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Non-Acid Wheel and Tire Cleaner

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Best Value

$0.84/oz

An alkaline wheel and tire cleaner that uses phosphate builders to tackle brake dust without acid-based chemistry for safer application on various wheel finishes.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

N/D

Active Mechanism

alkaline saponification and chelation

Surfactants

0

Expert Analysis

The product relies on phosphates as alkaline builders (5-15%) to create an environment that breaks down brake dust and road grime through chemical action rather than acid etching. This phosphate-based approach requires mechanical agitation to achieve optimal cleaning performance, making it a contact cleaner rather than a spray-and-rinse solution.

Key Differentiators

  • Phosphate-based alkaline formula provides effective cleaning without the risks associated with acid-based wheel cleaners
  • Dual-purpose formulation works on both wheels and tires, simplifying the cleaning process

Potential Concerns

  • Low ingredient transparency (only 5 ingredients listed) makes it difficult to assess full formulation approach
  • Requires agitation for effective cleaning, which increases contact time and labor compared to stronger chemical cleaners

Ingredients

5 disclosed
disodium metasilicate= < 1 %
CAS: 6834-92-0alkaline cleaning agent
caustic potash, potassium hydroxide< 1 %
CAS: 1310-58-3alkaline cleaning agent
phosphates5 % - < 15 %
CAS: N/Acleaning agent
perfumes5 % - < 15 %
CAS: N/Afragrance
preservation agents (Formaldehyde)5 % - < 15 %
CAS: N/Apreservative

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Causes skin irritation
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No