{"title":"Rim cleaner","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuying wheel cleaner – a must for every car\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA clean car starts at the wheels. They're not just a big part of how a car looks – they're also the spot that turns into a magnet for baked-on grime and brake dust the moment you stop looking after them. In our shop you'll find a range of quality wheel cleaners built to keep your wheels not just clean, but protected too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy does regular wheel cleaning matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour wheels are out in the elements non-stop – from road grime to aggressive brake dust. Left uncleaned, that build-up doesn't just dull the look of your wheels, it can cause lasting damage. A thorough clean helps them last longer and keeps them looking their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePicking the right wheel cleaner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepending on the type of dirt and the material of your wheels, different cleaners get you the best results. Broadly, we split them into acid-based and acid-free products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAcid-free wheel cleaners – the gentle option\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor most jobs, acid-free wheel cleaners are the way to go. They cut through everyday dirt and brake dust without attacking the wheel itself. Our line-up includes a whole range of acid-free products that get your wheels gleaming without any risk of damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcid-based wheel cleaners – when it gets serious\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor really stubborn build-up, an acid-based wheel cleaner can be the answer. These pack serious cleaning power, but you want to use them with care to avoid harming the wheel. In our range you'll find acid-based cleaners formulated to shift even the toughest deposits without damaging your wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to use them for the best results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing our wheel cleaners is simple and straightforward. Work carefully and follow the product instructions and you'll get the best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpray the wheel cleaner evenly onto the dry wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLet it dwell for a few minutes, as recommended on the product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRinse the wheel off thoroughly with clean water, then dry it with a microfibre cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor stubborn dirt, repeat the process or reach for a wheel brush to help things along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere are you allowed to use wheel cleaner?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing cleaning chemicals, wheel cleaners included, is regulated by law to protect the groundwater. We recommend using our products at a wash bay or a similarly suitable spot, so you look after both the environment and your wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuality counts – where to find the best wheel cleaners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur range holds nothing but top-quality wheel cleaners. We've hand-picked and tested every product to make sure it meets our high standards. Whether you need a gentle clean or a fix for extreme grime, you'll find the right product with us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"soft99-iron-terminator-felgenreiniger-500ml","title":"Soft99 Iron Terminator Wheel Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEffortless wheel cleaning with a proper bleeding effect, thanks to the Soft99 Iron Terminator wheel cleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the \u003cstrong\u003eSoft99 Iron Terminator wheel cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e — the one to grab if you want an easy, no-fuss way to pull stubborn brake dust and rust deposits off your wheels. The special formula literally dissolves the contamination and throws up a striking \u003cstrong\u003ebleeding effect\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this 500 ml cleaner gives you a safe, effective way to clean and look after your wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt actually cuts through the grime\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003eIron Terminator\u003c\/strong\u003e from Soft99 is a powerful answer to baked-on dirt, dissolving brake dust and rust deposits with no scrubbing battle.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThat bleeding effect\u003c\/strong\u003e: the formula bleeds purple-red as it works, so you can see it doing its job and make sure you get an even, thorough clean.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe and versatile\u003c\/strong\u003e: this wheel cleaner is fine on all types of wheels, and you can also use it safely on paintwork as a decontamination step.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning tech that does the work for you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSoft99 Iron Terminator\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out with its clever cleaning tech. The powerful formula reacts straight away with the contamination sitting on the wheel surface, and you get that spectacular colour change: the liquid goes on clear and turns deep red the moment it hits the dirt particles. That neat little trick lets you see exactly where the product is working, so nothing gets left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafe and versatile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of its cleaning power, the \u003cstrong\u003eSoft99 Iron Terminator\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for being safe and versatile too. The pH-balanced formulation makes it safe to use on alloy wheels and on paintwork. It isn't just for wheels either — you can run it over paint surfaces as a decontamination step, which makes it a proper multi-tasker in your car-care routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple, efficient to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the \u003cstrong\u003eSoft99 Iron Terminator\u003c\/strong\u003e couldn't be simpler. Knock off any loose dirt or mud first. Give the bottle a good shake, then spray the product onto the wheel from about 10 cm away. Leave it a few minutes — you'll watch it turn deep red — then work it with a brush if you need to and rinse off thoroughly. What you're left with is a deep-clean, gleaming wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soft99","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130349695311,"sku":"D1-S99-10333","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/soft99-iron-terminator-felgenreiniger-500ml.png?v=1709589311"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-magic-wheel-cleaner-mwc-felgenreiniger","title":"Magic Wheel Cleaner \"Mwc\" Wheel Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eDissolve brake dust chemically on polished wheels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Koch-Chemie Magic Wheel Cleaner? An acid-free, viscous wheel cleaner from Koch-Chemie's workshop line that visibly dissolves brake dust and flash rust chemically via a red-violet colour change. Works on alloy painted, alloy polished, chrome and steel. Not for baked-on tar or bitumen spots.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Koch-Chemie Magic Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually just called \"MWC\" in-house — is an acid-free wheel cleaner from Koch-Chemie's workshop line. The active ingredient ammonium mercaptoacetate, a salt of thioglycolic acid, reacts with the iron(III) compounds in brake dust and lifts them off the wheel surface as a red-violet complex. The colour change isn't a marketing gimmick but the chemical reaction itself: where you see violet, iron is being converted right then and there. With a pH of 5–6 the formula stays gentle on painted and polished alloy wheels, chrome and steel. The high viscosity of 50 mPa·s means the product clings to vertical wheel faces instead of running straight off — so you get the full dwell time on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed-violet colour change as a reaction indicator.\u003c\/strong\u003e No guessing how long to wait. You see in real time where iron particles are reacting and when the reaction is done. That kills two classic mistakes: rinsing too early (cleaning unfinished) and leaving it on too long (product saturates and dries on).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSyrup-like viscosity for vertical cling.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50 mPa·s the Magic Wheel Cleaner is thick enough to stay in the spokes and on the wheel flank without dripping straight to the ground. That sets it apart from watery wheel cleaners where half the product would run off unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne cleaner for your whole wheel collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Alloy painted, alloy polished, chrome and steel — the pH of 5–6 is mild enough to use even on high-gloss polished forged wheels. On anodised or matte-coated wheels, test on a hidden spot first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always spray onto a cold, dry wheel — never in direct sun, never onto warm brakes after a drive. Warm surfaces let the gel dry on, and that leaves residue you then have to brush off. On heavily soiled wheels after months without cleaning, two short passes beat one long one: the active ingredient is chemically saturated after about 5 minutes. Just let it dwell twice for 3 minutes each and rinse in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCold wheel. Spray. Wait 2 to 5 minutes.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray the Magic Wheel Cleaner onto the cold, dry wheel — cover spokes, barrel, the rim edge and the wheel bolts evenly. Thanks to the syrup-like consistency the product clings vertically without you having to change how you work. Best to work bottom to top so you don't cover faces you've already wetted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 30 to 60 seconds the colour change kicks in: first on spots with a lot of brake dust, then across the whole face. Red-violet streaks show you exactly where iron particles are being converted. After 2 to 5 minutes' dwell time the reaction is done — waiting longer gets you nothing, because the active ingredient is saturated after about 5 minutes. A common mistake is leaving the product on for 10 minutes hoping for better results. The opposite happens: the solution starts to dry on and leaves streaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinish by rinsing off with a strong jet of water from the pressure washer or garden hose, top to bottom. With heavy brake dust between tight spokes a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zubehoer-felgenpflege\"\u003ewheel brush\u003c\/a\u003e can help spread the dissolved material — but not for scrubbing, just for touch-up. If you clean weekly to fortnightly, one pass usually does the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA note on dosing: 500 ml lasts for about 10 full vehicle cleans. Per wheel, 40 to 50 ml is plenty. That works out to EUR 1.25 per full application — far more economical than the bottle price suggests, once you weigh it against the time spent mechanically scrubbing with less effective cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt dissolves iron particles. Not tar.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magic Wheel Cleaner is built precisely for one job: dissolving brake dust and flash rust chemically. The reaction between ammonium mercaptoacetate and the iron(III) ions in brake dust is the mechanism — anything that isn't iron doesn't get touched. That explains the colour change as a diagnostic tool: no colour means no iron, and no effect in that case isn't a shortfall of the product but the right answer to the dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a secondary use, the Magic Wheel Cleaner also works on paint as a flash-rust remover — especially handy on vehicles parked under industrial fallout or next to railway tracks. Fine iron particles settle there on the clear coat and react with the MWC formula just like they do on the wheel. Used before polishing, it boosts the adhesion of any following wax or ceramic coating, because the paint surface is genuinely contamination-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the MWC isn't the right product: baked-on tar, bitumen spots and oily soiling don't react with thioglycolate salts. For that you need a solvent-based tar remover. On badly neglected wheels with months-old brake dust that has worked its way into the pores, the stronger \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-reactive-wheel-cleaner-rwc\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Reactive Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e can be the better call — its acid system is more powerful, though not suited to every wheel material. The choice is clear: when safety on chrome and polished wheels matters, MWC. When you need maximum cleaning power and you're working with alloy painted and steel, RWC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA second case where no wheel cleaner in the world will help anymore: when the wheel is already visibly corroded or the clear coat has flaked off. At that point cleaning isn't the issue anymore — paint refurbishment is. The Magic Wheel Cleaner is a care product, not a restoration product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour standard for the regular wheel workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magic Wheel Cleaner is the right call for anyone who keeps their wheels on a regular schedule and wants a product where they don't have to think about material compatibility. One product, one step, all wheels done. That's workshop logic — and that's exactly what the MWC is formulated for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt really plays its strengths when you look after several vehicles with different wheel types or work on a fleet. Instead of three cleaners for three wheel types, one does it. It's weaker on extremely baked-on brake-dust residue from high-performance brake setups, or on wheels that haven't been cleaned for months. In both cases a second pass or a more aggressive product makes more sense than extending the dwell time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a complete solution the Magic Wheel Cleaner works best paired with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vorreinigung\"\u003epre-cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e like Koch-Chemie Vorreiniger B, applied as foam over the whole wheel before the MWC goes into the spokes. Finish with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reifenpflege\"\u003etyre dressing\u003c\/a\u003e on the flank — and the complete wheel workflow comes in at around 15 minutes per vehicle, if you stay on it every two weeks. That's the most common combo our customers buy: Vorreiniger B + Magic Wheel Cleaner. A precise, repeatable routine that works without scrubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHead to head with the acid-free classic SONAX FelgenBeast, the Magic Wheel Cleaner comes out ahead on two counts: the higher viscosity means longer contact time on the wheel, and the workshop formula is dosed stronger for commercial use. The FelgenBeast has a milder smell, though — if you work in a closed garage you'll definitely notice that. The Magic Wheel Cleaner is the workshop standard. The FelgenBeast is the garage all-rounder. 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The \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Reactive-Wheel-Cleaner 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you exactly that: a thorough yet gentle clean and serious shine on your wheels. Its reactive, acid-free formula with a colour indicator pulls stubborn grime off without attacking the wheel itself. 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With its easy lavender scent and serious cleaning bite, it's a favourite with car care enthusiasts and detailers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks everywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe to use on any surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal fallout removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulls out invisible particles and corrosive deposits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandy sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes in 500ML, 1L and 5L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful cleaning for wheels and paint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD-CON V4 Wheelcleaner \u0026amp; De-Ironizer is an advanced cleaner built to lift stubborn iron particles and corrosive fallout off wheels and paint. Thanks to its unique formula, it reacts with the iron deposits, turns purple\/dark red and makes the contamination show while it works deep into the fallout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLavender scent and Aqua Blue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that stands out about the D-CON V4 is its easy lavender scent, which makes the whole job more pleasant. On top of that the cleaner has a cool aqua blue colour that shifts into a deep purple or dark red as it dwells. That's your visual cue the cleaner is working and grabbing the contamination as it goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect prep before claying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D-CON V4 Wheelcleaner \u0026amp; De-Ironizer is spot-on for prepping paint before claying. It clears a good chunk of the contamination you usually get before claying, so you cut the risk of marring the paint. With its fast reaction time and the way it binds contaminants within seconds, you get a thorough yet gentle clean that rinses off easily with water (pressure washer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"D-CON","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":49050516914511,"sku":"D1-DCN-SPI_399_4_500","price":8.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000ml","offer_id":49050516980047,"sku":"D1-DCN-SPI_399_4_1000","price":16.17,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":49050517012815,"sku":"D1-DCN-SPI_399_4_5000","price":109.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"20L","offer_id":49050554958159,"sku":"D1-DCN-SPI_399_4_20000","price":399.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d-con-v4-wheelcleaner-deironizer-felgenreiniger.png?v=1717614803"},{"product_id":"sonax-xtreme-felgenreiniger-plus","title":"XTREME Wheel Cleaner PLUS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCut through baked-on brake dust the easy way — with the SONAX XTREME FelgenReiniger PLUS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does the SONAX XTREME FelgenReiniger PLUS do? This self-acting wheel cleaner with a colour-change indicator lifts baked-on brake dust, oil and rubber residue off every type of wheel — gentle on the material, TPMS-safe and pH-neutral.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you clean wheels regularly you already know the problem: brake dust bakes into the wheel surface under heat and plain car shampoo barely touches it. You end up with grey-brown, dingy-looking wheels that still look dirty even after a wash. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME FelgenReiniger PLUS\u003c\/strong\u003e was built for exactly this job — a strong specialist cleaner with a self-acting formula that chemically breaks down baked-on brake dust, oil and rubber residue plus road grime, without attacking the wheel itself. The built-in colour indicator turns reddish the moment it hits the contamination, so you can actually see when and where it's working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-acting cleaning with a visual indicator.\u003c\/strong\u003e The reddish colour shift is more than a gimmick — it flags the active cleaning process and shows you exactly where brake dust and iron particles are still sitting. As long as the colour is still strong, the cleaner is working. That gives you a clear read on dwell time and stops you rinsing off too early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe on every common wheel type.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, alloy, painted, chromed, polished, powder-coated or matte — the FelgenReiniger PLUS leaves all of these surfaces alone. The pH-neutral formula doesn't go after wheel bolts or valves either. That makes it a true all-rounder for any car and any wheel finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTPMS-safe and gentle on materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cars with a tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) carry sensors at the valves that aggressive cleaners can wreck. The special formula of the FelgenReiniger PLUS is explicitly cleared for TPMS — an important detail on any newer car that plenty of rival products can't match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always spray the FelgenReiniger PLUS onto cool wheels — never onto hot wheels straight after a drive. A hot surface flashes the product off instantly, the indicator can't develop and cleaning power drops off a cliff. After you park up, give it at least 10–15 minutes before you start. On heavily soiled wheels with baked-on brake dust: lay it on generously, wait 5 minutes, then back it up with a soft wheel brush — that pulls residue out of the deeper spoke recesses too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSelf-acting cleaning with a colour indicator — how the XTREME FelgenReiniger PLUS works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME FelgenReiniger PLUS\u003c\/strong\u003e is the self-acting formula with optimised cling. Unlike a simple surfactant in a watery solution — which runs off the wheel before it can do anything — the FelgenReiniger PLUS formula grabs onto vertical and curved wheel faces. That cling buys the product the contact time it needs to work chemically on baked-on brake dust and metal-oxide particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour indicator is the visible sign of that reaction. Iron particles — the main ingredient in brake dust — react with specific actives in the formula and throw off a reddish-violet dye. This isn't artificial colouring, it's a real chemical reaction: the stronger the red, the more brake dust is there. As the colour fades, most of the iron particles are bound up and dissolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pH-neutral formula isn't a marketing line, it's a safety statement: the cleaner works in the neutral pH range, so it goes after neither aluminium nor steel alloys. Galvanised steel parts like wheel bolts and valves come through untouched too. More alkaline or acidic cleaners can leave clouding or corrosion on bolts and trim — with the FelgenReiniger PLUS the formula rules that risk out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne important note on working temperature: pH-neutral iron removers are at their best at room temperature. Very cold wheels (under 5 degrees) noticeably slow the reaction down — in frost you can stretch the dwell time to 8–10 minutes to get the same result. In extreme cold, a quick warm-up of the wheel with lukewarm water from the hose helps, bringing the surface up to working temperature without heating the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe optimised cling really pays off on cars with deep-dish sport wheels. That's where brake dust and oil residue love to sit — on the back of the spokes and in the barrel, spots a normal jet of water barely reaches and where a runny cleaner with no grip would slide straight off. The FelgenReiniger PLUS sticks to these vertical and overhead faces and gives the actives the time they need to work into the deposit there too. It makes a real difference on cars with deep sport wheels, where cleaning the inner sections is otherwise a proper chore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use the FelgenReiniger PLUS properly — step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe job starts before you even spray: shake the bottle briefly and turn the nozzle to the spray position. On unknown or resprayed wheels, test material compatibility first on a hidden spot — resprayed wheels with fresh clear coat can react sensitively to the cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpray the cooled wheels evenly and wet from a short distance (15–20 cm). The key here: lay it on generously so the whole wheel face is wetted, including the back of the spokes and the barrel. Let it dwell for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how dirty things are. Watch the colour reaction — on dirtier wheels the reddish shift is clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor stubborn baked-on brake dust, back it up mechanically with a soft wheel brush. The brush spreads the cleaner evenly into the recesses and lifts residue that chemistry alone won't fully shift. Wear suitable protective gloves while you do it — prolonged skin contact with the product can cause irritation. Then rinse off thoroughly with a strong jet of water or a pressure washer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA common mistake is letting the cleaner dry on: if the dwell time runs too long or the sun beats straight onto the wet wheel, the cleaner can dry and leave white residue behind. It rinses off again with water, but it's needless extra work. So work in the shade where you can and don't push past the recommended 5-minute dwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne more tip for a smooth workflow: always work all four wheels in a loop — spray wheel 1, then wheel 2, then 3, then 4 — and start rinsing back at wheel 1. That way every wheel gets the full 3–5 minutes of dwell without you standing around waiting. It saves time and gives you even results across all four. On very heavily soiled wheels a second pass may be needed — in that case rinse the wheel, spray again and let it dwell for another 3 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrake dust, rubber, oil — what the PLUS lifts off every wheel type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrake dust is the most common and the most stubborn wheel contamination. It comes off the brake disc and pad as metal particles during braking and gets heated by the brake hydraulics. At several hundred degrees it literally bakes into the wheel surface. Plain surfactant-based shampoos can't touch these baked-on oxide particles — for that you need a specialist cleaner with an iron-reducing component like the FelgenReiniger PLUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of that, the cleaner lifts oil and rubber residue that settles on the inner wheel flank from tyre wear. This residue is tougher than brake dust and