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Car Chem Clean Wheels

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Car-Chem Clean Wheels is an easy to use spray application, which quickly cleans most alloy, chromium, painted & plastic trimmed wheels. Simply spray on & brush off for outstanding results. It's acid base means it has strong cleaning power and is tough on dirt and grime.

  • Acid-based formula for strong cleaning
  • Tough on wheel dirt and grime
  • Lifts brake dust, grit and grease
  • Suits most alloy and chromium wheels
  • Also for painted and plastic-trimmed wheels
  • Simple spray on, brush off method
  • Use neat or dilute 3:1 with water
  • Available in 500ml and 5L
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Full Description

Car-Chem Clean Wheels is an easy to use spray application, which quickly cleans most alloy, chromium, painted & plastic trimmed wheels. Simply spray on & brush off for outstanding results. It's acid base means it has strong cleaning power and is tough on dirt and grime.

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Key features

  • Wheel Cleaner
  • Acid Based
  • Brake Dust Remover
  • 3:1 Dilutable
  • 500ml And 5L

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Expert Notes

Car-Chem Clean Wheels is an acid-based spray-on wheel cleaner for most alloy, chromium, painted and plastic-trimmed wheels. The acid base gives it strong cleaning power, and Car-Chem says it lifts heavy contamination such as brake dust, grit and grease. Use it neat for heavy soiling or dilute it 3:1 with water for lighter dirt, spray an even coat, agitate with a dedicated wheel brush and rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer. As with any acid-based cleaner, we recommend working on cool wheels, one at a time, wearing gloves and eye protection, and checking polished, anodised or damaged finishes first. Pair it with soft wheel brushes, a separate wheel bucket and a wheel sealant.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Alloy wheels
  • Chromium wheels
  • Painted wheels
  • Plastic-trimmed wheels
  • Wheel faces and spokes
  • Inner wheel barrels
  • Wheel nut recesses

Caution: Car-Chem labels Clean Wheels H314, causes severe skin burns and eye damage: wear gloves and eye protection. Use on cool wheels and never let it dry.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Wheel Cleaner
Brand
Car-Chem
Product Name
Clean Wheels
Available Sizes
500ml, 5L
Formula
Acid Based
Dilution
Neat For Heavy Soiling, 3:1 With Water For Light Soiling
Application Method
Spray On, Agitate With A Wheel Brush, Rinse With A Pressure Washer
Removes
Brake Dust, Grit, Grease, Dirt And Grime
Compatibility
Most Alloy, Chromium, Painted And Plastic-Trimmed Wheels
Primary Use
Wheel Cleaning

How To Use

Application

  1. Wear gloves and eye protection and make sure the wheels are cool to the touch.
  2. Use Clean Wheels neat for heavy soiling, or dilute it 3:1 with water for light soiling.
  3. Work on one wheel at a time.
  4. Spray an even coating around the wheel, including the barrel and spokes.
  5. Work the solution in with a dedicated wheel brush, reaching all the hard to reach areas.
  6. Rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer before the product can dry.

Aftercare

  1. Rinse brushes and wheel mitts thoroughly after each use.
  2. Keep wheel brushes and buckets separate from paintwork tools.
  3. Rinse any overspray from paintwork and glass straight away.
  4. Dry the wheels, then apply a wheel sealant or tyre dressing if wanted.
  5. Store the bottle closed, upright and out of reach of children.

Top Tip: Clean the wheels before washing the bodywork so dirty rinse water never splashes onto freshly washed paint.

Performance Benefits

  • Tough on dirt and grime
  • Lifts grit and grease
  • Reaches spokes and barrels with brushing
  • Rinses off with a pressure washer
  • Suits alloy, chromium and painted wheels
  • Simple spray-on application

Frequently Asked Questions

What wheels can I use Clean Wheels on?

Car-Chem says Clean Wheels cleans most alloy, chromium, painted and plastic-trimmed wheels. Test a small area first on polished, anodised, bare or damaged finishes.

Is it acid based?

Yes, Car-Chem Clean Wheels has an acid base, which gives it strong cleaning power on dirt and grime. Car-Chem's hazard label warns it causes severe skin burns and eye damage, so wear gloves and eye protection.

Can I dilute it?

Yes, use it neat for heavy soiling or dilute it 3:1 with water for light soiling, as Car-Chem advises. Car-Chem's current product page specifies deionised water for that dilution.

What does it remove?

Clean Wheels lifts heavy contamination such as brake dust, grit and grease, along with general dirt and grime, according to Car-Chem.

How do I use it?

Spray an even coating around the wheel, agitate it with a dedicated wheel brush into all the hard to reach areas, then rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer.

