Best Value
$0.19/oz
5_gallon
Professional-grade alkaline wheel cleaner offering excellent value. Different chemistry approach than thioglycolate products (Adams, P&S Iron Buster) - uses pH to clean rather than iron-reactive chemistry.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
High pH alkaline cleaning saponifies oils and brake dust, while triple surfactant system emulsifies and lifts contaminants. EDTA chelates metal ions and hard water minerals.
Surfactants
3 (amphoteric, anionic, cationic)
Expert Analysis
P&S Brake Buster uses high alkaline chemistry (pH 12.5 from sodium metasilicate) instead of acids or thioglycolates. The extreme pH saponifies oils and brake dust while a triple surfactant system (amphoteric + anionic + cationic) emulsifies and lifts contaminants. EDTA chelating agent binds metals and hard water minerals for enhanced cleaning in any water condition.
Key Differentiators
- •pH 12.5 - extreme alkaline approach (vs thioglycolate or acidic)
- •Triple surfactant system for broad cleaning spectrum
- •EDTA chelating for hard water performance
- •Acid-free - safe for all wheel finishes
- •Concentrate - dilutable for value
- •Excellent price per oz
Potential Concerns
- ⚠High pH requires PPE (gloves, eye protection)
- ⚠May strip wax and sealant from surfaces
- ⚠Not recommended for anodized aluminum
- ⚠No color-change indicator (can't see when it's working)
Ingredients
Source: manufacturer disclosure
Safety Profile
High pH (12.5) requires gloves and eye protection. Alkaline but formulated to be wheel-safe.