{"product_id":"vintex-alumax","title":"Vintex Alumax Heavy-Duty Acidic Descaler \u0026 Wheel Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFor the metal grime normal cleaners can't shift.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare aluminium wheels, truck rims, chassis parts and stainless steel build up oxidation, scale and baked-in grime that ordinary wheel cleaners barely touch. Vintex Alumax is a concentrated acidic descaler made for exactly those jobs. It breaks down stubborn grime and oxidation fast and brings metal back to a clean, bright condition, ready for polishing or protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty acidic formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e removes stubborn grime, oxidation and scale quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e dilute from 1:5 to 1:20, so one bottle goes a long way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e bare aluminium wheels, chassis, engine components, aluminium toolboxes and stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e built for workshops, fleets, detailers and industrial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 L, 5 L and 20 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDilution guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003eJob\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6; color: #222222; text-align: left;\"\u003eDilution (Alumax : water)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy oxidation and grime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight cleaning and maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDilute:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix to suit the job. 1:10 is a good starting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e make sure the surface is cool and out of direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply:\u003c\/strong\u003e spray evenly using an acid-resistant sprayer such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ik-multi-pro-9-sprayer\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eiK Multi Pro 9\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ik-multi-pro-2-sprayer\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eiK Multi Pro 2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDwell:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave it to work for 1–2 minutes. Don't let it dry on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse thoroughly with water to remove all residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and surfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest first\u003c\/strong\u003e on a small, hidden area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e painted, clear-coated, powder-coated, chrome or anodised surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it off paint and glass,\u003c\/strong\u003e and rinse off any overspray immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed a degreaser too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vintex-removex-degreaser\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eVintex Removex\u003c\/a\u003e for oil and grease, or get both in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vintex-alumax-removex-kit\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eVintex Alumax + Removex Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. For everyday cleaning of painted or clear-coated wheels, use a non-acid cleaner like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/car-candy-burst-wheel-tyre-cleaner\" style=\"color: #4275b4;\"\u003eCar Candy Burst\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on my alloy wheels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly on bare, unpolished aluminium. Don't use it on painted, clear-coated, chrome or anodised wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong should I mix it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart at 1:10 and go stronger (1:5) only for heavy oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure if it suits your surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContact us before purchasing and we'll help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintex","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":47584621953282,"sku":"BP-5031-VON-DET-1L","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":47584621986050,"sku":"BP-5032-VON-DET-5L","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20L","offer_id":47660446908674,"sku":"BP-5033-VON-DET-20L","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/0946\/5090\/files\/ALUMAX-15L-copy-2_56fd6807-8b88-4062-8f8a-c83f7e7e1feb.png?v=1778815042","url":"https:\/\/www.detailplanet.com.au\/products\/vintex-alumax","provider":"Detail Planet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}