Power Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Best Value
$0.35/oz
A high-alkaline wheel cleaner utilizing disodium metasilicate for brake dust removal on all wheel types including aluminum.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
surfactant primary with alkaline boost
Surfactants
1 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses disodium metasilicate as the primary cleaning agent at pH 11.5 to dissolve brake dust and road grime through alkaline cleaning action. The acid-free formulation relies on high pH chemistry combined with nonionic surfactants to break down contaminants without etching sensitive wheel finishes. The streamlined 5-ingredient formula focuses on effective cleaning while maintaining compatibility across wheel materials.
Key Differentiators
- •Disodium metasilicate primary active provides strong degreasing action on brake dust and road grime
- •High pH 11.5 formulation delivers alkaline cleaning power for heavy contamination
- •Surfactant-forward formulation (10-20% ethoxylated alcohols)
- •Lower metasilicate concentration (0.6-1.8%) than competitors
Potential Concerns
- ⚠High alkaline pH (11.5) requires careful handling and thorough rinsing
- ⚠Danger signal word indicates hazardous classification requiring safety precautions
Ingredients
Source: sds section 3
Safety Profile
Skin Corrosion 1C is the mildest corrosion subcategory - less aggressive than Meguiar's products. STOT is single exposure only (Cat 3), not repeated exposure like Meguiar's (Cat 1). Overall a more moderate safety profile despite DANGER signal word.