How to Clean Steel, Alloy and Painted Wheels

Wheel sprayed with G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner being agitated with a wheel brush

For all wheel types, including alloys, steel, chrome, painted and plastic trims G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner is a touchless cleaner with colour changing technology which activates as brake dust and iron rich contaminants dissolve.

Note: Do NOT wash your microfibre cloth in a washing machine after using G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner.

How to Clean: Wheels

  • Checking the temperature of a wheel by touch

    Make sure that the wheels and brakes are cool.

  • Rinsing a wheel with a pressure washer

    Rinse the wheel (this also helps to cool down the wheels and brakes).

  • Spraying a wheel with G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner

    Spray generously onto the wheel....

  • Spraying G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner on bodywork

    ... and the wheel arches / surrounding bodywork.

  • G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner in action - wheel turning purple

    Wait - If brake dust is present, the product will turn purple.

  • Wheel sprayed with G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner being agitated with a wheel brush

    For stubborn dirt, top up and brush if necessary (wheels only, not wheel arches or paintwork).

  • Rinsing wheel and bodywork with a pressure washer

    Rinse with a pressure washer

  • Drying a wheel with a G Plus Cloth

    Dry with a microfibre cloth (if desired)

  • Close up of a wheel that has been cleaned with G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner

    Great!

Products Used in This Solution

  • G3 PRO WHEEL CLEANER - Photo of 500 ml size SKU on a White Background

    G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner is a powerful, pH neutral touchless cleaner for all wheel types, including alloy, steel, chrome, painted and plastic trims.

  • G PLUS FINISHING CLOTH - 1 Unfolded Yellow Cloths on a White Background

    G Plus Finishing Cloths are ideal for quick cleaning and drying jobs. Its microfibre technology grips dust and small dirt particles, and the cloth’s edgeless finish prevents damaging and scratches. 

  • BOOST CLOTH - Photo - Single Grey Cloth folded at a slight angle on a White Background

    ‘made by boost’ Microfibre Cloths are both edgeless and low lint making them ideal for a wide variety of tasks.

Where to get these products

G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner

G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner - How to Use | @G3Professional

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How to Use: G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner How to Use: G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner

1. Ensure brakes and wheels are cool to the touch
2. Liberally spray onto wheels. Gel formula clings to the surface
3. Spray onto wheel arches to remove brake dust from paintwork
4. Agitate with a brush if needed for stubborn dirt
5. Wait - If brake dust is present, the product will turn purple
6. Rinse off with a jet / pressure washer

How long should I leave G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner before rinsing off? How long should I leave G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner before rinsing off?

Allow G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner to dwell for 2 to 5 minutes, until the purple colour has finished developing, but do not allow it to dry on surfaces and rinse thoroughly

Do I need to use a wheel brush with G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner? Do I need to use a wheel brush with G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner?

For regular cleaning G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner can be used as a touchless cleaner and just rinsed off with water. On occasions when the wheels are especially dirty a wheel brush can be used.

Can G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner be used in a pressure washer? Can G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner be used in a pressure washer?

No, apply G3 Pro Wheel Cleaner direct from a trigger spray bottle.