- 3/19/2025
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Cleaning the rims
It may seem to you that cleaning the rims in your car is an easy task that does not need much thought, or you may think that cleaning them is not very important and leave it last after cleaning the car, but you are wrong; the process of washing and cleaning the rims needs specific steps and procedures to make them clean and keep them clean.
This means that you may make a lot of mistakes while cleaning your car's rims and you don't know it, and these mistakes may affect the entire car wash, or may affect the safety of the rims themselves in terms of using incorrect materials or unsuitable tools.
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Mistakes you make while cleaning the rims
Here are the most important mistakes you might make while cleaning your car's rims:
1- Wash the car first
Cleaning the rims is often associated with washing the car, and many people make a big mistake of washing the car first and then cleaning the rims, if you must first clean the rims completely, then move on to washing the car; because the rims and tires are the dirtiest part of the car, and if you leave them last, these dirt from cleaning them will be transferred to the car body that you just finished washing, so clean the rims first and then move on to washing the car again, so clean the rims first and then move on to washing the car second.
2- Not cleaning the rims regularly
One of the biggest mistakes that car owners make is not cleaning the rims regularly, as they are exposed to a lot of dirt, dust and brake dust, which will make it difficult to clean them later, so it is important to clean them at least once a week or twice a month to keep them clean and make it easier to clean them later.
3- Clean all the rims at the same time
When you want to clean the rims in your car, start with them one by one and do not clean them all at the same time, as using special materials to clean and polish them may leave visible traces and may damage them if left for a long time if you are busy cleaning other rims, so clean each rim separately and take your time in it and then move on to the other.
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4- Using the wrong cleaning products
Another common mistake that occurs when cleaning the rims is using the wrong products, such as dishwashing liquid or liquid intended for washing household equipment or workshops, so make sure to use products that are specific to cleaning the rims only until you damage them or damage the polishing layer on them.
5- Using poor quality products
It is very important that you use special cleaning materials for rims and that they are of high quality and manufactured by well-known and famous companies; because poor quality materials will cause damage to the rims or even damage the surrounding tires, and will increase the layers of protection and polishing on them, and may even cause damage to some parts that are behind the rims, fittings, hoses, and others.
6- Using the wrong tools
It is important when cleaning the rims to use the right tools for the rims, such as a microfiber towel and a soft brush; because a rough brush will cause scratches on the rims, and a regular towel will not do the proper cleaning and wiping process and will leave a visible trace on them.
7- Not scrubbing well
Scrubbing the ring well with cleaning materials and soap is one of the most important steps; because good scrubbing removes accumulated and difficult layers of dirt, and also removes dirt from corners and narrow and hard-to-reach areas, and be sure to clean the inside of the rims if possible, to get the best result for a longer period of time.
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8- Not Rinsing Well
After completing the cleaning process, it is very important to rinse the rims with water, in order to remove any remaining cleaning product that may damage the polishing or protection layer and not to leave any trace on it, as most cleaning products contain chemicals, and these substances may cause damage if left on the rims and the surrounding parts.
9- Not drying well
Now that you have finished the rinsing stage, it is important to dry it well from all sides and corners, to ensure that the water and residual cleaning agents are removed from the rattles so that they are completely clean and ready for the next step, which is polishing or applying a protective layer on them.
10- Do not use polishing agents
Automotive and cleaning experts advise putting layers of wax on the rims after cleaning them to help protect them from dirt and other factors that may accumulate on them from the road, and to keep them shiny for as long as possible, and you can apply a protective layer on your car's rims to protect them from scratches, fading and several other things.