clings especially hard to polished or high-gloss wheels. The self-acting formula works into it and emulsifies it, so it comes away completely on the rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor painted and powder-coated wheels the FelgenReiniger PLUS is a safe bet. The pH-neutral formula attacks neither clear coats nor powder coatings — a decisive edge over acidic wheel cleaners that are built for bare aluminium and can damage painted surfaces. Chromed wheels benefit from the gentle formula too — chrome is sensitive to acids but comes through the pH-neutral treatment unharmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatte wheels are a category of their own, where plenty of wheel cleaners fall down: products that are too aggressive change the matte surface through a chemical reaction or leave shiny patches. The FelgenReiniger PLUS is explicitly cleared for matte wheel finishes too — the gentle formula cleans without touching the matte effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor steel wheels, often found on winter sets, the FelgenReiniger PLUS is the right call as well. Steel wheels pick up a lot of grime over winter from road salt and wet roads, and it clings hard come spring. The combination of iron reaction and surfactant formula clears rust fallout along with salt and grease deposits in a single pass — ideal for the spring check on winter wheels before they go into storage or you swap back to summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWheel cleaner comparison — PLUS, FelgenBeast and PROFILINE Red Max\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX line-up has several wheel cleaners that differ in aggressiveness, formula and use case. The \u003ca href=\"\/sonax-felgenbeast-felgenreiniger\"\u003eFelgenBeast\u003c\/a\u003e is acid-free too and works with colour-change technology. It's explicitly designed for all wheel types including painted ones and, as the direct counterpart to the FelgenReiniger PLUS, it's well known. The difference is in the detail: the FelgenBeast is tuned for regular cleaning at moderate soiling, while the FelgenReiniger PLUS with its self-acting cling formula is especially effective on heavier baked-on brake dust and clings to the surface for longer. If you clean at short intervals and never let brake dust build up too far, the FelgenBeast has you covered. If you wait longer between cleans or drive a car with sportier brakes, you'll rate the PLUS as the stronger choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor pro users with extremely soiled wheels or cars going through reconditioning, there's the PROFILINE range from SONAX with higher cleaning intensity. The PROFILINE products are formulated for professional use, but they also demand more care in application and aren't suitable for every wheel type. As an XTREME product, the FelgenReiniger PLUS gives the home user the right balance of power and safety — strong enough for stubborn brake dust, safe enough for every common wheel finish without special precautions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cleaning, a protective product makes sense: the \u003ca href=\"\/sonax-xtreme-felgenschutzversiegelung-felgen-versiegelung\"\u003eXTREME Wheel Protection Sealant\u003c\/a\u003e lays down a hydrophobic barrier on the wheel after cleaning, so brake dust and dirt cling less easily next time round. If you seal your wheels after every deep clean, you cut down on how often you need to clean and stretch the time to the next intensive wheel job considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying a wheel cleaner — who the XTREME FelgenReiniger PLUS is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME FelgenReiniger PLUS\u003c\/strong\u003e is the right product for owners who want to clean their wheels regularly and thoroughly — with something that doesn't give up even on heavier baked-on brake dust. It's especially suited to cars with sporty brakes that throw off more brake dust, or cars with longer cleaning intervals where brake dust has built up over several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor owners of cars with TPMS, the FelgenReiniger PLUS is the safe pick: the explicit clearance for TPMS valves takes away the worry about whether the cleaner might damage the pressure sensors. On newer cars in particular, where nearly every variant ships with TPMS, that's an important buying point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sensible care workflow for wheels: FelgenReiniger PLUS for the deep clean on heavier brake dust, then the XTREME Wheel Protection Sealant for lasting protection, and the \u003ca href=\"\/sonax-xtreme-ceramic-reifen-felgendetailer-quick-detailer\"\u003eXTREME Ceramic Tyre+WheelDetailer\u003c\/a\u003e for a quick refresh between full washes. That combination keeps wheels clean and well protected with minimal effort. The clever part: if you seal the wheels after the deep clean, you'll need far less FelgenReiniger PLUS at the next interval, because the protective layer cuts down how much brake dust sticks. So the system pays off not just on looks but on the wallet too — less product used for the same or a better result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FelgenReiniger PLUS comes in 500 ml and 750 ml spray bottles. The 500 ml bottle covers plenty of cleaning passes on a normal car — if you look after several cars or clean often, the 750 ml bottle is the more economical buy. Both sizes hold the same cleaner and the same performance, just in different container sizes. For average home use the 500 ml bottle is the more practical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the effort front, the FelgenReiniger PLUS is one of the most time-saving ways to look after wheels. Spray, dwell, rinse — no scrubbing, no repeated applications, no follow-up polish. That makes it especially appealing for owners who want to fold wheel care into their regular wash weekend without much extra fuss. In 15–20 minutes all four wheels on a car are clean and ready for the sealant to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line: the SONAX XTREME FelgenReiniger PLUS is a solid choice for anyone who wants to clean their wheels thoroughly and gently — without skimping on power, but without any risk to delicate wheel finishes. The indicator makes the action visible, the TPMS clearance makes it safe for modern cars and the pH-neutral formula makes it universally usable. The result is wheels that genuinely look clean after the wash — not just on the surface but right into the barrel. Once you've worked with a self-acting iron remover, you won't want to go back to working blind: the formula turning red on the wheel is direct feedback that the cleaner is working, and the fading colour tells you when the process is done. So wheel care stops being guesswork — it turns into a controllable, repeatable routine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":49160878162255,"sku":"D1-SNX-02302090","price":13.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"750ml","offer_id":49160878195023,"sku":"D1-SNX-02304000","price":15.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":57340506538319,"sku":"D1-SNX-02305050","price":57.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Sonax-XTREME-Felgen-Reiniger-PLUS-750-ml-7.png?v=1721514380"},{"product_id":"sonax-felgenbeast-felgenreiniger","title":"FelgenBeast Wheel Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eSONAX FelgenBeast lifts brake dust visibly and without attacking the wheel itself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is SONAX FelgenBeast? An acid-free wheel cleaner with a colour-change indicator that chemically dissolves iron particles on steel, alloy and chrome wheels — TPMS-approved included. Not for freshly repainted wheels, baked-on tar, or hot surfaces straight after a drive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSONAX FelgenBeast\u003c\/strong\u003e is an acid-free wheel cleaner from SONAX that works with a chemical indicator: the gel turns from clear to reddish-violet within 60 to 90 seconds as soon as it reacts with iron particles from the brake dust. The thioglycolate-based active binds the trivalent iron compounds and converts them into water-soluble complexes that then rinse off without residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel surface stays untouched through all of this, because the cleaner reacts chemically with iron only — never with clear coat, powder coating or anodised aluminium. That's what sets the FelgenBeast apart from acid-based cleaners: they work faster, but on polished aluminium or chrome they can leave irreversible etch marks. It gets especially critical on OEM diamond-cut wheels, where the slightest material loss stays visible for good and can't be polished back out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_sonax-felgenbeast-felgenreiniger_hero.png?v=1775901568\" alt=\"SONAX FelgenBeast spray bottle in front of a Porsche 911 GT3 RS wheel\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour change as a real-time read-out.\u003c\/strong\u003e The reddish-violet shift shows you not just whether you've covered the whole face, but also where brake dust is still sitting in pores and spoke edges that your eye can't catch. After 3 minutes you know which spots need a second pass, and you don't have to check with a cloth afterwards to see whether the wheel is really contamination-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne product for your whole fleet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The FelgenBeast is approved for steel, light alloy, painted, chromed, polished and matte wheels — and fully TPMS-compatible. You don't need a second cleaner for winter wheels and a third for OEM alloys with a diamond cut. The one exception: repainted wheels that are no longer original powder-coated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes for two kinds of user.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1-litre spray bottle lasts a single car cleaned every two weeks around 3 months. The 5-litre canister is meant for multi-car households and pro detailers — 1 litre per set of wheels works out to roughly 20 full washes per container, which drops the price per litre noticeably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common mistake with the FelgenBeast is laying it down on wet or hot wheels. Wet wheels dilute the gel by 30 to 50 percent — the dwell time then isn't enough to let the thioglycolate reaction run all the way through. Hot wheels straight after a drive flash the gel dry in seconds, and you end up scrubbing off cleaner residue instead of the brake dust. Wait at least 15 minutes between parking up and cleaning — it's the cheapest quality boost you can hand yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCold wheel. 3 minutes. A second pass.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle, twist the nozzle open, and lay the cleaner down generously and evenly over the dry, cold wheel from 15 to 20 centimetres away. Start at the bottom and work up, because the gel clings vertically but still runs off after a while, and run marks would flash dry early. Per wheel you're looking at roughly 40 to 60 millilitres — nearer the top end on 17-inch wheels with a complex spoke face, less on plain 15-inch steel wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 60 to 90 seconds the colour change kicks in. Full dwell time sits at 3 minutes, 5 at most — after that the thioglycolate is saturated and won't react any further. A common mix-up day-to-day: leaving the cleaner on for 10 minutes pulls no extra cleaning out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuite the opposite — the gel starts to dry on and leaves cleaner residue that means extra work at the rinse. A short second pass on the still-wet wheel is far more effective than a stretched-out dwell time on the first — that's the single most important hands-on insight, the one the maker doesn't spell out on the back of the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo finish, rinse off with a strong jet of water or the pressure washer, top to bottom, until no reddish film runs off any more. With heavy brake dust on complex spoke patterns, a soft \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/felgenreiniger\"\u003ewheel brush\u003c\/a\u003e helps spread the gel between the spokes — not for scrubbing, just to work it in and spread the second coat evenly. In winter, when the ambient temperature drops below 10 °C, stretch the dwell time generously towards the 5-minute mark, because the reaction speed of thioglycolate falls with temperature. Above 25 °C it's the other way round: work quicker and rinse sooner, before the gel dries on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_sonax-felgenbeast-felgenreiniger_anwendung.png?v=1775901575\" alt=\"Detailing1 applying SONAX FelgenBeast with the colour change on a wheel\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThioglycolate dissolves iron. Bitumen, no.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn regular brake dust from road cars the FelgenBeast works very reliably — that's its home turf. The colour change tells you on top of that what kind of dirt you're dealing with: iron particles react reddish-violet, organic soiling like tar, bitumen or oil doesn't shift colour at all. So after three minutes you know whether you've even got the right tool in your hand, or whether you should switch to an APC or a tar remover instead — a diagnostic step no acid-based cleaner gives you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a second use, the FelgenBeast also works as a fallout remover on paint. After car parks next to railway lines, industrial sites or building works, fine iron particles from brake dust and rail grinding settle on the bonnet, roof and boot — often invisible to the naked eye, but instantly felt as a \"gritty\" drag in the clay bar routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn surfaces like that you spray the FelgenBeast on generously, wait out the colour change and rinse off within 5 minutes. The clear coat stays untouched as long as you don't run past the dwell time and the panel wasn't sitting in direct sun beforehand. In day-to-day Detailing1 work it's the easiest iron decontamination step before a polish, with no extra product on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear limits: baked-on tar and bitumen spots don't react chemically with thioglycolate — for those you need a solvent-based tar remover. And on extremely baked-on brake dust on race brake setups, or after months of neglect, a single pass can hit its limit. If you need material compatibility across every surface, stick with the FelgenBeast and plan for two passes. If you want maximum cleaning power on wheels you know are robust, the more aggressive \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-felgenreiniger-felgenreiniger\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE wheel cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e is the better call for the odd one-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_sonax-felgenbeast-felgenreiniger_ergebnis.png?v=1775901582\" alt=\"Clean Porsche GT3 RS wheel with water beading after SONAX FelgenBeast\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the regular maintainer, not the worst case.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FelgenBeast is the right call for anyone who looks after their wheels every one to three weeks and doesn't want to dig through three different cleaners in the garage every time they swap cars. You reach for the shelf, spray on, rinse off — done. That also makes it the logical first buy for detailing newcomers who've got no experience with material compatibility yet and can't afford a wrong product choice on polished alloys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FelgenBeast is especially strong in a two- or three-car household and in fleet use, where winter steel sits next to summer alloy and OEM diamond cut next to a painted spare. One cleaner for every wheel type means, day-to-day: no mix-up risk, no product swap between two cars, no debate over whether the aggressive alkaline cleaner just left marks on the chrome edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FelgenBeast is less suited, on the other hand, when you only clean your car thoroughly once or twice a year and the brake dust has had several months to bake on. Then even the second pass won't pull it all out, because iron oxide has already worked its way into the wheel pores and needs reworking by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a complete solution you pair the FelgenBeast with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reifenpflege\"\u003etyre dressing\u003c\/a\u003e to finish: decontaminate the wheel chemically first, then dress the tyre. That's the full wheel-and-tyre workflow in two steps and under 15 minutes per car — as long as you stay on it every two weeks and the brake dust never gets the chance to work itself in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn picking the size: the 1-litre spray bottle is the easy way in for a single car and comes fully ready to go with a fit-on nozzle. The 5-litre canister pays off from the second car, or at the latest in day-in day-out commercial use, because the price per litre is noticeably lower and you just decant the gel into an empty spray bottle. Store frost-free between 5 and 30 °C and use up within 24 months of opening — that keeps the colour change reliably active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_sonax-felgenbeast-felgenreiniger_lineup.png?v=1775901588\" alt=\"SONAX FelgenBeast 1L spray bottle and 5L canister Detailing1\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":49160889925967,"sku":"D1-SNX-04333000","price":11.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":49160889958735,"sku":"D1-SNX-04335000","price":48.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-felgenbeast-felgenreiniger.png?v=1721575164"},{"product_id":"soft99-wheels-like-new-set-felgenreiniger-reifenpflege-pinsel-applikator-felgenbuerste","title":"\"Wheels Like New\" Set (Wheel Cleaner + Tyre Care + Brush + Applicator + Wheel Brush)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft99 \"Wheels Like New\" Set (Wheel Cleaner + Tyre Care + Brush + Applicator + Wheel Brush)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSoft99 \"Wheels Like New\" Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate care kit for your wheels. It pulls even the most stubborn grime off and brings your tyres back to a factory-fresh shine. With proper Japanese cleaning and care products, every detail gets cleaned and looked after to a tee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulls dirt off tyres and wheels thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLike-new shine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives your tyres a satin finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with brushes, applicators and wheel brushes for a spot-on job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll-round cleaning for your wheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDigloss Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e cuts through even the most stubborn grime with orange oil and keeps your wheels and tyres clean run after run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSatin shine for your tyres\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eDigloss Devil Black Tire Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e your tyres get a deep-black, satin finish. 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This one's built to pull baked-on brake dust, road grime and the rest off your rims and bring the shine back. The gel formula clings where you spray it and cleans thoroughly without being harsh, so it works across every wheel type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep cleaning power\u003c\/strong\u003e: cuts through brake dust, grime and road fallout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe on all wheel types\u003c\/strong\u003e: fine for painted, chromed and polished rims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to use\u003c\/strong\u003e: spray on, let it dwell, rinse off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSerious cleaning for every wheel type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNAP Care \"RIM-CLEAN\" wheel gel cleaner and iron fallout remover\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you cleaning power that's dialled in for stubborn brake dust and the deposits that build up over time. It works deep enough that your wheels look like new after every pass. Painted, chromed or polished rims — it's safe on all of them and gets the job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy to use, no fuss\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the \u003cstrong\u003eNAP Care \"RIM-CLEAN\" wheel gel cleaner and iron fallout remover\u003c\/strong\u003e couldn't be simpler. Just spray it on the dirty wheels, let it dwell, and rinse off with clean water. The formula leaves no residue behind, so there's no scrubbing your arms off. It turns wheel cleaning into a quick, easy job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGentle and effective at the same time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all its cleaning muscle, the \u003cstrong\u003eNAP Care \"RIM-CLEAN\" wheel gel cleaner and iron fallout remover\u003c\/strong\u003e stays gentle on your wheel finishes. It won't attack the surface or the coating, so your rims keep their shine and last longer. 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Everything you need to get it gleaming inside and out is in the box: \u003cstrong\u003ecar shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eglass cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewheel cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e. Good stuff in every bottle, so professional results come easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning top to bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e: from paint care to streak-free glass and wheels that gleam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to use\u003c\/strong\u003e: no-nonsense formulas that work fast and work well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional results\u003c\/strong\u003e: quality ingredients leave your car glossy and properly looked after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA proper clean with the NAP Care car shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nap-care-car-clean-autoshampoo-versiegelung\" title='NAP Care \"CAR-CLEAN\" Car Shampoo'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAP Care car shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e pairs cleaning power with a protective sealant that shields your paint and leaves a gloss that sticks around. The gentle formula pulls dirt and grime off without touching the delicate paint surface. Wash with it regularly and you keep both the shine and a surface that fights back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal-clear vision with the NAP Care glass cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nap-care-glass-clean-glasreiniger\" title='NAP Care \"GLASS-CLEAN\" Glass Cleaner'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAP Care glass cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e leaves your car's glass streak-free. Its punchy formula cuts through grime, bug splatter and whatever else has baked on. It goes on easy and leaves nothing behind, so your view stays clear — and on the road that matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels that gleam with the NAP Care wheel cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nap-care-rim-clean-felgen-gelreiniger-flugrostentferner\" title='NAP Care \"RIM-CLEAN\" Wheel Cleaner'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNAP Care wheel cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is built to pull stubborn brake dust, road grime and iron fallout off your wheels. Its active mix does a thorough job without attacking the wheel finish. 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This strong acidic pro wheel cleaner dissolves brake dust, limescale and baked-on mineral build-up from alloy and steel wheels — even on stubborn, long-term grime and without heavy scrubbing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn professional detailing shops and reconditioning outfits that clean heavily soiled wheels day in, day out, standard wheel cleaners hit their limit fast: baked-on brake dust made of iron particles, mineral limescale from hard water and polymerised road grime sit deep in the pores of the aluminium surface and won't come off fully with neutral or mild alkaline cleaners. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger Red Max\u003c\/strong\u003e is the acidic maximum-strength formula for exactly this job: a powerful, acidic-pH blend built specifically for heavy daily pro use in large containers (5 litre, 25 litre, 200 litre) that reliably cuts through stubborn wheel contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum acidic cleaning power for heavy-duty grime.