LAB 6 ENGCLEAN 5L Alkaline Engine & Wheel Cleaner

Name: LAB 6 ENGCLEAN 5L Alkaline Engine & Wheel Cleaner
Brand: LAB 6
SKU: 114472
Price: 42.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

SKU 114472

By: LAB 6

$42.00 - $42.00

$42.00

$42.00 - $42.00

$42.00

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Product Description

Lab 6 ENGCLEAN 5L Non-Caustic Degreaser – Commercial Cleaning Supplies

Execute highly aggressive automotive degreasing and effortlessly dissolve hardened road grime with the highly dependable Lab 6 ENGCLEAN Alkaline Engine & Wheel Cleaner (5L). In the demanding automotive detailing, transport maintenance, and mechanical workshop sectors, relying on highly caustic, acid-based degreasers poses a severe risk to both operator health and sensitive vehicle components. Harsh chemicals can permanently etch alloy wheels and degrade delicate engine bay plastics. This professional-grade set of commercial cleaning supplies provides a powerful, non-caustic solution. Formulated with an advanced alkaline base, it actively penetrates and emulsifies baked-on engine oil, heavy brake dust, and stubborn carbon deposits, ensuring heavy machinery is left meticulously clean without relying on highly corrosive ingredients.

Designed for absolute worksite versatility and unparalleled operator safety, Lab 6 ENGCLEAN is supplied in a highly economical 5-Litre commercial bulk drum. This allows facility managers and workshop owners to easily decant the chemical into heavy-duty pump sprayers or foaming cannons for massive-scale application. By deploying these premium automotive detailing chemicals, mobile detailers and fleet mechanics can guarantee exceptional, professional-grade grease removal on engine blocks, complex braking assemblies, and dirty wheel rims while significantly prolonging the lifespan of the vehicle's underlying materials.

Who Is Lab 6 ENGCLEAN 5L Ideal For?

The Lab 6 ENGCLEAN delivers an advanced alkaline formulation, heavy-duty degreasing capability, and a safe non-caustic profile. It is highly recommended for:

Automotive Detailers & Car Washes: Utilizing highly effective automotive detailing chemicals to aggressively strip thick, black brake dust and stubborn road tar from expensive alloy wheels and rims without causing irreversible chemical etching.
Mechanical Workshops & Garages: Relying on the powerful emulsifying action to rapidly dissolve thick, baked-on engine oil and carbon deposits from dirty engine bays and mechanical parts before conducting critical engine servicing.
Transport & Logistics Fleets: Taking absolute advantage of the economical 5-Litre bulk sizing. Fleet washers can dilute the chemical and apply it via a high-pressure foam cannon to rapidly strip diesel soot and heavy road grime from commercial trucks.
Facility OH&S Managers: Deploying premium commercial cleaning supplies that are entirely non-caustic. This ensures staff can safely apply the degreaser without the severe respiratory hazards or chemical burns associated with highly acidic workshop cleaners.

Key Features and Performance Benefits:

Powerful Alkaline Formulation: The ultimate degreasing advantage. The high-pH liquid actively breaks the chemical bond between heavy grease and the vehicle surface, allowing thick oil, carbon, and mud to be easily rinsed away with a high-pressure washer.
100% Non-Caustic Profile: Protects vehicle assets. Unlike cheap degreasers that utilize harsh caustic soda, ENGCLEAN is formulated to be highly aggressive on dirt but completely safe on sensitive engine bay plastics, rubber hoses, and delicate clear-coated alloy wheels.
Rapid Brake Dust Removal: Maximizes worksite efficiency. The formula specifically targets the heavy metallic particulates and carbon dust expelled by brake pads, dissolving the black buildup instantly without requiring intense, prolonged manual scrubbing.
Economical 5-Litre Bulk Drum: Reduces ongoing commercial overheads. The large 5L capacity provides exceptional long-term value, allowing high-volume workshops to dilute the chemical exactly to their specific application requirements, from light washing to heavy degreasing.
Versatile Application Methods: Essential worksite hardware. It performs flawlessly whether applied manually via a trigger spray bottle for targeted engine spot-cleaning, or sprayed through a commercial foam lance for massive surface area coverage.

