Once you have removed some of the dirt, use an alloy wheel cleaning brush or a wet sponge and clean the hard-to-reach crevices where the pressure washer or hose can’t reach.
While you’re at it, you should use the pressure washer to clean the rest of the car at the same time, as some alloy wheel cleaners can impact a car’s paint job.
Top tip: Put on some rubber or latex gloves
We’d recommend wearing rubber or latex gloves while cleaning your wheels so you don’t get covered in brake dust or cleaning product. Some can cause skin irritation, while the fine dust particles can easily get ingrained in your fingers and under your nails.
3. Rinse the cleaning agent off
Once you have cleaned your alloys with the alloy wheel cleaner and a brush, simply wash away any dirt and remaining cleaning product using a separate rag or sponge.
4. Clean your wheels again to ensure all of the cleaner and any residual dirt is removed
We’d recommend giving the wheels another wash after using the alloy wheel cleaner to get rid of any remaining contaminants.
With most of the dirt and brake dust now removed, the alloy wheels will be looking much better.
How to protect your alloy wheels
Once you have thoroughly cleaned your alloy wheels, adding a wheel wax will help protect your wheels and reduce the speed in which road grime and brake dust builds up.
Apply the wax to your wheels and then buff off with a separate rag or cloth. Once you’re done with the wax, give your tyres a coat of tyre shine to get them back to their lustrous best.
Now that your alloy wheels are back to their gleaming best, make sure to clean them regularly. Frequent cleaning will prevent the brake dust from building up and help keep your wheels looking fresh for many more miles to come.
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