Clean & Polishing shine tires and rims.
Step 1:
When
you wash your vehicle, clean the wheels and tires first. This will
prevent overspray or grime from splashing onto already-clean panels. If
you like to clean your wheels and tires with soap and water, use a
separate wash and rinse bucket and soft bristle brush.
Step 2:
Choose a cleaner that is appropriate for the type of wheels you have.
Roughcast aluminum and chrome can withstand stronger cleaners than
coated, painted, or anodized wheels. The cleaner will say what it is
suited for on the label. For example, Mother’s All Purpose Wheel Mist
can be used on any type of wheel, but their Chrome/Wire Wheel Cleaner is
not safe for coated wheels. If you are not sure what kind of wheels you
have, use a cleaner that is safe for all wheels.Clean wheels the
Montana Original Boar's Hair Wheel BrushI prefer to use a cleaner that
works on the tires, too. Wolfgang Tire & Wheel Cleaner is a gel
formula that clings to both the tire and the wheel surface to penetrate
below the surface. It loosens brake dust that has crept into tiny holes
in the metal and into the pores of the rubber. A little agitation with a
brush will allow Wolfgang to work even better.
You’d be
surprised how many tire and wheel brushes are out there. Basically, you
want to look for a brush with feathered bristles for the wheels. This
will prevent scratching. The Montana Original Boar's Hair Wheel Brush is
a great option.
For tires, use Mother's Contoured Tire Brush.
Tires require a stiffer brush to really scrub the rubber. Don’t be
afraid to put a little elbow grease into it, particularly if your tires
have layers of old dressings on them. These layers will turn brown and
make your tires look worn out if you don’t scrub them off.
Step 3:
Always
clean your tires and wheels one set at a time to prevent the cleaner
from drying. Wash and then rinse with a strong jet of water before
moving to the next tire.
Step 4:
Don’t
forget to dry your wheels! Use a Cobra Microfiber Detailing Towel or a
terry cloth towel, but not one that you plan to use on any other part of
your vehicle. Once a towel is used on the tires or wheels, it should
always be used for tires and wheels. Drying prevents water spots and
helps you remove every last bit of the brake dust.
Waxing your wheels:
Once your wheels are clean and dry, apply a quality wheel protectant
like Detailer's Pro Series Wheel Glaze or Wheel Wax to seal the wheel
surface. These products work just like car wax. Apply them with an
applicator pad and then buff the wheel. They keep your wheels looking
shiny, and they prevent brake dust adhesion. Your wheels look cleaner
longer. You have to reapply these products weekly, but it’s better than
scrubbing your wheels every two days. The good news is, if you use a
wheel wax as recommended, water is the only thing you need to clean your
wheels between waxings.
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