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Max is the strongest option in the PROFILINE wheel cleaner range: with an acidic pH it dissolves mineral deposits (limescale, oxides) chemically through an acid-base reaction, while the powerful surfactant blend loosens brake dust and oil-grime mixtures and lifts them off the wheel surface. The result is a deep cleaning action that keeps mechanical scrubbing to a minimum and noticeably shortens the working time per vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heavy daily pro use in bulk containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Max comes in pro containers only — 5 litre, 25 litre and 200 litre — and is aimed at detailing shops, wash bays and fleet care outfits that clean lots of vehicles a day and need an economical, concentrated cleaner. Buying it in bulk means consistent product quality at a low price per litre and fewer stock top-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective against brake dust, limescale and road grime on aluminium and steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Through braking, alloy wheels pick up iron particles from brake discs and pads that bake on and can't be removed without acidic chemistry. Limescale from hard water builds up especially on vehicles that get washed regularly but never fully dried. The Red Max targets both types of contamination and leaves a clean, even wheel surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always lay the Red Max down on cool wheels out of direct sun — on hot metal the dwell time drops sharply and the product can dry out before it works. Pre-rinse the wheel, spray or wipe the cleaner on, let it dwell for 2–5 minutes — don't let it dry — then rinse thoroughly. For heavily baked-on residue, back the dwell step up with a soft wheel brush to mechanically free the loosened residue from recesses and hubs. On unanodised aluminium surfaces, keep an eye on the dwell time — too long a contact can dull the aluminium. After the acidic clean we recommend a rinse step with clean water and, if needed, a finishing treatment with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-felgenreiniger-felgenreiniger\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger\u003c\/a\u003e as a maintenance product for regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAcid chemistry in a wheel cleaner — how the Red Max dissolves mineral build-up and brake dust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe working principle of the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger Red Max\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on a combined acidic and surfactant-active formula: the acidic component attacks mineral compounds by breaking down the crystalline structure of limescale and oxide deposits — calcium and magnesium carbonate (limescale) react with the acid and turn into water-soluble salts that rinse off easily. Aluminium oxide deposits (corrosion products on alloy wheels) are likewise loosened by the acid reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron particles from brake dust are, chemically speaking, iron oxide (rust) or metallic iron that has baked into the surface structure of the wheel. Acids dissolve iron compounds through a different reaction: metallic iron and iron oxides react with strong acids, releasing iron salts that are water-soluble and get carried off during rinsing. The combined action of acid and surfactants makes sure the greasy phase of the brake dust residue (brake caliper oil, road grime) is loosened and lifted off the surface at the same time — a purely acidic formula without surfactants would only dissolve the mineral component and leave the organic dirt behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Red Max\" name points to the maximum concentration within the PROFILINE wheel cleaner line: compared to the regular \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-felgenreiniger-felgenreiniger\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger\u003c\/a\u003e (positioned as a milder maintenance solution), the Red Max is built for situations where normal cleaners are out of their depth — heavily soiled wheels after long cleaning intervals, vehicles with mineral-rich water residue, or commercial tyre service outfits cleaning lots of wheels a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formulation is dialled in for use on aluminium and steel wheels. Aluminium handles acids well in a controlled concentration and with limited dwell time — too long a dwell can strip the natural oxide protection layer of the aluminium too far, leading to dulling or an uneven surface. This effect is stronger on smooth, unpainted wheels than on powder-coated or painted wheels, which are protected by the coating. For pro use that means: keep an eye on the dwell time, don't let it dry, rinse off fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the FelgenReiniger Red Max properly — dosing, dwell time and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the acidic pro wheel cleaner takes a bit of prep and care to get the best results and avoid material damage. Step 1 — prep: move the vehicle to an area where the wheels aren't in direct sunlight. Pre-rinse the wheels with clean water to get rid of loose dirt and loose particles that would otherwise act like scratching abrasives during the cleaning process. Check the wheel temperature: the wheels have to be cool (under 40 °C), which is a regular problem on freshly driven vehicles — hot wheels let the cleaner dry out too fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 2 — application: spray the Red Max evenly onto all wheel surfaces with a spray bottle — face, spokes, hub centre and barrel. With 5-litre containers a separate spray bottle filled from the container is the way to go, to keep dosing controlled. The dwell time is typically 2–5 minutes, depending on how dirty the wheel is. During the dwell the cleaner should stay visibly wet — if it dries, re-wet it right away, since dried-on acidic cleaner is harder to rinse and can attack the wheel surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep 3 — mechanical help and rinsing: for heavily baked-on brake dust or hardened limescale, use a soft wheel brush to mechanically free the loosened residue in recesses, around bolt holes and between spokes. Then rinse thoroughly with clean water — fully removing all acid residue matters, since even small amounts of acid left dwelling on aluminium can trigger corrosion or dulling. With strongly acidic waste water, follow the local waste water regulations — professional wash bays have neutralisation systems for acidic effluent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal protective equipment: when working with concentrated acidic wheel cleaner, protective gloves and, for intensive use, safety goggles are a good idea. That goes especially for the 25-litre and 200-litre containers, where you're handling larger quantities. For automatic cleaning machines and water systems, check compatibility with the material of the system before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the Red Max is used — wheel types and levels of grime\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger Red Max\u003c\/strong\u003e suits a broad range of wheel types and grime scenarios. Alloy wheels (cast and forged), whether painted, polished or powder-coated, respond well to the acidic clean — but on polished or untreated aluminium wheels (bare aluminium) the dwell time should be capped at 3 minutes max, so you don't risk dulling the polished surfaces. Powder-coated and painted wheels handle the acidic formula well, since the protective layer isolates the aluminium from direct acid contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel wheels (winter wheels, commercial vehicle wheels) can be cleaned with the Red Max too — here the acidic formula is less critical, since steel is less reactive to acids than aluminium. On steel wheels with rust on the inner face, the Red Max loosens the surface rust, which becomes visible (orange residue when rinsing). For the outer face of chrome wheels we recommend keeping the dwell time to 1–2 minutes and rinsing especially thoroughly, since chrome can go dull under long acid contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn commercial use the Red Max is especially efficient for wash bays, tyre service outfits and fleet care businesses that clean lots of vehicles a day. The bulk availability (25 litre and 200 litre) lets it slot fully into existing cleaning workflows. A common case is cleaning van fleets and truck wheels, which get especially heavily contaminated with brake dust from their heavy brake systems and have long cleaning intervals. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-felgenbeast-felgenreiniger\"\u003eSONAX FelgenBeast\u003c\/a\u003e offers a colour-indicating formula as a complementary option, changing colour when iron particles react — for outfits that value a visual readout of the cleaning action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRed Max in the product comparison — acidic cleaning vs. universal wheel cleaners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX wheel cleaner range has different products for different requirement profiles. The regular \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-felgenreiniger-felgenreiniger\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger\u003c\/a\u003e is designed as a milder, broadly usable maintenance solution for regular use on normal wheel grime — lower pH, gentler on sensitive wheel surfaces, suitable as a weekly cleaner. The Red Max, on the other hand, is positioned for intensive use on heavy grime or after long cleaning intervals: more cleaning power, shorter working time on heavy brake dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to non-acidic, purely alkaline wheel cleaners, the Red Max shows superior performance on mineral deposits (limescale, oxides) — alkaline cleaners are good for organic grime (oils, greases, silicones) but regularly fail on limescale and baked-on iron-oxide brake dust. Conversely, acidic cleaners are less effective against oil and grease grime, which a surfactant-based alkaline formula handles more efficiently. The Red Max combines acid and surfactant technology to tackle both types of grime at once — that makes it an all-rounder for heavily soiled wheels carrying both mineral and organic residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst DIY solutions (diluted citric acid, household sanitary cleaners), the Red Max as a professional product has a clear edge: the formulation is optimised for vehicle wheels, contains the right surfactants for brake-dust removal, and the concentration is set so it works effectively without damaging wheel material at a short dwell time. Household sanitary cleaners often contain acids that are too aggressive or the wrong surfactants for wheel use and can do permanent damage to wheel coatings or aluminium material when used wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy the SONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger Red Max — containers and usage recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger Red Max\u003c\/strong\u003e comes only in professional bulk containers: 5 litre for smaller outfits and frequent single users, 25 litre for mid-size detailing shops and wash bays, plus 200 litre for industrial customers and large fleet care operations. The price scaling by container size is significant — the 200-litre container offers a much lower price per litre than the 5-litre one and makes the Red Max especially economical for high-volume outfits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor small to mid-size detailing shops doing 5–20 vehicles a day, the 5-litre container is the ideal entry point: you can use it straight as a working volume and the demand is easy to gauge before deciding on the 25-litre container. Per set of wheels you typically need 20–50 ml depending on the level of grime and the wheel size — so the 5-litre container is good for 100–250 vehicle jobs, which keeps stock manageable even for smaller outfits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo sum up, the Red Max is the right product for any wheel cleaning job where mild wheel cleaners fall short: heavily baked-on brake dust after long cleaning intervals, hard-limescale mineral build-up, and commercial cleaning demands with high throughput. For outfits looking for a full wheel care concept, we recommend pairing the Red Max for the intensive deep clean with the regular PROFILINE FelgenReiniger or the SONAX FelgenBeast for ongoing maintenance — a two-step split that optimises both cleaning quality and economics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":53519620669775,"sku":"D1-SNX-2315050","price":62.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 liters","offer_id":53519620735311,"sku":"D1-SNX-2317050","price":314.16,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 liters","offer_id":53519620800847,"sku":"D1-SNX-2319050","price":1951.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-felgenreiniger-red-max-felgenreiniger_5-liter.png?v=1730643342"},{"product_id":"meguiars-ultimate-all-wheel-cleaner-felgenreiniger","title":"Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSee brake dust dissolve: Meguiar's Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's the best wheel cleaner for brake dust? A good one lifts brake dust properly, stays safe on every wheel type and ideally works without hard scrubbing — the Meguiar's Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner does exactly that, with a colour change you can watch happen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiar's Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e makes cleaning wheels simple and effective: instead of hard scrubbing with aggressive acids, the smart gel formula lifts brake dust and road grime through a chemical reaction. The colour indication — purple for brake dust, brown for road grime — shows you in real time where it's working and when you can rinse it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour change shows you the cleaning progress.\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula visibly changes colour on contact with iron-rich brake dust particles (purple) and organic road grime (brown). You can see exactly when it's active — no more guessing whether you left it on long enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcid-free and pH-neutral — safe on every wheel type.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of cheap wheel cleaners use hydrochloric acid or other acids that can permanently attack alloys. The Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner is acid-free and safe on aluminium, chrome, steel, painted and coated wheels, and brake components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGel consistency clings better.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick gel formula stays on vertical wheel faces longer than watery sprays — more contact time, deeper cleaning, even without any mechanical work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never use the All Wheel Cleaner on hot wheels — after a drive, wait at least 20 minutes until they've cooled to ambient temperature. Hot metal dries the product too fast, which can leave residue behind. On heavily soiled wheels, follow up with a soft wheel brush after rinsing for the best result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the colour change in the Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour change in this \u003cstrong\u003ewheel cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than eye candy — it's a signal of the chemical process underneath. Brake dust is largely made up of iron-rich particles (worn brake discs and pads) that bond to the wheel surface and start to corrode it. The longer brake dust sits on a wheel, the deeper it works its way into the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner contains iron remover agents that react chemically with those iron particles. That reaction throws off a purple colour shift — the purple you see while it dwells is the dissolved iron. The brownish tint that appears alongside shows the reaction with organic grime like road film, tyre rubber and oil residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result: the \u003cstrong\u003ebrake dust removal\u003c\/strong\u003e job runs without acid, without aggressive scrubbing and without any risk to the wheel surface. Once you've rinsed, both types of soiling are gone completely — the wheel comes up cleaner than it would with most mechanical methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor wheels you clean regularly, we'd follow up with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-ultimate-waterless-wheel-and-tire-trockenwaesche-detailer\"\u003eUltimate Waterless Wheel and Tire Detailer\u003c\/a\u003e as a quick sealant — it makes fresh brake dust harder to grab hold and makes the next clean easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner properly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application is simple — but a few details make the difference between a decent finish and a perfect one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you start:\u003c\/strong\u003e wheels must be cold (wait at least 20 min after driving). No direct sunlight — drying too fast in the heat can leave residue. Rinse the car down with water first to knock off the worst of the dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying:\u003c\/strong\u003e spray the product evenly across the whole wheel face — spokes, barrel, caliper area. On heavily soiled wheels, lay it on generously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwell time:\u003c\/strong\u003e let it work for 2–4 minutes. You'll see the formula turn purple and brown — that's the active cleaning process. Don't leave it on longer than 5 minutes, or you can get residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinsing:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse off completely with a strong jet of water. For stubborn spots, work them first with a soft wheel brush. Never aim a pressure washer straight at hub areas or valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the wheels dry or dry them off and seal straight away with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-ultimate-waterless-wheel-and-tire-trockenwaesche-detailer\"\u003eUltimate Waterless Wheel and Tire Detailer\u003c\/a\u003e for long-term brake dust protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWheel cleaner results: what the Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner actually delivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay-to-day, the \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate All Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e earns its keep on that chemical reaction: within 60 to 120 seconds of spraying it on, the cleaner turns from clear to purple-red – a clear visual sign that the iron particles from the brake dust are reacting and being pulled off the wheel. After rinsing you're left with clean wheels, no smearing or residue. It works on all the common wheel materials – aluminium, steel, painted and polished wheels – without attacking or dulling the surface. It's especially good on fresh brake dust after short city drives; on baked-on, heavy brake dust, give it a 3–5 minute dwell or pair it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-ultimate-iron-remover\"\u003eMeguiars Ultimate Iron Remover\u003c\/a\u003e as a pre-treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUltimate All Wheel Cleaner vs. other wheel cleaners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three main categories of wheel cleaner on the market: acidic cleaners, alkaline cleaners and iron-reactive cleaners like the Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidic cleaners\u003c\/strong\u003e are very effective on brake dust, but risky: hydrochloric and phosphoric acid can permanently attack alloys, strip paint and damage rubber. Completely unsuitable for coated or polished wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkaline cleaners\u003c\/strong\u003e are safe, but often less effective on heavily baked-on brake dust. They handle general grime well, but hit their limit on serious brake dust build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate All Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the best of both: iron-reactive agents lift brake dust as effectively as acids, without being aggressive towards wheel surfaces. The pH-neutral base is safe on every wheel type — coated, polished or chromed included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to take wheel cleaning a step further, the best move is to pair the All Wheel Cleaner with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-ultimate-iron-remover-flugrostentferner\"\u003eUltimate Iron Remover\u003c\/a\u003e for deep iron contamination in the paint or on the wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meguiar's Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner is the right call for anyone who wants to clean their wheels regularly and safely — no acids, no hard scrubbing, with a cleaning result you can see. Ideal for: drivers with high-end alloys or coated wheels who want to steer clear of acid products. Detailers who need a reliable, safe standard clean for every customer car. Anyone facing heavy brake dust (track driving, towing, city use) who wants an effective clean without damaging the wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a complete wheel and tyre care system we'd go: Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner to clean → Ultimate Waterless Wheel and Tire Detailer to seal → Hybrid Ceramic Tire Shine for the tyre sidewalls. The perfect trio for clean wheels and tyres.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"24 fl oz (709 ml)","offer_id":53654458892623,"sku":"D1-MEG-G180124EU","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Meguiars-Ultimate-All-Wheel-Cleaner-Felgenreiniger-24-oz-709-ml_PS1.jpg?v=1775376530"},{"product_id":"meguiars-ultimate-waterless-wheel-and-tire-trockenwaesche-detailer","title":"Ultimate Waterless \"Wheel and Tire\" Dry Wash Detailer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWheels and tyres clean in seconds – Meguiars Ultimate Waterless Wheel and Tire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is Meguiars Ultimate Waterless Wheel and Tire? A waterless 2-in-1 cleaner that lifts brake dust off the wheels and feeds the tyres to a deep shine at the same time – no water, no hosing down.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeguiars Ultimate Waterless Wheel and Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e is the quick, waterless answer for the whole wheel-and-tyre job. It pulls road grime, brake dust residue and dried-on contamination off reliably – and leaves the tyres with a rich, deep shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the wheels with no water and no hosing down.\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula cuts through dirt and brake dust residue so you can safely lift it away with a microfibre – no water supply needed, spot on for garages and for the road.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDress the tyres and bring up the shine in one step.\u003c\/strong\u003e On top of the cleaning there are conditioners in there for rubber that revive the tyre and give you a natural-looking, deep gloss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection against dirt settling back in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The protective film left on tyres and wheels slows down how fast dirt and brake dust grab hold again, so the car keeps that cared-for look for longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always do the tyres first and the wheels after, so tyre dressing does not transfer onto wheel faces you have just cleaned. Use separate cloths for wheels and tyres – brake dust has no business on paint. A wheel brush helps you get into the deep spoke areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe tech behind Waterless Wheel and Tire – wheel and rubber in one formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Waterless Wheel and Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e combines two specialised active components: on wheel faces in aluminium, steel or painted finishes it works with gentle dissolving surfactants that loosen brake dust residue, road grime and water spots without attacking the wheel surface or any sealant sitting on it. On rubber, a polymer-based conditioning component puts moisture and deep gloss back into the tyre. The formula holds no acids or harsh alkalis that could eat into wheel sealants or the rubber over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep-by-step application – using Waterless Wheel and Tire the right way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray the \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Waterless Wheel and Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e straight onto the tyre sidewall and work it in with a soft applicator or a microfibre, moving in circles. Let it dwell for a moment, then wipe the excess off with a fresh cloth. For the wheel: put product on a folded microfibre or cotton cloth and wipe the wheel faces down. For the tight spots like the backs of the spokes, a wheel detailing brush earns its keep. Repeat on all four corners for clean wheels with a deep, natural tyre shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits and what you get – when is Waterless Wheel and Tire worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Waterless Wheel and Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e really comes into its own for a quick refresh between proper washes. After city runs or short trips, where brake dust residue and road film settle on wheels and tyres, it gets you a full clean-up in minutes. On cars with performance brake setups that throw a lot of dust, run it often to stop the brake dust baking itself onto the wheel surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComparison: Waterless Wheel and Tire vs. a conventional wheel cleaner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic wheel cleaners are often acid- or alkali-based and need hosing down with plenty of water. The \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiars Ultimate Waterless Wheel and Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e is formulated gentler and suits regular care without water. For badly loaded wheels with brake dust already baked in, a dedicated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-ultimate-iron-remover\"\u003eiron remover like the Meguiars Ultimate Iron Remover\u003c\/a\u003e makes sense as a pre-step, before the waterless product goes on for the finishing pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying advice – who gets the most out of Waterless Wheel and Tire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiars Ultimate Waterless Wheel and Tire\u003c\/strong\u003e is the obvious pick for owners who care about clean wheels and want to work flexibly without a water supply. Especially worth it for cars kept in underground car parks, for people who cover a lot of miles and for anyone who wants to keep the car sharp with little effort. Pair it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-ultimate-waterless-wash-wax\"\u003eMeguiars Ultimate Waterless Wash \u0026amp; Wax\u003c\/a\u003e and you have a complete waterless car care routine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"24 fl oz (709 ml)","offer_id":53655199908175,"sku":"D1-MEG-G190424EU","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/meguiars-ultimate-waterless-wheel-and-tire-trockenwaesche-detailer.png?v=1774730804"},{"product_id":"dr-wack-p21s-power-gel-felgenreiniger","title":"P21S \"POWER GEL\" Wheel Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eThe P21S wheel cleaner swaps the brush for three minutes of dwell time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the P21S POWER GEL wheel cleaner? An acid-free cleaning gel from Dr. Wack that chemically binds iron-bearing brake dust and turns red-violet while it does it. Approved for painted, anodised, mirror-polished and chrome wheels. Not a paint cleaner, not a sealant, and nothing for a warm wheel straight off a drive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP21S POWER GEL wheel cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is an acid-free cleaning gel from Dr. Wack for painted, anodised, mirror-polished and chrome wheels in alloy and steel. Its active ingredient, sodium mercaptoacetate, thioglycolate in the trade, locks the iron compounds out of brake dust into a water-soluble cage. Day-to-day that means the black deposit runs off with the rinse water instead of spreading across the spokes under a brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel consistency is not thickener for show. A thin cleaner slides down a vertical wheel face in seconds and takes its reaction time with it. The POWER GEL stays where the spray puts it: on the hub, down in the spoke roots, on the rim flange. It is that cling time that turns three minutes of dwell into three minutes of contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree minutes is enough, below ten degrees it is not.