No.03 • BRAKE DUST REACTIONComing soon
No.03 Wheel and Rim Cleaner
A ready to use wheel cleaner that breaks down brake dust and road grime. Choose Summer for a neutral clean safe on all finishes, Extreme for heavy baked on contamination, or Delicate for anodised, polished and painted rims.
Sample size: every formula also comes in a 250ml sample, so you can try it before you commit to the full 500ml bottle.
Read the full details ↓- How to use No.03 Wheel and Rim Cleaner
- Which formula do I need? (S / W / X / D)
- Dilution made simple
- Safety data sheet
- Poisoning and first aid
- Weekly car wash checklist: the Sunday Service printable
- Track day car cleaning: before you go and after you get home
- How to wash a motorbike with the two bucket method
- The three bucket method: do you need a wheel bucket?
- How to clean alloy wheels without scratching them
Full details
Formulas
- Summer (S) Wheel and rim cleaner. pH neutral and safe on all wheel finishes. Scent: Blue raspberry ice. Ready to use, 500 ml.
- Winter (W) Winter wheel cleaner. Everyday clean with added help against road salt. Scent: Menthol and berry. Ready to use, 500 ml.
- Extreme (X) Extreme wheel cleaner. Heavy duty formula for baked on brake dust on sound painted or lacquered wheels. Chemistry confirmed when testing finishes. Scent: Sour apple. Ready to use, 500 ml.
- Delicate (D) Delicate wheel cleaner. Gentle clean for anodised, polished and painted rims. Scent: Vanilla. Ready to use, 500 ml.
Vehicle guide
Yes means made for it. Care means usable within limits. No means not for that vehicle.
- CarYes
- VanYes
- TruckCare
- MotorcycleCare
- Mountain bikeNo
- BicycleNo
Choose a vehicle for the reason and the formula to pick, or see every product by vehicle.
How to use
Spray onto cool, dry wheels. Leave for 1 to 3 minutes, agitate with a soft wheel brush, then rinse thoroughly. Do not allow to dry.
Common questions
Is SoapX wheel cleaner safe on all alloy wheels?
Summer is pH neutral and safe on all wheel finishes, so it is the one to choose if you are not sure what your wheels are. Delicate is made for anodised, polished and painted rims. Extreme is the strongest formula, so keep it to sound painted or lacquered wheels and never use it on bare polished aluminium.
Which formula removes baked on brake dust?
Extreme. It is the heavy duty formula for baked on brake dust, and its full chemistry is confirmed when testing finishes. Use it only on sound painted or lacquered wheels. For regular cleaning, Summer breaks down brake dust and road grime and is safe on every wheel finish.
How long do I leave wheel cleaner on?
1 to 3 minutes. Spray it onto cool, dry wheels, let it work, agitate with a soft wheel brush, then rinse thoroughly. Never let it dry on the wheel. In warm weather, rinse sooner.
Do I need to dilute it?
No. All four formulas are ready to use, straight from the 500ml bottle or the 250ml sample.
Can I use it on motorcycle wheels?
Yes, with care, using Summer or Delicate. Skip Extreme, because bare aluminium hubs, anodised parts, plated fasteners and the chain all sit close to the wheel. Rinse the brake discs thoroughly and test the brakes before you ride.
Safety
Always read the label and safety data sheet before use. Keep out of reach of children. Do not mix with other products. Safety data sheets are on our Safety Data Sheets page.
