Autosmart Smart Wheels Acid Free Wheel Cleaner: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A heavy duty, acid-free, foaming wheel cleaner for brake dust and traffic film.
- Key facts: Dilute 1:3 for general cleaning, stronger for heavy soiling; dwell up to 5 minutes; for alloys and plastic trims; silicone free; 5 L, 25 L, 205 L and 1,000 L (Autosmart).
- Suits: Valeters and keen owners who clean wheels often.
- Skip if: You want a small bottle; Autosmart lists only trade sizes.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Autosmart’s product page, checked 19 October 2026.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Autosmart Smart Wheels, Acid Free Wheel Cleaner | [1] |
| Type | Foaming “Hi-cling” Active Foam formula; removes stubborn brake dust and traffic film; silicone free | [1] |
| Surfaces | Alloys and plastic trims | [1] |
| How to use | Wheel cool; dilute 1:3 for general or frequent cleaning; apply with a wheel brush or sprayer; dwell up to 5 minutes; never let it dry; rinse thoroughly | [1] |
| Sizes | 5 L, 25 L, 205 L and 1,000 L | [1] |
| Price | Not on the page | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “autosmart” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [2]. Check the list again for the exact product.
Autosmart says never to let it dry on the wheel [1]. Use it in a ventilated place, wear gloves and eye protection, and test on aftermarket, repainted or unfinished wheels first. Autosmart links a safety data sheet.
Questions people ask
Is it acid free?
Yes, Autosmart lists it as acid free [1].
How much should I dilute it?
1:3 for routine cleaning, stronger for heavy soiling [1].
Does it contain silicone?
No, it is listed as silicone free [1].
Alternatives
- Autoglym Magma: An iron remover for wheels and paint. See our separate page.
- Other cleaners: See our cleaners hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits regular wheel cleaning where a trade-sized acid-free cleaner makes sense. We could not confirm price. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- Smart Wheels, Autosmart, autosmart.co.uk. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.