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Griot's Garage 11026 Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner 35oz

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Brand Griot's Garage
Item Form Liquid
Specific Uses For Product Wheel Cleaning
Unit Count 22.0 Fl Oz
Surface Recommendation Aluminum

About this item

  • Safe for all wheel finishes
  • pH-balanced, non-acidic, non-caustic
  • Viscous liquid stays on wheel to break up and loosen brake dust and road grime
  • Product changes color as it interacts with brake dust
  • Refill your bottle with money-saving gallon refill
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Liquid
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scent
Fresh
Citrus
Citrus
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Aluminum
Glass
Rubber
Fabric
Alloy Steel
Stainless Steel, Glass, Metal
weight
2.45 pounds
2.45 pounds
499 grams
0.59 kilograms
volume
22 fluid ounces
35 fluid ounces
16 fluid ounces
473 milliliters
35 fluid ounces

From the manufacturer

Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner

A durable and effective cleaner.

Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner clings to the surface of the wheel. This ability will allow the active ingredients to work longer and be as effective as possible!

Reformulated.

New formula works harder, turns a deeper purple as it works, and it smells even better!

See it at work.

Viscous liquid stays on wheel to break up and loosen brake dust and road grime, and this product changes color as it interacts with brake dust.

Key Information :

  • Safe for all wheel finishes
  • PH-balanced, non-acidic and non-caustic
  • Breaks up and loosens brake dust and road grime
  • Product changes color as it interacts with brake dust
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The ultimate wheel cleaner

You gave us feedback and we have listened. You wanted a more pleasant fragrance that didn't linger. We took this recommendation as an opportunity to also upgrade the performance of one of our all-time most popular products. While retooling the scent, we've infused Heavy-Duty Wheel Cleaner with more active ingredients so it works harder to remove stubborn road grime. The new formula will turn a deeper purple to signal that it's working. Heavy-Duty Wheel Cleaner is a pH-balanced, non-acidic, and non-caustic formula that's blended so it clings to the surface to promote deep cleaning. Spray Heavy-Duty Wheel Cleaner on, allow it to remain on the wheel for 3 to 5 minutes, gently agitate with any one of our cleaning tools, and then rinse clean. Safe for use on any wheel finish: painted, chromed, uncoated aluminum, powder coated, and anodized.

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Apply to Wheels

Spray Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner on to a cool, damp wheel.

Let It Dwell

Let the product sit for 3 to 5 minutes. This is where the product will break down all of the grime and brake dust.

Agitate Gently

Using your favorite wheel cleaning brush, gently scrub away any remaining grime.

Final Rinse

Rinse off the wheel and enjoy a sparkling clean surface.

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About Griot's Garage

Since 1990 we've developed, manufactured, and bottled our liquid car care products in our own U.S. manufacturing and distribution center, giving us total quality control over our washes, polishes, and waxes. Our towels, cloths, tools, buffing machines, garage gear, and accessories are designed by us to meet our high standards for perfection and quality.

We are always thinking about how we can make a better product, one that helps car lovers get closer to perfection. "Good enough" is not in our vocabulary. Why? Because we make it for ourselves first, and we want the very best. Our pride is on the line. If it's not the best you can buy, it's not going out the door.

Everything we do has a purpose. Our products are not for everyone. They are for those who appreciate craftsmanship, attention to detail, and an uncompromising standard of quality. We're building a brand that will live on as our legacy. That's why we judge ourselves based on the results we deliver.

We're doing what we love—spending time with cars and the people who love them. That's our kind of fun. We are inspired by and proud of the results our customers achieve. There's no better feeling. We invite car lovers everywhere to join us in celebrating the pleasure of owning, improving, and caring for cars.

Product Description

If you go a little too long between washings or you drive a vehicle with brakes that blacken your wheels, here's some much-needed help. You're going to love how well this cleaner works and how easy it will be to remove stubborn grime. Heavy-Duty Wheel Cleaner is a pH-balanced, non-acidic, and non-caustic formula. Its thick solution clings to the surface, breaking down and loosening stubborn brake dust and road grime. It actually changes color as it works! Spray on, allow it to remain on the wheel for 3 to 5 minutes, gently agitate with any one of our cleaning tools, and then rinse clean. Safe for use on any wheel finish: painted, chromed, uncoated aluminum, powder coated, and anodized. There are wheel cleaning products on the market that claim to be spray-on, hose-off, no-touch wheel cleaners. If you've tested them like we have you've discovered they don't really get your wheels thoroughly clean. You still have to wipe the surface for a proper cleaning.This cleaner is safe and it really works. It's especially good for harsh weather.

