Before you begin your cleaning, here’s a list of items you should have to follow the method we’ve prescribed here:
- Garden hose or pressure washer
- Degreaser or all-purpose cleaner
- Tire brush or wheel brush
- (Optional) A car blow dryer or drying towel
- (Optional) Trim dressing and an application paint brush
While it might not be necessary, you may need to remove your tires to access your wheel wells properly. In that case, make sure you have the following:
- Car jack
- Jack stands
- Lug wrench or torque wrench
Once you have all you need, you can now begin by following these instructions:
- Get the wheel well wet first to loosen up all the dirt. You can use a pressure washer or a hose to do this. It’s crucial for those using car shampoo or all-purpose cleaners.
- Take your degreaser or all-purpose cleaner, spray it onto the wheel well evenly, and leave it to sit for one to two minutes.
- Next, gently agitate the degreaser or cleaner with a soft-bristled wheel or tire brush by rubbing it.
- Rinse off the wheel well.
- Repeat the application, agitation, and rinsing process till the rinse-off isn’t brown or black-stained.
- Dry it with a towel or blow dryer. You could leave it to dry by itself, too.
Now, use a trim dressing or protectant to coat the wheel well. It’s not compulsory, but it’ll help keep the components around there safer for longer.
