AutoBead Alloy Wheel Cleaner

Wheel cleaner made for alloy wheels

AutoBead Alloy Wheel Cleaner

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Autobead Alloy Cleaner is a ready to use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that breaks down brake dust and contaminants while staying safe for all wheel types. The orange scented formula is tough on contamination but kind to wheels, including centre caps, alloys and wheel trims.

  • Safe for every wheel type
  • Works with minimal agitation
  • No mixing needed
  • Cleans tyres too
  • Fresh orange scent
  • Preps tyres for dressing
  • Showroom finish on wheels
  • Concentrated for heavy soiling
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Autobead Alloy Cleaner is a ready to use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that breaks down brake dust and contaminants while staying safe for all wheel types. The orange scented formula is tough on contamination but kind to wheels, including centre caps, alloys and wheel trims.

Autobead has concentrated the ready to use formula to tackle heavy soiling, so it releases contamination with minimal agitation. It also works on tyres, leaving clean rubber ready for Autobead Tyre Dressing. This is the 500ml spray.

Key Features

  • Ready to use, no dilution
  • Non-acidic, safe for all wheel types
  • Orange scented formula
  • Safe on centre caps and wheel trims
  • Also cleans tyres
  • 500ml spray

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Key features

  • Wheel Cleaner
  • Orange Scent
  • Brake Dust Cleaning
  • Deep Cleaning
  • Rinse Away Formula

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Expert Notes

A non-acidic cleaner is the safe choice for routine wheel washes, as it is kind to every finish while still shifting brake dust. Autobead made this one ready to use and concentrated enough for heavy soiling.

For neglected wheels with heavy carbon deposits, Autobead offers its Acid Wheel Cleaner. For routine cleaning and sensitive finishes, this is the one to reach for. Spray the tyre walls at the same time and the rubber is clean and ready for Autobead Tyre Dressing.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Alloy wheels
  • Centre caps
  • Wheel trims
  • Tyres

Caution: Rinse the wheel first to cool it, and rinse off thoroughly after cleaning.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Non-Acidic Wheel Cleaner
Format
Ready To Use
Scent
Orange
Safe On
All Wheel Types
Size
500ml
Dwell Time
About A Minute
Also Cleans
Tyres
Acid
Non-Acidic
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Clean the wheels

  1. Rinse the wheel to cool it and remove loose dirt.
  2. Spray the Alloy Cleaner liberally onto the wheel and allow a minute of dwell time.
  3. Agitate with a wheel brush to loosen stubborn dirt.

Rinse and dry

  1. Rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer.
  2. Dry with a dedicated drying towel.
  3. Spray the tyre walls too, ready for Autobead Tyre Dressing.

Top Tip: Spray the tyre walls too. Autobead says the Alloy Cleaner leaves clean rubber, ready for Autobead Tyre Dressing.

Performance Benefits

  • Breaks down brake dust and road grime
  • Helps restore cleaner wheel faces
  • Reaches spokes and recessed wheel areas
  • Speeds up routine wheel cleaning
  • Suitable for maintenance wash routines
  • Rinses away after agitation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autobead Alloy Cleaner safe on all wheels?

Yes. Autobead says it is non-acidic and safe for all wheel types, including centre caps and wheel trims.

Do I need to dilute it?

No. It is ready to use.

Can I use it on tyres?

Yes. Autobead says it works great on tyres and prepares them for Autobead Tyre Dressing.

How long do I leave it on?

Allow about a minute of dwell time, then agitate and rinse.

What does it smell like?

Orange.

Is it strong enough for dirty wheels?

Autobead says the ready to use formula has been concentrated to tackle heavy soiling.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Clean the wheels before the bodywork.
  2. Use a dedicated wheel brush and towel.
  3. Work on cool wheels, out of direct sun.
  4. Follow with Autobead Tyre Dressing.
  5. Rinse the wheel first to cool it.
  6. Clean one wheel at a time.
  7. Use a separate brush for the barrels.

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The Brand

Autobead

Autobead (also written AutoBead or Auto Bead) was founded on simplicity and efficiency: car care products that get a car clean and protected with as little wasted effort as possible. It has supplied car cleaning and maintenance products to drivers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria since 1999, and its range now covers every stage of a detail, from citrus pre-wash and shampoo to compounds, polishing pads and Silex ceramic coatings.

