HOW TO CLEAN CAR RIMS PROPERLY FOR A SHINY FINISH?
Pakistan’s automotive industry is slowly growing its roots on account of new contenders entering the market with innovative & affordable automobiles. Similarly, car enthusiasts & even casual car owners are well aware of their needs & expectations regarding their vehicles due to readily available information on the internet. People are passionate about the machinery, the engine, the tires & the overall look & feel of their cars. Even regular car owners are experimenting with car modifications nowadays. The simplest way to modify your cars is to change your car wheels or rims. Luxurious & shiny car rims enhance the overall look & feel of the vehicle. In Pakistan, we commonly see steel & alloy car rims. Alloy rims are the most preferred option as they offer durability & a luxurious appearance.
But no matter how durable a component is, you need to take care of it. As it undergoes wear & tear with time & environmental conditions. Likewise, you need to make sure that you clean & maintain the car rims regularly. Otherwise, they will not only lose their shine & luster but, you will also see an overall decline in the performance of your wheels. Therefore, today we want to teach you how to clean car rims easily without any hassle.
Things you will need
a cloth or cardboard to protect the brake discs
WD-40® Multifunction Product
a brush
a microfiber cloth
Step 1
Wash loose dirt & debris!
The first step is to use water to wash the loose dirt & debris that is stuck on your wheels. You can use a high-pressure cleaner but, if you don’t have it, do not worry! Attach a spray nozzle to your hose & spray pressurized water generously to lose the baked dirt & debris.
Step 2
Choosing the right cleaner for your rims
Choosing an appropriate cleaner is crucial; because you need to make sure that it is compatible with the material in your rims and does not damage them. We recommend using WD-40 Multi-use Product as it is compatible with all types of materials & helps clean dirt & debris deposits effortlessly.
Step 3
Protect the brake discs!
Before cleaning your rims, we advise you to protect your brake discs so that the product only applies to the car rims. The WD-40 Multifunction Product is a fatty and lubricant product. It can reduce the efficiency of your brakes and thus lengthen your braking distances. Therefore, we advise using the smart straw for the precise application of the product.
Step 4
Clean the car rims!
First, shake the product well and spray on the rim where you see brake dirt build-ups. Leave the product on for a moment. It will slowly break down the caked dirt & debris build-up. You may use a brush to aid the breakdown of the gunk deposits. Focus on the grooves and corners. Use a toothbrush for areas near the bolts; that are inaccessible with a large brush.
Step 5
Wipe the rim!
Finally, finish cleaning the rims by wiping off the excess product with a clean, dry cloth. The cloth will remove the last residue of the remaining grease, oil, and dirt. And bring a nice finish to your rims. For the best result, repeat the process as many times as necessary.
Conclusion
We always recommend cleaning car components regularly. Periodic cleaning helps you tackle these jobs faster & saves time & energy too. Check out our blog on car maintenance & even removing scratches from cars using our WD-40 products.
Disclaimer
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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