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With this simple trick you bring your rims back to a high gloss

2020-02-17T09:15:25.425Z


Do you have to deal with dirt and burned-in brake dust? We'll show you how to clean your aluminum rims with household remedies.


Do you have to deal with dirt and burned-in brake dust? We'll show you how to clean your aluminum rims with household remedies.

Shiny rims visually enhance every car - but something has to be done regularly for this. Because over time, every rim gets messed up by dirt and burned-in brake dust. This sticks to the material due to the heat generated during braking and is difficult to remove.

With a few home remedies, dirty deposits can be kept in check. We show you how it works.

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First of all, of course, there is the conventional method of cleaning rims - with the rim cleaner. In this case, you should do the following:

1. Take a pressure washer and spray the aluminum rims thoroughly with it. Alternatively, water and sponge are available.

2. Spray the rims with a rim cleaner.

3. Wipe the aluminum rims again with a brush or a cotton cloth.

4. Use a special rim seal (especially before the rims are stored over the winter).

How to find the right rim cleaner

Strongly acidic rim cleaners are often bad for the aluminum rims. All-purpose cleaners from specialist dealers , on the other hand, are usually completely sufficient to remove dirt from the material. Just make sure to use the right agent for the right rims. You should also stay away from cleaners with acetone because it attacks the paint.

Clean aluminum rims: oven spray is the absolute insider tip

In addition to rim cleaners, there are also other agents that everyone has at home - and that will make your rims sparkling clean. If you want to save a lot of work when cleaning the aluminum rims, simply use the oven spray. You can apply this as soon as you have removed the coarsest dirt and the rims are dry. Then spray the aluminum parts with the oven spray and let the agent act for 15 to 30 minutes . Then the rim is sprayed with a water hose or cleaned with a wet sponge.

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Clean your rims with toothpaste

A home remedy that absolutely everyone has at home: toothpaste. Surprisingly, it not only cleans your teeth, but also your dirty rims. However, the cream should be one that does not contain any rubbing particles. Put a small strip of it on a clean cloth and rub the aluminum rims vigorously with it. The dirt will loosen relatively quickly and mix with the toothpaste.

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Be sure to repeatedly dip the cloth in clean water and wring it out during the cleaning process. It should not be wet, but damp. Last but not least, rinse the aluminum rims again with clear water.

Tip : If you want the aluminum rims to shine again after cleaning, you can rub margarine about every two weeks.

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Do I have to clean the inside of my rims?

Cleaning the rims not only has its visual advantages - the brake dust that burns in over time is very aggressive and can damage the material . And this affects not only the outside, but also the inside of the rims.

Fittingly : These tips and home remedies help you with the car interior cleaning.

However, it is difficult to get to the dirty places, which is why fixed rims should be carefully removed and placed on a cardboard or blanket - this way the outside cannot scratch. You can then take the tips above to heart on the inside.

How to clean the gaps between the rims

Car rims have numerous gaps that are difficult to reach with a rag or sponge. In this case, a toothbrush is ideal - it easily gets into narrow areas and cleans the rims flawlessly.

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