Technical Specifications & Capabilities:

Brand: Lab 6
Product Name: ENGCLEAN
Product Type: Engine Degreaser / Wheel Cleaner / Automotive Detailing Chemicals
Chemical Profile: Alkaline-Based, Non-Caustic
Volume: 5 Litres (Commercial Bulk Drum)
Application: Heavy-duty removal of oil, grease, road grime, and brake dust.
Compatibility: Safe for engines, mechanical parts, braking assemblies, and wheel rims.

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Business days to delivery

NSW
City	1 Day
VIC
Melbourne	1 Day
Regional	3–4 Days
QUEENSLAND
Brisbane	1–2 Days
Regional	3–4 Days
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide	2–3 Days
Regional	4–5 Days
NORTHERN TERRITORY
All Areas	4–6 Days
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
All Areas	4–6 Days
TASMANIA
All Areas	4–6 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Non-Caustic' mean?

Caustic chemicals (like Sodium Hydroxide) are highly corrosive. They clean well but will permanently burn skin, etch aluminum wheels, and destroy rubber engine hoses. A 'Non-Caustic' formula uses advanced alkaline agents to safely clean heavy grease without destroying the vehicle parts.

Do I need to dilute this chemical with water?

Depending on the severity of the grease, ENGCLEAN is highly concentrated and can be diluted. For extremely heavy, baked-on engine oil, it can be used neat (undiluted). For light wheel washing, it should be diluted with water in a spray bottle to maximize economy.

Is this safe to use on polished aluminum or chrome wheels?

Because it is non-caustic, it is significantly safer than standard degreasers. However, highly polished, bare aluminum is incredibly sensitive. You should always test the chemical on a small, hidden area of the wheel first, and never let the chemical dry on the surface.

How do I apply it to an engine bay?

First, cover the alternator and sensitive electrical intake boxes with plastic bags. Spray ENGCLEAN liberally over the cold engine block. Allow it to dwell for 3 to 5 minutes to dissolve the grease, gently agitate with a detailing brush, and rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer.

Can I use this chemical in a foam cannon?

Yes. ENGCLEAN is highly suitable for use in commercial snow-foam lances attached to pressure washers. It will create a thick layer of cleaning foam that clings to vertical truck chassis and wheels, allowing the chemical more time to break down the grime.

Will this remove heavy rust?

Absolutely NOT. ENGCLEAN is an alkaline degreaser designed exclusively to dissolve organic matter, oil, and grease. To remove heavy iron oxide (rust) or hard water calcium scale, you require a highly acidic chemical.

Does it have a strong chemical smell?

While it lacks the overwhelming, burning fumes of a caustic acid, it is still a heavy-duty industrial degreaser and does possess a strong chemical odor. It should always be applied in a well-ventilated outdoor wash bay, not inside a closed garage.

Can I use this on the car's exterior paintwork?

It is highly unadvised to use this as a general car wash soap. It is a heavy-duty degreaser. If sprayed onto standard clear-coat paint and left to dry, it will strip all the protective wax off the car and potentially leave severe chemical stains.

Do I need to scrub the wheels, or just spray and rinse?

For light dust, a spray and a high-pressure rinse is often sufficient. However, for heavily baked-on, black brake dust that has sat on the rim for months, you must spray the ENGCLEAN and actively scrub the wheel with a stiff detailing brush before rinsing.

Can I pour this down the drain?

No. When you wash an engine, the chemical mixes with heavy motor oil and heavy metals from brake dust. This contaminated wastewater must be directed into an approved, legally compliant oil-water separator system, never down a standard stormwater drain.

Should I wear gloves when using this?

YES. Even though it is non-caustic, it is a highly concentrated alkaline degreaser designed to strip oil. If it gets on your hands, it will severely dry out your skin and cause irritation. You must wear nitrile gloves and safety glasses during application.

Do you offer trade pricing for mechanic workshops?

Yes, Freshway Supplies provides highly competitive volume pricing and trade accounts for automotive detailers, mechanical workshops, and transport fleet managers ordering bulk automotive detailing chemicals. Contact us to establish your account.

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