Whether You Have a Set of Fuel Wheels, Tuff Wheels or Moto Metal Wheels, It Makes Perfect Sense to Keep Them Clean

The truck wheels that really catch your eye do so because they are sparkly, shiny and clean, not because they are dirty and obviously neglected. A truck with good-looking wheels also commands a higher price should you choose to put it on the market. So whether you have a set of Fuel wheels, Tuff wheels or Moto Metal wheels, it makes perfect sense to keep them clean.

Now, keeping your custom wheels clean is far more than spraying them down with your garden hose occasionally. If you want clean truck wheels, you need to do the job the right way. We understand that not all wheels are created equally. That is, there are a number of materials used to manufacture truck wheels and they all need to be handled differently. For example, you do not clean chrome truck wheels the same way you clean custom aluminum wheels.

Before you jump right into the task at hand, here are a few things you need to be aware of.

There are wheel manufacturers who have strict warranty provisions when it comes to cleaning their truck wheels. For example, some manufacturers state that their wheels are to be cleaned with only water and a very mild soap and use of any cleaners or degreasers may, in fact, hurt the finish and void the warranty. So make sure you check to see if such exclusions apply to your truck wheels.

There are also wheel manufacturers who sell high-end custom wheels using very exotic finishes including liquid transfer and carbon fiber. Typically, these manufacturers will provide very specific cleaning instructions and failure to adhere to said instructions will void any warranty and could ruin your wheels.

Before you jump in and start cleaning your truck wheels, here are a few general guidelines to keep in mind. It is always best to go with the basics when cleaning your wheels. That is, avoid the harsh detergents and opt for water and mild soap instead. You will also want to avoid spraying cold water on wheels that have been baking in the hot sun, let them cool down first as it is possible to crack your wheels in such conditions.

The use of a wheel cleaner with a wheel specific compound is recommended to help remove caked-on dirt after you have washed your wheels. These wheel compounds can be applied by hand or you can use a high-speed buffer. A rotating foam ball attached to a drill can also be used if you don’t have a buffer.

If you wait too long to clean your truck wheels, you will find it more difficult to remove the dirt and grime. Depending on how much you drive and the conditions in which you drive determines how often you should wash your wheels. But generally speaking, you should wash your wheels every two weeks.

In our next post, we will get into how to wash wheels based on the materials in which they are made. See you there!