Head to Head: P&S Brake Buster / KCX Magic Wheel Cleaner

In today’s video, the guys compare two of the most popular wheels cleaners at TRC and figure out wich one is best for any given situation!

If you’ve wondered if KCX Magic Wheel Cleaner or P&S Brake Buster is right for you, heres the comparison youve been waiting for!

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💙 S U B S C R I B E O N Y O U T U B E:

[alaury]

Some points that were left out was the pricing and dilution ratio. That something that sticks out to me from the beginning. BB has been my go to for a long one. MWC reminds me of Meguires acid wheel cleaner but Meguires is was much cheaper and you can buy it locally.

[jeffc]

Both will always have a place in my cabinet.

[kenjeeper]

P&S should come out with a Brake buster and Iron remover combo .. call it BB + … for people that want that extra kick.

[barrybij]

An addon to the test would be if bb pulled dirt off the tire on mwc side..then see if mwc would pull iron deposits off of the brake buster side.

[MrTrollin]

I use both products regularly. Brake Buster works great at 10:1 in an Ik Foam Pro and is perfect for weekly or bi-weekly maintenance washes and is dirt cheap by the gallon. MWC is the best wheel cleaner I’ve ever used hands down. I use it for really dirty and neglected wheels or if I’ve gone more than 2 weeks on the daily.

[SpiritTT]

Adams tire and wheel cleaner diluted at 1:1, 1:5, or 1:10 depending on neglected wheels or maintained for the win. I've used them all, and Adams is best for all in one wheel and tire.

[bananielx]

Try KCx Alcaline Wheel Cleaner 😉 (Prewash B). More towards the BB in pH, it's also dilutable 1:4-1:50, and gives a hell of a kick when cleaning. I absolutely love that product!

[tylerrodriguez]

I’d say on a regularly washed car, Brake Buster is all you need. MWC seems like something you’d break out for a neglected car to get it back up to standard

[millerdetailing]

Good video and comparison Levi, you guys have a great weekend and take a break. Enjoy using Brake Buster works really well especially diluted down for light cleaning.

[Audittr]

I only use an iron removers once or twice a year on my wheels so if I was using these products, BB for regular cleans and MWC for the deep cleans.

[cgttc]

I use iron remover and brake buster together. I’m very happy with the results.

[nomad]

The daily driver went eight weeks without a bath so I busted out some ONR to break down all the winter road grime before using MWC. I typically just use BB diluted in an IK sprayer for regular washes but needed something with a little more cleaning power and that's when MWC makes the most sense for me.

[tonav]

One thing Levi didn’t mention is a huge price difference. Brake Buster is a hell of a lot cheaper than MWC.

[checanet]

P&S Brake Buster or 3D Yellow Degreaser are both best degreasers for wheels. I always use these products first, then once a month I do iron decontamination, then if I subsequently use an iron decontaminant that removes embedded particles and optimizes use, because the wheel is previously cleaned with the previous products. Use from strong products such as IRONX by carpro or 3D BDX or meguiars ultimate wheel cleaner, among others. I think that the BEST way to use a ferric decontaminant is to apply it on a totally clean and well degreased wheel, otherwise it is wasted. The iron decontaminant has to chemically clean something that a common degreaser cannot do. Not to go through every wash.

[MiataPower]

2 questions
1) what's the differences between using an acidic cleaner vs an alkaline cleaner?
2) what was the soap solution used in the bucket for the wheel brush?

[kevinscott]

What is the shelf life on acidic wheel cleaners once opened

[justinadams]

Brake buster is my go to for cleaning. For neglected wheels I’ll use iron decon but I’ve found for most BB does a perfectly fine job. When bought in bulk (cheap) and used in a foam cannon it cleans the tires, wheels, and helps prevent rust buildup great. to me BB is the clear winner. Can’t beat the price point.

[gmans]

If they could get Brake Buster to 'Cling", even just a little bit, would be most excellent. Son and I use a Foaming pump sprayer and it helps it hang on there a little.

[sunilraj]

Great video, but looks like you used half a bottle of Brakebuster for the wheel?

[pluggedawayzae]

crazy question but do you think you can do half & half of each to get both benefits??