Blast away brake dust, baked-on road grime, and surface rust with a single application. Essentials Series Concentrated Acid Wheel Cleaner is a high-strength, professional-grade formula built specifically for chrome and wire wheels. Its fast-acting acid chemistry goes to work in just 1 to 2 minutes — no scrubbing marathon required.
Dilute it 1:1 for heavy contamination or stretch it up to 1:3 for routine maintenance. The non-foaming formula drains off quickly, cutting down your rinse time. VOC compliant when properly diluted, and body-shop safe.
Not for use on aluminum, magnesium, plastic, or painted surfaces. Always test on a small area first and do not allow product to dry on surface.
Available in 1-gallon and 5-gallon sizes.
Features and Benefits
High-strength acid-based formula. Rapidly dissolves heavy brake dust, baked-on road grime and surface rust.
Short dwell time (1 - 2 minutes). Shortens the detailing process.
Fast-rinse, non-foaming formula. Drains off quickly reducing rinse-cycle time.
VOC Compliant. Adheres to regulations regarding volatile organic compounds when diluted properly (see Directions).
SDS, TDS, and Ingredient Documentation
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How to use it?
Test Essentials Series Concentrated Acid Wheel Cleaner on a small, inconspicuous area prior to cleaning entire wheel. DO NOT allow the product to dry on surface. DO NOT apply to aluminum, magnesium, plastic or painted surfaces.
Step 1: Dilute 1:1 up to 1:3. Product may be used at 1:1 with water for cleaning wheels with heavy or difficult contamination. Note: For California VOC Regulations, product must be diluted at 1:2 minimum with water.
Step 2: Rinse wheel thoroughly with water. Spray product on the surface and allow dwell time of no more than 1-2 minutes. Agitate with a brush if necessary to remove brake dust and corrosion.
Step 3: Rinse thoroughly with water.
Step 4: Neutralize product by spraying on #1911 Prizm Gold APC at 1:15 or #1229 Complete Wheel Cleaner (RTU).
