Due to the high temperatures of modern day road cars it is often useful to wash the wheels after any prolonged use where brake dust may sit or eat into the alloy. A similar procedure should be carried out during winter months where alloys have an increased risk of attracting grit and road salt.

What's the best way to remove brake dust from dirty wheels? Hot soapy water or a cleaner that is specifically formulated for wheels, plus a soft bristle or foam brush and plenty of scrubbing will usually do a good job of removing the dust. Harsh cleaning chemicals or abrasive compounds, such as scouring powder, should never be used on alloy wheels. Nor should you ever use a brush with wire bristles or extremely hard plastic bristles. Scratching through the clear coat finish will open a direct route for corrosion to attack the aluminum.

To keep clean wheels clean, the buildup of brake dust can be reduced by applying a coating of wax or polymer-based protectant, or a spray-on wheel treatment. The coating will reduce the tendency of brake dust to stick to the wheels while enhancing the wheel's appearance.

Periodic application of wheel wax will prolong your wheels shine, appearance and overall condition.

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