Adam's Polishes
Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Alkaline wheel and tire cleanerGood first choice
Efficient for routine brake grime and tire film when the wheels are cool and carry a durable factory-style finish.
The chemistry
Alkaline detergents emulsify road oil and old tire dressing while surfactants suspend loosened brake grime.
Use it when
- Cleaning wheels and tires in one process
- Removing old water-based tire dressing
- Ordinary brake dust and road film
Compatible surfaces
- Factory clear-coated wheels
- Painted and powder-coated wheels after testing
- Tire sidewalls
Avoid or verify first
- Polished raw metal and sensitive anodized finishes
- Hot wheels
- Letting cleaner dry
How to use Wheel & Tire Cleaner safely
- 1Identify the wheel finish and allow the wheel and brake components to cool fully.
- 2Apply evenly, keep the product wet and agitate with dedicated non-scratching brushes if needed.
- 3Rinse lug recesses, barrels, calipers and the tire-to-wheel edge thoroughly before drying.
Directions and formulas change
Read the current bottle label and safety data before use. Vehicle, coating, film and material-maker instructions take priority over this editorial guide.
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