Safe pH Range

pH Neutral

Maintenance Difficulty

Standard

What is Wheels?

Automotive wheels are subjected to the most hostile environment on a vehicle: extreme heat from braking and constant bombardment by metallic brake dust. Most performance wheels are made from aluminum (cast or forged) and finished with a clear coat, powder coat, or anodized plating. These finishes are porous and can easily "pitting" or "etch" if iron particles are allowed to sit and oxidize.

Professional Cleaning Method

1. Cool Down: Never clean wheels while they are hot from driving; this prevents chemical drying/spotting.

2. Iron Dissolve: Apply Non-Acid Wheel Cleaner to the dry wheel to break down metallic brake dust.

3. Mechanical Agitation: Use a wheel brush and boar hair brush to clean the barrels, spokes, and lug nut wells.

4. Tire Conditioning: Clean the sidewall and apply Dress All for a satin, non-sling finish.

Common Vulnerabilities

  • Iron Pitting: Metallic dust "burns" into the finish if not chemically removed.
  • Chemical Etching: Using acidic cleaners on sensitive finishes (like polished lips) can cause permanent dulling.
  • Curb Rash: Physical abrasions that break the protective coating and allow for aluminum oxidation (white crust).

The Required Arsenal

Field-tested solutions for Wheels

ImportWorx Wheel and Tire Care Kit

ImportWorx Wheel and Tire Care Kit

$36.99

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ImportWorx Double Pack

ImportWorx Double Pack

$19.99

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ImportWorx Non-Acid Wheel Cleaner - Green

ImportWorx Non-Acid Wheel Cleaner - Green

$7.99

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ImportWorx Professional Green Soft Bristle Detailing Brush 9

ImportWorx Professional Green Soft Bristle Detailing Brush 9"

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          The "Ground Up" philosophy. Your wheels define the stance of the build. We provide the non-acidic arsenal required to strip away the filth of the road without compromising the integrity of your finish. Detail the barrels, protect the spokes.