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. Wack gives 3 to 5 minutes of dwell time. If the temperature drops below 10 °C or the wheel is heavily caked, the manufacturer itself stretches that to at least 10 minutes. Work in February on summer timing and you rinse the reaction away before it has finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour is a readout, not a bonus effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gel goes onto the wheel pink, so you see straight away every spot the spray missed. Wherever iron-bearing dust is sitting, the colour pulls through to a dark red-violet. After 3 minutes you know whether a second pass is needed before you even touch the hose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour container sizes, one formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 millilitres with a trigger gun, 2 and 5 litres as canisters, 25 litres as a refill station. Between the small bottle and the big containers the price per litre drops by around a third without a thing changing in the mix. What you lose is the spray head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e We get a lot of questions about a whitish film left on the wheel after rinsing. That is usually not residue from the gel but limescale out of the rinse water, drying onto the warm wheel while you are standing at the next one. So work through wheel by wheel: spray, wait 3 to 5 minutes, rinse, wipe down with the drying towel, and only then the next one. Spraying all four at once looks like a time saver and costs you the second pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBelow ten degrees the POWER GEL needs ten minutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray onto the cold, dry wheel, wait 3 to 5 minutes, rinse off with a strong jet of water. Below ten degrees or with heavy brake dust, Dr. Wack stretches that to at least 10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold means: a quarter of an hour after the last hard braking, and not in direct sun. A wheel that has just come off the motorway still carries the residual heat of the brake disc in its face. The gel dries on there before the reaction is through, and afterwards you are scrubbing dried cleaner instead of brake dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDry is the second half of the condition. Hose the wheel down first and you dilute the gel at the moment you lay it on, weakening exactly the property you bought it for. Spray from the bottom up so gel running down always meets untreated surface, and take in the hub, the spoke roots and the edge against the tyre on purpose. Loose grit on the wheel is no problem, it comes off with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn quantity: generous, but not twice over. The gel works through contact, not through layer thickness, and a second coat onto a first one that is still wet buys you nothing but consumption. In the MOTORRAD hands-on test it was exactly this cling that explained the low usage: whatever stays up there needs no topping up. On a deep-dish wheel with narrow spokes a short second burst into the spoke roots still pays, because that is where the least gel arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRinsing then runs top down, until no pink haze comes off any more. Wheels come before the paint in the wash order, otherwise you carry the dissolved iron dust over the doors afterwards. If a residue is left after rinsing, a second short pass is the right answer, not a longer dwell. Users agree across the board that an hour of contact gets you no more than ten minutes does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/dr-wack-p21s-power-gel-felgenreiniger_anwendung.jpg?v=1787867974\u0026amp;width=1400\" alt=\"P21S POWER GEL wheel cleaner being sprayed onto the cold alloy wheel\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe colour change flags the brake dust, the dwell time is what dissolved it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour change is an indicator, not a cleaning step. It tells you where iron-bearing dust is sitting. The work was done by the minutes before it, not by the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is more than splitting hairs, because two wrong expectations hang off it. First: a wheel where almost nothing changes colour is no proof of a weak product, it is usually a wheel with little iron on it. Second: a deep violet wheel is not clean yet, it is marked. It only gets clean once the bound dust is in the rinse water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo hard limits go with that. The POWER GEL cleans, it does not protect. After rinsing, the wheel surface is bare and open, and the next lot of brake dust keys in just as fast. If you want to stretch the cleaning intervals, you lay a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/felgenreiniger\"\u003ewheel sealant\u003c\/a\u003e on afterwards, otherwise you start from zero every two weeks. And on wheels that have seen a whole winter season through, one pass is rarely enough. Two goes of three minutes beat one of twenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn mirror-polished and anodised surfaces Dr. Wack recommends a compatibility test on a hidden spot before the first use. And the smell: thioglycolate compounds have a sharp odour, the formula now carries fragrance on top, and that does not make it odour-free. In an enclosed space you notice it clearly, outdoors barely at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat leaves the line on the label. \"Repeat test winner\" holds for the range, not automatically for this bottle: in the AUTO BILD comparison in issue 22\/2021 with eleven wheel cleaners, it was the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-wack-p21s-high-end-felgenreiniger\"\u003eP21S HIGH END wheel cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e that stood top with 183 out of 200 points, not the POWER GEL. That is not a mark against it, it is a question of who entered: the POWER GEL was not in that field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe test figure you can pin on this bottle comes from the MOTORRAD hands-on test, which landed on 4 out of 5 stars. It praised the cling and the material compatibility on paint and chrome, and criticised a spray head that worked itself loose in use. If you want the formula that went through the comparison test, take the HIGH END. If you need gel cling, a colour readout and big containers, you are in the right place here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/dr-wack-p21s-power-gel-felgenreiniger_anwendung_2.jpg?v=1787867980\u0026amp;width=1400\" alt=\"Pink gel of the P21S POWER GEL on the vertical face of a VW alloy wheel\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDr. Wack builds the POWER GEL as a refill system, not as a one-way bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe POWER GEL comes in four container sizes from 750 millilitres to 25 litres. The big canisters carry no spray head, they are meant for refilling and not for direct use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor one car that comes round every two to three weeks, the 750 millilitre bottle with the trigger gun is the right size. It is ready to go, it stands on the shelf without decanting, and it is the only version Dr. Wack ships with a trigger gun. From the second car in the household, with winter and summer wheels running in parallel, or with a driving style that makes the dust to match, the maths tips towards the 2 or 5 litre canister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25 litre refill station is no clearance lot from a different batch. It is the same mix that runs into the 750 millilitre bottle in Baar-Ebenhausen, just without a trigger gun in the box. Dr. Wack has carried the product since 1976, and the spread of container sizes follows from that: hold a formula stable for half a century and you can fill it into the same bottle and the same drum for everyone from the home driveway to the tyre fitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho the product is not built for belongs in the picture just as much. If you wash your car twice a year and let the wheels run in between, this is no one-shot rescue for baked-on deposits, it is a product that plays its advantage with regular use. On a painted winter wheel that has taken a season of chippings and road grit, the first pass takes the brake dust off and leaves the rest standing; only the second one makes it even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you are only after shine, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-wack-p21s-felgen-wachs-felgenversiegelung\"\u003ewheel wax\u003c\/a\u003e serves you better than a cleaner. The POWER GEL takes away, it lays nothing on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne detail no manufacturer text mentions and that regularly causes grief with the big container: the 25 litre refill station comes without a tap. Order the drum with no tap and no pressure sprayer in the house and you are standing there with 27 kilos of gel you cannot get at. Two minutes of thought before you order save you a week of waiting with a full canister and an empty spray bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Wack \"P21S\"","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":54707217039695,"sku":"D1-DRW-1253","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 liters","offer_id":54707217137999,"sku":"D1-DRW-1265","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":54707217170767,"sku":"D1-DRW-1256","price":100.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 liters","offer_id":56260456939855,"sku":"D1-DRW-1257","price":505.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000ml","offer_id":56260456874319,"sku":"D1-DRW-1252","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":56260456907087,"sku":"D1-DRW-1251","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/dr-wack-p21s-power-gel-felgenreiniger.png?v=1787867588"},{"product_id":"dr-wack-p21s-high-end-felgenreiniger","title":"P21S \"HIGH END\" Wheel Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eDr. Wack P21S \"HIGH END\" Wheel Cleaner – uncompromising power, easy on the metal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eHow does the Dr. Wack P21S \"High End\" Wheel Cleaner work?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eIt pulls even baked-on brake dust, oil and rubber off the wheel on its own thanks to a clinging gel and a colour indicator – fast, gentle and even when it's cold out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eDr. Wack P21S \"High End\" Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is the premium wheel cleaner for anyone who wants flat-out cleaning power without putting paint, metal or seals at risk. Alloy, chrome or painted wheels – the thick gel formula clings instead of running off, lifts even burnt-in brake residue and gets you a visibly clean result in just a few minutes. Made for keen drivers and enthusiasts who care about shiny wheels and a safe job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eMaximum cleaning power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliably clears even heavy brake dust, oil and rubber residue – no scrubbing by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eGentle gel technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doesn't run off, clings for ages and cleans deep without attacking sensitive surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eSafe \u0026amp; eco-minded:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH-neutral, fine for TPMS sensors and biodegradable – uncompromising and responsible at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eGel formula \u0026amp; colour indicator – how the cleaning works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eThe special gel formula in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eP21S \"High End\" Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e was built to grab onto the wheel and stay put. Instead of running off, the gel sits evenly across the surface – even on vertical faces. That gives the active components longer to work and they bite harder. Over the dwell time (about 3–5 minutes) they cut through layers of brake dust, metal particles and oil residue. The signature colour indicator shows you the progress: once the cleaner turns purple to black, the dirt is lifted and rinses straight off. That colour change comes from iron complexation – a visible sign the chemistry is doing its thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eHow to use it \u0026amp; the right dwell time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003eUsing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eDr. Wack P21S \"High End\" Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e couldn't be simpler or safer. Spray it evenly onto dry, cooled-down wheels – best from about 20 cm away. Then let it dwell for 3–5 minutes, until the purple colour is clearly showing. After that, rinse off well with a strong jet or pressure washer. With really baked-in grime a soft wheel-brush set gives it a hand. Important: don't use it on hot wheels or in direct sun. The cleaner is fine on all materials, including delicate TPMS sensors. Thanks to the pH-neutral formula there's no corrosion on metal, paint or plastic parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003eResults, material safety \u0026amp; where to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eP21S \"High End\" Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers no-compromise results – even where other products tap out. Brake dust and burnt-in particles come off completely, with no reworking and no brush needed. The wheels get their original shine back, with no dull film or streaks. Its high material tolerance makes it ideal for every wheel type, including chromed or polished surfaces. Even in cold weather it keeps working hard, which makes it the perfect all-year cleaner. For full care we'd suggest laying down a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003ewheel sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e like Dr. Wack P21S Felgen-Wachs after cleaning – it protects against fresh grime long-term and makes the next clean easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3659\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3723\"\u003eCommon questions about Dr. Wack P21S \"High End\" Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3789\"\u003eHow long should the P21S \"High End\" Wheel Cleaner dwell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3792\"\u003e3–5 minutes is ideal. In that time the colour indicator lifts the dirt visibly. Then just rinse it off with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"4130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"4000\"\u003eCan I use it on painted or chromed wheels too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4003\"\u003eYes – it's pH-neutral and gentle, so you can use it safely on all common wheel finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4184\"\u003eIs it suitable for winter wheels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4187\"\u003eYes, the strong formula works even at low temperatures and protects the material at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4359\"\u003eHow can you tell when the cleaner has finished reacting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4359\" data-end=\"4362\"\u003eWhen the gel turns purple to black, the dirt is lifted and the clean is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4469\" data-end=\"4640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4469\" data-end=\"4532\"\u003eIs the P21S \"High End\" Wheel Cleaner biodegradable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4535\"\u003eYes, the manufacturer states it's biodegradable and eco-friendly in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLast updated: 24.10.2025 — Author: Daniel (Detailing1)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Wack \"P21S\"","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml (Limited Edition 2025)","offer_id":56224509624655,"sku":"D1-DRW-1232","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"750ml","offer_id":54707218743631,"sku":"D1-DRW-1230","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":54707218776399,"sku":"D1-DRW-1231","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 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effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"569\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"625\" class=\"\"\u003eCuts through chain lube and brake dust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"832\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\"\u003eS100 Motorcycle Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e was built specifically for the grime you get on bike wheels.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFlung-off, dried-on chain lube and stubborn brake dust come away without a trace.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe gel formula lets the cleaner cling to the wheel and do its job properly instead of running straight off.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThat gets you a thorough clean, even in the spots you can barely reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"880\" class=\"\"\u003eHow to use it for the best results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1127\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTo use the \u003cstrong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eS100 Motorcycle Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e, let the wheels cool down first.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThen spray it on generously and give it 3–5 minutes to work.\u003c\/span\u003e 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The reactive gel formula wraps complex designs right down into the barrel, chemically loosens particles and makes the reaction visible through that telltale colour change. That means less brushing, more control, and an even, clean finish on painted and powder-coated wheels – painted calipers included. In the THE FINISHER system, WheelKing comes after the pre-wash (TropicSnow) and before the contact wash (MagicShampoo); when you want final protection, BodyGuard takes care of it. Bottom line: less scrubbing, more result – safe, quick, repeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong on brake dust:\u003c\/strong\u003e reactive agents crack iron-rich deposits and dissolve fallout, and the gel texture clings for ages to complex geometries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle \u0026amp; controlled:\u003c\/strong\u003e acid-free, pH-balanced, with a clear colour-change indicator; suited to painted\/powder-coated steel and alloy wheels plus painted calipers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth workflow: \u003c\/strong\u003eslots in perfectly between TropicSnow (pre-wash) and MagicShampoo (hand wash); rinses off clean and preps the surface for protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReactive wheel cleaner – technology \u0026amp; material protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ereactive wheel cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e like THE FINISHER WheelKing wheel cleaner works by bonding to the iron particles thrown off as brake dust and fallout. The gel structure keeps things sitting still so the active agents have time to loosen particles; the colour change shows you where the reaction is running. Because the formula is acid-free and pH-balanced, the job stays gentle on the material: clear coats, powder coatings and painted calipers keep their gloss and feel. On sensitive special surfaces – polished, bare, anodised – the rule is: test spot in a hidden area, short dwell time, rinse straight away. Hot wheels, direct sun and chemistry left to dry are off the table – that's how you keep the process safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing it on the car – dwell time, tools \u0026amp; sequence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eapplication\u003c\/strong\u003e comes down to a few clean steps. Cool the wheels down and pre-wet them, then spray THE FINISHER WheelKing wheel cleaner on generously, working bottom to top. Let it work for 2–4 minutes, don't let it dry. Move a soft wheel brush over the spokes, barrel and edges; for lug holes and the valve area, detail brushes do the job. Then rinse with pressure until no more foamy streaks run off. Now comes the exterior wash with MagicShampoo; the mitt glides cleanly over the wheel you've already taken the load off. If you want more protection and easier cleaning next time, finish with BodyGuard once everything's dry – it makes the next wash noticeably easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResult \u0026amp; routine – winter grime, performance wheels \u0026amp; care plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine\u003c\/strong\u003e beats panic-cleaning: reach for THE FINISHER WheelKing wheel cleaner on every thorough wash, or at least every two or three washes, depending on how much brake dust you're dealing with. On hard-worked performance wheels or after winter drives, a second short pass with targeted brushing helps. Clean painted calipers at the same time, but keep it off any hot components right after a drive. After rinsing and the hand wash, dry with a separate towel to stop water spots. A light, hydrophobic topping step (BodyGuard) cuts down build-up a lot – brake dust then rinses off faster next time round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions about THE FINISHER × Koch-Chemie „WheelKing“ — wheel cleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs WheelKing suitable for every type of wheel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor painted and powder-coated steel and alloy wheels yes, and for painted calipers too. On polished\/bare metals and anodised surfaces, test first, work quickly and rinse thoroughly straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long should the cleaner dwell?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2–4 minutes in the shade. Don't let it dry; in warm weather work in shorter passes and re-mist if needed. The colour change shows you the reaction in progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the product attack valves or TPMS?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed properly, no. Don't use it on hot components, and always rinse off completely after brushing – including the valve, nipple and sensor housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy do I need a shampoo on top of this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheelKing chemically loosens iron-rich grime. The hand wash with MagicShampoo afterwards removes road dirt and builds up lubricity and a care film – so the surface stays clean longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use WheelKing without brushes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the chemistry works on its own. But a gentle mechanical assist with a wheel brush or detail brush clearly improves the result in corners, edges and bolt channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLast updated: 31\/10\/2025 — Author: Daniel (Detailing1)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie × THE FINISHER","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":56299398463823,"sku":"D1-KCX-77717-500ML-01","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-the-finisher-wheelking-felgenreiniger_500ml_77717-500ML-01.png?v=1761909250"},{"product_id":"tuga-chemie-alu-teufel-spezial-gruen-felgenreiniger","title":"Alu-Teufel \"Spezial\"® (Green) Wheel Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eAcid-free car wheel cleaner: Alu-Teufel Spezial Green with a colour indicator (GTÜ test winner)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Alu-Teufel Spezial? An acid-free wheel cleaner from TUGA Chemie GmbH with a thixotropic gel formula and a chemical colour indicator. The pH sits between 7.0 and 8.0 — skin-neutral and cleared for every common wheel type: aluminium, chrome, anodised, diamond-cut, powder-coated. The main active, sodium thioglycolate (CAS 367-51-1), reduces baked-on iron(III) oxides from brake dust into water-soluble iron-thioglycolate complexes. That exact reaction turns the gel from clear-green to red-violet — you can see when the cleaning is done. Not suitable for tar-type soiling or bitumen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlu-Teufel Spezial (Green)\u003c\/strong\u003e is TUGA Chemie's pH-neutral wheel cleaner and a benchmark product in the DACH detailing market — in the GTÜ's Auto-Bild tests from 2016 and 2019 it landed consistently in shared second place with a 'highly recommended' rating, beaten only by the premium heavyweight Dr. Wack P21S High End. The formula is built on sodium thioglycolate as the chemically active reducing agent, a surfactant matrix of Sodium Laureth Sulfate (anionic) and Capryl Glucoside (a nonionic sugar surfactant), plus Xanthan Gum as a natural thickener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTUGA Chemie in Osnabrück has been making these formulas in Germany for decades, supplying commercial detailers, workshops and serious private owners across the DACH region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe xanthan makes the gel pseudoplastic — a trait of non-Newtonian fluids where viscosity drops under shear and snaps straight back at rest. On the trigger the gel thins out and atomises finely; the moment it hits the vertical wheel face the viscosity returns and the gel clings statically. Contact time on the surface climbs massively without the product running off early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual cleaning runs in four phases: adhesion via the gel, wetting and creeping under lipophilic soiling by the surfactants, chemical reduction of the iron(III) oxides from brake dust by the sodium thioglycolate, and finally the chromophore shift — the complex formation changes the light-absorption spectrum and the gel turns red-violet. Rinse before the colour flips and you've pulled the cleaner off too soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcid-free and cleared for every wheel type.