Monday 16 January 2012

How To Clean The Tires On Your Car

1. Wash your car's wheels and tires separately from the remainder of your car. Use a separate bucket of soap and water specifically for your wheels and tires, so you don't get the grease and grime from your wheels and tires onto the rest of your car.

2. Use a tire cleaner. There are plenty of cleaners available that are made specifically to clean obtrusive elements from tires and wheels. Apply the tire cleaner to your tires and wheels based on the instructions on the packaging. Some cleaners are creams that should be applied with a soft cloth; others are sprays that should be applied to all spots on your wheels and tires.

3. Scrub your tires. Use a feather-bristled brush to remove all the malefactors of everyday driving that accumulate in your wheels. Scrub your wheels one set at a time, and rinse off the tire you were just working on before moving on to the next wheel. Make sure you get into the crevices of the wheel where the brake pads are. This area accumulates the most dust from brake pads and is most sensitive to the corrosion that dirty wheels cause. If necessary, rinse and repeat. You can never be too cautious about cleansing your wheels and tires.

4. Dry with a terry cloth. You can find special microfiber detailing towels, too. Make sure you dry the entire tire and wheel off. If you don't completely dry your tires and wheels, the wax and detailing solutions you use may dissolve and not work properly. You will also be exposing your vehicle to unnecessary rust.

5. Wax your tires. This is done in the very same manner that you wax your car. Apply the wax with the applicator pad the wax comes with before buffing the tire for a protected tire that will not only look good but will resist dust and other harmful elements. Waxing and detailing your tires will also protect them from UV light that breaks down tire rubber.

TIPS:
The key to cleaning your wheels and tires is attention to detail. It's easy to neglect the inside of your wheels and the wheel wells; it's often times difficult to reach deep inside of your hubcaps and clean these areas. That's why it's especially important to find a brush that will not only remove the dust, but one which also be able to reach into your specific wheels' crevices.

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