective price per ounce after dilution. It also contains chelating agents that bind dissolved minerals, helping prevent water spots during rinsing. The formulation is also verified biodegradable based on SDS ecological data.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification
Surfactants
1 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
This potassium hydroxide-based alkaline formula operates at pH 11 to effectively break down brake dust, road grime, and organic soiling through chemical saponification. The concentrate design allows users to adjust cleaning strength by dilution ratio, making it adaptable from aggressive wheel cleaning at full strength to gentle all-purpose cleaning at 1:5 dilution.
Key Differentiators
- •Exceptional formulation transparency with all 4 ingredients disclosed
- •Multi-dilution concentrate system spanning wheel cleaning to all-purpose use
- •Solvent and acid-free alkaline approach for safer material compatibility
Potential Concerns
- ⚠High pH 11 formulation requires careful handling and PPE use
- ⚠Potassium hydroxide concentration up to 10% creates corrosion risk on sensitive metals
- ⚠Diluted solutions must be used same day and cannot be stored
Ingredients
Source: sds only
