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Rim Straightening and Cleaning Alloy Wheels

Author: Kwick Rims
by Kwick Rims
Posted: Jul 22, 2015

Alloy wheels often have problems with brake dust. A sparkling, clean car with dirty wheels does not look good. Dirty, damaged wheels can affect the performance, safety and durability. Frequent cleaning is an effective way to keep the damage, dust and dirt at bay. However, it is also important to remember rim straightening. Alloy wheels with damaged rims are unsafe and unsightly. If you find a technician who follows the proper procedures for rim straightening and cleaning, your car will be as good as new.

Cleaning the Wheels

Cleaning the alloy wheels of your car is not simple. Alloy wheels need to be cleaned from every nook and cranny. The spokes, the wheel wells, lug nuts, and more must all be cleaned thoroughly.

The loose dust and dirt can be cleaned easily with soap and water. However, the tiny embedded contaminants need more than soap and water. You cannot avoid having the tiny contaminants stick to the wheels. However, you can find a technician who can use detailing clay on the wheels for you, so they will be as good as new.

Clay Alloy Wheels

Contaminants stick to all kinds of wheels. Detailing clay is an excellent product to keep contaminants away.

Typically, detailing clay is used after the cleaning process and before the waxing and polishing procedure. Technicians will use the following process.

Steps

  • Apply a generous amount of clay on the wheels.
  • Flatten a piece of clay with your hands into a small patty. Rub this over the wheels. Avoid missing the spokes and the tiny corners where the dark, dirty spots are.
  • After the clay becomes soiled, fold it to use the clean side.
  • Clay one wheel at a time. Once you are done, apply the quick detailer or clay lubricant to remove any remains of the clay.
  • Wipe the wheels.
  • Repeat this process with all the four wheels.

Polishing

The final look is incomplete without the polishing process. After the wheels are cleaned and clayed, it is time to polish the wheels. First, it is necessary to choose the polish based on the wheels. For clear coated alloy wheels, you do not need an aggressive polish. It is necessary to choose polish that is safe for the coating on the wheels.

However, aluminum alloy wheels are prone to tarnishing and rusting over time. Aluminum alloy wheels need a more aggressive polish. This aggressive polish can remove the oxidation effectively.

This is the process for the polish:

  • Apply metal polish on the wheel.
  • Remember to do one wheel at a time.
  • Use a polishing tool like a mother ball or so to polish the wheels. With the help of this tool, apply the polish all over the wheel.
  • Once the polish is dry, wipe it with a towel.
  • Repeat this process on all four wheels.

Clean wheels are the solution to safety. Clean wheels can also enhance the lifespan of the wheels. The beauty of your car will be complete with this entire process.

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