Cleaning Alloy Wheels

Alloy wheels are the most common type of wheels on the road today.
Most vehicles coming off the assembly line have clear coated alloy wheels, but many drivers enhance their vehicles with aftermarket polished alloy wheels. So, while the wheels may be aluminum alloy, the finish on top is what you have to consider when choosing a wheel cleaner.

Wheels’ worst enemy

Brake dust is made of an adhesive and carbon fibers that come off the brake pad and tiny metal shavings from the rotor. The intense heat and friction generated by the wheels makes this mixture highly corrosive. Because you probably drive every day, more brake dust is constantly being made. Frequent cleaning is the only way to keep your wheels safe.

Step by Step

We recommend cleaning the wheels before washing your vehicle. Cleaning wheels first will prevent brake dust and dirty water from splashing onto a clean car.

1. Rinse wheels to remove loose dirt and brake dust. Use a hose pipe to deliver a strong stream of water.
   
2. Spray one wheel at a time with an alloy wheel cleaner such as FUZE Products “Bleed N Kleen”
   
3. Use a soft bristled wheel brush to agitate the wheel
   
4. Don’t forget the wheel nuts. Brake dust hides wherever it can. Use a small brush to clean around the nuts, While you’re working with the brushes, the wheel should remain wet. The water and wheel cleaner help loosen grime, but they also lubricate the wheel surface to prevent scratching. Don't let a wheel cleaner dry out on the wheel because it will spoil the finish.
   
5. Clean the wheel arches - A lot of dirt and mud is kicked up here as the tyres roll. Use a long handled brush with sturdy bristles to agitate inside the wheel arch Note: Do not use your soft wheel brush.
   
6. Rinse the wheel and arches including the wheel nut holes and between the spokes.
   
7. Always dry wheels. Water spots are unattractive wherever they appear, even on the wheels.

 FUZE "Bleed N Kleen"

 is a powerful "bleeding" alloy wheel cleaner that rapidly removes iron,  traffic film, brake dust and other contaminants from your alloy wheels, leaving a  clean bright finish. It is pre diluted to the correct strength for safe use. Dissolves brake dust and other iron rich contaminants upon contact.