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    2,021 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the wheels and strength of the cleaning agent. For example, they say it's strong yet gentle enough to clean hard to clean brake dust. They're also happy with quality and ease of use. That said, some complain about the durability. They say the spray bottle broke on the fourth pull, the handle fell apart in their hand, and the container was broken. Opinions are mixed on the purple, smell, and value.

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    312 customers mention257 positive55 negative

    Customers like the quality of the wheel cleaner. They say it works well on dirty wheels, removes stubborn brake dust, and does a great job without needing to use a crazy amount. Customers also mention that the concentrate mixes well and that it works great on chrome. The end result is impressive and it handles most everything very well.

    "...Make sure wheels are cooled. They removed all the brake dust." Read more

    "...] and it works great, don't get me wrong... but at nearly $1 / ounce, it's a bit expensive...." Read more

    "...The end result was so impressive that I decided to give my entire car a fresh wash...." Read more

    "Griots makes some very good wheel cleaners. I have used the green all wheel version for years without issue...." Read more

    31 customers mention28 positive3 negative

    Customers are happy with the wheels after using the cleaning product. They say it makes the wheels look new, sparkling clean, and shiny. They also mention that it beautifully restored the luster to the wheels. However, some customers feel that the stains still remain.

    "I used it on my black wheels and they look brand new. Make sure wheels are cooled. They removed all the brake dust." Read more

    "...the heavy iron materials it turns a reddish / purple color, a really nice touch...." Read more

    "...it off using a regular garden hose, and to my delight, the wheel came out sparkling clean!..." Read more

    "Great for wheels" Read more

    24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

    Customers find the cleaning agent easy to use. They mention it's effortless, simple, and quick. Some say that it requires minimum agitation to remove all the dirt.

    "...This is part of my car care maintenance collection because it is easy to use and efficient." Read more

    "...It's easy to use, effective, and not that expensive...." Read more

    "...Yes, this makes it easier to direct to the wheel but it would be nice to be able to widen the coverage area somewhat." Read more

    "...THIS MAKES IT EASIER. Anything that works better on wheels is what I want- This is great stuff!..." Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the strength of the cleaning agent. They mention that it is solid, stronger than car pro iron x, and gentle yet strong enough to clean hard to clean brake dust. Some say that it's safe for alloy materials and all finishes.

    "...with all my rim types, painted, steel, aluminum and have never had any damage or putting...." Read more

    "...most severe staining but it handles most everything very well and very safely. Much cheaper than buying spray bottles for $12 a pop" Read more

    "...The car is very well maintained on the inside, but not so much on the outside...." Read more

    "...This cleaner has a strong, sweet fragrance. I'm not really sure if I like the smell, but I'll put up with it for the job it does...." Read more

    93 customers mention50 positive43 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the cleaning agent. Some mention that it's the best bang for the buck, they get a huge bottle for the money. However, others say that it was not too economical, the price on this is usually more expensive than most others, but it does indeed work very well.

    "...So far it’s pretty good. Would like a little more foam action but nothing that is of issue currently." Read more

    "...it works great, don't get me wrong... but at nearly $1 / ounce, it's a bit expensive...." Read more

    "...That will give you a feel for my recommendation. Comes out a lot cheaper than Sonax (which is good BTW) and others that perform in this area...." Read more

    "...But, it was not too economical. 2 and 3 cleanings were needed, and scrubbing with flexible scrubby pads was needed after each spraying...." Read more

    50 customers mention24 positive26 negative

    Customers are mixed about the smell of the cleaning agent. Some like the fact that it smells good and turns purple while it's cleaning, while others say that it does have a strong smell that will need some getting use to.

    "...The smell also isn't the best and not something I want to breath in...." Read more

    "...It will turn purplish in color and does not smell as bad as some of the other iron removers. So far it’s pretty good...." Read more

    "Great product, although smells very chemically. Seems to be hard on the brake dust but easy on the paint for painted wheels." Read more

    "...or had a strong scent, but it worked very well for me and had a pleasant scent...." Read more

    16 customers mention5 positive11 negative

    Customers are mixed about the purple of the cleaning agent. Some mention that it smells good and turns purple, while others say that it doesn't turn purple like other products out there.