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pH of 7.0 to 8.0 keeps the cleaner gentle on anodised aluminium, chrome, diamond-cut wheels, powder-coated steel and alloy rims and ceramic-coated wheels. TPMS sensors (tyre pressure monitoring) stay untouched too — a point where acidic rivals regularly fall down. The 'red' Aluminium-Teufel in the TUGA range is the acidic emergency cleaner for extremely baked-on brake dust on uncoated wheels; the 'green' one here is the weekly maintenance version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour indicator shows the reaction in real time.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clear-green gel turns deep red to violet the moment the sodium thioglycolate reacts with the iron particles in the brake dust. You don't work with a stopwatch — the colour tells you when the reaction is done. On normal soiling that takes three to five minutes; on heavily caked wheels a bit longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.60 EUR per litre in the 5 L canister — and on 'which wheel cleaner is best?' it sits consistently in the DACH top 3.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the big container the Alu-Teufel Spezial is the price-performance winner in the DACH market. SONAX FelgenBeast runs around 9 to 15 EUR\/L, market leader Dr. Wack P21S High End 20 to 24 EUR\/L, Koch-Chemie Magic Wheel Cleaner around 46 EUR\/L, GYEON Q²M Iron WheelCleaner around 36 EUR\/L and Soft99 Iron Terminator around 79 EUR\/L. Per the GTÜ test the Alu-Teufel Spezial cleans on par with SONAX and only just below the pricier P21S — a clear efficiency win for every euro you spend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-alu-teufel-spezial-gruen-felgenreiniger_hero_3c60eca7-7aa8-4be2-8849-7e74054e5fc1.png?v=1777930119\" alt=\"Alu-Teufel Spezial Green hero\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day-to-day, the biggest efficiency jump with the Alu-Teufel Spezial doesn't come from the chemistry itself but from the spray bottle. The original TUGA head atomises in spots rather than a fan — people compensate by drowning the wheel, 100 ml and more per wheel instead of the ideal 30 to 50 ml. The pro trick: decant the gel into a \u003cstrong\u003eKwazar Mercury Super Pro+\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eIK Multi TR 1\u003c\/strong\u003e — both have acid- and alkali-resistant Viton or EPDM seals and mist the thixotropic gel far more finely. Consumption drops by around 40 percent with better cleaning. Plus the standard rule: the wheel has to be cold (at least 30 minutes after driving), never in the sun, strictly 5 minutes dwell time — any longer and the concentrated actives etch the clear coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCold wheel, spray from the bottom up, 3 to 5 minutes dwell time, pressure washer.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard workflow starts with a temperature check. Wheels and brakes have to be down to ambient temperature — in direct sun, move the car into the shade first or push the wheel job to the morning or evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you lay the cleaner on, rinse the wheel down with clear water or the pressure washer — loose road grime and brake-dust crumbs come off, so the gel works more efficiently. Spray the Alu-Teufel Spezial evenly from 20 to 30 centimetres, bottom to top. That direction matters: work top-down and you build a concentration gradient and run marks that can stay visible once they dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDwell time is three to five minutes, until the red-violet indicator has developed across the whole face. On heavily soiled or long-neglected wheels you can agitate again with a soft detailing brush or a dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuga-chemie-felgenbuerste-alu-teufel-spezial-gruen\"\u003ewheel brush\u003c\/a\u003e — circular strokes, no pressure, so the gel spreads more evenly and the surfactant can emulsify the last layers of dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen rinse it off spotlessly with a sharp high-pressure jet: first bottom to top (lifts the lower wheel edge), then with clear water top to bottom (flushes every residue safely into the wheel well). Don't forget the back of the wheel and the gaps between the spokes — that's where most of the brake dust collects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter rinsing the wheel should look clean. With baked-on brake dust a second pass with a longer dwell time can be needed — but never past the maximum 5 minutes in one go. If you can't get the wheel clean in a single round, run two passes with a high-pressure rinse in between rather than letting it dwell longer once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-alu-teufel-spezial-gruen-felgenreiniger_anwendung_0ba406fe-1f38-4fed-8f27-c4cee5482a70.png?v=1777930131\" alt=\"Alu-Teufel Spezial Green application\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrake dust dissolves in the gel. Tar and bitumen don't.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alu-Teufel Spezial's chemical specialism is iron-based soiling. Sodium thioglycolate is a reducing agent that reacts specifically with iron(III) ions — baked-on brake dust from sintered particles, flash rust on wheel edges, oxidised metal swarf from tyre wear. That's the core competence and the reason for the indicator's colour flip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the cleaner won't shift: tar, bitumen, fresh rubber residue on the wheel lip or oily soiling from leaking brake cylinders. For tar and bitumen a dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teer-und-klebstoffentferner\"\u003etar and adhesive remover\u003c\/a\u003e is the right call. The Alu-Teufel can emulsify some of it mechanically, but that's not where the formula's strengths lie and it just burns through product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne important limit is the maximum dwell time of 3 to 5 minutes. Blow well past that window and the water content of the gel evaporates. The concentration of the surfactants and the sodium thioglycolate spikes locally in the remaining droplets, which can cause irreversible chemical etching of the clear coat — visible as matt, milky patches that no amount of aftercare will undo. The GTÜ warns explicitly against leaving cleaning fluids sitting on paint or wheels under thermal load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the professional detailing world the Alu-Teufel Spezial is often used 'off-label' as a large-area flash-rust remover on car paint — the sodium thioglycolate's reducing action also works on iron particles embedded in clear-coat layers. TUGA Chemie doesn't officially include this use case, but in detailing practice it's an established method. If you go this route, wear strict PPE (nitrile gloves, eye protection) and keep the dwell-time limits even more conservative — paint is less forgiving than tough wheel clear coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-alu-teufel-spezial-gruen-felgenreiniger_ergebnis_3e71ef46-9391-4589-9c4b-682e721cbe45.png?v=1777930140\" alt=\"Alu-Teufel Spezial Green result\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWheel-change season, active-ingredient maths and the 5 L argument.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDemand for good wheel cleaners in the DACH market follows an extremely cyclical pattern tied straight to the well-known 'Easter-to-October' rule of thumb: summer tyres from Easter to October, winter tyres from October to Easter. Five years of Google Trends data for 'Felgenreiniger' show a measurable rising wave: the current 8-week average of index 75 sits around 47 percent above the 12-month mean of 51 — the sharpest seasonal peak in April, a factor of 3 over the January low. Ahead of every wheel change — so March\/April and September\/October — demand for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/felgenreiniger\"\u003ewheel cleaners\u003c\/a\u003e explodes, because businesses and private users want the wheels properly cleaned before storage. Take baked-on brake dust into storage over the summer and after six months you've got soiling that's twice as hard to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn winter itself consumption is high because of road-salt corrosion and grit spray on the inner wheel faces. In summer it's harder braking at higher temperatures and more motorway miles. The seasonal peaks are clear: mid-March, mid-September, plus the run-up to big tuning events like Tuning World Bodensee or the Essen Motor Show, where the wheels have to be shown off flawless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1-litre spray bottle at around 13 EUR is the easy way in for one or two cars in a private household. At weekly wheel cleaning and roughly 80 to 120 ml per full clean (four wheels plus inner faces), a litre lasts around eight to twelve cleaning cycles — a quarter's supply in everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-litre canister at around 33 EUR saves about half per litre and is the right size for workshops, small to mid-size detailers and households with three or more cars. Run a mobile detailing service cleaning ten to fifteen cars a week and the 5 L canister keeps you going two to three months. The pump head off the 1-litre bottle screws off and moves onto a separate empty bottle — the established fix, because the 5 L canister itself isn't made for spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSafety note for professional use: the product falls under GHS07 with hazard statements H302 (harmful if swallowed), H317 (may cause an allergic skin reaction) and EUH208 (contains methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone — may produce an allergic reaction). VOC content is around 30 g\/L (about 3 percent). With several applications a day in enclosed detailing bays, ventilation is a must — doors wide open or extraction running — and nitrile gloves make sense even for private use, especially with sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-alu-teufel-spezial-gruen-felgenreiniger_lineup_7dea2fd5-8e71-4306-95e5-b17f229eccff.png?v=1777930149\" alt=\"Alu-Teufel Spezial Green lineup\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TUGA Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":56936419098959,"sku":"D1-TUG-AS1D","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 Liter +Felgenpinsel +Felgenbürste","offer_id":58531085844815,"sku":null,"price":31.76,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000 ml \/ 3 Liter","offer_id":58553645236559,"sku":"D1-TUG-AS1D_3","price":45.63,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":56936419131727,"sku":"D1-TUG-AS5D","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 5 Liter \/ 10 Liter","offer_id":58553645367631,"sku":"D1-TUG-AS5D_2","price":106.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 Liter","offer_id":58163243876687,"sku":"D1-TUG-AS20D","price":228.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/tuga-chemie-alu-teufel-spezial-gruen-felgenreiniger.png?v=1770230457"},{"product_id":"gyeon-q2m-iron-wheel-cleaner-redefined-felgenreiniger","title":"Q²M Iron WheelCleaner (REDEFINED) Wheel Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWheels deep-clean and rust-free – GYEON Q²M Iron WheelCleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is GYEON Q²M Iron WheelCleaner? GYEON Q²M Iron WheelCleaner is a reactive wheel cleaner that breaks down brake dust, fallout and stubborn wheel grime through a chemical reaction – the signature colour change shows you exactly where iron contamination sits, and it cleans noticeably harder than a standard wheel cleaner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWheels are the dirtiest parts of any car – they take direct brake dust, road grime and iron contamination day in, day out. Standard wheel cleaners usually only lift the top layer of dirt. \u003cstrong\u003eGYEON Q²M Iron WheelCleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e goes deeper: the reactive formula chemically binds iron particles (brake dust), dissolves limescale and loosens stubborn wheel grime without aggressive scrubbing. The shift to purple shows the reaction working on the brake-dust iron particles and confirms the wheel is fully clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReactive brake dust remover with a colour-change indicator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like Q²M Iron, the WheelCleaner carries a reactive agent that bonds with the iron oxides in brake dust and turns purple. That reaction shows you where iron contamination sits and confirms it's fully gone. On heavily contaminated wheels the colour change is hard to miss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for wheel surfaces – works on every wheel type.\u003c\/strong\u003e Q²M Iron WheelCleaner is tuned to the specific grime and finishes you get on wheels: a higher concentration for thick brake-dust build-up, plus compatibility with painted, alloy, chrome and polished-alloy wheels – every wheel type benefits from the reactive formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo aggressive scrubbing – saves time and protects the finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The chemical reaction in Iron WheelCleaner lifts brake dust and iron particles with no mechanical work. After the dwell time a quick rinse or a light wipe leaves you with a deep-clean wheel – less effort, less scratch risk from brushing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray Q²M Iron WheelCleaner onto a cool wheel, dry or wet, and let it dwell for 3–5 minutes – watch the colour change. Then go over it briefly with a soft wheel brush (clears residue out of the spokes) and rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer. Never use it on hot wheels – straight after a drive, wait until the wheel has cooled down. After that you can seal with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2-rim-evo-ceramic-rim-coating-keramikversiegelung-fel\"\u003eQ² Rim EVO\u003c\/a\u003e for lasting protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrake dust: the wheel-specific problem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrake dust is a one-of-a-kind contaminant: it's made up of iron particles (off the brake pad), rubber residue and resin compounds that land on the wheels in high concentration every time you brake. These particles come off hot and grab onto the wheel surface instantly – and rain drives them deeper into the pores. Standard cleaners handle the rubber residue and resin, but not the iron-based particles. Q²M Iron WheelCleaner is formulated specifically for that iron content – which makes it the most effective wheel cleaner for cars on normal everyday roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Q²M Iron WheelCleaner in the wash routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wash routine we recommend cleaning the wheels before you wash the car itself: spray on Q²M Iron WheelCleaner, let it dwell, rinse – then move to the bodywork. That way no wheel-cleaner overspray ends up on freshly washed paint. For heavily soiled wheels: pressure-rinse the worst off first, then spray the WheelCleaner on, work the spokes with a wheel brush after the dwell time and pressure-rinse again. The full sequence: WheelCleaner → rinse → wheel brush for the detail spots → rinse → dry → seal with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2-rim-evo-ceramic-rim-coating-keramikversiegelung-fel\"\u003eQ² Rim EVO\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQ²M Iron WheelCleaner for every wheel type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ²M Iron WheelCleaner works on all the common wheel types: painted alloys (OEM wheels), bare alloys (polished or brushed), chrome wheels and chromed finishes, plus steel wheels. On very sensitive finishes (matte surface coatings or a bronze finish, say) always test a small, hidden spot first. It's compatible with wheel coatings – used properly (stick to the dwell time, don't over-apply) it won't attack the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2-rim-evo-ceramic-rim-coating-keramikversiegelung-fel\"\u003eQ² Rim EVO\u003c\/a\u003e coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIron WheelCleaner after coating the wheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor regular car care, a wheel coating makes a big difference in how much brake dust grabs on. The programme we recommend for permanently clean wheels: Q²M Iron WheelCleaner at wash time → dry thoroughly → seal with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2-rim-evo-ceramic-rim-coating-keramikversiegelung-fel\"\u003eQ² Rim EVO\u003c\/a\u003e (a ceramic coating for wheels) → future washes with the WheelCleaner stay even easier on coated wheels, because brake dust grabs on far less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth buying: Q²M Iron WheelCleaner for clean, protected wheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGYEON Q²M Iron WheelCleaner is the ideal wheel cleaner for anyone who wants more than surface-level clean – reactive iron-particle removal for wheels that actually come clean. As a complete wheel-care system: Q²M Iron WheelCleaner for the regular wash + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2-rim-evo-ceramic-rim-coating-keramikversiegelung-fel\"\u003eQ² Rim EVO\u003c\/a\u003e for a lasting ceramic coating. To round it out for decontaminating the bodywork: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-iron-redefined-flugrostentferner\"\u003eQ²M Iron\u003c\/a\u003e for the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GYEON","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":56981762998607,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MIWC1000","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":56981763031375,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MIWC500","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 liters","offer_id":56981763064143,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MIWC4000","price":82.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/gyeon-q2m-iron-wheel-cleaner-redefined-felgenreiniger.png?v=1770838461"},{"product_id":"tuga-chemie-bikers-felgen-teufel-felgenreiniger-motorrad","title":"Biker's Felgen-Teufel® wheel cleaner for \"motorcycles\"","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eMotorcycle wheel cleaner: Biker's Felgen-Teufel, acid-free with a pH-neutral gel formula\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Biker's Felgen-Teufel? An acid-free, pH-neutral wheel cleaner from TUGA Chemie GmbH (pH 6.5 to 7.5) — built for motorcycle wheels and their material mix of anodised aluminium, steel spokes, carbon parts and clear-coated surfaces. It works by chemical chelation: sodium thioglycolate (CAS 367-51-1) turns iron(III) ions from baked-on brake dust into water-soluble complexes — you see it in the colour indicator shifting from light green through violet to red-brown. Maximum dwell time 3 to 5 minutes. Strictly off-limits on bare, mirror-polished aluminium and black chromated parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiker's Felgen-Teufel®\u003c\/strong\u003e is the motorcycle-specific member of the TUGA wheel cleaner family. Where the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuga-chemie-alu-teufel-spezial-gruen-felgenreiniger\"\u003eAlu-Teufel Spezial Grün\u003c\/a\u003e was built mainly for car wheels, the Biker's Felgen-Teufel goes after the material headaches you only get on a bike: anodised aluminium rim flanges, steel spokes carrying load at single points, carbon wheel sections on sport machines, and sensitive clear-coat seals that take a lot of UV because nothing covers them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTUGA Chemie in Osnabrück has been making these formulas in Germany for decades and supplies pro detailers, trade businesses and serious private owners across the DACH region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chemistry is a close relative of the green Alu-Teufel: the cleaner works in a tightly balanced pH window of 6.5 to 7.5 — pH-neutral, neither acidic nor alkaline. That neutrality is the whole basis of how gentle it is, because neither anodised layers nor sensitive carbon clear coats get chemically attacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe active ingredient is sodium thioglycolate — a reducing agent aimed specifically at inorganic iron(III) compounds, the kind you get from brake disc and pad wear. When the gel hits the brake dust, the thioglycolate kicks off chelation: the molecules close around the iron ion like a crab's claws (hence \"chelate\", Greek for crab claw), reduce water-insoluble iron(III) to water-soluble iron(II) and lock it into a red-violet complex. The colour shift from light green through violet to red-brown is your visual indicator that it is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe thixotropic gel consistency (non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants plus xanthan thickener) stops the product from running straight off vertical rim beds. It stays put, wraps up the organic road grime and lets the sodium thioglycolate work on the inorganic brake dust undisturbed — which matters on bike wheels, where the spoke geometry gives it a lot of surface to cling to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon wheel safe — the big one for sport bikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike acidic wheel cleaners, which can chemically reactivate exposed carbon fibre ends where the clear coat is damaged, the pH-neutral Biker's Felgen-Teufel is safe on carbon wheels with intact clear coat. On modern sport machines running BST or Marchesini carbon wheels it is the only safe call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel spokes and aluminium rim flange in one pass.\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic bike wheels with steel spokes and an aluminium rim flange (typical on enduros, classic machines and touring bikes) are a material mix that goes wrong fast with aggressive cleaners. The pH-neutral mechanism works just as well on both, without going after the spoke nipples or the inside of the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 € per litre — the value winner in motorcycle wheel cleaners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct rivals: Dr. Wack motorcycle wheel cleaner (~32 €\/L), Koch-Chemie RWC used on bikes (~25-32 €\/L), Muc-Off Wheel Cleaner (~25 €\/L), GYEON Q²M Iron WheelCleaner (~36 €\/L). TUGA sits 35 to 45 percent under the premium brands for comparable chemistry — and with a weekly bike wash through the touring season, that gap adds up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-bikers-felgen-teufel-felgenreiniger-motorrad_hero_d4e28f28-cbf8-4838-b6df-3c468e9510c1.png?v=1777969722\" alt=\"Biker's Felgen-Teufel hero\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e The biggest efficiency loss we see with the Biker's Felgen-Teufel is people spraying it onto wet wheels straight after the pre-wash. The water sitting on the rim dilutes the gel immediately — concentration drops below the working range, you burn through 50 percent more product and get no extra cleaning for it. Do it the other way round: rinse the wheel down with the pressure washer, blow it off with compressed air or wipe it with a dry microfibre, and only then lay the gel down. The second classic mistake, on bikes with an open brake setup sitting right behind the wheel (typical on enduros and naked bikes): spraying the gel straight into the caliper. The surfactants pull the grease out of the piston seals, and you only notice weeks later as lost brake pressure. On sport machines with carbon-ceramic brakes give them 45 minutes to cool, otherwise the gel flashes off on 200-degree calipers in seconds instead of the minutes you are counting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRinsed and dried wheel, spray from the bottom up, 3 to 5 minutes dwell, rinse off with pressure.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard workflow starts by checking wheel temperature. On sport machines with heavy braking and carbon-ceramic discs, wait at least 30 to 45 minutes after the ride; on touring bikes with conventional brakes, 15 to 20 minutes. In direct sun, roll the bike into the shade — black sport wheels can sit at 50 degrees after 10 minutes of summer sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the wheel down with the pressure washer — loose road dirt, bug splatter on the outer rim and chain fling all come off there. Then dry the surface with compressed air or a dry microfibre. This step matters: a wet rim bed dilutes the gel on contact and drops the concentration below the working range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpray the Biker's Felgen-Teufel on evenly from 20 to 30 centimetres away, working bottom to top. Direction is critical: work top-down and you get a concentration gradient and run marks. On steel-spoke wheels, put the gel deliberately at the spoke roots and where the spokes meet the rim — that is where the most stubborn brake dust collects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet it dwell three to five minutes. The colour shift (light green → violet → red-brown) shows you where the brake dust has released and when the reaction is done. On heavily crusted spots, agitate during the dwell with a soft detailing brush or a dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/felgenpflege\"\u003emotorcycle wheel brush\u003c\/a\u003e — circular movements, no pressure, and the gel spreads more evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen rinse it off completely with a sharp pressure jet. First bottom to top, which releases the lower rim edge, then with clean water top to bottom, which carries every last residue down and out. Rinse the back of the wheel and the gaps between spokes and rim flange properly too — that is where the dissolved iron complex gathers, and if it dries there it can bleed rust marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-bikers-felgen-teufel-felgenreiniger-motorrad_anwendung_37182a80-bc34-4b1e-87d1-dccaa9cbdf32.png?v=1777969729\" alt=\"Biker's Felgen-Teufel application\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbon, paint, chrome and steel spokes yes. Mirror-polished aluminium and black chromate no.