Wheel & Tire

Yes. Our wheel cleaner uses an acid-free formula that is safe for chrome wheels, alloy wheels, aluminum, painted, and clear-coated wheel finishes. Unlike wheel cleaners that rely on sulfuric acid or other harsh chemicals, ours delivers a deep cleaning without the risk of etching, discoloring, or stripping your wheel finish. Different finishes still call for slightly different care between washes, our guide on how to maintain your car wheels covers what each one needs.

Start by rinsing loose dirt off with clean water so you are not grinding debris into the wheel surface. Spray Wheel Cleaner directly onto a cool, dry wheel and let the foam gel cling and penetrate for 30 to 60 seconds. Agitate stubborn spots with a wheel brush, then rinse thoroughly. For wheels with heavy iron contamination or embedded brake dust that won't budge, follow up with our Iron Remover & Wheel Cleaner, which reacts with iron particles on contact and dissolves what standard cleaners leave behind.

Clean your wheels first. Brake dust, road grime, and the dirty rinse water that runs off your wheels can splash onto your paint and undo the work you just did. Getting the wheels done first means the rest of your car wash goes on a clean surface with no overspray to worry about.Our guide on how to clean car wheels and tires lays out the full order from first rinse to final dressing.

It is best to avoid spraying any wheel cleaner on hot rims or in direct sunlight. Heat causes the product to dry on the wheel surface before it has time to break down brake dust and grime, which can leave water spots or reduce cleaning power. Let your wheels cool down after driving and work in a shaded area for the best results.

A tire finish that slings usually means too much product or not enough dry time. With More Shine Tire Finish, spray a light, even coat across the tire surface, avoid pooling product in the sidewall lettering, and give it a few minutes to dry before driving. The formula is designed to stay put without streaking or slinging onto your fenders and paint. For more information on how to have long lasting shine, see our guide to make tires shine.