7 Easy Steps To Clean You Car Rims!

1. 1
   Rinse the wheels to remove dirt and brake dust. Spray them with a hose attachment that delivers a fine stream of water.
2. 2  Rub the wheels lightly with a wet sponge. Starting the process this way will remove most of the remaining brake dust and dirt, preventing you from scratching the wheels when you scrub the surface.
3. 3
   Remove dirt and debris from alloy wheels with a store bought cleaner. Avoid acid-based cleaners because they tear the lacquer off the wheel.

   • Mix the proper amounts of water and cleaner in a bucket. Read the instructions on the product to find out the correct ratio of water and alloy wheel cleaning solution.
   • Soak a sponge in the bucket of cleaner and water. Squeeze the sponge over the bucket to avoid wasting the cleaner.
   • Scrub the wheels with the sponge. Because you already rinsed and lightly rubbed off much of the dirt, hard scrubbing should not damage the alloy wheels.
   • Use an old toothbrush to clean the crevices in the wheels.
4. 4
   Rinse off the solution. Spray the wheels with a hose to remove the cleaner solution. Do one wheel at a time to prevent solution from drying on the wheels when you clean all four at once.
5. 5
   Dry the wheels with a microfiber cloth or chamois.
   
   
   
   
   6 Remove stubborn stains from alloy wheels with household items. The following solutions are mildly acidic and should not be left on the surface more than a couple of minutes before they are rinsed and dried thoroughly.
6. • Use aluminum foil and cola to remove rust. Sand the wheels with a piece of aluminum foil soaked in cola.
   • Clean grease from alloy wheels with vinegar. Use either cider or white vinegar, as both remove grease.
   • Apply lemon juice to the wheels to make them shine. Let the lemon juice sit on the wheels for 10 minutes, and rinse it off with water.
7. 7
   Add wheel wax to protect the alloy surface. Use a wax made especially for alloy wheels, and apply it at least every 3 months.
   
   

   Tips:

   
   
   • Wipe down the wheels with a wet sponge once a week. This will keep brake dust from getting baked on, reducing the amount of work required when you clean the wheels.
   • For best results, remove the wheels from the car before cleaning them so you can access to every nook and cranny.
   • Do not allow any cleaners that may damage the surface stay on longer than recommended to clean the surface.
   • Avoid getting any cleaner or wax on the brake rotors.

   
   

   Warnings:

   
   

   • Avoid washing the wheels when they are hot. The soap could leave spots on the surface because the water dries quickly.
   • Do not use a steel wool cleansing pad. Steel wool can scratch the surface.
   • Avoid getting any cleaners in your eyes and use safety glasses as required.

   
   

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Easy Steps To Leave Your Car Looking Brand New!

Car Washing: Cleaning the Exterior 

Before you start, you'll need the following car cleaning supplies:

• A large bucket
• A hose (preferably one which is connected to a water supply)
• A large, soft sponge, a soft wash mitt, and a chamois
• Liquid detergent (Although specialised car soaps are available, they are not essential. Always make sure you follow the guidelines on the labels.)
• Plastic polish
• Metal polish
• A polishing cloth or sponge
• Car wax
• A toothbrush or specialised detailing brush

Once you have all your car wash products, you can start to wash your car! Remember not to wash your car on a sunny or overly warm day, as this will cause water to dry out too quickly and leave you with soap spots on your car. Either wait for an overcast day, or pull the car into the shade before you begin.

1. Start by hosing the whole car down. Get the whole car wet to dislodge any surface-level dirt and to remove mud and grime from the wheels.
2. Next, get your sponge, and give the wheels a thorough scrubbing. This will prevent any dirt from the dirtiest part of the car getting transported anywhere else later on.
3. Now gently scrub down the bodywork of the car with your wash mitt.Lambswool works best here, as anything too abrasive will damage the paintwork. Dry the car off with a chamois, but remember to be gentle.
4. Use your toothbrush or detailing brush to get dirt out of cracks in the bodywork.
5. Polish any bare metal, but be careful not to use metal polish on non-metal surfaces and remember to always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the product. Next, use your plastic polish to clean and polish your headlights, indicators, and brake lights. Dirty headlights are not only unsightly, but they can also lead to road accidents, so this step is absolutely crucial.
6. Apply wax. Remember to wax your wheels as well as everything else!
7. Lastly, clean the windows. Soap and water can do the trick, but glass cleaner will always give you better results.

Car Cleaning Tips: The Interior 

Deal with the interior of your car first. You'll need the following car cleaning products:

• Shampoo (for fabric seats only)
• Leather cleaner and conditioner (for leather seats only)
• Protectant (for the dashboard only)
• Detergent (for the pedals)
• A handheld vacuum

Once you've got your materials together, the process is fairly simple:

1. Read the instructions on the labels of each product before starting to clean.
2. Then, shampoo cloth seat covers lightly to remove grime and absorbed liquid. Take extra care dealing with leather seats, and always follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Swab the dashboard and clean the pedals.
4. Vacuum the whole interior with your handheld vacuum.

you can now enjoy a lovely clean motor!

-M

http://www.makemoneywindowcleaning.co.uk/how-to-clean-windows--the-basics.html for information on how to clean windows