    "...only one produced any color change in the product, turning slightly pink in 2 small corners - nowhere near the "gory blood red" claimed by reviewers..." Read more

    "...pressure washer again…then wheel cleaner for 5 min.did not see much color change and the dirt layer was still on the wheels...." Read more

    "...The brake dust turned purple, and it did a great job on the tires too. Definitely will purchase again...." Read more

    "...You whole rim will turn purple." Read more

    15 customers mention0 positive15 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the cleaning agent. They mention that the actual spray bottle broke on the fourth pull, the spray handle also broke in the first 30 seconds of use, and the container was broken. The bottle plastic was weak and broke in two corners because it was packaged poorly. The spray head broke on first cleaning of wheels.

    "...is because the third time I used the current bottle the sprayer fell apart in my hand. Not what I expect from a $20 wheel cleaner...." Read more

    "...The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the spray bottle arrived broken inside the box...." Read more

    "...Now, the actual spray bottle broke on the fourth pull and I had to put into something else...." Read more

    "...However, as others have found, the spray head broke on the first cleaning of my wheels. Buy a cheap Home Depot HDX spray bottle instead." Read more

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    The truck I have is very sentimental to me and keeping it looking nice for many years to come is a big priority. The wheels have had stubborn black spots on them and caked in brake dust and I have tried many different wheel cleaners and nothing would budge the spots. I sprayed this on and let it sit for a couple minutes and took a soft detail brush and lightly scrubbed and with very minimal effort they came out spotless. I owe it all to this cleaner. The pictures to not do it justice. Don’t hesitate get this now!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Best wheel cleaner I've used.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2015
    Prior to buy this, I had used and enjoyed [[ASIN:B003UT3S6Q Sonax (230200-755) Wheel Cleaner Full Effect - 16.9 fl. oz.]] and it works great, don't get me wrong... but at nearly $1 / ounce, it's a bit expensive. The smell also isn't the best and not something I want to breath in. I did a ton of research and was about to buy AMMO NYC Plum Wheel cleaner but the cost for shipping was insane. In doing research many people on Reddit and other forums seem to agree that AMMY NYC Plum is just rebranded Griots based on the smell and reaction. On that, I ordered a gallon and it came in yesterday.

    The smell has NOTHING to do with how this stuff works, but I really enjoy it, so that's always a bonus. I purchased a [[ASIN:B00DLJ0A0C Rubbermaid Professional Plus Heavy-Duty Spray Bottle]] from my local Wally-World because it was $2 cheaper, and it's a great spray bottle for this. To wash the 4, 19" wheels on my Audi S4 I used about 5oz total, according to the hash marks on the side. I also use a bit more than the average person to clean the barrels and what not, so I'd imagine at the rate of use to get about 30 full washed of all 4 wheels per gallon jug, that's amazing to me!

    Most wheel cleaners have a very vague description on the back about use. This is very specific. There's also much debate about hosing your wheels down with water first then applying cleaner, or just applying it straight on a dry wheel. Most will tell you spraying down with water first will dilute the cleaner, but Griots actually says to do this, to help losen and remove any surface dust and dirt. I did this first, then sprayed the wheels down, one at a time. The bottle also suggests 3-5 minutes of time, Sonax is 30-60 seconds. I didn't time this exactly but I know it wasn't a full 5 minutes.

    As the solution dissolves the heavy iron materials it turns a reddish / purple color, a really nice touch. A little agitation with a few wheel brushes and sponges I use and the wheels came clean very quickly. A proper rinse and then dried with towels and I'm very happy with the results.

    In the photo, the clean wheel appears much brighter, but the time I got done washing the whole car and drying and back around for a "clean" photo the sun shifted, sorry about that! The wheels are factory silver.
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
    The truck I have is very sentimental to me and keeping it looking nice for many years to come is a big priority. The wheels have had stubborn black spots on them and caked in brake dust and I have tried many different wheel cleaners and nothing would budge the spots. I sprayed this on and let it sit for a couple minutes and took a soft detail brush and lightly scrubbed and with very minimal effort they came out spotless. I owe it all to this cleaner. The pictures to not do it justice. Don’t hesitate get this now!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product.
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    Ray Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
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    Stephen santos
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works pretty well
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Best rim cleaner on the market
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