It doesn’t matter what kind of car rims you have because we will teach you how to clean chrome rims and how to clean aluminum rims as well. Cleaning your rims correctly each time will help prevent any damage and extend the life of your rims.The majority of vehicles manufactured today are built with high performance brakes and brake pads that are constructed out of mixed metallic compounds. As a result, the constant stopping and braking of your vehicle will build up large amounts of brake dust on your rims which can quickly cover up the shine.You could invest more money in specialized semi-metallic brake pads, designed for high performance vehicles, since they produce less brake dust. However, nothing saves you more money than learning how to clean your rims correctly yourself.
The quickest and easiest way to clean your regular car rims is to use some sort of multi surface cleaning solution along with some paper towels or a soft cloth. All you need to do is spray an even coat over the entire surface of your rims and then wipe each rim down thoroughly with your paper towel or soft cloth. Make sure you wipe all the nooks and crannies and then make a final pass around the outer lip of the rim. If you are really lazy you can purchase one of those rim cleaning sprays which only require you to spray and rinse without having to wipe at all.Now that we have covered the basics on how to clean rims, let’s be more specific and focus a little more in detail on how to clean chrome and aluminum rims:
