How to Care for Car Rims

If you have nice rims on your car, then you definitely want to take care of them so you can show them off. Car rims have a tendency to attract a large amount of dirt and debris. Spend some time on them when detailing your car.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Clean the tires first. When you clean your tires, a lot of the dirt falls onto the rims, therefore you want to clean the rims last.

2. Spray the rims with a degreaser. This should loosen the buildup that accumulates around the nuts and bolts of the rims. Pay extra attention to areas where you see a lot of dirt and grease.

3. Wipe away the degreaser. If you leave the degreaser on the rims too long, it can cause damage, including discoloration.

4. Shower the rims with water from your garden hose. You can wash away any of the debris left behind after using the degreaser.

5. Dry the rims with a clean cloth. At this point, they should be free of any buildup.

6. Shine the rims with a rim cleaner. You can use a product like Armor All Wheel Cleaner to protect rims and also give them a nice shine.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to read the directions on all products that you use on the rims. Not all products are appropriate for all rim types.
• If you buy an auto detailing kit, it should come with the products you need to care for the car rims.