How To Clean Tires? – Detailing Guide For Beginners

How to clean car wheels, step-by-step

Make sure the tires are cool 
Turn off the car engine before you go near the tyres. Car tyres can get extremely hot, especially after long drives or prolonged exposure to the sun and can prove to be a safety hazard. Hot tyres might also dry up the cleaning solution faster than intended and leave you with poor results.

Spray off as much loose dirt as possible 
Remove the loose dirt and larger clumps of debris. It will also soften the dirt that would otherwise cling even harder to the wheel.

Apply wheel cleaner
Cleaning solutions come in spray, mousse and classic bottle cap variations. Follow the instructions on the bottle. Some will require you to mix with water or apply directly onto the surface. Wheel cleaners are often made specifically for the rims or the rubber of the wheel itself. Having both at your disposal will give you the most complete results.

Scrub wheel and rims in circular motions
Use a wheel brush to clean the wheel, paying special attention to the areas around the lug nuts and between the spokes. These areas will be the trickiest to clean completely, so have patience during this process.

Rinse cleaning solution
Wash the wheel thoroughly once again with your hose or pressure washer to remove the cleaning solution and any remaining dirt.

Dry
Use your microfibre towel to dry up the water and cleaning solution, making sure to remove any potential water spots.
Apply a protective layer
A wheel-protecting solution provides a tough barrier against dirt, keeping your wheels cleaner for longer. They may also have the added benefit of making cleaning the wheels next time far easier.