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Your wheels are one of the first things people notice on your car — and also one of the dirtiest parts. Between brake dust, road grime, and tar, they need extra attention. Here’s the step-by-step process to get them spotless without damaging the finish. --- 1. Start With the Right Tools & Products Tools: Wheel-specific cleaning brush (soft bristles) Lug nut brush or detailing swabs Microfiber wash mitt (separate from body mitt) Grit guard + two buckets (one for wheels, one for rinse) Microfiber drying towel Products: pH-balanced wheel cleaner (safe for coated, painted, or polished wheels) Degreaser (for heavy build-up) Tire cleaner or all-purpose cleaner for rubber Spray sealant or wheel wax (optional for protection) --- 2. Clean Wheels First — Always Your wheels are the dirtiest part of your car. Cleaning them first prevents splashing brake dust and grime onto a freshly washed car. --- 3. Rinse Thoroughly Use a strong stream of water or a pressure washer to blast off loose dirt and brake dust. Start from the top and work down. Focus on the inner barrel as well as the face. --- 4. Apply Wheel Cleaner Spray generously onto the wheel face, barrel, and lug areas. Let it dwell for 30–60 seconds (follow product instructions). For iron-removing wheel cleaners, you’ll see a purple reaction as it dissolves brake dust. --- 5. Agitate with the Right Brushes Barrel brush: Reach deep into the wheel’s inner barrel. Face brush: Gently scrub spokes and wheel face. Lug nut brush: Get into the lug holes and tight areas. Pro Tip: Never use stiff bristles on delicate wheel finishes. --- 6. Clean the Tires Too Spray tire cleaner or all-purpose cleaner directly on rubber. Scrub with a stiff tire brush until the foam turns white — this means all old tire dressing and grime are removed. --- 7. Rinse Again Flush away all loosened dirt, cleaner, and brake dust. Make sure nothing is left in crevices. --- 8. Dry Wheels Use a clean microfiber towel just for wheels.

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