Hyper Foam Wheel Cleaner & Tire Prep
Best Value
$0.48/oz
23 oz
Most transparent consumer wheel cleaner in our database. The hybrid formula positions it as a do-everything product - competing with both alkaline cleaners (Meguiar's Hot Rims) and dedicated iron removers. Six surfactant types is impressive for consumer tier.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
Dual-action hybrid: Extreme alkaline chemistry (pH 13) dissolves organic soils and brake dust while thioglycolate chelates iron particles producing visible purple color change. Six surfactants provide emulsification and foam.
Surfactants
6 (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, cationic)
Expert Analysis
Turtle Wax takes a 'kitchen sink' approach with this hybrid formula, combining the iron-chelating power of thioglycolate with extreme alkaline cleaning (pH 13) and a comprehensive six-surfactant system. This delivers both the visual satisfaction of purple bleeding AND aggressive soil removal in one product.
Key Differentiators
- •Hybrid thioglycolate + alkaline chemistry - rare combination
- •Highest surfactant count (6) among tested wheel cleaners
- •Full California SB258 disclosure with 25 ingredients
- •Contains corrosion inhibitor (sodium tolyltriazole) for metal protection
- •Consumer price point with professional-level disclosure
Potential Concerns
- ⚠pH 13 is extreme - not for frequent use or sensitive surfaces
- ⚠Contains Prop 65 listed carcinogens (trace levels from manufacturing)
- ⚠Skin sensitizer - gloves recommended
- ⚠Will strip wax, sealants, and potentially coatings
- ⚠Corrosive to metals - don't leave on bare aluminum
Ingredients
Source: CA SB258
Safety Profile
Contains trace carcinogens (dichloroacetic acid, ethylene oxide) and reproductive toxicants (ethylene glycol) from manufacturing process. Prop 65 warning required. Skin sensitizer due to thioglycolate.