How to Clean Chrome Hubcaps

Chrome hubcaps are important to keep the central hub of the car wheels safe and free of debris. In addition, many of the designs of chrome hubcaps are for decoration. Chrome keeps a shine longer than just polished metal. Unfortunately, you need to frequently clean your chrome hubcaps to keep their glimmer and luster. Follow these steps.

Things You'll Need

• Auto hubcap chrome cleaner
• Hose
• Rag
• Towel

Instructions

1. Park the car in a clean area away from grass, mud or rocks. Hose or sweep the area before you park the vehicle. This is to prevent back splash after cleaning the chrome hubcaps.

2. Wipe off all of the hubcaps with the rag. Remove the loose dirt and mud. Use the rag instead of the hose so that the hubcaps are dry when you spray the cleaner.

3. Saturate each chrome hubcap with the spray cleaner. Mothers Chrome & Wire Wheel Cleaner, Duragloss Chrome Wheel Cleaner and Meguiar's Hot Rims Chrome Wheel Cleaner are spray and hose off detergents. Minimal effort is involved using these products. Wait approximately five to 10 minutes, then move to Step 4.

4. Hose off the cleaner from each hubcap. Use a mild spray as denting can occur if you use a hard nozzle. Spend about two minutes washing the cleaner from each hubcap.

5. Use your towel to dry the hubcap. You can let air dry, however, you may end up with water spots.

Tips & Warnings

• Other types of cleaners may require hand washing the hubcaps. Read all instructions on the product of your choice before washing.

• Sweep away all rocks or other large debris before hosing. The water may kick up the rocks and hit the chrome hubcaps causing scratches or dents.