Cleaners & Degreasers

I've Never Seen A Parts Cleaner So Powerful!

Feb 2026/19 min/13 products tested

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The verdict

  1. 1

    Gunk (Chlorinated)

    avg finish 3.7

    🇺🇸 Made in USA

    “the chlorinated gunk came out on top with the best average finish of 3.7”
  2. 2

    Lucas

    avg finish 4.3

    🇺🇸 Made in USA

    “Lucas is not a chlorinated product and it finished in second place with an average finish at 4.3”
  3. 3

    CRC (Chlorinated)

    avg finish 4.7

    🇺🇸 Made in USA

    “the chlorinated CRC finished in third place with an average finish of 4.7”

Other picks

  • Also noted

    Permatex

    “the Permiteex and Johnson's tied for fourth place with an average finish of 4.8”
  • Also noted

    Johnsen’s

    “the Permiteex and Johnson's tied for fourth place with an average finish of 4.8”
  • Best value

    Permatex

    “If I had to choose just one brake parts cleaner, considering price and performance, I definitely go with the Permiteex”
  • Avoid

    CRC (Chlorinated)

    “I always avoid chlorinated brake parts cleaners. If exposed to heat, it can form hydrogen chloride and possibly fostene gas.”
  • Avoid

    Gunk (Chlorinated)

    “I personally won't use chlorinated products for safety reasons.”

Everything tested 13

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