If you want to stop your wheels being damaged by brake dust – the corrosive substance that’s a natural by-product of stopping your car – then you’ll have to clean your tyres on a regular basis. Here we outline the equipment you’ll need to do this weekly job thoroughly.
1. You’ll need a wheel cleaner that’s right for your wheels. Make sure you pick one that’s suitable to the material of your wheels, aluminium alloy for example, and consider also looking at degreases that are safe on your wheel surfaces.
2. Invest in a good set of brushes. For the wheel, you’ll need one brush that won’t scratch your wheels, so soft bristles are essential. For the tyre, on the other hand, you’ll need something firm that contours to the side wall of the tyre. Make sure the two brushes are clearly labelled – mixing them up could cause damage.
3. You’ll need a deep bucket for mixing up water and car soap, as well as washing brushes. It’s important to acquire a new, clean bucket rather than use one you have lying around – you don’t want to expose your wheels to corrosive substances that might be present in an old bucket after previous DIY jobs.
4. Finally, you might want to consider supplementing your cleaning regime with auto detailing clay, which will remove that gritty feeling that sometimes lingers on your wheel after washing. The clay is designed to remove bonded contaminants, including brake dust, and will leave your wheels feeling as smooth as silk.
If you are looking to give your car a full make over, then why not opt for our Maintenance Wash service, which will give your car a thorough clean inside and out; or go the whole way with one of our many detailing services, Diamond Alloys Car Detailling Service.
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