How to Get the Tire Shine Off the Chrome

Chrome wheels look best after they are cleaned and shined.

Tire shine is one of many exterior cleaning supplies you can use to add extra luster to your car. However, when tire shine gets on your car's chrome wheels, it can damage them, leaving them in need of expensive repairs. In order to avoid damage, it is important to remove excess tire shine from your wheels quickly and safely whenever you are detailing your car.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tablespoons dish-washing detergent
• Water
• Soft sponge
• Terry cloth towel

Instructions

1. Mix 2 tablespoons of dish-washing detergent with 4 cups of water.

2. Clean the chrome wheels using a soft sponge and the solution you mixed earlier. Wipe all of the tire shine off of the wheels.

3. Rinse the detergent solution off of the chrome using clean water.

4. Dry the chrome with a clean, terry cloth towel.

5. Check for any remaining tire shine on the chrome. It will be a grease-like residue left on the wheel. If there is still some excess tire shine on the chrome, repeat Steps 1 through 4.

Tips & Warnings

• Always wipe off tire shine as soon as it gets onto your chrome. Tire shine left on your chrome will dry and evaporate, but not before damaging the chrome. If this happens, there is no way to remove the damage without resurfacing the wheel.

References

• Wheel Washing and Care
• Wheel Cleaning Products