Providing a stylish, modern and sporty edge to any vehicle, nothing beats the feeling of installing a fresh set of alloy wheels. However, what’s not quite as great is the feeling you get whenever your shiny new alloys become stained with all sorts of grit, dust and dirt that they pick up on the road.
Luckily, avoiding this feeling couldn’t be easier – just try one of the wheely handy tips listed below.
Cooking up a treat
While there may be hundreds of products on the market that are specifically designed to help rid your alloys of dirt and brake dust, one of the best options out there is good old fashioned oven cleaner.
For the best results, apply the oven cleaner to your alloys, wait ten minutes and then wash it off with hot, clean water. You can thank us later.
Raiding the bathroom cupboard
For alloy wheels that have multiple spokes, it can be quite tricky to reach all those nooks and crannies with a sponge. With this in mind, the next time your alloys find themselves in need of a quick brush-up, head for the bathroom cabinet and grab a toothbrush.
Where other products stumble, the humble toothbrush exceeds. Thanks in part to its abrasive head and small size, it’s the perfect tool for scrubbing away those nasty stains.
Just make sure you don’t go putting it back in the bathroom cabinet when you’re done!
Terrific toilet brushes
Just as your toothbrush may prove to be a useful tool when it comes to cleaning your alloys, a toilet brush may provide much of the same.
As a tool, a trusty toilet brush is perfect – not just because it can work its way between each spoke, but because they’re super cheap to buy too!
The mother of all jobs
If you’re looking to invest in a tool that won’t let you down, look no further than Mother’s PowerBall Mini.
What’s great about this product is that it fits onto the end of your drill, meaning you don’t have to spend hours at a time scrubbing away with a brush or abrasive cloth. For the best results, use alongside some standard alloy polish, or the aforementioned oven cleaner.
Can you handle the pressure?
If none of the options above cut the mustard when it comes to making your alloys shine, you might want to consider investing in a pressure washer.
Unlike the traditional garden hose and bucket combination that’s been around since the dawn of time, pressure washers are capable of blasting away stubborn stains and loose dirt all on their own – all you have to do is pull the trigger.
Interested in learning how you can care for your car without breaking the bank? Be sure to check out our blog the next time you find yourself in need of a top tip or two.