When you have aluminum wheels, it can be a real challenge to keep them clean. Between brake dust from your brake pads, grease and grime, a lot can build up on your wheels, taking away from their lustrous appearance. But, when you have a good wheel cleaner and tire shine, keeping your wheels looking good is easier than ever. And, that’s where Griots Garage comes in.
Get the Best Results with Griot's Garage
Griot’s Garage has a huge line of some of the best automotive cleaners on the market. From car polish kits to their orbital buffer, Griot’s Garage is committed to making automotive cleaning quicker and easier than ever. In order to get your aluminum wheels looking good, you’ll want to check out the Griot’s Garage Wheel Cleaner. And, when it comes time to choose a good polish, you’ll want to make sure it’s something that’s safe on aluminum, like the Griot’s Garage Automotive Metal Polish.
Before you make your purchase, be sure to check out the customer reviews on our website. They can help you figure out just which polishes and cleaners work the best and are the easiest to use before you make your buying decision.
Polishing Tips and Tricks
Once you have your quality cleaner and polish, you’re ready to tackle the job of polishing aluminum wheels. Well, almost. First, you need to know just how to polish aluminum wheels. You should always follow the directions that come with your cleaners and polishes, but the following directions will give you an idea of just how easy it is to polish aluminum wheels. Whether you’re cleaning the tires on your car, or filthy tires that have been in tire storage for several years, these instructions will result in clean, shiny tires in no time at all.
- Rinse your wheels thoroughly with water, using a hose if possible to remove as much dirt and grime as you can.
- Use a metal cleaner to clean any excess dirt and grime off easily. It may need to sit on your wheels for while in order to clean tougher messes.
- Apply your metal polish per the manufacturer’s instructions. Using two coats of polish will often times keep your wheels looking newer, longer.