A car’s
tyres pick up a lot of mud, grime and dirt from the road. Also brake
dust accumulates on a tyre’s surface over time. These impurities
can penetrate into the pores of a tyre’s surface and deteriorate
its quality.
Moreover,
brake dust also contains metal shavings from rotors, that can scourge
off the coatings from wheels, eventually leading to rusting. Along
with wheel alignment and tyre balancing, regular cleaning with the
proper method is the best way to maintain your new car Tyres Sittingbourne.
Let's see a
few ways to clean and maintain car tyres and wheels.
Tips To
Clean Car Tyres And Wheels
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Choose The Right Cleaning Agent
Using a
cleaning agent that is designed for the purpose is best. However, you
need to be careful when choosing it. Some cleaning agents are
specific to tyres and cannot be used for tyre rims or coated wheels.
Read through the instruction to identify which purpose is the agent
for.
For
instance, with roughcast aluminium and chrome, you can use stronger
cleaning solutions, while, with coated, anodised or painted cleaners
you need to use gentler agents. Additionally, if brake dust has been
sitting on the wheels and tyres for a long time, possibilities are
they have penetrated through the rubber’s pores. In such cases,
consider using stronger cleaning agents.
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Rinsing Off Mud And Sludge
Before
applying any cleaning agent, you need to rinse off as much mud and
brake dust as possible. Use a strong water jet to do so. Brake dust
that cakes over the tyre's top surface are the most common type of
such accumulations. It's possible to remove the top hardened layer of
sludge and grime with a high-pressure water jet.
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Apply Cleaning And Degreasing Solution
Always
clean tyres one at a time to prevent the cleaner from drying on the
surface. After applying the cleaning agent, let it sit as instructed
by the guidelines on its usage. Use a hard-bristled brush with
contours to clean tyres, so that it can get into every nook and
crannies and remove the brake dust. However, for wheels, you must use
a soft bristled brush to avoid scratching the coating.
You can
apply both the solutions for wheels and tyres together, work on the
respective parts simultaneously. After scrubbing both the parts with
solutions, rinse off thoroughly with high-pressure water jet. Dry off
your car’s wheel rims and tyres thoroughly using a microfibre
cloth, and ensure there are no wet spots left.
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Apply Tyre Dressing/Gel And Wax On Wheels
Wheel wax –
Applying wax on the metallic surfaces of wheels after cleaning will
protect it from rust and water. Moreover, it creates a barrier over
the surface and prevents brake dust adhesion. Apply wax weekly to
keep your car’s wheel looking shiny and clean.
Tyre
dressing – Choose the tyre dressing carefully, so that it isn't
silicone based. Tyre dressing prevents damage from UV rays and helps
to keep the rubber soft and pliable for a better service life. You
can approach AN Tyres to buy new Tyres Aylesford or around Sittingbourne and Mansfield. They can also help you with
the requisite cleaning agents, tyre dressing and coatings are also
available in their professional garage.
So, keep
your car tyres clean to ensure they last long and serve well.
Additionally, you must buy new tyres once the old one's tread depth
reaches 2mm.
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