Acid-free wheel cleaner

Acid-free wheel cleaner is Emchem’s own-label alloy wheel cleaner for valeting, fleet wash bays and home use. It’s applied neat, lifts brake dust, grime and road debris in a two-minute soak, and rinses off with clean water. For heavy build-up, our Wheel Cleaner (acid-based) does the harder job at the same price, from £5.99.

Features and benefits

• Acid-free formula. Our acid-based version discloses hydrochloric acid at over 9% w/w. This one is the maintenance-wash choice.
• Two-minute dwell. Leave it to soak for two minutes before you agitate, and don’t let it dry out.
• Used neat. Apply it directly. There’s no dilution rate. Decant into a smaller container, such as the IK TR 1 trigger spray (£8.99), for controlled application.
• Disclosed ingredients. Non-ionic surfactants under 5% and phosphates under 5%.
• Four sizes, 1L to 1000L. One product covers the wash bay through to a single car at home, from £5.99.
• Same price as the acid-based version. Going acid-free costs nothing extra at any size.

Specification

Directions for use

If needed, carefully dispense liquid into a smaller container suitable for your intended application.

1. Apply directly onto the area to be cleaned
2. Leave to soak for two minutes, but do not allow to dry out
3. Agitate with a soft brush or cloth
4. Repeat if necessary
5. Rinse thoroughly with clean water removing all residues

IMPORTANT: Do not use on refurbished alloy wheels

Safety and ingredients

CAUTION: Contact with eyes and skin should be avoided. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF IN EYES: Wash with plenty of water. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Do not use for medical or hygiene purposes. Do not mix with any other preparations. Do not ingest. If product is ingested, then seek medical advice. Always test on an inconspicuous area prior to use and only proceed when satisfied with the results. Rinse hands after use.

READ LABEL BEFORE USE KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND ANIMALS WHILE USING AND IN STORAGE.

Contains amongst other ingredients: <5% Non-ionic surfactants, <5% phosphates.

Great for: routine wheel washing rather than restoration work. Agitate with a soft brush: the Vikan soft alloy wheel brush (£15.50) suits that step. The rest of the range, including the acid-based option, is in Wheel Cleaners.

Not sure it suits your finish? Refurbished alloys are out, and we can’t confirm it suits diamond-cut, polished, anodised, Dura-Bright or bare aluminium finishes. Email Emma at emma@emchem.co.uk before you use it on those.