Wheel & Tire Cleaner Guide: Removing Brake Dust (for Baldwin Park Locals)

Use dedicated chemicals to clean wheels and tires safely. A Wheel Cleaner is a general-purpose, pH-neutral formula for light grime. An Iron Remover is a specialized, color-changing chemical that dissolves heavy, baked-on Brake Dust. A Tire Cleaner is a high-pH degreaser that removes brown road film and old dressings from the rubber. This guide explains which to use.

Wheel Cleaner vs. Iron Remover vs. Tire Cleaner

Select the right chemical for the specific job. Never use a Tire Cleaner on a wheel.

Wheel Cleaners (For Light Grime)

  • Purpose: Removes light Brake Dust and Road Film from the wheel surface.
  • How it Works: Most are acid-free and pH-neutral, making them safe for all finishes (e.g., chrome, polished, clear coated).
  • Use This When: Your wheels are lightly dirty and maintained regularly.

Iron Removers (For Heavy Brake Dust)

  • Purpose: Removes stubborn, baked-on iron particles (heavy Brake Dust).
  • How it Works: Uses Thiol Glycolate to chemically dissolve iron. It is pH-neutral and color-changing (it “bleeds” purple) as it reacts with the iron particles.
  • Use This When: Your wheels are caked in Brake Dust or you are doing a full decontamination.

Tire Cleaners (For Rubber Only) – 360 10x

  • Purpose: Strips old Tire Shine and “browning” (road film) from the tire sidewall.
  • How it Works: This is a heavy-duty, high-pH degreaser. It pulls contaminants out of the rubber pores, creating a clean surface for a new dressing.
  • Use This When: Your tires look brown, or your old Tire Shine is flaking.

How to Select a Tire Shine (Dressing)

After cleaning, apply a Tire Shine (or 'dressing') like 360 Xtream Appeal to protect the rubber and provide the desired finish.

Satin Finish vs. High-Gloss

Choose your finish. A Satin Finish provides a deep, black, "new tire" look. A High-Gloss dressing creates a shiny, "wet" look. Both provide UV protection.

Water-Based vs. Solvent-Based (No-Sling)

Select a Water-Based dressing like 360 Xtream Appeal. These formulas dry to the touch and will not “sling” (splatter) onto your paint. Avoid older, greasy Solvent-Based dressings, which attract dust and sling onto the car.

Stock up On Wheel & Tire Chemicals in Baldwin Park

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