BiltHsmber wheel cleaner
"Great product cleans really well… does get a bit messy suggest not doing it on your drive way"
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BHAutoWHEEL-1Lt
"One of our friends in Canada [Alexis Car Detailing] has been nice enough, and keen enough, to make a demonstration video on auto-wheel. auto-wheel is a non-acid, on-alkaline alloy wheel cleaner. It is completely safe to use and very easy to apply. It has won the Best Buy Wheel Cleaner Award from English car magazine giant Auto Express 4 times in as many years, most recently in April 2015!" - Bilt Hamber
Some steel and alloy wheels are either lacquered or painted. These coatings protect the metallic surface from corrosion and provide attractive finishes to automotive road wheels.
As vehicles brake, the dust generated from pads, discs and drums is at elevated temperatures.
Amongst this hot cloud are thousands of hot metallic particles. These bombard the wheel’s finish and effectively embed themselves there. Once lodged these particles are extremely difficult to remove.
Acid-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. They 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.
The 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!
Most recently in 2017, when we were up against both powerful acid and alkaline cleaners.
Auto-Wheel’s formulation 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. The reaction can be observed by a rapid colour change from clear to deep red. After a simple hose, rinse down or jetwash, it leaves the wheel spotless. In severe cases, a wheel brush can be used to assist the process.
Always test on small scale before use in a discrete area (rear face of the wheel). Use on cool surfaces.
Spray liberally over the entire wheel surface ensuring good coverage of edges etc. Reaction time is temperature dependent usually between 1 to 5 minutes is sufficient. The chelating process is indicated by a change in colour from clear to deep purple.
Once no further colour deepening has occurred the wheel must be power-washed or rinsed off; extremely dirty wheels will benefit from agitation with a soft brush before rinsing.
Auto-wheel is safe to use on a wide range of surfaces including paints, lacquer alloys and steel, however, a small-scale trial should be carried out before use.
Due to the use of conductive films used to make chrome-look plastic surfaces or plate plastic wheel centres and films, these may be chelated by the active material and dulled - please keep away from these surfaces.
Please allow extra time for delivery to regional and remote areas.
Free Shipping on orders over $150 excluding remote areas and certain weight restrictions apply for free shipping in each state. Trade accounts $250 minimum for free shipping.
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Note: We do not ship to PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers with free shipping.
If your parcel is returned to us, the following conditions outline when additional shipping costs may apply:
*We will not be held responsible for delays or late delivery of Australia Post or courier services.
*If a parcel does not arrive as anticipated, please allow 5-7 working days for Australia Post or couriers to complete process of tracking and locating as in most cases it turns up after 3-7 days of expected delivery. We cannot refund or send another item until this process is completed.
*We don't take responsibility for orders that are lost or stolen once the parcel has been delivered to the correct delivery address.
*Items that are over 21kg may require to pay extra freight costs if in regional or remote areas - we will contact you if this is the case.
All of our prices are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include GST (Goods and services tax)
At Detailing Shed, we're a family-owned business that genuinely wants you to be happy with your purchase.
If something isn't right, please contact us before returning anything. In many cases, we can help resolve the issue with product advice, troubleshooting, or support from our team.
This policy explains how returns, refunds and warranty-related claims are handled while respecting your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
Nothing in this policy limits or replaces your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
If a product has a major or minor failure, you may be entitled to a remedy under Australian Consumer Law. The terms below primarily apply to change-of-mind purchases and circumstances not covered by consumer guarantees.
We may accept approved change-of-mind returns subject to the following conditions:
To request a return, email info@detailingshed.com.au with:
Due to safety, hygiene, freight and manufacturer restrictions, the following products are not eligible for change-of-mind returns:
These products cannot be returned for change of mind unless required under Australian Consumer Law.
With prior approval, we may accept returns on unused and unopened items such as:
Please contact us before sending anything back.
If you believe a product isn't performing correctly, please contact us before returning it.
To help us assess the issue, please provide:
In some cases, we may ask you to return the product for inspection.
If testing shows the product is operating as intended, the matter may be treated as a change-of-mind return and the standard conditions above may apply.
Products excluded from change-of-mind returns remain ineligible for return where no fault is found.
For orders shipped to New Zealand, customers are responsible for return shipping costs when sending back:
This applies to inspections, repairs and warranty-related claims.
Due to the high cost of international freight, we are unable to cover these return shipping costs.
If you've ordered the wrong item, you're welcome to return eligible products under this policy and place a new order for the correct item.
If you're unsure which product is right for you, our team is happy to help.
Orders can be cancelled before they have been processed or dispatched.
Approved cancellations will be refunded to the original payment method less a 3% payment processing fee.
Once an order has been processed or shipped, it can no longer be cancelled. However, eligible items may still be returned under our Change of Mind Returns policy.
If your order arrives damaged, incorrect or faulty, please contact us within 10 days of delivery.
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We'll work with you to assess the issue and determine an appropriate resolution.
If your parcel appears to be missing, we'll work with the carrier to investigate.
Please allow 7-15 business days for the investigation to be completed before a resolution can be finalised.
Manufacturers occasionally update packaging, labels and colours without notice.
As a result, the product you receive may vary slightly from the images shown on our website. This alone does not constitute a fault provided the correct product has been supplied.
Discount codes must be applied during checkout.
Unfortunately, discounts cannot be applied retrospectively and we cannot refund the difference after an order has been placed.
If you're experiencing issues with a discount code, please contact us before completing your purchase.
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.
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"Great product cleans really well… does get a bit messy suggest not doing it on your drive way"
"This is one of the most reactive wheel cleaners you can buy, it absolutely melts the iron buildup. The spray trigger is OK, would prefer a bit more atomisation."
"Fantastic product. European cars produce torrents of brake dust and the bilt hammer wheel cleaner handles it with ease."
"Definitely better than most, but also quite expensive and still deciding if it’s value stacks up against other products that might not work quite as well but cost a lot less"
"This stuff is incredible. I wish I had tried BH products sooner rather than worrying about their price. This is one of those brands where you pay more for but you get something worth every cent"
"Worked better than any others I’ve tried impressed"
"I tried this wheel cleaner on a rim which hadn't been properly cleaned in 5 years and I was amazed how easy and quick it made my aloy rim look. Great product"