Watch the science work in real time. Felgenreiniger F is a non-acidic, alkali-free, biodegradable, pH-neutral rim cleaner with a built-in action indicator showing exactly when brake dust and grime have been encapsulated and it's time to rinse (3-5 minutes). Safe across every wheel type and finish — steel, aluminium, alloy, chrome, painted, powder-coated, anodised, and matte black — without the risk of etching, dulling, staining, or corrosion that acid cleaners carry.
Felgenreiniger F is a high-performance gel formula that clings to every rim surface, encapsulates brake dust and road grime, and applied as a deep blue gel, it transitions to a rich burgundy within 3–5 minutes, giving you a visible, real-time signal that it’s time to rinse. Cleans brilliantly in one pass.
Surfaces and Cleaning Coverage
Felgenreiniger F was developed for one simple reason: traditional acid-based wheel cleaners are too aggressive for the sensitive finishes found on modern wheels, and too risky for the brake components, wheel nuts, and trim they inevitably contact.
Felgenreiniger F takes a completely different approach — a material-friendly, acid-free and alkali-free gel that uses advanced wetting agents and gel-cling technology to lift contamination rather than chemically burn through it.
Wheel and Rim Types Felgenreiniger F is Safe On
Wheel Materials
• Steel rims
• Aluminium and alloy rims
• Chrome rims and trims
• Painted and clear-coated rims
Speciality Finishes
• Anodised wheels
• Powder-coated wheels
• Matte black and satin finishes
• Diamond-cut and polished alloys
Surrounding Components
• Brake callipers and discs
• Wheel nuts and centre caps
• Tyre sidewalls and valve stems
What it Removes
• Brake dust and brake residue — including baked-on deposits
• Road grime and general wheel surface dirt
• Mineral grease and oil residues
• Environmental pollution and surface fallout
• Stubborn corner deposits in spokes and wheel detailing
Performance and Safety Profile
• Non-acidic and pH-neutral — zero corrosive effect on metals, clearcoat, or trim
• Acid-free and alkali-free formula — 100% sustainable composition
• Active colour indicator — deep blue on application, rich burgundy when ready to rinse
• Extended dwell time of 3–5 minutes — deeper cleaning without surface risk
• Biodegradable and safe for waterways when rinsed
• Gel-cling technology — stays exactly where applied, even on vertical and curved surfaces
• Material-friendly composition — no risk to paint, brake components, or sensitive finishes
• German-engineered to professional detailing standards
Active Colour Indicator and Application
Felgenreiniger F is supplied ready-to-use — no dilution or mixing required. Simply spray, watch, and rinse. The active colour indicator is the product's signature feature: it tells you exactly when the gel has finished encapsulating contamination, removing the guesswork from wheel cleaning.
The Colour-Change Timeline:
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Time
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Gel Colour
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What's Happening
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0 minutes — on application
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Deep blue
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The gel clings to the rim and begins encapsulating brake dust, road grime, and mineral residue on contact.
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1–2 minutes
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Blue transitioning
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The active formula penetrates and breaks down embedded contamination without scratching or etching the surface.
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3–5 minutes
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Rich burgundy / purple
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The colour change confirms the contaminants have been fully encapsulated — this is your visual cue: it's time to rinse.
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Application Instructions:
1. Ensure wheels are cool to the touch before application — never apply to a hot wheel.
2. Spray Felgenreiniger F evenly across the entire rim from a short distance. The gel will cling to the surface as a deep blue layer.
3. Allow the gel to dwell for 3–5 minutes. Watch the colour shift from deep blue to rich burgundy — this is your cue that contaminants have been encapsulated.
4. For neglected wheels or stubborn corner deposits, gently agitate with a soft wheel brush or microfibre cloth once the colour change begins.
5. Rinse thoroughly with clean water using a high-pressure cleaner to reveal a flawless, brilliant finish.
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Pro tip: For best results, follow up your wheel clean with Permanon PSI+14 Silver Line or Gold Line on the rims — the hydrophobic sealant repels brake dust and road grime between washes, dramatically reducing how often a deep clean like this is needed.
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Note: Wear suitable gloves during use, and rinse rims thoroughly with clean water after cleaning. Do not apply to hot wheels or in direct sunlight.
Product Depth
For decades, the wheel cleaning industry has relied on aggressive acid-based formulas to cut through baked-on brake dust and road grime — and while these products work fast, they come at a steep cost.
Acidic cleaners rely on low-pH chemical reactions that aggressively dissolve metallic contaminants, but that same reaction etches and dulls clear coats, corrodes exposed aluminium and brake components, and permanently stains anodised, powder-coated, chrome, and matte finishes if left on a surface a moment too long.
As modern wheel finishes have become more sophisticated — from delicate matte black to diamond-cut alloys — the case for a genuinely safe alternative has become impossible to ignore.
Felgenreiniger F represents that alternative. Its non-acidic, pH-neutral gel formula uses advanced wetting agents and gel-cling technology to lift and encapsulate contaminants rather than chemically burning through them — meaning it poses zero risk to clear coats, brake discs, or sensitive centre caps, and can safely dwell on the surface for several minutes where an acidic product would have to be rinsed off instantly.
That extended dwell time is the key to its performance: it gives the formula time to deeply penetrate and break down tough mineral grease, oil residues, and baked-on brake dust without scratching.
The active colour indicator — shifting from deep blue to rich burgundy over 3–5 minutes — turns this chemistry into something you can see happening in real time, removing the guesswork that comes with timing a traditional cleaner. Completely free of harsh acids and alkalis and 100% biodegradable, Felgenreiniger F delivers professional-grade results without sending a toxic trail down the storm drain — engineered in Germany to meet the highest performance and environmental standards, and a genuine fan-favourite that continues to sell out across Australia and New Zealand.
Australia and New Zealand Distribution and Trade Pricing
Permanon Felgenreiniger F is available now across Australia and New Zealand through Permanon Australia. Trade pricing is available for detailing studios, automotive workshops, dealerships, and trade partners.
Contact the Permanon Australia team to discuss trade accounts, volume pricing, and product support. Get in Touch Now!
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