Sticky Citrus Chemical Guys Wheel Cleaner Gel 473 ml
The Sticky Citrus from Chemical Guys is a wheel-cleaning gel with natural citrus extracts, whose thick viscosity allows it to adhere to vertical surfaces. It suspends brake dust and road grime before rinsing. 473 ml bottle.
Sticky Citrus Chemical Guys Wheel Cleaner Gel: a gel that clings instead of running
Chemical Guys Sticky Citrus is a wheel-cleaning gel designed to stay in place. Its thick viscosity allows it to cling to vertical surfaces instead of running down the wheel, giving the product time to act on embedded brake dust. It is aimed at motorists who want to degrease very dirty wheels without spending long minutes brushing.
A formula with natural citrus extracts
Chemical Guys formulates Sticky Citrus from natural citrus extracts combined with oxygen generators, rather than from caustic products. The mixture lifts greasy substances and suspends dirt, so that most of the work is done during the dwell time and not with the brush.
What the gel lifts
- Brake dust accumulated on the face and inside of the wheel
- Road grime and greasy splatter
- The film of grime deposited on tire sidewalls, calipers, and suspension components
Compatible with all types of wheels
Chemical Guys presents Sticky Citrus as safe on all types of wheels, including stainless steel, metal wheels, and aluminum. After rinsing, the formula leaves no marks or residue on the treated surface. A prior test on a small, inconspicuous area is still recommended before first use, especially on an unusual finish.
Key points
- Thick gel that clings to wheels and vertical surfaces
- Natural citrus extracts and oxygen generators
- Cleaning with minimal scrubbing
- Rinses off without marks or residue
- 473 ml spray bottle
The 473 ml format stores easily in a wash bucket, next to brushes and microfiber cloths, and naturally complements a complete vehicle wash.
Instructions for use of Sticky Citrus Chemical Guys wheel cleaner gel
Sticky Citrus is used on rims that have been rinsed beforehand, as part of a complete vehicle wash. The protocol can be done in a few steps and relies mainly on respecting the dwell time.
Routine rim cleaning
- Rinse the rim with water, with a strong jet, to remove dust and loose gravel.
- Spray Sticky Citrus over the entire rim, on the tire, on the calipers and on accessible suspension components.
- Let it work for several minutes, while the gel breaks down brake dust and road grime.
- Agitate gently with a brush to loosen remaining deposits, focusing on the inside of the rim.
- Rinse again with the jet until the product has completely disappeared.
Very dirty rims
- Repeat the application on areas that remain gray after the first pass.
- Adapt the tool to the treated area with a set of Rimpaca Ultimate Chemical Guys rim brushes.
- Finish with a thorough rinse, then dry with a microfiber to avoid water spots.
Precautions
Test the product on a small, inconspicuous area before first use. Work rim by rim to control the dwell time and rinse before the gel dries on the surface. Once the rims are clean, a protection such as the HydroSpin Chemical Guys ceramic rim spray makes subsequent washes easier.