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Biker's Felgen-Teufel is cleared for the broad material range you find on bike wheels. Carbon wheels with intact clear coat (BST, Marchesini, Rotobox), painted aluminium wheels, clear-coated steel-spoke wheels, chrome rim flange edges, multi-piece sport wheels with aluminium spokes and carbon shells, powder-coated steel wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo material groups are strictly out. First, bare mirror-polished aluminium (often on tuned sport bikes or classic cruisers): the pH may be neutral, but sodium thioglycolate in direct contact with bare aluminium can leave a dull oxidised film. Mask off polished rim edges or unprotected flange interiors with tape before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, black chromated parts (often on premium sport bikes like the Ducati Panigale V4 or BMW S1000RR). That thin chromate layer reacts to any reducing chemistry — even pH-neutral thioglycolate can leave dull patches after a longer dwell. Keep a safe distance from wheels or caliper parts like that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn classic spoked wheels with galvanised spokes (typical on BMW R boxer models and older touring machines) it is fine, as long as the zinc layer is intact. Where the zinc is damaged or bare steel shows through, sort the spokes out first — otherwise the cleaner speeds up corrosion at exactly those spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOff-label, the Biker's Felgen-Teufel is increasingly used on e-bike wheels — pedelecs with mid-drive motors run similar wheel materials to motorcycles, and disc brakes throw plenty of dust. The pH-neutral formula is easy on the electrics — just never spray it straight at battery contacts or the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-bikers-felgen-teufel-felgenreiniger-motorrad_ergebnis_a02f5429-65f2-4466-8a14-cb66a64512fe.png?v=1777969735\" alt=\"Biker's Felgen-Teufel result\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMarch pre-season, peak touring season, October lay-up.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDemand for motorcycle wheel cleaner in the DACH market follows a strict bell curve. The first peak is March and April — pre-season prep. If the bike sat all winter, the wheels carry a baked-on mix of standing-water corrosion, oxidised brake dust and storage grime. Before the first ride out, it all gets decontaminated properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second peak runs May to September — the main touring season. On weekly rides of 200 to 500 kilometres, brake dust builds up faster than on a car, because bike pads generally work harder. Clean weekly and you never let it escalate into baked-on dust that fights back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third peak is October — lay-up. Before storage the wheels get cleaned properly and often sealed afterwards, so nothing corrodes over the winter break. The Biker's Felgen-Teufel is the standard step before that sealant — it decontaminates without upsetting what goes on next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 L spray bottle at around 20 euros gives you roughly 12 to 15 goes with weekly bike care — about one full touring season on one bike. In the 5 L canister at around 60 euros the price drops to about 12 euros per litre, which is clearly the better maths with several bikes or in professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOff-label uses: cleaning bicycle cassettes and derailleurs (sodium thioglycolate goes after the brake dust and iron deposits there just the same), industrial flash-rust removal on metal components, trial bike wheels with special demands. Important: the cleaner has no degreasing properties for bearing grease — if you are cleaning cassettes, work with a dedicated degreaser first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSafety note: the product falls under GHS07 with the hazard statements H302 (harmful if swallowed) and H319 (causes serious eye irritation). Nitrile gloves and eye protection are mandatory. On skin contact, rinse thoroughly with water straight away — thioglycolate compounds can trigger allergies with frequent exposure. Correct disposal goes through the AVV waste code for iron complex solutions — never household waste or a normal drain. On carbon wheels with clear-coat damage, get the coat repaired before you clean, or the fibres will fray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/felgenreiniger\"\u003eWheel cleaner overview\u003c\/a\u003e • \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuga-chemie-bikers-super-teufel-motorradreiniger\"\u003eBiker's Super-Teufel (all-in cleaner)\u003c\/a\u003e • \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuga-chemie-felgenbuerste-alu-teufel-spezial-gruen\"\u003eTUGA wheel brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-bikers-felgen-teufel-felgenreiniger-motorrad_lineup_2bb2f358-115a-412a-8e19-d5766b3cc5db.png?v=1777969741\" alt=\"Biker's Felgen-Teufel line-up\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TUGA Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":57272484790607,"sku":"D1-TUG-BF1D","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000 ml \/ 3 Liter","offer_id":58553652707663,"sku":"D1-TUG-BF1D_3","price":53.73,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":57272484823375,"sku":"D1-TUG-BF5D","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 Liter","offer_id":58163292176719,"sku":"D1-TUG-BF20D","price":328.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/tuga-chemie-bikers-felgen-teufel-felgenreiniger-motorrad_1000ml.png?v=1774283344"},{"product_id":"meguiars-deluxe-car-care-kit-v2","title":"Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 Care Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeguiars Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 — the complete car care set for exterior wash, wheels, paint and glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes the Meguiars Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 stand out? The complete set packs five matched premium products for wash, paint care, wheel cleaning, tyre care and glass cleaning — plus two Supreme Shine microfibre cloths and a carry bag. Everything you need for a full exterior job, in one set.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGetting started with car care means facing a wall of choice and a load of questions: which cleaner for the wheels? Which wax for the paint? Which glass cleaner that won't streak? The \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiars Deluxe Car Care Kit V2\u003c\/strong\u003e answers all of them — a well-thought-out complete set that covers a car's key care areas with products built to work together. The set holds five products, two Supreme Shine microfibre cloths and a carry bag — all in one package, at a price that lands below what the products would cost bought separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive matched care products from the Meguiars range.\u003c\/strong\u003e The car care set brings together Hybrid Ceramic Wax, Ultimate Wash \u0026amp; Wax, Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner, Endurance Tyre Dressing and Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner. Each one is dialled in for its own job — and together they cover the full exterior workflow: wash, paint protection, wheel cleaning, tyre care, glass cleaning. These aren't thrown together at random; Meguiars picked them so they complement each other through the job and run one after another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Ceramic Wax for modern paint protection without a machine polisher.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heart of the set is the Hybrid Ceramic Wax — a sealant built on SiO₂ ceramic technology that you lay down by hand or with an applicator. No cutting back, no polisher, no long dwell time. The wax seals the paint with a long-lasting protective film that beads water, cuts UV and gives the paint that deep gloss Meguiars is known for. For owners who want to protect their paint like a pro without pro gear, this is the way to go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe full range in one carry bag — ideal as a first kit or a gift.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every product in the set plus the two microfibre cloths fit in the carry bag that comes with it. That makes the set not just an ideal first kit for anyone new to car care, but a well-judged gift for owners looking to step up their game. Gift the set and you're not handing over a single item — you're handing over a full workflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Work the set's care routine outside in and top down: start on the wheels with the Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner while your shampoo is already mixed in the bucket. Then wash the car with Ultimate Wash \u0026amp; Wax and dry it off. Next, lay Hybrid Ceramic Wax onto the dry paint and buff it back. Alongside that, run the Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner over every window — perfect while the wax is curing. Finish with Endurance Tyre Dressing on the clean, dry tyres. The result: a fully sorted car in a single workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of the five products and two microfibre cloths comes the sturdy carry bag, which holds every item neatly and safely. It's not just for hauling gear to the wash spot — it works for storage in the boot or in the garage too. The handle is solidly built and the bag is roomy enough to carry all the products at once — no repacking, no rummaging around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the set in detail — what each product does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Wash \u0026amp; Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is the opening product of the workflow. It doesn't just clean the car with its effective shampoo — it leaves a thin layer of protection on the paint at the same time. The wax component in the shampoo tops up existing paint sealants and gives a freshly washed car more gloss than a plain car shampoo. As prep before the Hybrid Ceramic Wax it also leaves a clean, degreased surface — the ideal base for the sealant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate All Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pH-neutral wheel cleaner that pulls brake dust, iron particles and road grime off every common wheel material — alloys, steel wheels and coated wheels. You spray it on dry or wet, let it dwell briefly, then work it off with a sponge or a wheel brush. The result: clean wheels in short order, without harsh chemistry that would harm delicate wheel finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Ceramic Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is the core product of the set for lasting paint protection. The SiO₂-based formula sits as a thin sealant layer on the clear coat and shields it from UV, bird droppings, water spots and environmental fallout. Using it couldn't be simpler: onto an applicator, over the paint, let it flash off, buff back with a microfibre cloth. It outlasts classic carnauba waxes by a mile — reapply every eight to twelve weeks and the protection holds all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEndurance Tyre Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tyre care product that doesn't just blacken tyres for looks but also protects the rubber from UV and oxidation. Unlike water-based tyre dressings that wash off fast, the Endurance dressing clings to the rubber for longer. The result is a satin-matt, deep black with no sling onto the wheels or arches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Clarity Glass Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e rounds off the set with a streak-free glass cleaner. It works on every window on the car — windscreen, rear window, side windows and mirrors. After a wipe the formula leaves no streaks and no film that would show up in the sun or against the light. It's a good fit for cars with heat- or tint-protection glass too, since it holds no film-forming substances that could damage those coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that often gets missed when buying care sets: Meguiars picks the products in a set not only by function but also checks them for chemical compatibility. Hybrid Ceramic Wax and Ultimate Wash \u0026amp; Wax, for instance, complement each other through the workflow — the shampoo cleans the surface and builds up the wax base; the Hybrid Ceramic Wax reinforces and seals. Throw together random products from different makers and a strongly alkaline shampoo could strip the previous wax layer instead of keeping it. With the Meguiars set that synergy is baked in from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStep by step: the ideal care workflow with the Deluxe Car Care Kit V2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the most out of the set, we'd go with a structured workflow. Step 1: hit the wheels with the Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner while the car is still dry — that way the cleaner works undiluted, without wash water thinning it down. Step 2: wash the car top to bottom with Ultimate Wash \u0026amp; Wax, rinsing the now pre-cleaned wheels again along the way. Step 3: dry the car off with a drying towel. Step 4: lay Hybrid Ceramic Wax panel by panel onto bonnet, roof, wings, doors and tailgate, then buff it back. Step 5: alongside or after that, clean every window with the Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner. Step 6: finish with Endurance Tyre Dressing on the dry tyres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workflow runs in a couple of hours and leaves a car that looks cared for in every detail. For a quick top-up between full workflows, just reach for the Ultimate Wash \u0026amp; Wax for the wash and freshen up with the Hybrid Ceramic Wax when needed — the other products only come out as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Meguiars Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 right for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is ideal for owners getting into car care systematically for the first time and unsure which products to start with. The line-up is deliberately chosen to cover every core area of exterior care — no gaps, no needless overlap. Anyone who's so far made do with a one-size-fits-all shampoo and a rag will spot a clear difference after the first full workflow with this set: a noticeably glossier car, cleaner wheels and streak-free glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set also suits any owner looking to simplify an existing product stash. If you've been running five different products from five different makers, you'll gain from the matched Meguiars products that run the same workflow more smoothly and with less fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a gift, the complete set is a cracking choice for birthdays, Christmas or a housewarming for a new car. The carry bag makes the set look the part and ready to give with no extra wrapping. At €104.90 the price lands well below what all the products inside would cost on their own — a real bit of added value for the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two Supreme Shine microfibre cloths that come with it are the same high-quality cloths Meguiars sells on their own. They're not throwaway cloths but long-lasting care cloths you can wash after every use at 30–40 °C. The soft surface is scratch-free on all paint types and leaves no fibres on the bodywork. We'd earmark one cloth for paintwork (wax, quick detailer) and the second purely for glass cleaner — that way you keep silicone residue from the tyre dressing or wax off the windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe microfibre cloths come in handy for other day-to-day detailing jobs too: dusting the interior, wiping down windows, mopping up cleaner residue. Split your cloth use by area from the start — paint, glass, interior — and label them or sort them by colour, and you'll avoid cross-contamination between products and get more consistent results every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComparison: Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 vs other Meguiars sets — which one fits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meguiars range has several sets for different care needs. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-car-care-kit\"\u003eCar Care Kit\u003c\/a\u003e is the smaller entry set — fewer products, more compact, for owners who only want the absolute basics covered. The Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 goes a step further: more products, a fuller workflow, higher care quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-ultimate-paint-care-kit\"\u003eUltimate Paint Care Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, on the other hand, is built around paint care — with a stronger focus on polishing and sealing, but without wheel cleaner, tyre dressing and glass cleaner. It's the better pick for owners who want to bring their paint up and already have the other areas covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 sits as the all-rounder: not as heavily focused on paint enhancement as the Ultimate Paint Care Kit, but broader than the Car Care Kit. It's the ideal answer for regular, complete exterior care without aiming for a full professional correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor cars that live outside, a full care workflow like the one with the Deluxe set is worth its weight in gold. UV, Saharan dust, bird droppings and tree sap keep chipping away at paint. Wash your paint with plain shampoo alone and never protect it, and over time you lose clear coat — with the matching hit to value at the next appraisal. Regularly laying down Hybrid Ceramic Wax builds a sacrificial layer that soaks up those environmental knocks and protects the real clear coat. Set against that, the under-€105 outlay for the complete set is money very well spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying the Meguiars Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 — recommendation and how to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meguiars Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 is available at Detailing1 as a complete set at an attractive price. Order the set and you get all five products, two Supreme Shine microfibre cloths and the carry bag — all in one delivery, ready to go straight away. The cloths that come with it are high quality and suit every product in the set: one cloth for wax and paint, one for glass cleaner and the final buff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first go, we'd wash and dry the car thoroughly before laying on the Hybrid Ceramic Wax. On clean, dry paint the sealant grabs better and lasts longer. Wash the car regularly with the Ultimate Wash \u0026amp; Wax and you'll gain from the synergy: the wax component in the shampoo builds the sealant up layer by layer and stretches the Hybrid Ceramic Wax between full applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meguiars care set is the right call for anyone who wants to look after their car fully and properly — without making a stack of individual decisions. The set delivers everything you need in one package, at a price that makes the step up to proper car care affordable. One set for every exterior area, from the first wash to the final tyre dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst time out with the set, you'll find a full care workflow takes a lot less time than you'd expect. With the right products a complete exterior job — wash, wheels, wax, glass, tyres — runs somewhere between one and two hours depending on the size of the car. The result is a car that looks like it's just rolled out of the showroom. For anyone new to detailing, that first full workflow is often a light-bulb moment: you see how much difference the right products make over whatever you were using before — and you start building car care into a routine of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is worth a look for seasoned detailers too: as a tidy basic kit for the second car, as a travel set for holidays or short trips (the carry bag fits any boot), or as an add-on to a specialist detailing setup for quick daily upkeep between deeper sessions. The Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 isn't just a beginner's product — it's a versatile everyday tool that earns its place even for old hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA closing word on expectations: the set covers exterior care in full — for the interior you'll need separate products. If you want to pair interior and exterior care, you can add the QUIK Interior Detailer and the Dash \u0026amp; Trim Brush to the set. The Meguiars range is built so all the products combine across the board with no incompatibilities to worry about. The Deluxe Car Care Kit V2 is the perfect way into the Meguiars care system — and a solid base that does its job reliably over many care cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set suits every class of car — from the supermini class up to the SUV. The Hybrid Ceramic Wax and Ultimate Wash \u0026amp; Wax are cleared for all paint types, including metallics and solid colours. The Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner works on toughened single-pane glass just as well as on laminated glass with heat-reflective film. The Endurance Tyre Dressing is designed for all common car tyre sizes and lays down an even, deep black on wide sports tyres too. That across-the-board versatility makes the set a safe buy — whatever car you've got to sort next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"1 set","offer_id":57344814252367,"sku":"D1-MEG-DELKITV2","price":83.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Meguiars-Deluxe-Car-Care-Kit-V2-Pflegeset-1-Set_PS1.jpg?v=1775376022"},{"product_id":"meguiars-hot-rims-black-wheel-cleaner","title":"HOT RIMS Black Wheel Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCleaning black wheels streak-free – with the Meguiar's HOT RIMS Black Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you clean black wheels without staining them? The Meguiar's HOT RIMS Black Wheel Cleaner is formulated specifically for black and dark-coated wheels – it pulls off brake dust and grime without leaving stains or residue behind.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack wheels are a real statement – but they're also a pain to keep clean. Standard wheel cleaners often leave visible stains, streaks or a milky film on dark coatings, and that ruins the whole look. The \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiar's HOT RIMS Black Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e was built for exactly this problem: a formula that cuts through brake dust, road grime and tar without leaving a mark on black and dark wheel surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for black and dark wheels.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pH-balanced formula is tuned to how sensitive dark wheel coatings are. No bleaching, no light spots, no milky residue – the black stays even and flawless once you've rinsed it off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulls off brake dust properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brake dust hides better on black wheels, but it does just as much damage. The iron particles etch into the coating and cause long-term surface damage. The HOT RIMS cleaner lifts the brake dust before it does any harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe on coated surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Black wheels usually run a delicate paint or powder coat. The cleaner is acid-free and won't attack that coating – a big edge over acidic wheel cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always clean black wheels in the shade and with cold brakes. Spray the HOT RIMS Black Wheel Cleaner onto the dry wheel, give it 2–3 minutes to work, then rinse thoroughly with water. For the spokes and tight spots, reach for a soft \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/meguiars\/felgenburste\"\u003eMeguiar's wheel brush\u003c\/a\u003e. Go easy on the scrubbing – on black coatings, harsh brushes leave scratches that show up straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWheel cleaner for black wheels – why they need special care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e are more delicate than polished or silver ones. The dark coating – paint, powder coat or ceramic – shows every scratch, every bit of discolouration and every cleaning mark right away. What stays invisible on a silver wheel turns into a problem on black. That's why black wheels need a cleaner that not only works, but leaves nothing behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcidic wheel cleaners are especially risky on black coatings. Acid attacks the coating and can cause discolouration you can't undo, matte patches or porosity. The HOT RIMS Black Wheel Cleaner works acid-free and pH-balanced – the cleaning power comes from specially tuned surfactants, not from harsh chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surfactant formula lifts brake dust and road grime by emulsifying it: the surfactants wrap around the dirt particles and release them from the wheel surface. When you rinse with water, the emulsified particles wash away – residue-free and without scrubbing away at the delicate coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning black wheels – step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning black wheels with the \u003cstrong\u003eHOT RIMS Black Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e starts with the right prep: work in the shade, not in full sun. The brakes should be cool – hot brakes dry the cleaner too fast and can cause staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpray the cleaner evenly onto the dry wheel – both the face and between the spokes. The spray bottle lets you aim it into the awkward spots too. Give the cleaner 2–3 minutes to work – you can watch the foam change colour as it lifts the brake dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWork the spokes and inner areas with a soft wheel brush. On black wheels, only ever use soft brushes – stiff bristles leave scratches that jump out on the dark surface. After brushing, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and dry with a clean microfibre cloth to avoid water spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrake dust on black wheels – results and protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHOT RIMS Black Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e pulls off brake dust, road grime, tar spatter and the general grey film that builds up on wheels between washes. On black wheels the difference is striking: instead of a dull, grey-hazed black, you get the deep, even black of the original coating back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning matters even more on black wheels, because brake dust – though less visible than on light wheels – eats into the coating over time. The iron particles in brake dust oxidise and, with moisture, etch into the surface. A regular clean every 2–3 weeks stops that from happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it's clean, a wheel wax or sealant is a smart move – it protects the surface against brake dust bonding again. On black wheels a sealant is especially worthwhile, because it makes the next clean far easier and adds a layer of protection against the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWheel cleaner comparison – HOT RIMS Black vs. HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeguiar's makes two HOT RIMS products: the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e built for black\/dark wheels, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-hot-rims-wheel-tire-cleaner-felgenreiniger\"\u003eHOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e as an all-round wheel cleaner for every wheel type. The Black Wheel Cleaner is milder and more residue-free by design – tuned to leave no marks on delicate black coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner is more aggressive and handles heavier grime on tougher wheel types. For polished, chromed or silver wheels it's the better pick, because residue shows less there and the extra cleaning power counts for more than being residue-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRule of thumb: black or dark wheels → HOT RIMS Black. Any other wheel colour → HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire. Running a mixed fleet? Keep both on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying a wheel cleaner – who the HOT RIMS Black is worth it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiar's HOT RIMS Black Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a must-have for anyone running black wheels. Paying for a specialist cleaner pays off, because standard wheel cleaners can damage that expensive coating or wreck the look. One spray bottle covers plenty of cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/meguiars\/felgenburste\"\u003eMeguiar's wheel brush\u003c\/a\u003e and a good microfibre cloth to dry, and you've got a safe cleaning kit for black wheels – no scratch risk, no residue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"24 fl oz (709 ml)","offer_id":57344820773199,"sku":"D1-MEG-G230524EU","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Meguiars-HOT-RIMS-Black-Wheel-Cleaner-Felgenreiniger-24-oz-709-ml_PS1.jpg?v=1775376145"},{"product_id":"meguiars-hot-rims-wheel-and-tire-cleaner","title":"HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026 Tire Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeguiars HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner — a powerful wheel cleaner with a colour-change indicator and Xtreme-Cling foam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes the Meguiars HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner stand out? This wheel and tyre cleaner runs an Xtreme-Cling foam formula that clings to vertical surfaces, cuts through brake dust and road grime, and shows you it's working by shifting from white to brown. Safe on all clear-coated, factory-painted and chrome wheels. 