{"product_id":"cool-guy-gallon","title":"Cool Guy Iron-Removing Wheel Cleaner - Gallon","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISSOLVE THE DUST.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool Guy is a pH-balanced, acid-free iron-removing wheel cleaner built to dissolve brake dust on contact and pull embedded iron particles out of the wheel surface. The formula turns bright red as it reacts with iron — your visual proof it's working. It's safe enough for ceramic-coated wheels and aggressive enough for regular maintenance washes, without the risk of an acid-based cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a full guide on cleaning your wheels and tires?\u003c\/strong\u003e 👉 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shinesupply.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-clean-your-wheels-and-tires\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead it here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron-removing chemistry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns bright red on contact as it binds with brake dust and embedded iron particles. The color change is your visual confirmation that the cleaner is doing its job, not just sitting on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcid-free, pH-balanced formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleans aggressively without the corrosion risk of an acid-based cleaner. No etching, no staining, no aggressive chemistry sitting on brake calipers or lug nuts while you wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe on coated wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with factory, painted, clear coated, polished aluminum, powder coated, and ceramic coated wheels. The pH-balanced chemistry won't disturb a ceramic coating's bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents long-term buildup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used regularly, Cool Guy keeps brake dust and iron contamination from baking into the wheel finish over time. Future washes get easier, not harder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse wheels thoroughly to knock off loose dirt and cool the surface to the touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray Cool Guy liberally onto one wheel. Cover the face, barrel, lug pockets, and spoke gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for the bright red color change — that's the cleaner binding with brake dust and iron particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgitate with a wheel brush for the face and a spoke brush for tight areas. Don't let the product dry on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse completely before moving to the next wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry the wheel to prevent water spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailer Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork one wheel at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool Guy needs time to react with the contamination on the wheel surface. If it dries before you rinse, you've lost the dwell and you'll see streaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways work on cool wheels in the shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot wheel surfaces cause flash-drying and can dull certain finishes — let the wheel cool to ambient temp before spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair Cool Guy with Wise Guy for the complete wheel and tire program.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool Guy on the wheel face, Wise Guy on the tire and inner barrel. Run them together and rinse the whole setup at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bright red color is normal and expected.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the cleaner reacting with iron — not damage, and not a sign you've used too much. If you don't see red, your wheels just don't have much iron contamination yet, which is a good sign.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 177.78% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1193425221?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Cool Guy Dissolving Brake Dust!\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gen Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4149971587,"sku":"073980401","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/8097\/products\/Z-20615-Shine_Cool_Guy_Gallon.jpg?v=1655746529","url":"https:\/\/shinesupply.com\/products\/cool-guy-gallon","provider":"Shine Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}