As times have changed, the alloy wheel has become a much more common site, once a rare item only on the best cars, now 50% of all cars are fitted with alloy wheels. Despite this being good for both car performance and appearance, almost all of these alloy wheels are curbed or damaged at some point, spoiling the appearance of a nice car.
Getting your alloy wheels refurbished is all well and good to bring back their original appearance and get them glinting in the sun once again, but you’ve just spent your hard earned cash on having it done, how can you avoid having to do that again? Well the answer is simple, TLC.
Many people wash and wax their cars paintwork on a regular basis, but many neglect their wheels, which need just as much, if not more, TLC to keep them shining. Alloys are like a magnet for brake dust, and combined with the heat from the brakes themselves, the dust can easily get baked onto the wheel. Along with this, being close to the road means salt, dirt and other grime can also get on the wheel and cause quite a mess.
The most simple way to keep your wheels in pristine condition, is regular cleaning, ideally once a week, spraying them down with water, then applying a good quality cleaner to eat away at the dirt, before rinsing and wiping clean. However we understand that not everyone has the time or motivation to spend time cleaning their wheels every week. So there is a simpler way, prevention rather than a cure. After cleaning simply apply a good quality alloy wheel wax, for example Rimwax, to the front and back of your alloys. Doing so will ensure that dirt from the road will be repelled by the wax, keeping the wheels protected and much cleaner for longer.
Its unfortunate that high quality wheels have to come at a high price, but with simple care, cleaning and some Rimwax protection, along with not hitting the curb! means they can stay in better condition for longer, keep your car looking great and keep your money in your wallet.