24 oz (709 ml).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean wheels are the calling card of a well-kept car. They're also one of the hardest parts of the car to clean: brake dust bakes into the surface between washes, road grime settles into the spokes and the barrel, and rubber wear darkens the tyre sidewalls. A regular car shampoo won't cut it here — it's built for the more delicate paint and doesn't carry the penetrating agents you need to break the bond brake dust forms. The \u003cstrong\u003eMeguiars HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is built specifically for this job: a foaming Xtreme-Cling formula that grabs onto wheel faces and tyre sidewalls, attacks brake dust and grime chemically, and tells you through a colour change when the cleaning is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXtreme-Cling foam clings to vertical surfaces — no instant run-off.\u003c\/strong\u003e The biggest weakness of a standard wheel cleaner is how it runs off: thin, liquid cleaners slide straight down the wheel the moment you spray them on, before they've had any time to work. The Xtreme-Cling formula in the HOT RIMS Cleaner foams up as you lay it down and forms a thick, clinging layer that holds on vertical and angled surfaces. That stretches the dwell time — the cleaner stays where you need it, not on the ground under the wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour-change indicator shows you the effect as it happens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner shifts from white to reddish-brown the moment it hits brake dust and iron particles. That visual cue pulls double duty: it shows you where the cleaner is working, and it tells you when the dwell time is up — namely once the colour stops getting darker. So you get the most out of the dwell time without rinsing too early or waiting too long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe on every common wheel type — clear-coated, factory-painted and chrome.\u003c\/strong\u003e The HOT RIMS Cleaner is tested for compatibility with all the usual wheel finishes: clear-coated alloys, factory-painted steel wheels and chrome. The formula doesn't attack coatings and leaves no etching or staining on delicate clear-coat wheels — a problem you often run into with wheel cleaners that are too aggressive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray the HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner onto a dry wheel, not a wet one — the Xtreme-Cling foam grabs better on a dry surface and the formula doesn't get watered down by leftover water. Mist it evenly over the spokes, the barrel and the tyre sidewalls and let it dwell for 1–3 minutes (never longer than 5, and definitely not in direct sun or on hot wheels). Watch the colour shift from white to brown — once it stops getting darker, that's your cue to rinse. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. For stubborn grime, give it a quick pass with a wheel brush before you rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that often gets forgotten with wheel cleaning: how often you clean makes a huge difference to the overall effort. Clean your wheels weekly and you'll barely see baked-on brake dust — it hasn't had time to bond to the surface yet. Clean once a month and you'll often find heavily baked-in grime that needs stronger cleaners and some mechanical help. The HOT RIMS Cleaner handles both situations — but the more regular the wash, the less work per round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eXtreme-Cling technology and the colour indicator explained — how the HOT RIMS Cleaner works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXtreme-Cling technology isn't just a marketing tag — it describes a real, functional property of the formula. Standard wheel cleaners are usually thin and run off fast when you spray them. Xtreme-Cling means the formula foams up as it leaves the spray head, building a network of foam cells that hook onto the surface. Think of a bathroom cleaning foam: it stays put on vertical tiles while plain water would run straight off. The upshot: a longer dwell time that the cleaner uses to break down brake dust and road grime chemically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour indicator works off a redox reaction: the formula contains compounds that react with iron oxide (brake dust) to form a coloured compound. On contact with iron particles you get reddish-brown compounds visible to the naked eye. That's why the colour change is strongest where the brake dust is thickest — typically on the inner spoke and the barrel, closest to the disc and the pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-two of clinging foam and colour indicator makes the HOT RIMS Cleaner genuinely easy to use: you can see whether and where the cleaner is working, and adjust the dwell time to match. Spot a really dirty patch on the wheel and you can hit it again and give it longer — a proactive way of working that simple cleaners without an indicator just don't let you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to clean wheels properly — when and how to use the HOT RIMS Cleaner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheels should be cleaned before you wash the car, not after. Here's why: cleaning the wheels throws up splashes and foam residue, and if you do it right after the bodywork wash, that can dirty the paint you've just cleaned. The right order: treat the wheels with the HOT RIMS Cleaner, rinse, let them dry — then wash the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results the wheels should be cold. Hot wheels straight after a drive react differently with the cleaner — the extra heat speeds up the reaction but also raises the risk of staining on delicate wheel finishes. If you can, wait 15–20 minutes after driving for the wheels to cool down before you spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavily soiled wheels we'd pair the HOT RIMS Cleaner with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-supreme-wheel-brush-angled\"\u003eMeguiars wheel brush\u003c\/a\u003e: spray the cleaner on, let it dwell for 2 minutes, then work it in mechanically with the brush — that shifts even baked-on brake dust deposits the cleaner can't fully lift on its own. Then rinse well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn cars with open-spoke sports wheels, cleaning the tyre sidewall really shows — the wheel frames the sidewall, and brown, dirty tyres jump out the moment the wheel itself is clean. The HOT RIMS Cleaner does both areas in one step, which lifts the whole look noticeably. It's an essential bit of care especially on cars with gloss-black wheels, where water spots and dust show up straight away, so cleaning wheel and tyre together really matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOT RIMS Cleaner on tyres — how to get your sidewalls black again\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner doesn't just clean wheels, it does tyre sidewalls too. Tyre rubber soaks up road grime, brake-dust particles and oily residue and turns a brown-grey colour. Ordinary car cleaners only lift that discolouration off the surface; the HOT RIMS Cleaner, with its penetrating agents, goes deeper into the porous rubber and pulls grime out from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result: noticeably blacker sidewalls after cleaning, which make the ideal base for a tyre dressing afterwards. Tire dressings grip better on clean sidewalls and last longer. A tyre-care routine that starts with the HOT RIMS Cleaner and finishes with a quality Endurance tyre dressing gives you the most professional result for tyre looks and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor winter care the HOT RIMS Cleaner is worth its weight. Road salt, slush spray and de-icer off the tarmac settle on wheels especially aggressively. Salt can drive corrosion on unprotected alloys and attack the coating on painted surfaces. Regular winter cleaning with the HOT RIMS Cleaner clears these residues before they do lasting damage — a particularly important step in regions where the winter road service lays down a lot of salt. After a winter clean we'd apply a wheel sealant, which makes salt and grime easier to lift off at the next wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24 oz (709 ml) bottle is built to last. With normal use (4 wheels per round, every 2–4 weeks) one bottle lasts many months. The spray-head design keeps the foam spreading evenly and cuts down on waste — every pull of the trigger lays down just the right amount of product for one section of wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeguiars HOT RIMS vs. Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner — comparing the Meguiars wheel cleaners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two main families of wheel cleaner in the Meguiars range. The Ultimate All Wheel Cleaner (part of the Deluxe Car Care Kit) is a pH-neutral, iron-dissolving wheel cleaner that doesn't foam — ideal for regular light-to-medium cleaning and for delicate wheel finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner is the more powerful, foaming cleaner for heavier soiling. The Xtreme-Cling technology and colour indicator make it a great fit for cars that get cleaned rarely, or that show heavy brake-dust build-up after long stretches between tyre changes. It's also the better call for cleaning tyre and wheel at the same time, since the formula works well on both surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you own both cleaners, reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meguiars-ultimate-all-wheel-cleaner\"\u003eUltimate All Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e for the weekly routine and the HOT RIMS Cleaner for deeper cleans every four to six weeks or after especially dirty drives. Running the two together gets you both clean wheels and long-term protection of the wheel finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying the Meguiars HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner — our recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meguiars HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner is the ideal answer for anyone who wants to clean their wheels and tyres effectively and safely with a single product. The 24 oz (709 ml) size covers plenty of cleaning cycles and gives you good value for money. The colour-change indicator and Xtreme-Cling technology make it easy to use and the result is visibly better than with ordinary spray-bottle cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a complete wheel-care routine we'd combine the HOT RIMS Cleaner, a wheel brush for mechanical agitation and a tyre dressing for the finishing touch. This three-step routine takes about 20 minutes per car and leaves wheels and tyres in a state that clearly lifts the car's overall look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been cleaning your wheels with an all-purpose car shampoo up to now and weren't happy with the result, you'll spot the difference with the HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner straight away. The foaming formula, the colour indicator and the deep cleaning action make wheel cleaning more efficient and more thorough — with a result that's still visible weeks later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're working with a Grit Guard in your wash bucket, we'd keep a dedicated bucket for the wheels. After cleaning, wheel water carries dissolved brake dust and grit that — if it ends up in the bodywork bucket — can contaminate your shampoo and get dragged across the paint by the wash mitt. Keep separate buckets for wheels and bodywork and you rule out that cross-contamination risk entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HOT RIMS Wheel \u0026amp; Tire Cleaner comes ready-to-use in its spray form — no diluting, no decanting, straight to work. That makes it especially easy to use with zero prep. The clear, bold labelling on the bottle and the striking, unmistakable colour change when it's working make the product instantly understandable and usable even for complete beginners to car care. There's no learning curve — spray on, wait, rinse off, done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional and semi-professional detailers, the 24 oz (709 ml) HOT RIMS Cleaner is built to be economical. Larger containers are available for commercial use, but for the home user the 24 oz bottle is the sweet spot between handling and quantity. The 709 ml volume covers plenty of full cleaning rounds and, with regular use, lasts a whole season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HOT RIMS Cleaner is the ideal tool for clean wheels and tyres — in one product, at an attractive price. If you value well-kept wheels and don't want to juggle several separate products for wheels and tyres, this is the perfect blend of efficiency, safety and cleaning power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne last practical note for cars with very light or polished aluminium wheels: these finishes are more sensitive to cleaning chemistry than clear-coated wheels. On polished alloys we'd test the HOT RIMS Cleaner on a small spot and keep the dwell time to 2 minutes at most. The formula is cleared for all common wheel types, but polished aluminium with no clear-coat sealant is inherently more delicate. With the recommended dwell time and a thorough rinse, these wheels clean up without any trouble too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result speaks for itself: clean, glossy wheels and evenly black sidewalls that lift the whole look of the car. A cleaner that earns its price every time you use it — whether it's a quick Sunday once-over or the extra-thorough seasonal clean after a long, hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who takes their car care seriously and does it consistently: wheel cleaning is really the first step in a complete, professional wash routine. After the HOT RIMS Cleaner comes the bodywork wash with a gentle car shampoo, then drying with a quality drying towel and finally sealing with a hard wax or ceramic protection. Clean wheels from step one mean no brake-dust water lands on freshly sealed bodywork — an often-overlooked quality point in car washing that the right wheel cleaner heads off from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"24 fl oz (709 ml)","offer_id":57344841384271,"sku":"D1-MEG-G9524EU","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Meguiars-HOT-RIMS-Wheel-Tire-Cleaner-Felgenreiniger-24-oz-709-ml_PS1.jpg?v=1775376149"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-felgenreiniger-felgenreiniger","title":"PROFILINE FelgenReiniger wheel cleaner (SONAX)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWheel cleaner in pro-size containers — SONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger for detailing shops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy does a detailing shop need a professional wheel cleaner? This pro wheel cleaner is an alkaline cleaner in bulk sizes up to 200 litres — it pulls brake dust, road grime and baked-on crust off alloy wheels, steel wheels and coated wheels efficiently and without harming the surface.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWheels are the dirtiest parts on the whole car: brake dust from ceramic and metallic pads, baked-in road grime and oil splatter from the engine bay combine into a layer that bakes on under hot braking and barely shifts without a strong cleaner. At the same time, wheels are often made of sensitive aluminium alloys or carry high-grade coatings that aggressive acid cleaners can attack. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger\u003c\/strong\u003e handles all of this: as an alkaline cleaner with no hydrofluoric-acid content, it pulls stubborn brake dust and wheel grime without touching the wheel surface. Available in 1 litre, 5 litre, 25 litre and 200 litre for non-stop professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlkaline formula, no hydrofluoric acid — gentle on every type of wheel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheel cleaners with hydrofluoric acid are very effective, but they attack aluminium surfaces, clear-coat finishes and chrome trim — and over time it shows up as dulling and staining. The PROFILINE FelgenReiniger works with alkaline actives that break down brake dust and grime without chemically damaging the wheel surface. It's safe on cast-alloy wheels, chrome wheels, coated wheels and steel wheels — one product for the whole shop, no sorting by wheel type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro sizes up to 200 litres for cost-effective daily use.\u003c\/strong\u003e On the consumer side, wheel cleaners come in 500 ml or 1 litre — for shops running dozens of cars a day, that makes no economic sense. The PROFILINE FelgenReiniger comes in pro sizes up to 200 litres, so you can keep filling spray bottles and pressure sprayers for daily work. The price per litre in the 25-litre or 200-litre size is far lower than the 1-litre format — a real cost advantage for any shop that burns through a lot of wheel cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast dwell time for an efficient wash-bay workflow.\u003c\/strong\u003e In professional washes and detailing shops, dwell time matters: products that need a long soak slow you down when several cars are going through at once. On typical wheel grime, the PROFILINE FelgenReiniger shows visible results after just 1–3 minutes of dwell time — the brake dust loosens up and can be rinsed off or agitated with a wheel brush, no hard scrubbing needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the best results, spray the PROFILINE FelgenReiniger onto dry, cool wheels — not onto hot wheels straight after a drive, or the product flashes off too fast and can leave stains. Let the wheels cool down first (at least 10 minutes after the engine's off), then spray on the cleaner, let it dwell for 2–3 minutes, work it with a suitable wheel brush and rinse thoroughly. For stubborn baked-on brake dust, bump the dwell time up to 5 minutes and don't let it dry out — re-wet it if you have to. For extreme brake dust, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-felgenreiniger-red-max-felgenreiniger\"\u003ePROFILINE FelgenReiniger Red Max\u003c\/a\u003e is the stronger option with a colour indicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the PROFILINE FelgenReiniger works — alkaline actives and brake-dust release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePROFILINE FelgenReiniger\u003c\/strong\u003e works with a pH-alkaline active system that softens the bonds between brake-dust particles and the wheel surface. Brake dust is made up of fine metal particles (iron, copper), carbon from the friction lining and organic binders. Heat from braking bakes these particles onto the wheel surface — especially on warm alloy wheels, which act as a heat sink for the brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe alkaline actives in the FelgenReiniger break down both the organic binders and the oxide bonds between iron particles and the aluminium surface. The result is a dirt matrix that, after enough dwell time, lifts off the wheel completely with water and a bit of brush work — without heavy mechanical pressure or aggressive acids. On wheels that get cleaned regularly, a light film often comes off with just a rinse, no brush; on neglected wheels, dwell time plus brush work is the most efficient route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pH of the PROFILINE FelgenReiniger is set so it stays gentle on aluminium alloys: strongly alkaline cleaners (pH \u0026gt; 13) attack aluminium and can damage the anodising on alloy wheels. The PROFILINE FelgenReiniger balances cleaning power against material compatibility for non-stop professional use, with no risk to high-grade wheel surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne important point in professional use is the right dilution. The PROFILINE FelgenReiniger is a concentrate that you can use neat or diluted depending on how dirty the wheel is. For light, fresh dirt after a normal drive, a dilution of 1:3 (1 part cleaner, 3 parts water) is plenty. For stubborn baked-on brake dust after long standing time or hard track use, run it neat. Diluting cuts product use while still cleaning well, and it brings the cost per cleaned wheel right down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the FelgenReiniger — dwell time, brushing and rinsing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard process for wheel cleaning in the shop: do the wheels before you wash the body. Spray the wheel cleaner onto a dry or pre-wetted wheel — good coverage across all areas matters, including the inner face of the spokes and the brake areas behind them. Let it dwell for 2–3 minutes. Work it with a wheel brush (a spoke brush plus a flat wheel brush), getting into every area of the wheel. Rinse thoroughly with a strong jet of water — residue can leave stains once it dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor automated wash-line processes, go with the 25-litre or 200-litre size: the product gets fed into the machine's wheel-cleaner tank and sprayed onto the wheels through the automatic dosing. Dwell time in a tunnel wash is short (30–60 seconds), so you should run a slightly higher concentration, or treat heavily soiled wheels by hand afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor mobile detailing, the 1-litre format in a spray bottle works well — enough for 8–12 cars per fill. If you're reordering regularly, the 5-litre size is an economical refill option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn frequently asked questions: yes, the PROFILINE FelgenReiniger is also fine on cast-alloy spoke wheels with a vapour-coated or polished aluminium surface, as long as you don't overrun the dwell time. Polished alloy wheels (so-called \"Diamond Cut\" or machined wheels) react more sensitively to chemical cleaners than painted wheels: on these special wheels, let the cleaner dwell for 2 minutes max, rinse straight away with water and don't use an abrasive brush. The alkalinity of the cleaner can cause tarnishing on polished aluminium if it dwells too long — at normal dwell time the risk is minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the PROFILINE FelgenReiniger fits — washes, reconditioning and mobile service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a fixed reconditioning shop, the PROFILINE FelgenReiniger is the standard product for wheel cleaning before every car detail. Even on cars going in for polishing or sealing, the wheels need to be clean — brake dust on the wheels would get flung onto the freshly polished paint by spray water during the job and create new scratches. Cleaning the wheels as the first step of every detail with the PROFILINE FelgenReiniger is a must, not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCar dealers reconditioning used cars get through a lot of wheel cleaner: every car in intake recon needs clean wheels before it hits the showroom. The 25-litre size covers the demand of an average-sized dealership for several weeks and saves a lot of ordering hassle and cost compared with smaller sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe PROFILINE FelgenReiniger compared — the wheel-cleaner range at SONAX\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX PROFILINE wheel-cleaner range has two main products: the PROFILINE FelgenReiniger (this product) and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-felgenreiniger-red-max-felgenreiniger\"\u003ePROFILINE FelgenReiniger Red Max\u003c\/a\u003e with a colour indicator. The Red Max contains an iron indicator that turns reddish on contact with iron particles from brake dust, so you can see exactly where the brake dust is — handy for visually checking the cleaning result and for showing the customer (\"look how much brake dust was on your wheel\"). The standard FelgenReiniger without a colour indicator is usually cheaper and plenty for shops that don't need the colour reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the consumer side, SONAX offers the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-felgenbeast-felgenreiniger\"\u003eSONAX FelgenBeast wheel cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e — a strongly alkaline wheel cleaner with especially fast action. The PROFILINE FelgenReiniger is built for non-stop use in bulk sizes, while the FelgenBeast is a consumer format for occasional use. For shops that demand very fast action and cleaning power and don't mind the cost in bulk sizes, the Red Max in 5-litre or 25-litre can also be an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying the SONAX PROFILINE FelgenReiniger — sizes and cost comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PROFILINE FelgenReiniger comes in four sizes: 1 litre (for mobile use and getting started), 5 litre (for smaller shops and as a 1–2 month stock), 25 litre (for mid-sized shops as a quarterly supply) and 200 litre as a bulk size for large washes and fleet operators. The right size depends on your monthly use: at 10–15 cars a month the 5-litre size is ideal; at 50+ cars a month the 25-litre pays off, and for industrial use the 200-litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor shops trying the FelgenReiniger for the first time, start with the 1-litre format to test the cleaning power on your own fleet. Once you're sold, move up to the 5-litre or 25-litre and enjoy the lower price per litre. As a verified SONAX dealer, Detailing1 carries every size of the PROFILINE FelgenReiniger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that often gets underrated day-to-day: picking the right brush. A good wheel cleaner only shows its full potential paired with a suitable wheel brush. For spoke wheels, go with a flexible spoke brush that reaches into tight gaps; for solid-face wheels, a flat bristle brush that covers the whole inner face is ideal. If you only spray and rinse without brushing, you'll always leave residue in the recesses and along the inner edges of the spokes on heavily soiled wheels. Investing in a good set of brushes is as much a part of professional wheel cleaning as the right cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":57344985399631,"sku":"D1-SNX-2305000","price":62.