{"product_id":"auto-wheel-cleaner-bilt-hamber-5-litre","title":"Auto-Wheel pH Adjusted Reactive Wheel Cleaner For Alloy, Aluminium and Steel Wheels. 5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Wheel Bilt Hamber Multi-time Winner \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oakey.co.nz\/collections\/bazowa-home-exterior-car-care-wheel-tyre\" title=\"wheel cleaner nz  alloy wheel cleaner nz  non acid wheel cleaner nz  tyre cleaner nz  tyre dressing nz  wheel detailing brush nz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBEST WHEEL CLEANER \u003c\/a\u003eof The Year by British magazine Auto Express.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oakey.co.nz\/collections\/bazowa-home-exterior-car-care-wheel-tyre\" title=\"wheel cleaner nz  alloy wheel cleaner nz  non acid wheel cleaner nz  tyre cleaner nz  tyre dressing nz  wheel detailing brush nz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a non-acid, non-alkaline alloy wheel cleaner, and in most cases, no agitation is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most cases, steel and alloy wheels are either lacquered or painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coatings protect the metallic surface from corrosion and provide attractive finishes to automotive road \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oakey.co.nz\/collections\/bazowa-home-exterior-car-care-wheel-tyre\" title=\"wheel cleaner nz  alloy wheel cleaner nz  non acid wheel cleaner nz  tyre cleaner nz  tyre dressing nz  wheel detailing brush nz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs vehicles brake, the dust generated from pads, discs and drums is at elevated temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst this hot cloud are thousands of hot metallic particles. These bombard the wheel's finish and effectively embed themselves there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce lodged these particles are extremely difficult to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcid-based alloy wheel cleaners attack the metal particles effectively, reducing their size and allowing the particles and clinging dirt to escape. Caustic alloy cleaners are less effective than acid ones on brake dust, but can attack organic coatings such as lacquers and paints on short exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey attack any organic matter accumulated around the embedded particles and produce a seemingly clean surface, however with continued use they will dull and diminish the coating, leaving a wheel surface that needs refinishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more effective and safe to use Auto-Wheel works in an entirely different way, and has proved itself by winning yearly independent tests conducted by the UK's biggest selling automotive magazine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost recently in 2017, when we were up against both powerful acid and alkaline cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-Wheel's formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e reacts with the oxidising surface of the metallic particles, rendering it water-soluble. The rapid removal of this microscopically rusted surface reduces the embedded particle size and releases the particles from the surface. Unlike acid-based alloy wheel cleaners, this method is harmless to the wheel's finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reaction can be observed by a rapid colour change from clear to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oakey.co.nz\/collections\/bazowa-home-exterior-car-care-decontamination\" title=\"wheel cleaner nz  alloy wheel cleaner nz  non acid wheel cleaner nz  tyre cleaner nz  tyre dressing nz  wheel detailing brush nz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeep red.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a simple hose, rinse down or jetwash, it leaves the wheel spotless. In severe cases, the included wheel brush can be used to assist the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Liter \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oakey.co.nz\/products\/auto-wheel-bilt-hamber-1-liter\" title=\"Bilt Hamber Auto-Wheel 1L wheel cleaner NZ\"\u003eBilt Hamber Auto-Wheel 1 Litre\u003c\/a\u003e — perfect for home detailers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilt Hamber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46190676705451,"sku":null,"price":266.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1571\/1915\/files\/Auto_Wheel_Bilt_Hamber_New_Zealand.jpg?v=1770542438","url":"https:\/\/oakey.co.nz\/products\/auto-wheel-cleaner-bilt-hamber-5-litre","provider":"Oakey Ltd - Auto Detailing Products Supplier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}