Maintenance Tips for Your Auto Rims

When you purchase your wheels from Mobile Installation, you will love how they look in your car and perform on the road. To keep your wheels looking good all year long, we recommend that you clean and maintain the surface on a regular basis.

Below are tips to help you clean the wheels without damaging the surface.

Clean the Brake Dust

Wheels are the most challenging part of your car to maintain, and it’s primarily due to contamination from deposits like brake dust. Brake dust is a problem for vehicles with alloy rims. The substance is corrosive and can be difficult to remove.

The easiest way to keep reduce brake dust buildup is to regularly clean the wheels. Therefore, you’ll need to clean them every couple of weeks. Here’s a step-by-step guide to keeping your wheels free from brake dust and residue.

Step-by-Step Wheel Care

1.      Remove loose surface contaminants. Remove loose debris and dust from the rim with a hose or pressure washer. Do not damage the rim’s balancing weights.

2.      Scrub the rim using a wash mitt or sponge. If the brake dust isn’t thick, scrubbing the rim with a wash mitt should remove most of the residue. You can use regular car shampoo to help to clean the dust.

3.      Spray on a wheel cleaner. We recommend alloy cleaner. Alloy Cleaner is non-corrosive so it won’t damage your alloys even if they’re scuffed or scratched. Spray it over the alloys, particularly on brake dust build up.

4.      Scrub the rim using a soft-tipped wheel cleaning brush. If the brake dirt won’t come off, use a soft-bristled wheel cleaning brush. Alloy wheel brushes are ideal for removing the wheel deposits. They allow you to clean hard-to-reach areas.

5.      Rinse and dry the wheel. Rinse the rim with a hose or pressure washer to remove any leftover residue or particles. Then, wipe the rim thoroughly with a microfibre cloth or towel.

6.      Apply a high-quality wheel sealant. Wheel sealants offer protection against high-temperature brake dust while preventing permanent marks on the surface.

Like standard car wax, wheel sealant should be applied liberally and left to dry. First, ensure your wheels are clean and dry. Use it like paint, applying in short, even bursts to get balanced coverage. Leave to dry for a few minutes and enjoy cleaner wheels for weeks.

Innovative Wheel Design From Mobile Installation

If you are looking for custom rims for your car, contact Mobile Installation today. We offer personalized rims for cars and trucks in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

To find out more about our products, visit our Brooklyn Park location. You can also call us today at 612-986-3332.