| Care and maintenance of alloy wheel rims |
| Regular care is required to maintain the decorative appearance of alloy wheels over a long period of time. |
| In particular road salt and dust from brake abrasion must be thoroughly washed off every 2 weeks; otherwise the finish of the alloy wheel will suffer. |
| Suitable cleaning agents: |
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| Plain water or water with soft soap |
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| Water and essence of vinegar |
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| Alloy wheel cleansers without acids or strong solvents |
| Do not exceed the soaking time of the cleaning agent. |
| The shorter the recommended soaking time, the harsher and more aggressive the cleaning agent. |
| If the finish is damaged, for example by stones, the damage must be repaired as quickly as possible → Chapter. |
| Removing adhesive residue from glued balance weights on alloy rims |
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| Strong solvents and acids attack the finish on alloy wheels and the surface of the wheel becomes matt and milky. Therefore, these substances should not be used. |
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| To remove adhesive residue on alloy wheels, use alloy cleansers or a petrol-based cleanser. Do not exceed the soaking time of the cleaning agent. |
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| After cleaning or removing adhesive residue from wheels, rinse them with water. |
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