Caring For Your Newly Refurbished Alloy Wheels

Nearly half of all cars are now fitted with alloy wheels. Most of these wheels get damaged or curbed at some point. Badly curbed wheels can ruin the look of a car’s exterior. You’ve spent your hard-earned cash to have them refurbished so they look great. How do you keep them looking great? First, don’t curb them again.

How do you care for your shiny wheels? You can wash and wax your car’s paintwork but your wheels will need to be treated just as well. Brake dust is a magnet that alloys attract, combined with heat from the brake discs and brake pedals, can cause the dust to stick to your wheels. This is why soap and water are not enough to get rid of it. Apply a generous coat of wax to your newly refurbished wheels before you return them. This will keep road salt, dirt, and brake dust from sticking to your wheel’s surface, which can lead to dulling or pitting.

Keep your wheels clean at least once a week. Before you wash your car, clean the wheels. You can clean the wheels with a hose. If the wheel is covered in dirt, dust, or tar, you can spray Alloy Wheel Refurbishment in Manchester it with a non-caustic cleaner. Allow the cleaner to sit on the wheel for some time. The cleaner will remove any contaminates from the wheels. To prevent the dirt and grime from sticking to the spokes, rinse off the cleaner. You can use a soft hose to rinse. High-pressure jets may cause the rest to become covered.

Use a sponge, mild soapy warm water and mild soap to clean the wheel from the front and back. To clean the areas where the sponge couldn’t reach, rinse the soap from the wheel. Next, use a soft-bristle toothbrush to scrub the soap and water solution. Wash the car by rinsing the soap from the wheels. After the car has been washed, dry it with a soft, dry cloth. This will remove any dust or water spots and pick up any leftovers. Apply a high-quality wax to the back and front of the wheels to prevent any keying. Good quality wheels are expensive so take care of them!