P&S Detail Products Brake Buster Wheel & Tire Cleaner
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Last reviewed 2026-05-07
TL;DR Pro-grade non-acid wheel and tire cleaner sold as a dilutable concentrate — strong cleaning chemistry that works on both rims and tire sidewalls, widely used by professional detailers; safety chemistry currently scored conservatively pending SDS verification.
What it is and how it performs
Spray onto a wet wheel and tire, dwell briefly, agitate with a wheel brush and stiff tire brush, and rinse off — the non-acid surfactant + builder concentrate strips brake dust from clear-coated rims and bloom from tire sidewalls in a single application. Most professional detailers run it diluted 1:4 to 1:10 in a pump-up sprayer or foam gun for routine wheel washes; full strength on heavily contaminated wheels. Strong foaming when paired with foam-gun delivery. Concentrate economy is the standout — a pint goes a long way; the gallon and 5-gallon sizes are the practical choices for any user with multiple vehicles or a detail bay.
Who should buy this — and who should skip it
Buy it if you want one cleaner that works on both wheels and tire sidewalls without acid-based etching risk to rims, or if you appreciate concentrate economy and don't mind decanting into your own sprayer. The professional detailer community recommends it broadly. Skip it if you want a published SDS-confirmed safety profile up front — the SDS is not yet on file pending a verified hosting URL — or if you want a ready-to-use trigger spray bottle (the pint format is concentrate, not a finished spray).
Safety and environmental impact
The current SDS is not yet on file from a verified hosting URL. P&S Detail Products generally publishes SDS via their compliance page, but the specific Brake Buster PDF URL was not retrieved at first attempt. The brand markets the product as "non-acid" and "safe for all wheel types," and community evidence is consistent with a WARNING-level alkaline cleaner — meaningfully milder than caustic Bleche-Wite-class formulas but more aggressive than the unclassified Griot's Rubber Cleaner. Until the SDS is on file, the safety panel here will not display the chemistry breakdown that other products in this category receive. Use eye protection and chemical-resistant gloves during application as a category-default precaution; rinse thoroughly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brake Buster a wheel cleaner or a tire cleaner?▾
Both. The brand markets it as a wheel-and-tire cleaner — the non-acid surfactant + builder chemistry strips brake dust from rims and bloom from tire sidewalls in the same application. Professional detailers commonly use it as a one-step wheel-well cleaner. Route this product to tire-cleaner because the dual-use formula is genuinely safe on rubber, unlike acid-based wheel cleaners that should not contact tire sidewalls.
Do I need to dilute it?▾
P&S sells Brake Buster as a usable concentrate — most professional detailers run it 1:4 to 1:10 with water for routine wheel washes and full-strength on heavily contaminated wheels and tires. Adjust to the contamination level. The pint size is a starter; the gallon and 5-gallon sizes are the better economy for routine use.
Is it safe for clear-coated rims?▾
Yes — the non-acid chemistry is the headline differentiator. Brake Buster is widely used on clear-coated and painted aluminum rims without the etching risk of acid-based wheel cleaners. Spray, dwell briefly, agitate with a soft brush, and rinse promptly.
From the manufacturer
Marketing copy from P&S Detail Products, via Amazon. Not editorial.
- •EASY TO USE: This acid-free wheel, tire, and brake cleaner is safe for all wheel types and finishes, including, steel, aluminum, chrome, paint, powder coat, and more. This cleaner is harsh on removing brake dust, iron, and road fallout, but easy on your rims.
- •FOAMING WHEEL CLEANER: Can be used straight from the bottle or diluted in a foam sprayer. This product can be diluted in any foam sprayer to create a generous foram that easily lifts first, brake dust, and road contaminants from the wheel and tire.
- •QUICK & SAFE REMOVAL: Restore your tires and wheels to a factory-fresh color. Just spray it on, let it clean, and agitate with a soft bristle brush on the face, barrel, tire, and brake parts to break up stubborn contaminants. Just spray with water afterward and clean with a microfiber towel.
- •BUILT-IN PROTECTION: Leaves a protective coating that helps repel any future tarnishing, staging, or grime buildup. In addition, you can easily and safely apply wheel and tire sealants to extend the life of your clean and shiny wheels.
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Manufacturer specifications
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer
- No
- Product Dimensions
- 10 x 2 x 2 inches; 1.19 Pounds
- Item model number
- RT40
- Date First Available
- November 9, 2017
- Manufacturer
- P & S PROFESSIONAL DETAIL PRODUCTS
- ASIN
- B0779KHK24
- Best Sellers Rank
- See Top 100 in Automotive
- Item Form
- Liquid
- Scent
- Unscented
- Specific Uses For Product
- Wheel and tire cleaner
- Surface Recommendation
- Aluminum
- Contains Liquid Contents?
- Yes
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Top Amazon review
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Excellent non-acid based tire and wheel cleaner
I just purchased a new BMW and they are notorious for throwing off a ton of brake dust. I asked the shop where I had my PPF and ceramic done for recommendations on cleaning products and for a wheel cleaner and they said to try P&S Brake Buster. I did some research and liked the fact that this is not an acid based cleaner because I did not want to risk damaging the ceramic coating on my wheels.The bottle arrived in perfect condition and I proceeded to clean one wheel first to make sure it worked ok without any issues. I sprayed a good amount of product on one of the front tires and wheels and let it sit for several minutes. I could instantly see a little foaming action and some dirt and grime start to run down. I then used a Tuf Shine tire brush on the tire and three different sizes of wheel woolies on the wheel spokes and barrel. I spent maybe five minutes working on the tire, and then pressure washed everything off. Everything looked good and much cleaner so I proceeded on the other three wheels. I then washed the whole car and and also used my foam gun to give the wheels and tires a second cleaning with regular car soap. When I was all done drying everything, the tires definitely looked cleaner and the wheels pretty much looked as good as when I picked up the car a month ago. Using this product every week or two should keep the wheels and tires looking great and prevent any long term build up.I used between a half and a third of the bottle to clean four tires and rims and I applied a pretty liberal amount. When this bottle runs out, I will probably purchase a one gallon container of it as well as a dedicated hand pump foam sprayer to apply it. It should work even better when applied with a good foaming sprayer and it should be more economical diluting it a bit and purchasing the larger size bottle.