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No PPE specified in published sources for eyes. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
No PPE specified in published sources for skin. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
No PPE specified in published sources for lungs. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
No PPE specified in published sources for ventilation. Absence does not imply “not needed” — consult the full Safety Data Sheet.
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This product ranks #2 of 16 in Wheel Cleaner.
Last reviewed June 14, 2026
TL;DR Removes brake dust, tar, and road grime from painted alloy, chrome, polished, and powder-coated wheels · spray on, dwell 30 seconds, rinse. BBS and Tire Rack approved. No iron-reactive color change. Carries a Prop 65 warning.
Spray onto a cool damp wheel, wait 30 seconds, agitate lightly in the barrel, rinse. BBS, Dayton Wire Wheels, and Tire Rack independently endorse it for surface safety · strong third-party validation for polished or chrome wheel owners. It's well-reviewed by owners, so the performance consensus is solid for regular maintenance use. Not iron-reactive; no color change during dwell.
A good fit for owners running chrome, polished, or painted alloy wheels who want a known-safe formula and detail regularly. The gallon size is economical for frequent use. Skip it if contamination is heavy from track driving · the P&S Brake Buster is the logical step up. Also skip if iron-reactive dwell confirmation matters to your workflow.
The SDS classifies this as "Not a hazardous substance or mixture" with no GHS signal word and no H-codes. The Prop 65 warning reflects trace 1,4-dioxane as an ethoxylated surfactant manufacturing byproduct · a California regulatory disclosure, not a direct use-exposure concern. As a rinse-off product it washes into storm drains; aquatic data is not reported in the available SDS, so downstream impact is uncharacterized.
The brand recommends at least 30 seconds on a cool, damp wheel. Agitate gently where needed, then rinse thoroughly.
The listing claims 'safe for all wheel finishes' and the product carries BBS and Tire Rack endorsements, which suggests coating-safe performance. That said, neither ceramic-coated nor PPF is explicitly named · test on a small area on first use.
No. This is an alkaline surfactant formula, not an iron-reactive product. Brake dust is removed through surfactant emulsification · no color-change reaction occurs to indicate dwell completion.
No · it is ready to use as packaged. The brand does not publish official dilution ratios.
The warning reflects trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct of the ethoxylated surfactant ingredients · a California regulatory disclosure. The SDS classifies the product as 'Not a hazardous substance or mixture' with no GHS H-codes.
Marketing copy from Griot's Garage, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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