Optimum Polymer Technologies
Power Clean
Concentrated alkaline all-purpose cleaner
Useful for oily grime when shampoo is too mild, but dilution and surface control matter. It is not a universal spray-and-walk-away cleaner.
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Targeted exterior chemistry
Specialists for grease, brake dust, iron, minerals, tar and bonded contamination.
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Brake Buster Total Wheel Cleaner
Non-acid wheel and tire cleaner
A practical maintenance wheel cleaner for finished wheels and tires. Embedded ferrous fallout may still require a dedicated iron remover.
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IronX
pH-balanced reactive iron remover
The right chemistry for bonded ferrous contamination that normal washing cannot dissolve. Use it selectively rather than at every wash.
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Spotless 2.0
Acidic mineral-deposit remover
Appropriate for topical hard-water minerals. If the visible ring remains after the mineral is gone, the paint or glass may be etched and needs correction—not stronger acid.
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TarX
Solvent-based tar and adhesive remover
Effective for petroleum-based spots that shampoo leaves behind. Keep it away from uncertain plastics, fresh repairs and adhesive edges unless compatibility is confirmed.
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Smooth Surface Clay Kit
Mechanical bonded-contaminant removal
Useful after chemical decontamination when paint still feels rough. Clay is controlled abrasion and can mar soft paint, so it should not be the automatic first step.
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Q²M Iron
Reactive iron fallout remover
A dedicated choice for embedded ferrous particles on compatible paint and wheels after ordinary washing stops making progress.
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Q²M Tar
Solvent tar and adhesive remover
Best reserved for petroleum-based spots and adhesive residue that water-based cleaners cannot dissolve.
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Q²M WaterSpot
Acidic mineral-deposit remover
Appropriate for fresh mineral deposits on approved surfaces, but no chemical can rebuild clear coat already etched by prolonged deposits.
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Q²M Bug&Grime
Pre-wash bug and road-film cleaner
Useful before washing when protein-rich insect residue and concentrated front-end grime need more detergency than shampoo provides.
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Bug-Out
Insect-residue pre-cleaner
A targeted pre-wash for bug residue that reduces the need for aggressive scrubbing on paint and front-end plastics.
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MultiX
Concentrated alkaline multipurpose cleaner
A powerful dilution-dependent cleaner for greasy exterior and durable interior soil; concentration must follow the surface, not convenience.
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Eraser
Panel-preparation cleaner
Designed to remove polishing oils before coating inspection and application—not to replace washing or solve bonded contamination.
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Knock Off Concentrated Wheel Cleaner
Professional wheel-cleaner concentrate
A high-volume shop cleaner whose value depends on choosing the right dilution and confirming the wheel finish before spraying.
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Undressed Tire Prep
Tire dressing and oxidation remover
Built to strip old silicone dressing, road film and tire browning before a new dressing or coating is applied.
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Terminator Enzyme Spot & Stain Remover
Enzyme-supported organic stain pre-treatment
Best as an early textile pre-treatment for food, protein and organic spots before extraction—not as a universal answer to every stain.
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Green Star
Highly concentrated alkaline universal cleaner
A capable professional degreaser for durable surfaces, but the broad dilution range makes accurate measuring and complete residue removal essential.
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Reactive Wheel Cleaner
Reactive iron-removing wheel cleaner
Combines routine wheel detergency with an iron reaction for heavier brake fallout on compatible finishes.
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Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner
Color-changing wheel and iron cleaner
A consumer-friendly option for brake dust on common factory wheel finishes, provided finish damage and temperature are checked first.
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Heavy Duty Bug & Tar Remover
Foaming bug and tar pre-treatment
Useful when a normal wash leaves insect residue or localized road tar, but contact time and surface testing still matter.
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Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Alkaline wheel and tire cleaner
Efficient for routine brake grime and tire film when the wheels are cool and carry a durable factory-style finish.
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Iron Remover
Reactive paint and wheel decontaminant
A useful chemical decontamination step for ferrous fallout before reaching for abrasive clay.
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Heavy-Duty Wheel Cleaner
Reactive heavy-soil wheel cleaner
A stronger option for neglected brake-dust buildup when a mild wheel soap no longer cleans effectively.
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Speed Clay 2.0
Synthetic mechanical decontamination tool
Reusable and convenient for bonded contamination, but it can still mar soft paint and should follow chemical decontamination rather than replace it.
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Tarminator
Aerosol tar, sap and grease remover
Fast on localized petroleum contamination, but aerosol solvent control is critical around plastics, repairs and film edges.
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Orange Degreaser
Citrus-assisted alkaline degreaser
Useful for greasy durable surfaces when diluted correctly, but citrus scent should not be mistaken for mild chemistry.
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BDX Brake Dust Remover
Reactive iron and brake-dust remover
A paint-and-wheel decontaminant for ferrous fallout, not a routine substitute for shampoo on lightly dirty vehicles.
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Wheel Cleaner Plus
High-strength reactive wheel cleaner
Strong on heavy brake dust and neglected wheels, making finish confirmation and complete rinsing more important than with a maintenance soap.
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