Alloy rims in winter
Get the best tips on cleaning and storage
Often, they are the reason why people look at a car: rims. And yet, many end consumers are under the false impression that alloy rims should not be used in snow and ice.
Alloy rims, especially in winter
With DEZENT alloy rims car owners enjoy a stylish ride, also in winter. The innovative SR3 paint ensures that your wheels still look good after years on end. While aluminium does not corrode like iron or steel, oxidation soon leads to an unattractive grey layer. Therefore, the SR3 paint on DEZENT products enhances the alloy rim’s “natural defences” against road salt and small scratches.
Cleaning & Storage
To maintain your rims’ good looks, you must clean them regularly – in the process, a lot can go wrong. Brake dust should be removed regularly throughout the year. This also applies to the end of the winter season, when salt and road dirt has settled on the wheels because deposits on the rims attack the sealant and subsequently the material. The generation of heat at the brakes, for example, can result in dirt literally burning itself into the wheel.
General care tips
The following tips – which broadly apply to the majority of rim cleaning products available at well-stocked specialist retailers – will help you clean your wheels to perfection.
1. Apply rim cleaner as specified by the manufacturer
2. Remove coarse, loose dirt such as mud or earth by using a high-pressure cleaner. Keep a minimum distance of 40-50 cm to avoid damaging tyres or rims.
3. Use a cloth or a special rim brush for hard-to-reach or small structures in order to fully remove incrustations and absorb the dirt.
4. Finally rinse the wheels with clear water and admire the shine.
5. To avoid water spotting dry the surface with a soft cloth in strong sunlight.
1. Apply rim cleaner as specified by the manufacturer
2. Remove coarse, loose dirt such as mud or earth by using a high-pressure cleaner. Keep a minimum distance of 40-50 cm to avoid damaging tyres or rims.
3. Use a cloth or a special rim brush for hard-to-reach or small structures in order to fully remove incrustations and absorb the dirt.
4. Finally rinse the wheels with clear water and admire the shine.
5. To avoid water spotting dry the surface with a soft cloth in strong sunlight.
Our expert tip:
You can prevent dirt from settling on the rim surface by applying rim wax on the freshly cleaned surface. Rim wax has an additional benefit – it brings a new shine to wheels and protects them against all external influences.
Storage of alloy rims
When storing alloy rims make sure they are clean and stored in a dry place. Rims with tyres should always be stacked. Specialist retail shops offer “rims and tyre stands”, which are well-suited for the purpose. However, if you want to play it completely safe, use the storage services of tyre and workshop specialist retail that guarantee expert handling and often score with an attractive care-free package.