You need wheels to set your vehicle apart, whether you just finished your project car, or you finally bought that AMG that you have always wanted. Some wheels are even more expensive than vehicles that wear them. It’s important to take care of your wheels so that they look great for many years.
The Number One Cause of Dull and Unattractive Wheels Is Brake Dust
Brake dust will always be present, no matter what the brake pad composition or driving habits are. Road debris, tar, and wandering dogs or cats are also factors. Salt from the ocean, or preventative measures taken on icy roads can also build up on wheels in some areas. This can cause damage to the finish.
Here Are Some Tips for Maintaining the Shine of Your New Wheels.
There are several finishes available for wheels. You should choose a wheel cleaner that is designed for the finish of your wheels, whether they are painted, chromed, hypersilver or polished. You’ll also need towels and scrub brushes as well as a bucket filled with warm soapy water.
Allow your wheels time to cool down to the touch before cleaning them. To help the cooling process, you can spray the wheels with cool water using a garden hose. Before you start, park your vehicle in the shade.
Most wheels are painted or clear-coated, just like your car’s body. Use only mild soaps and cleaners to clean the wheels. If your wheels are only lightly dirty, you can clean them with a good car wash soap.
However, if the brake dust or road grime is more stubborn than usual, a soft bristle toothbrush will be necessary to remove it. Weekly cleaning will prevent brake dust from building up on your wheels and causing cleaning problems. Applying a thin layer of wax to your wheels after cleaning will help prevent brake dust and ride grime from sticking. When cleaning chrome rims do not use wax as the chrome must breathe. Use a chrome surface cleaner instead.
The amount of light that is reflected by the spokes can be increased by removing the wheel and cleaning it from the backside. This will make the front look more brilliant. You may need to use a scrub brush to remove the years’ worth of dust.
If You Are Detailing Your Wheels
You might find scratches and chips caused by debris kicked up or your neighbor may have been careless in their lawn care, sanding, and rocking your wheels. Or you could have entered an area downtown and not practiced your parallel parking. Curb rash occurs when your wheel makes contact with the curb. It leaves unsightly marks on your wheels. Unfortunately, this is something that no amount of polish or wax will “buff out”.
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