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Car Chem Clean Wheels

Acid-based spray-on wheel cleaner

Car Chem Clean Wheels

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Clean Wheels is a purple wheel cleaner, shown in the 500ml Car-Chem trigger spray bottle with its black label. It is used neat on heavy soiling or diluted 3:1 with water for a lighter clean, as Car-Chem lists it, then agitated with a wheel brush and rinsed off. It is also sold in 5L. From the same maker: Citrus Clean.

  • 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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Clean Wheels is a purple wheel cleaner, shown in the 500ml Car-Chem trigger spray bottle with its black label. It is used neat on heavy soiling or diluted 3:1 with water for a lighter clean, as Car-Chem lists it, then agitated with a wheel brush and rinsed off. It is also sold in 5L. From the same maker: Citrus Clean.

Car-Chem Clean Wheels is an easy to use spray application, which quickly cleans most alloy, chromium, painted & plastic trimmed wheels. Spray on & brush off. Its 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
Use
Wheel Cleaning
Size
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
Compatibility
Most Alloy, Chromium, Painted And Plastic-Trimmed Wheels
Removes
Brake Dust, Grit, Grease, Dirt And Grime
Product Name
Clean Wheels

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 UK car care manufacturer. Car-Chem Ltd was founded in 2010, and from its on-site laboratory, dedicated research chemist and production facility in Nottingham it researches, develops and makes its own products, and private label products for other businesses. It says its products are sold to professionals and consumers in over 40 countries. In 2024 it was acquired by Leading Solvent Supplies, a UK chemical group, keeping its own brand identity and team, and it still manufactures, fills and labels its own products in-house.

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