Can I use it on hot wheels?

No, let the wheels cool first. Any wheel cleaner dries quickly on hot wheels and brakes, which makes it harder to rinse away and can leave marks.

What sizes are available?

Car-Chem Clean Wheels is available here in 500ml and 5L. The 5L suits regular users and valeters refilling a spray bottle.

Where can I buy Car-Chem Clean Wheels?

You can order Car-Chem Clean Wheels from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery, or visit our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Let wheels cool fully before spraying any wheel cleaner.
  2. Wear nitrile gloves and eye protection with acid-based cleaners.
  3. Use it neat on heavy brake dust build-up.
  4. Dilute 3:1 with water for lightly soiled wheels.
  5. Clean one wheel at a time so it never dries.
  6. Use a dedicated wheel brush for barrels and nut recesses.
  7. Keep wheel tools separate from your paintwork wash kit.
  8. Available with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Car-Chem

Car-Chem is a car care manufacturer with an on-site laboratory, a dedicated research chemist and a production facility in Nottingham. The company says it has researched, developed and produced car care since 2010, and that its products are trusted by professionals and enthusiasts in over 40 countries. In 2024 it was acquired by Leading Solvent Supplies, a UK chemical group, and alongside its own Car-Chem range it develops and produces private label products for other businesses.

The Drivers HQ stocks Car-Chem across the whole wash and protection routine, with several products in 500ml and 5L sizes. For washing there is Pre Soak+ Snow Foam, Citrus Clean, Total Clean Traffic Film Remover, 1900:1 Shampoo and Clean Wheels. Protection comes from Sapphire Ceramic Wax, Connoisseur Carnauba Wax and Hydro Quick Detailer, with Prep Panel Wipe to ready the paint. Inside there is Interior Clean Coat, Hide Leather Cream and Refresh Odour Eliminator, and for glass, Pre Icer and Screen Wash Water Resistant.

Car-Chem suits enthusiasts who want to build a complete kit from one maker, and detailers who get through a lot of product, since the 5L sizes are handy for refilling smaller bottles. A typical routine starts with snow foam and a citrus pre-wash to loosen dirt before a careful contact wash with shampoo, then the wheels. Panel wipe removes oils before a ceramic or carnauba wax goes on, and a quick detailer keeps the finish topped up between washes. Glass and interior products finish the car inside and out.

Buy Car-Chem from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery, or visit our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Click & Collect is free. Whether you are restocking a favourite shampoo in a larger size, trying a ceramic wax or putting together a winter glass kit with Pre Icer and screen wash, you can combine Car-Chem products with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order.

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Developed and Made in Nottingham

Car-Chem describes itself as a manufacturer and innovator in the automotive care industry, and says it has researched, developed and produced car care since 2010. Its on-site laboratory, dedicated research chemist and production facility are in Nottingham, and the company says it maintains quality control at every stage so that every product and its packaging comply with UK and international regulatory standards.

In 2024 Car-Chem was acquired by Leading Solvent Supplies, a UK chemical group. The company says the move gives it greater investment in research and development and more production capacity, while it keeps its own brand identity and expert team. Its products, it says, are still developed and produced by Car-Chem at its Nottingham facility.

Alongside its own range, Car-Chem develops and produces private label products for businesses from global corporations to specialised niche brands. The company says its formulations are trusted by professionals and enthusiasts in over 40 countries.

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From Snow Foam to Ceramic Wax

Car-Chem describes 1900:1 Shampoo as a highly concentrated shampoo that cuts through dirt, grime and road contaminants while preserving waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings, with lubricants that give a smooth glide and reduce the risk of swirls, scratches and marring. Before the contact wash, Pre Soak+ Snow Foam lifts dirt and grime from exterior surfaces without stripping sealant or wax, and Citrus Clean is a versatile cleaner for jobs inside and outside the car, diluted with water to suit the task.

Clean Wheels is an acid-based spray cleaner that the brand says is suitable for alloy, painted and plastic-trimmed wheels, lifting brake dust, grit and grease. When the paint is clean, Prep Panel Wipe removes oils and silicones to leave a streak-free surface ready for last stage protection.

For that protection, The Drivers HQ stocks Sapphire, an SiO2 based ceramic wax, and Connoisseur Carnauba Wax, which protects against contamination while adding to the natural gloss of the paint, with Hydro Quick Detailer adding a thin layer of hydrophobic sealant between washes. Pre Icer is a glass coating that helps stop ice settling on treated glass, Screen Wash Water Resistant is a screen wash additive that coats the windscreen with a hydrophobic barrier, Hide Leather Cream moisturises leather and Refresh Odour Eliminator targets bad smells at the source.

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