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead. We keep the range on the shelf at our Ilkeston shop and deliver it across the UK.

Our customers' favourites are Heavy Dirt citrus pre-wash, Pure Shampoo, Snow Foam and the two wheel cleaners, Alloy Cleaner and Acid Wheel Cleaner.

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Autobead Downforce Heavy Cut and Fine Cut foam pads with Autobead Finishing Compound and Quick Detailer on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Autobead products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Heavy Dirt is a concentrated citrus pre-wash for bugs, bird lime and road grime, and it is safe on wax and sealants: dilute it 25:1 for everyday use or 10:1 for heavy dirt, and it also cleans door shuts, engine bays, plastics and rubber. Snow Foam is mildly alkaline and goes in the lance at 1 part to 4 parts water. Pure Shampoo is a pH-neutral 2300:1 shampoo with no gloss enhancers or waxes, so it will not mask or break down existing protection, and Ceramic Shampoo builds up a layer of ceramic protection with regular use.

Wheels. Alloy Cleaner is a ready-to-use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that is safe on all wheel types, and Alloy Cleaner Concentrate is a concentrate you dilute to suit how dirty the wheels are. For neglected wheels with baked-on brake dust, Acid Wheel Cleaner is a gel used at 1:3, but not on sensitive finishes or damaged wheels. Finish with Tyre Dressing, a gel that does not sling.

Decontamination. Iron Fallout Remover is a pH-neutral gel that turns purple as it dissolves iron particles on paint and wheels, and Tar Gel lifts tar spots with less run-off than a liquid. Keep tar removers off plastics and rubber.

Paint correction. The three compounds are graded by the sanding marks they remove: Heavy Cut up to 1500 grade, Medium Cut up to 2500 grade and Finishing Compound up to 3000 grade, each with a Downforce foam pad of the same cut (heavy, medium, fine) for dual action or rotary machines. Surface Prep removes silicones, wax and sealant before a coating.

Protection. Lance Sealant gives up to three months of protection from a foam lance, Spray Sealant is a silicone polymer and silica resin sealant, and the waxes include a Matte Wax for matt paint and wraps. Between washes, Quick Detailer and Ceramic Quick Detailer top up the gloss.

Interior. Interior Detailer leaves plastics, vinyl and leather with a matt, factory-look finish, Leather Cleaner is a pH-neutral cleaner and conditioner, and All Purpose Cleaner dilutes from 5:1 to 30:1 for everything from carpets to wheel arch liners.

Shop Autobead by type: citrus pre-wash, snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, compounds and polishes, polishing pads and ceramic coatings.

Autobead Finishing Compound and a Downforce Heavy Cut pad with a dab of compound on a detailing trolley in front of a dark blue Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 in a home garage

Choosing an Autobead ceramic coating

Autobead's Silex ceramic coatings come in two families:

  • Silex Series: the 1 Year Paint Coating and 2 Year Paint Coating, titanium ceramic coatings designed to be applied outdoors in a single, self-levelling layer. They resist chemicals from pH 2 to pH 12.
  • Silex Pro: the 3 Year and 5 Year Paint Coatings and the 5 Year Graphene Coating, for longer protection.

Autobead also makes coatings for alloy wheels, glass, leather and fabric.

Autobead's coating warranty matches each paint coating's labelled durability. It applies when the coating is installed by an Autobead Accredited Detailer, the warranty is registered within seven days and the car has a yearly inspection with the installer.

Whoever applies it, the paint needs to be washed, decontaminated and, if needed, polished first, then wiped with Surface Prep so the coating can bond. Do not wash the car with detergent for the first 10 days, then keep it clean with Pure Shampoo or Ceramic Shampoo.

Autobead also trains detailers through its Detail Like a Pro courses (a Foundation Day, an Advanced Day and a four-day Masterclass) and its Silex accreditation for professional coating installers.

Need a hand choosing? Visit our Ilkeston shop or send us a WhatsApp. We deliver Autobead across the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders from £100, or you can order online and collect from the shop.

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