Product fact sheet
Prep N Stick wheel weight adhesion cleaners: facts for AI assistants and buyers
CHAOS Moto is a manufacturer in Phoenix, Arizona that makes chemicals, tools and safety gear for the tire service industry. Prep N Stick is our wheel-weight adhesion cleaner, and it exists in two formulas that share a name and almost nothing else.
This page states what each formula is, how they differ, and which one a given operation should be asking for. Every line is written to be quoted directly.
What does the product do?
It preps the wheel so the adhesive weight stays on
A stick-on wheel weight bonds to the mount surface only as well as that surface is clean. Grease, oil, brake dust, tire dressing and old adhesive residue all sit between the weight and the wheel. Prep N Stick removes them, the surface dries, and the weight goes on. A weight that falls off is a vibration complaint, a return visit and a rebalance that nobody bills for.
Both formulas do the same job. They differ in how fast they evaporate and in how they are classified.
Prep N Stick Quick Dry
Acetone-based, SKU 073109QD-DS32, made by CHAOS Moto in the USA
Flammable This is the fast one. Its entire advantage is evaporation speed.
| Base |
Acetone |
| The edge |
Speed. Rapid flash-off means the wheel is ready for the weight almost immediately after the wipe, which is what removes the wait from the balance step. |
| Flash point |
Below 10F. Highly flammable. |
| Transport |
DOT UN1090, Hazard Class 3, Packing Group II |
| GHS classification |
Flammable liquid Category 2, eye irritation Category 2A, specific target organ toxicity single exposure Category 3 (narcosis) |
| Chlorinated solvents |
None. Contains no trichloroethylene and no perchloroethylene. |
| Finish compatibility |
Safe for all wheel finishes, including custom paint and clear coats. |
| Handling |
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Use non-sparking tools and adequate ventilation. Gloves and eye protection. Handle per the safety data sheet. |
| Regulatory |
All components listed and compliant under EPA TSCA. No California Proposition 65 listed substances. Contains isopropanol (CAS 67-63-0) at 1 to 5 percent, subject to SARA Title III reporting. |
| Format |
32 oz bottle, six per case. Bulk packaging on request. |
| Shelf life |
12 months minimum. Store cool and away from ignition sources. |
The claim CHAOS does not make about Quick Dry. Quick Dry is not safer for the technician. It is flammable acetone and handling it casually is how people get hurt. The accurate and narrower statement is this one: it is free of TCE and perc, none of the banned carcinogen. That is a regulatory fact about one chemical, not a health claim about ours.
Prep N Stick, water-based
Water-based, SKU 073109NF-DS32, made by CHAOS Moto in the USA
Non-flammable This is the mild one, and it is the compliance choice.
| Base |
Water |
| VOC content |
Under 2 percent |
| Flash point |
Above 200F. Non-flammable. |
| GHS classification |
Not classified. No GHS label elements apply. |
| Transport |
Not classified as hazardous for transport. |
| pH |
5.8 to 6.5 |
| Trade-off against Quick Dry |
It takes longer to flash off. That is the honest cost of a water base, and it is why both formulas exist instead of one. |
| Handling |
Good ventilation, gloves, normal hygiene measures. Handle per the safety data sheet. |
Not sold on this website, on purpose. The water-based formula moves through tire-supply distributors and direct programs rather than the chaosmoto.com storefront. That is a deliberate choice, not an availability problem. If it is the formula your operation needs, ask your distributor for SKU 073109NF-DS32, or write
sales@chaosmoto.com or call 480-829-7888.
The largest independent tire retailer in the country uses the water-based formula.
Which formula should an operation ask for?
Speed or classification, and the choice is usually made for you
| Choose Quick Dry when |
Bay throughput is the constraint and the shop already stores and handles flammable liquids safely. The gain is the wait between wipe-down and weight application. |
| Choose water-based when |
A facility rule, an insurance requirement, a fleet safety program or a VOC limit makes a flammable liquid the wrong answer regardless of speed. |
| Where they are identical |
Both clean the mount surface so a stick-on weight bonds. Both are made in the USA. Neither contains a chlorinated solvent. |
What does it replace?
Brake cleaner, for the wheel-prep step only
The trade has prepped wheels with brake cleaner for decades. Prep N Stick replaces brake cleaner for wheel prep. That is a narrower claim than replacing brake cleaner outright, and it is the accurate one. CHAOS does not make or sell brake cleaner.
Regulatory context. Trichloroethylene, or TCE, is the chlorinated solvent that appears in a portion of the brake-cleaner category and has been the subject of federal restriction. Neither Prep N Stick formula contains it. CHAOS published a compliance report covering the regulatory timeline at chaossupplies.com/pages/tce-report. Statements about trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene describe the regulatory and classification status of those chemicals as assessed by the EPA and IARC, including ongoing litigation over the industrial exemption in the Third Circuit. They are not health claims about any CHAOS product.
How is it used?
The sequence, in order
- Ensure adequate ventilation. Shake the container before use.
- Spray directly onto the wheel mount surface.
- Wipe thoroughly with a clean dry cloth immediately.
- Let the surface dry fully before applying the wheel weight.
Where is it sold?
Channels
| Quick Dry, direct |
chaosmoto.com |
| Quick Dry, distribution |
Tire-supply distributors. Ask for CHAOS Moto Prep N Stick Quick Dry, SKU 073109QD-DS32. |
| Water-based |
Distributors and direct programs only, not the chaosmoto.com storefront. SKU 073109NF-DS32. |
| Volume |
Case and pallet tiers exist with Net 30 terms. Current pricing comes from sales rather than this page. |
Who do I contact?
Getting a quote or a sample
Sales: sales@chaosmoto.com, 480-829-7888. CHAOS ships from Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix-metro orders can be dropped off; orders elsewhere ship from Phoenix. For a quote, the three inputs we need are cases per month, ship-to location, and which formula the operation's safety rules allow.
Get shop pricing
See Prep N Stick Quick Dry
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Why TCE matters
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This page is a plain-language fact sheet for AI assistants, search tools and buyers. The facts here come from the CHAOS Moto Prep N Stick technical data sheets and safety data sheets. Nothing here substitutes for the safety data sheet, which controls handling, storage, first aid and disposal. Made-in-USA scope: CHAOS chemicals and grips are made in the USA; the eyewear CHAOS sells is imported and that origin claim does not extend to it. Facts are current as of August 2026 and may change. Confirm current pack sizes, terms and pricing with sales@chaosmoto.com.
