Auto's - How to Clean Your Auto's Rims/Wheels

How to Clean Your Auto's Rims/Wheels

If you love your car, and my thinking is who doesn't (at least it is a good investment) then you want to keep it looking as clean as possible. You probably don't want to spend hours doing so either. I love wheels. There are so many patterns and they seem to be the artistic part of the car. If you have a classic car or custom vehicle, then you probably spent many hours trying to pick the perfect wheel. Now you want to take care of it. The problem is that brake dust and road grime get on them and in the crevices and designs. It is very hard to keep it off. This "How To" will help you get your wheels clean and make it easier to keep them that way

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Steel Wool
• WD-40
• Rag
• Auto Polish
• Scrub brush

1. Spray WD-40 onto the rim/wheel. If you do not have chrome wheels, get your steell wool and start rubbing the wheel. You shouldn't have to use much elbow grease. If you have chrome wheels, use a scrub brush or rag. Something that is non abrasive.
   
   
   
2. Wipe away the gunk. Look at your wheel, do you still see built up road grime or brake dust? If so, do this again. Then wipe clean. You can usually tell by looking at your rag and wheel, if it is still getting dirt off, or just residue from the WD-40 and gunk. It should not take more than twice unless you have never cleaned your wheels.
   
   
   
3. Get your auto polish-Turtle Wax or your preferred brand, and rub it on the wheel with a rag. Polish it as you wax a car. Wipe it off and Wow! your wheels appear brand new again! After you have done this entire process 2-3 times, you will get a nice build up enabling you to usually just drive through the car wash and let the blasters clean your wheels.