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 liters","offer_id":57344985432399,"sku":"D1-SNX-2307050","price":231.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 liters","offer_id":57344985465167,"sku":"D1-SNX-2309050","price":1936.13,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-felgenreiniger_1liter.png?v=1774730640"},{"product_id":"nigrin-alu-monster-felgenreiniger","title":"\"Alu Monster\" Felgenreiniger","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eNIGRIN Felgenreiniger löst Bremsstaub, ohne die Felge anzugreifen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWas ist das Alu Monster? Ein säurefreies Felgenreiniger-Gel von NIGRIN, das Bremsstaub chemisch bindet und sich dabei sichtbar rot bis violett verfärbt. pH 5,3 bis 5,5, freigegeben für alle Felgentypen inklusive RDKS-Sensoren und Keramikversiegelung. Nicht geeignet für Teer, eingebrannte Fettkrusten oder warme Felgen direkt nach der Fahrt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDer NIGRIN Felgenreiniger „Alu Monster“\u003c\/strong\u003e ist ein säurefreies Reinigungsgel von NIGRIN, das mit Natriummercaptoacetat arbeitet, einem Thioglykolat. Der Wirkstoff greift die Eisenpartikel aus dem Bremsstaub an und schließt jedes Teilchen in einen wasserlöslichen Komplex ein, so wie eine Klammer, die sich um das Partikel legt und es vom Lack abhebt. Heißt für dich: was sich eben noch festgesetzt hatte, läuft beim Spülgang einfach mit ab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie Felgenoberfläche bleibt dabei unberührt, weil die Reaktion ausschließlich mit Eisen abläuft und nicht mit Klarlack, Pulverbeschichtung oder eloxiertem Aluminium. Genau das unterscheidet ein säurefreies Gel von den sauren Reinigern, die schneller arbeiten und auf Chrom oder poliertem Alu Ätzspuren hinterlassen können. Bei Felgen mit Diamantschliff bleibt jede Materialabtragung dauerhaft sichtbar und lässt sich nicht mehr wegpolieren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_nigrin-alu-monster-felgenreiniger_hero_83421505-8cd9-4c71-b050-eccf8c0cee3f.jpg?v=1785945628\u0026amp;width=1400\" alt=\"Eingebrannter Bremsstaubfilm auf der Felge eines schwarzen Audi, NIGRIN Alu Monster Felgenreiniger daneben\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDer Farbumschlag ist Messwert, keine Deko.\u003c\/strong\u003e Das Rot entsteht nicht durch einen zugesetzten Farbstoff, sondern weil der neu gebildete Eisen-Thioglykolat-Komplex Licht anders absorbiert. Du siehst damit punktgenau, wo Bremsstaub sitzt, den das Auge auf der sauber wirkenden Felge nicht erkennt. Nach drei Minuten weißt du, welche Speiche einen zweiten Durchgang braucht.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGel, das an der Speiche stehen bleibt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beim Sprühen verflüssigt sich die Formel unter dem Druck der Düse, auf der Felge wird sie sofort wieder zäh. Dünnflüssige Reiniger laufen in wenigen Sekunden ins Felgenhorn ab und erreichen die nötigen drei bis fünf Minuten Kontaktzeit an den senkrechten Flächen nie. Praktisch: Du brauchst 10 bis 15 ml pro Rad statt der doppelten Menge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEin Reiniger für den ganzen Fuhrpark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Freigegeben für Stahl, Leichtmetall, lackiert, poliert, matt und verchromt, dazu voll RDKS-kompatibel, also verträglich mit den Sensoren der Reifendruckkontrolle im Rad. Bei pH 5,3 bis 5,5 bleiben auch keramikversiegelte Felgen unangetastet, weil die Siloxan-Bindung der Versiegelung erst im stark alkalischen Bereich abgebaut wird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraxistipp von Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aus unserer Praxis ist die warme Felge der teuerste Fehler. Nach zügiger Fahrt strahlen die Bremsscheiben so viel Wärme ab, dass das Rad 80 °C und mehr erreicht, und dann verdampft der Wasseranteil des Gels fast augenblicklich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eZurück bleiben die Salze in hochkonzentrierter Form, und die ätzen sich in Sekunden in den Klarlack. Was du danach siehst, sind weiße Flecken und trübe Laufspuren, die sich nicht mehr abwaschen lassen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDer Test dauert zwei Sekunden: Wenn du die Felge nicht bequem mit der flachen Hand anfassen kannst, ist sie zu warm. Dann wartest du, statt zu sprühen. Im Schatten abkühlen lassen kostet zehn Minuten, ein verätzter Klarlack kostet eine Felgenaufbereitung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKalte Felge, drei Minuten, dann liest du die Farbe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuf die abgekühlte, trockene Felge sprühen, von unten nach oben arbeiten und pro Rad mit 10 bis 15 ml rechnen. Bei einer 19-Zoll-Felge mit vielen Speichen eher am oberen Ende.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNicht vorher abspritzen. Wasser verdünnt das Gel, der Farbumschlag kommt dann ungleichmäßig und die Reaktion läuft nicht sauber durch. Nach ein bis zwei Minuten setzt die Verfärbung ein, die volle Einwirkzeit liegt bei drei bis fünf Minuten. Danach ist das Thioglykolat gesättigt und arbeitet nicht weiter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer eigentliche Trick liegt im Ablesen: Nicht die Uhr sagt dir, wann du spülen sollst, sondern die Farbe. Solange sich das Rot vertieft, läuft die Reaktion. Sobald sie stehen bleibt, ist Schluss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDann spülst du mit kräftigem Wasserstrahl von oben nach unten ab, bis kein roter Schleier mehr abläuft. Ein zweiter kurzer Durchgang bringt mehr als längeres Warten, weil frisches Gel auf der feuchten Felge sofort wieder reagiert, während gesättigtes nur noch antrocknet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e„Selbstaktiv“ heißt nicht berührungslos. Das Thioglykolat löst den metallischen Bremsstaub zuverlässig, auf der Felge sitzt aber zusätzlich ein Traffic Film, also der elektrostatisch anhaftende Straßenschmutz aus Ruß, Öl und Reifenabrieb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer bleibt beim reinen Aufsprühen als grauer Schleier zurück, den du erst beim Wischtest mit dem Finger bemerkst. Verteile das Gel deshalb während der Einwirkzeit sanft mit einer weichen \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-collection-flex-brush-microfiber-wheel-brush-mikrofaser-felgenbuerste\"\u003eMikrofaser-Felgenbürste\u003c\/a\u003e, nicht zum Schrubben, sondern um den Film zu brechen und das Gel bis ins Felgenbett zu bringen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_nigrin-alu-monster-felgenreiniger_anwendung_2a21abee-48c2-4f30-8640-48d74c9fe1d4.jpg?v=1785945657\u0026amp;width=1400\" alt=\"Aufsprühen von NIGRIN Alu Monster Felgenreiniger auf die Speichen, rote Reaktion auf dem Bremsstaub\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrenzen: Thioglykolat löst Eisen, Teer bleibt liegen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuf normalem Bremsstaub von Straßenfahrzeugen ist das Alu Monster in seinem Kerngebiet. Der Farbumschlag verrät dir zusätzlich, welche Art von Schmutz überhaupt vorliegt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEisenpartikel reagieren rot bis violett. Organische Verschmutzung reagiert gar nicht. Wenn nach drei Minuten nichts passiert, hast du kein Eisenproblem, sondern ein Fettproblem, und dann ist das falsche Werkzeug in der Hand. Diese Diagnose liefert dir kein säurehaltiger Reiniger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie Grenzen sind klar benennbar. Teer und Bitumen bestehen aus langkettigen Kohlenwasserstoffen, an denen die wasserbasierte Chemie wirkungslos abperlt, dafür brauchst du einen Teerentferner auf Lösemittelbasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBei jahrelang ungewaschenen Felgen liegt eine schmierige Kruste aus Achsfett und thermisch zersetztem Bremsbelag über dem eigentlichen Schmutz, und die milden Tenside kommen da nicht durch. Wenn regulärer Bremsstaub das Thema ist, greifst du zum Alu Monster. Wenn eine fettige Kruste den Zugang blockiert, geht ein \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-alkali-wheel-cleaner-awh-felgenreiniger-alkalisch\"\u003ealkalischer Felgenreiniger\u003c\/a\u003e vor, der das Fett verseift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie ehrlichste Einschränkung betrifft poliertes, unversiegeltes Aluminium ohne Klarlack. Das Sicherheitsdatenblatt gibt alle Leichtmetallfelgen frei, und solange du zügig spülst, stimmt das auch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLässt du das Gel dort aber antrocknen, steigt die Konzentration im Rückstand so weit an, dass die Komplexbildner die Legierung selbst angreifen. Das Ergebnis sind milchige Laufspuren und ein mattierter Hochglanz, die sich nicht abwaschen lassen, sondern in stundenlanger Handarbeit auspoliert werden müssen. Auf Diamantschliff und keramikversiegelten Felgen ist das unkritisch, dort schützt die Klarlack- beziehungsweise Siloxanschicht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_nigrin-alu-monster-felgenreiniger_ergebnis_976755b2-4fc9-4517-987a-a8943743716f.jpg?v=1785945670\u0026amp;width=1400\" alt=\"Saubere Felge mit ablaufendem Wasser nach der Anwendung von NIGRIN Alu Monster Felgenreiniger\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFür wen sich der NIGRIN Felgenreiniger rechnet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBei 40 bis 60 ml für vier Räder kommst du mit der 1-Liter-Flasche auf 16 bis 25 komplette Radsätze, also rund 0,75 € pro Fahrzeug und Durchgang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDamit ist das Alu Monster für alle gedacht, die ihre Felgen alle ein bis drei Wochen pflegen und dabei nicht zwischen drei Reinigern für drei Felgentypen sortieren wollen. Im Zwei- oder Dreifahrzeug-Haushalt zahlt sich das doppelt aus, weil Winterstahl, Sommer-Alu und Diamantschliff denselben Reiniger vertragen und kein Vertauschungsrisiko besteht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeniger passend ist es, wenn du dein Auto ein- oder zweimal im Jahr gründlich machst und der Bremsstaub dann schon Monate Einbrennzeit hinter sich hat, denn dort kommt auch der zweite Durchgang an eine mechanische Grenze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDie Gebindewahl folgt der Frequenz. Die 1-Liter-Sprühflasche kommt einsatzbereit mit montiertem Sprühkopf und ist der Einstieg für ein Fahrzeug. Der 5-Liter-Kanister ist die Nachfüllstation dafür und rechnet sich ab dem zweiten Auto, die 25 Liter sind für Aufbereiter und Fuhrparks gedacht. Passend dazu findest du weitere \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/felgenreiniger\"\u003eFelgenreiniger\u003c\/a\u003e für die Fälle, die ein säurefreies Gel bewusst nicht abdeckt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEin Detail, das du auf keinem Etikett und in keinem Händler-Text findest, steht im Sicherheitsdatenblatt unter Abschnitt 10: Kontakt mit starken Alkalien ist zu vermeiden. Praktisch heißt das, wer erst alkalisch vorwäscht und den NIGRIN Felgenreiniger dann auf die noch laugefeuchte Felge sprüht, verbrennt einen Teil des Wirkstoffs an der Restlauge, statt ihn auf den Bremsstaub anzusetzen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDer Farbumschlag fällt schwächer aus und du hältst das Produkt für schlechter, als es ist. Zwischenspülen kostet dreißig Sekunden und ist der Unterschied zwischen halber und voller Wirkung. Wer im April dran ist, wenn die Sommerräder montiert werden und das Suchinteresse nach Felgenreinigern seinen Jahreshöchststand erreicht, macht diesen Schritt am besten gleich zur Gewohnheit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_nigrin-alu-monster-felgenreiniger_lineup_164870bb-0f6e-4a28-b8cc-dafd3057a6df.jpg?v=1785945684\u0026amp;width=1400\" alt=\"NIGRIN Alu Monster Felgenreiniger 1 Liter mit benutzter Mikrofaser-Felgenbürste vor der sauberen Felge\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"NIGRIN","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 Liter","offer_id":58388973060431,"sku":"D1-NIGRIN-10016","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Liter","offer_id":58388997734735,"sku":"D1-NIGRIN-100303","price":61.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Liter","offer_id":58388997767503,"sku":"D1-NIGRIN-100310","price":285.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/nigrin-alu-monster-felgenreiniger.png?v=1785935557"},{"product_id":"tuga-chemie-set-felgen","title":"TUGA Chemie \"Wheels\" Cleaning Set","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eThe wheel cleaner set dissolves the brake dust. The brush pulls it out.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the TUGA Chemie \"Wheels\" cleaning set? A build-your-own kit: one of the two TUGA wheel cleaners plus the matching tool if you want it — 20 percent off whatever you pick. Not meant for tyre sidewalls, painted bodywork or motorbikes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe TUGA Chemie \"Wheels\" cleaning set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a configurable \u003cstrong\u003ewheel cleaner set\u003c\/strong\u003e: you pick a cleaner — the acid-free Alu-Teufel \"Spezial\"® (green) for regular upkeep or the acidic Aluminium-Teufel® (red) for baked-on brake dust — in 1 litre or 5 litres. Then add the Detailing wheel brush, the wheel brush, or both. Whatever you put together costs 20 percent less than buying it separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy two parts at all? Because brake dust comes in two layers. Braking takes the system up to 800 degrees, glowing iron particles hit the wheel and sinter into the top layer of clearcoat. Chemistry dissolves that iron layer — 75 to 85 percent of the grime if you wash weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is left behind is traffic film: a grey haze of oil, tyre rubber and road dust that clings to the surface electrostatically and does not react to any cleaner. Which means the last 15 to 25 percent only comes off with bristles. That is exactly what the tool in the set is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_auto-reinigungsset-felgen-von-tuga-chemie_lineup.jpg?v=1787665973\u0026amp;width=1400\" alt=\"Detailing1 TUGA Chemie \u0026quot;Wheels\u0026quot; cleaning set — Alu-Teufel \u0026quot;Spezial\u0026quot;, Aluminium-Teufel, wheel brush and detailing brush\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo cleaners for two different jobs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The green Alu-Teufel \"Spezial\"® works acid-free at pH 7 to 8 — the range of ordinary tap water — which clears it for alloy, chrome, anodised, diamond-cut, powder-coated and multi-piece wheels, TPMS sensors included. The red Aluminium-Teufel® sits at the other end of the scale below pH 1 and is an emergency tool with a hard 1 to 2 minute dwell. In the AUTO ZEITUNG wheel cleaner test the green one came out on top of eleven cleaners, with 91 out of 100 points and a \"sehr gut\" rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe tool closes the gap chemistry leaves open.\u003c\/strong\u003e One or two extra minutes of hand work per wheel sounds like added effort, but it saves you the second and third chemical pass — in practice about 30 to 40 percent of the total time and a third of the product. The wheel brush measures 34 centimetres with a 15 centimetre Nylex head, so it reaches into the barrel without pulling the wheel off. The Detailing wheel brush is the counterpart at 23 centimetres with 5 centimetre bristles, for spoke roots, the valve and the bolt circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne litre covers a full season.\u003c\/strong\u003e An 18 to 20 inch wheel needs about 30 millilitres of gel for full coverage, so a complete set of four takes roughly 120 millilitres. That puts the 1 litre bottle at a good 8 sets of wheels — one summer or winter season if you give them a proper wash every four weeks. The 5 litre canister comes out at over 41 sets and pays off from the second car in the household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most expensive mistake with wheel gel is laying on too much of it. Whatever runs down the face and drips out of the barrel never reacted with brake dust — it is simply gone. Put on enough to cover the surface evenly, and work bottom to top so runs do not dry on while you are still spraying the upper section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a 19 inch spoked wheel that is about 30 millilitres, not double. We regularly see customers here in Nordhorn who empty the litre bottle after four washes and wonder about the coverage — nearly always it is the amount, not the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCold wheel, three minutes, then the brush\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe routine is the same for both cleaners: spray the cold wheel, let it dwell, work it mechanically, rinse top to bottom with a strong jet. Only the dwell time differs, and it differs a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the green Alu-Teufel \"Spezial\"® you give it 3 to 5 minutes. It tells you when it is done: the gel turns red-violet as soon as it binds iron out of the brake dust — a chemical indicator instead of a stopwatch. In practice that means you neither rinse too early nor leave the cleaner sitting for no reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel itself is thixotropic: it thins out and atomises as you spray, then stiffens again the moment it hits the vertical face. So it stays where the dirt is instead of running down into the barrel. TUGA Chemie has been developing and filling this formula at its own site in Osnabrück for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe red Aluminium-Teufel® gets 1 to 2 minutes maximum, and here there is no colour change — the red is pure cosmetics. With no visual signal you work to the clock, not to feel. The manufacturer also calls for a clear water pre-rinse before the red one. That has a second reason once bristles come into play: loose grit acts like sandpaper under a brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhich tool you reach for follows the wheel geometry, not taste. On closed aero wheels you cannot get into the barrel at all — there the detailing brush does the work on the face, edges and valve. With a deep barrel or a concave design you need the length of the wheel brush. Multi-spoke and Y-spoke wheels want both; a classic five-spoke gets by on the wheel brush alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth tools hold up across the full pH range and are built metal-free — the ferrule is plastic, the brush's wire core is thickly sheathed. You can tell because there is no bare metal edge anywhere near the clearcoat. One detailer in the community puts the common worry plainly: \"Felgenbürsten mit Kunststoffborsten meide ich mittlerweile, damit habe ich meine vier mattschwarzen Felgen zerkratzt.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer to that is not the brush, it is lubrication. Never brush a wheel dry — there has to be enough gel or shampoo water standing on the surface for the bristles to glide instead of grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen washes weekly. Red only in an emergency.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key decision in this set is not the tool, it is the wheel finish. The green cleaner is cleared everywhere; the red one comes with hard bans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlu-Teufel \"Spezial\"® (green)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAluminium-Teufel® (red)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClearcoated, intact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder-coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished or bare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eoff limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eoff limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eoff limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eoff limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eoff limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eoff limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotorbike and scooter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecleared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eoff limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you look after your wheels every one to three weeks, the green one is your pick — permanently. If brake dust has been baking on for months and the pH-neutral option no longer gets through on the second pass, the red one is the tool for that single job. Then back to green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA detailer on a car care forum sums it up: \"Dieser starke Reiniger ist nichts für die regelmäßigen Waschfreunde, dann lieber den milden grünen.\" That is exactly how the set is meant to work — the red one is not a better green one, it is a different tool for a different state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree limits are worth knowing. The active ingredient in the green cleaner has a distinct sulphur smell; other makers cover that with fragrance, TUGA does not. The indicator also reacts with bare cast iron and briefly puts flash rust on the brake disc — it disappears with the first hard stop, but it looks rough until then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third limit is the trigger. Thick gel comes out of a standard trigger more as a jet than a fine mist, and after four big wheels your index finger knows about it. If you work on wheels often, decant into a pump sprayer. With the red cleaner the acid also attacks the spring inside the trigger head — rinse it through with clear water after every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the wheel cleaner set is not for is anything that is not a wheel. Tar and bitumen do not react chemically with the green one's active ingredient; you need a tar remover for that. Tyre sidewalls are out too — that is a job for a tyre cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDay-to-day, the most common damage we see comes from exactly one direction: the red cleaner ends up on a polished or multi-piece wheel. The milky white haze that follows can only be worked out with a sisal wheel and metal polish — about two hours per wheel, if it works at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne litre lasts a season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReckon on about 30 millilitres of gel per wheel and 120 millilitres per set of four. That more or less decides the size for you in this wheel cleaner set: 1 litre for one car, 5 litres from the second one on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 litre bottle comes ready to go with a trigger head and lasts a full season if you give the wheels a proper wash every four weeks. The 5 litre canister is the size for multi-car households, for detailers washing weekly, and for anyone decanting into a pump sprayer anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce opened, both cleaners stay fully reactive for 24 months if you store them dark and frost-free. Keep the acidic red one away from alkaline cleaners and off a cold concrete floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alu-Teufel \"Spezial\"® is the second best selling \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/felgenreiniger\"\u003ewheel cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e in our shop over the last 90 days across all brands, with 42 orders. The set components carry 13 verified Trusted Shops reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Jörg wrote to us after his order: \"Reinigt Felgen in 2 Minuten und reinigt auch die Bremsanlage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want less work long term, follow up with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/felgenversiegelung\"\u003ewheel sealant\u003c\/a\u003e — on a sealed wheel the brake dust only sits on the surface, and the wash drops from five to seven minutes per wheel to under two. If nothing in this set fits your wheel design, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tuga-chemie-felgenbuerste-felgenpinsel\"\u003ebrushes and detailing brushes\u003c\/a\u003e cover more shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne moment is worth catching: when the summer wheels come off in autumn. Stored unwashed, the leftover brake dust keeps eating into the clearcoat undisturbed for six months — the trade calls it baking on at standstill, and by spring it is no longer a cleaning job but a polishing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you want to know whether your wheel is actually clean, do the test that ends every argument about tools: after rinsing, run a finger through the barrel. Black finger, and chemistry worked alone. Clean finger, and you used the brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TUGA Chemie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58560154141007,"sku":"D1-SET-TUGACHEMIE-FELGEN","price":19.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_auto-reinigungsset-felgen-von-tuga-chemie_lineup_c83858a0-0686-49fe-b9d4-08f2e0e60aa5.jpg?v=1787666056"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1depot.com\/collections\/felgenreiniger.oembed?page=3","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}