Iron Remover & Wheel Cleaners
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Iron Remover & Wheel Cleaners
Wheel cleaners and iron removers solve two different problems. A wheel cleaner strips brake dust, grease, and road grime off the wheel. An iron remover dissolves the iron particles embedded in paint and wheels that washing leaves behind. The first choice is acid or non-acid, and the wheel finish decides it. Most of these are concentrates, so set your ratio with the dilution calculator.
How to Choose
Iron fallout on paint and wheels before clay or coating: Iron Remover 794. Ready to use, turns from yellow to purple as it dissolves iron, safe on paint, moldings, and wheels.
Prefer 3D Car Care for decon: 3D BDX Iron Remover also cuts traffic film and industrial fallout, and the 3D GLW Series Iron Remover is rated for stock and aftermarket wheels.
Chrome and wire wheels: Chrome Wire & Wheel Cleaner 755. Foaming acid cleaner and chrome brightener for OEM and clear-coated wheels. Mix 1:1 for aluminum.
Heavy brake dust on OEM wheels: Mag Acid Wheel Cleaner 756. Foaming acid formula that clings to the wheel for longer contact.
Aftermarket, painted, or unknown wheel finishes: Magnum Non-Acid Wheel Cleaner 753. Removes brake dust and road grime without acid, on painted, plastic, and alloy wheels.
Powder-coated wheels and browned tires: 3D GLW Series Wheel & Tire Cleaner. Non-acid cleaner for clear-coated, powder-coated, chrome, alloy, and painted wheels that also lifts brown tire blooming.
Brake dust on wheels and sidewalls: Brake Dust Buster 750. Concentrated, fast-acting cleaner for brake dust, grease, and grime.
Whitewalls and scuffed sidewalls: White Wall Cleaner 751. Acid-free concentrate that removes scuff marks, road grime, and grease.
Car wash tire and wheel presoaks: Heavy Duty Tire & Wheel 510 for touchless bays and truck tires, Self-Serve Tire & Wheel 515 for self-serve bays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use an acid or non-acid wheel cleaner?
Use acid (Chrome Wire & Wheel 755 or Mag Acid 756) on chrome and on OEM clear-coated wheels with heavy brake dust. Use non-acid (Magnum 753 or 3D GLW) on aftermarket, painted, powder-coated, or non-clear-coated wheels, or any time you are not sure what the finish is.
What is the difference between an iron remover and a wheel cleaner?
A wheel cleaner removes the brake dust and grime sitting on the surface. An iron remover dissolves iron particles bonded into paint and wheels, the contamination that makes paint feel rough after a wash. Use iron remover as a decon step before clay, polishing, or a coating.
Why does iron remover turn purple?
The formula reacts with iron particles and changes color where it finds them. The purple shows you exactly where the contamination was and that the product is working. Rinse once the reaction is done, before it dries.
How do I use wheel acid safely?
Work on cool wheels out of direct sun. Wet the wheel and surrounding paint first, treat one wheel at a time, keep the dwell short, never let it dry, and rinse with high pressure. Never mix acid and alkaline products in the same bottle or sprayer.