Every car owner knows that rims and tires cleaning is one of the responsibilities that comes part and parcel of having an automobile. Most vehicle owners don’t look forward to this activity especially the ones who live extremely busy lives. As a result, they tend to rely on car washes to get the job done.
For the most part, car cleaning services that are done manually will result to a well maintained vehicle, the same however cannot be said about drive thru car washes. The speed by which the automated cleaning occurs obviously doesn’t result in deeply cleaned car components but it’s enough to make the vehicle presentable. Any discerning car owner knows the value of a thorough cleaning and maintenance job and of course a properly done powder coating in Long Island.
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Tip #1 Selecting the Right Cleaning Method
It might be tempting to get in and start scrubbing aggressively. After all it is a common reaction to apply a lot of force when trying to remove deeply seethed dirt and grime. This is unfortunately the worst thing a car owner can do, it is possible to get the vehicle cleaned with a good shampooing and a wash with a nicely pressured hose. As a rule of thumb, it is vital to never leave car shampoo to dry on the wheels to avoid residue build up and the potential of erosion from the chemicals.
Tip #2 Clean the Rims and Tires First and Not Last
Many resources say that it is always best to clean your car tires and rims first. Lots of car owners are taught to clean the vehicle from top to bottom.
Since tires are the dirtiest part, it makes better sense to clean it first to avoid getting an already clean car dirty again because you opted to do the rim and tires last. More importantly, it is important to clean the wheels when it is cool to the touch. Doing so helps prevent the appearance of water spotting. Cleaning one wheel at a time is also better so as to avoid premature drying of products on rims and tires.
Tip #3 Use Several Rags
A dedicated rag or cloth is a must. Wheels collect a lot of dirt and the buildup can be very abrasive thus using a cloth filled with dirt to clean up the other parts of the car can rub the surface and cause more harm than good. No car owner would want to rub dirt from the rims and tires onto a pristine finish.
Tip #4 Do Not Neglect to Clean the Wheel Barrel
The barrel of the wheel as well as the holes of lug nuts should always be cleaned. Brushes can be procured for this specific purpose, these implements are fairly inexpensive. One very old meaning of the word “barrow” is an open container for carrying people or goods. The earliest barrows were carried by two people holding handles on either end. Add a wheel to one end and you have a wheelbarrow which can be handled by a single person
Using a cleaning tool allows the barrels to be cleaned thoroughly and in a matter of seconds.
Tip #5 Know the rims and tires Material
Not all wheels are created equally. There are wheels made from raw polished aluminum, there are rough cast versions, models made from clear coated steel, chrome plated and some have powder coating. As one can imagine, each wheel would require a cleaning method and approach different from one another in order to keep it at its best.
In the automotive industry, alloy wheels are wheels that are made from an alloy of aluminium or magnesium. Alloys are mixtures of a metal and other elements. They generally provide greater strength over pure metals, which are usually much softer and more ductile.