{"product_id":"koch-chemie-alkali-wheel-cleaner-awh","title":"Koch Chemie Alkali Wheel Cleaner Awh","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .dd-awh {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    line-height: 1.65;\n    max-width: 680px;\n  }\n\n  \/* ── HERO HEADER ── *\/\n  .dd-awh__hero {\n    background: #1c1c1c;\n    padding: 24px 24px 20px;\n    border-top: 3px solid #a8001c;\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n  .dd-awh__eyebrow {\n    font-size: 10px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    letter-spacing: 0.25em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #c8203c;\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\n  }\n  .dd-awh__title {\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    margin: 0 0 6px;\n  }\n  .dd-awh__subtitle {\n    font-size: 12px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    color: #777;\n    margin: 0 0 10px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.04em;\n  }\n  .dd-awh__tagline {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    color: #aaa;\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    border-top: 1px solid #2e2e2e;\n    padding-top: 10px;\n  }\n\n  \/* ── LEAD COPY ── *\/\n  .dd-awh__lead {\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n    background: #fff;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e2d8;\n  }\n  .dd-awh__lead p {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    color: #333;\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\n  }\n  .dd-awh__lead p:last-child { margin: 0; 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color: #7a1a10; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .dd-awh__warning strong { color: #4a0a08; }\n\n  \/* ── SIZE PILLS ── *\/\n  .dd-awh__sizes {\n    padding: 14px 20px;\n    background: #fafaf8;\n    border-top: 1px solid #e0dbd0;\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 10px;\n    align-items: center;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n  }\n  .dd-awh__size-pill {\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    padding: 6px 12px;\n    border: 1px solid #e0dbd0;\n    background: #fff;\n    color: #444;\n  }\n  .dd-awh__size-pill span {\n    font-size: 10px;\n    color: #999;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    margin-left: 4px;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO HEADER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dd-awh__eyebrow\"\u003eKoch Chemie · Germany · Wheel Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dd-awh__title\"\u003eAWH — Alkali Wheel Cleaner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dd-awh__subtitle\"\u003eConcentrated Alkaline Formula · Brake Dust \u0026amp; Road Grime · Dilute to Task\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dd-awh__tagline\"\u003eSpray on, brush, rinse, move on. Chemical does the work — not dwell time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- LEAD COPY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoch Chemie Alkali Wheel Cleaner AWH, as the name suggests, utilizes the alkaline end of the pH spectrum to lift dirt off of your wheels. I had an advanced sample to test before release, and started using it at full blast — because winter in New Hampshire. \u003cstrong\u003eThis stuff EATS.\u003c\/strong\u003e Does a very nice job of removing all the gunk built up from the brakes as well as everything that attached itself from the roadways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder normal conditions, I would suggest knocking this back with water at a rate of \u003cstrong\u003e1:10 for general wheel cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e, but you can use a dilution of \u003cstrong\u003e1:2 if it's a really grubby set\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkaline tends to mist and fog when sprayed, can get foamy — but AWH seems to do that less than others in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT IT DOES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dd-awh__section-label\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__feature\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkaline brake dust removal\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pH does the heavy lifting. Brake dust, road tar, and winter road treatment buildup all break down under alkaline chemistry without mechanical scrubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__feature\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated — dilute to the job\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1:10 for regular maintenance, tighten to 1:2 for heavily soiled wheels. One bottle covers a wide range of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__feature\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess fogging than comparable alkaline cleaners\u003c\/strong\u003e — alkaline products at this strength typically mist and fog on application. AWH behaves better than most in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__feature\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter capable\u003c\/strong\u003e — tested at full concentration through a New Hampshire winter. Road salt, grit, and brake buildup from cold-weather driving — it handles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DILUTION CARDS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dd-awh__section-label\"\u003eDilution Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilutions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-card dd-awh__dilution-card--featured\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-badge\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-title\"\u003eGeneral Cleaning\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-ratio\"\u003e1:10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-note\"\u003eRegular maintenance. Most wheels, most conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-title\"\u003eHeavy Soiling\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-ratio\"\u003e1:2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-note\"\u003eReally grubby set. Winter buildup. Don't start here unless it needs it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-title\"\u003eFull Strength\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-ratio\"\u003eNah\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__dilution-note\"\u003eRarely would you need this at full strength\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRO TIP CALLOUT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__tip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__tip-inner\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to run it:\u003c\/strong\u003e During application, you want to \u003cem\u003erely on the chemical instead of dwell time\u003c\/em\u003e. That means spray on, brush the surface, and rinse off before moving to the next wheel. If you have a spot that requires more cleaning, \u003cstrong\u003espray more\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of letting the initial application sit. You keep this 'wet work' — same principle as an acid. I am far more comfortable with an iron remover drying on a set of wheels than acidic or alkaline cleaners — they will mark. \u003cstrong\u003eKNOW YOUR PRODUCTS. KNOW YOUR PROCESS.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finish the work by completely rinsing the wheel, tire, as well as the ground it sits on so runoff does not mark the pavement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW TO USE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dd-awh__section-label\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__how\"\u003e\n\u003col class=\"dd-awh__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dd-awh__step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__step-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDilute to the task\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1:10 for general cleaning, 1:2 for heavily soiled wheels. Measure it out. Starting too strong on a clean wheel wastes product and adds unnecessary risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dd-awh__step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__step-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpray on and brush immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e — don't apply and walk away. The chemistry is active — agitate the surface while it's wet and work it off before it has time to dry down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dd-awh__step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__step-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore product, not more time\u003c\/strong\u003e — if a spot needs more cleaning, spray more and brush again. Do not let the first application sit longer. Keep it wet work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dd-awh__step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__step-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinse one wheel fully before moving to the next\u003c\/strong\u003e — complete rinse of the wheel, tire, and the ground beneath it. Runoff will mark pavement if left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SURFACE TAGS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__surfaces\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__surface-label\"\u003eSurfaces:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__surface-tag\"\u003eAlloy Wheels\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__surface-tag\"\u003eSteel Wheels\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__surface-tag\"\u003eWheel Barrels\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__surface-tag\"\u003eBrake Calipers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__surface-tag\"\u003eWheel Arches\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__surface-tag\"\u003eTires\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SAFETY WARNING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__warning\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10.29 3.86L1.82 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.71 3h16.94a2 2 0 0 0 1.71-3L13.71 3.86a2 2 0 0 0-3.42 0z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"13\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"17\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVOID letting AWH dry on any surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e Alkaline chemistry that dries on a wheel or surrounding paint will mark. Work one wheel at a time, keep surfaces wet, and rinse completely before moving on — including the ground beneath the wheel. Do not use on hot surfaces or in direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SIZE PILLS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dd-awh__sizes\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__size-pill\"\u003e1 Liter \u003cspan\u003eNo. 11301US\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dd-awh__size-pill\"\u003e5 Liter \u003cspan\u003eNo. 11305US\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Koch Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":41364176601203,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":41364176633971,"sku":"","price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1970\/4203\/files\/KochChemieAlkaliWheelCleanerAwh-2.jpg?v=1708547969","url":"https:\/\/www.detail-division.mom\/en-ca\/products\/koch-chemie-alkali-wheel-cleaner-awh","provider":"Detail-Division","version":"1.0","type":"link"}