I've Never Seen A Parts Cleaner So Powerful!

Feb 2026/19 min/13 products tested

The verdict

1
Gunk (Chlorinated)
avg finish 3.7
“the chlorinated gunk came out on top with the best average finish of 3.7”
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2
Lucas
avg finish 4.3
“Lucas is not a chlorinated product and it finished in second place with an average finish at 4.3”
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3
CRC (Chlorinated)
avg finish 4.7
“the chlorinated CRC finished in third place with an average finish of 4.7”
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Also noted
Permatex
“the Permiteex and Johnson's tied for fourth place with an average finish of 4.8”
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Also noted
Johnsen’s
“the Permiteex and Johnson's tied for fourth place with an average finish of 4.8”
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Best value
Permatex
“If I had to choose just one brake parts cleaner, considering price and performance, I definitely go with the Permiteex”
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Avoid
CRC (Chlorinated)
“I always avoid chlorinated brake parts cleaners. If exposed to heat, it can form hydrogen chloride and possibly fostene gas.”
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Avoid
Gunk (Chlorinated)
“I personally won't use chlorinated products for safety reasons.”
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