The below are guidelines for keeping your wheels clean to maintain their original appearance.
Chrome
Chrome wheels should be cleaned only with soap and water, just as you would clean your car. Use mild soap that does not
have a detergent in it. Always clean wheels when cool NOT hot.
A 100% pure carnuba wax may be used to help prevent items from etching the finish and lifting out contaminants. This should
only be done after cleaning with soap and water. Cleaning wheels should only be done when the wheels are cool NOT hot. It
should be noted that many waxes have abrasive compound in them, do not use any cleaner that is abrasive.
Painted
Painted wheels should be cleaned only with soap and water, just as you would clean your car. Painted wheels have a clearcoat
which is very similar to that which protects your cars paint. Use mild soap that does not have a detergent in it. Always clean
wheels when cool NOT hot.
A 100% pure carnuba wax may be used to help prevent items from etching the finish and lifting out contaminants. This should
only be done after cleaning with soap and water. Cleaning wheels should only be done when the wheels are cool NOT hot. It
should be noted that many waxes have abrasive compound in them, do not use any cleaner that is abrasive.
Painted with Mirror Lip
Painted wheels with Mirror Lips should be cleaned only with soap and water, just as you would clean your car. The mirror lip
should not be treated as a polished area as it will hard the clear coat. Use mild soap that does not have a detergent in it.
Always clean wheels when cool NOT hot.
A 100% pure carnuba wax may be used to help prevent items from etching the finish and lifting out contaminants. This should
only be done after cleaning with soap and water. Cleaning wheels should only be done when the wheels are cool NOT hot. It
should be noted that many waxes have abrasive compound in them, do not use any cleaner that is abrasive.
Polished
Polished wheels require the use of aftermarket cleaners to keep their original luster. There are many products that are
available on the market to do this. Clean wheels only when cool NOT hot.
Black Chrome
Black Chrome wheels should be cleaned only with soap and water, just as you would clean your car. Use mild soap that does
not have a detergent in it. Always clean wheels when cool NOT hot.
A 100% pure carnuba wax may be used to help prevent items from etching the finish and lifting out contaminants. This should
only be done after cleaning with soap and water. Cleaning wheels should only be done when the wheels are cool NOT hot. It
should be noted that many waxes have abrasive compound in them, do not use any cleaner that is abrasive.
ITEMS THAT KILL WHEELS and cause flaking, pitting, staining - things to AVOID!
Brake Dust, Salt, Window Cleaner, Abrasive cleaners, tar, petroleum based products
The above should be used as a guideline. There are many items not listed that may damage a wheels surface.
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