While you can just have a go at cleaning your wheels with whatever you’ve got lying around in the shed, if you want to establish a good cleaning regime you might as well go the whole hog and stock up on a proper kit. Here’s everything you need to ensure you can keep your alloys in tip-top condition.
Wheel and Tire Cleaner
The main thing to look for when selecting a cleaner is that it’s safe for your type of wheels. Beyond that, it’s a good idea to find a de-greaser that’s specifically designed for detailing – remember that it’s always better to buy two specific products than one catch-all, as all-in-one products can include harmful chemicals or produce less-than-perfect effects.
Wheel and Tire Brushes
Alloys can be very susceptible to scratches, meaning that it’s imperative that you find a soft brush that won’t damage your wheels. For tyre brushes, look for the opposite: a firm brush that’s flexible enough to contour to the tyre wall. This will save your wrists aching as you scrub the tyre surface, and make the job quicker. Whatever you do, DON’T use a tyre brush on the wheel, as you could cause serious damage.
Wheel  Detailing Clay
Detailing clay is amazing stuff that can remove the stuck-on contaminants that are present even after regular washing. It’s worth having some of this in your washing arsenal for those moments where you despair at ever getting the wheels clean – this will cheer you up in an instant!
Buckets
It may sound obvious, but you’ll need somewhere to put the water! You’ll need at least two – one for clean water, one for dirty.
We’ll show you how to put these tools to good use in the next blog.
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