Maintenance
Aluminum wheel maintenance
Corrosion protection
High-corrosion areas
The aluminum wheels are coated Protecting your vehicle from corrosion If you live in an area where your vehi-
with a clear protective finish.
By using the most advanced design cle is regularly exposed to corrosive
and construction practices to combat materials, corrosion protection is par-
corrosion, we produce vehicles of the ticularly important. Some of the com-
highest quality. However, this is only mon causes of accelerated corrosion
part of the job. To achieve the long- are road salts, dust control chemicals,
term corrosion resistance your vehi- ocean air and industrial pollution.
cle can deliver, the owner's coopera-
•
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,
polishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
They may scratch or damage the
finish.
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Clean the wheels when it has
cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral
detergent, and rinse thoroughly
tion and assistance is also required.
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in
Common causes of corrosion
which corrosion is most likely to occur.
For example, corrosion is accelerated
by high humidity, particularly when
temperatures are just above freezing.
In such conditions, the corrosive mate-
rial is kept in contact with the vehicle
surfaces by moisture that is slow to
evaporate.
with water. Also, be sure to clean The most common causes of corro-
the wheels after driving on salted sion on your vehicle are:
roads.This helps prevent corrosion. • Road salt, dirt and moisture that is
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Avoid washing the wheels with
high-speed car wash brushes.
allowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Do not use any acid detergent. It • Removal of paint or protective
may damage and corrode the alu-
minum wheels coated with a clear
protective finish.
coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
Mud is particularly corrosive because it
is slow to dry and holds moisture in
contact with the vehicle. Although the
mud appears to be dry, it can still retain
the moisture and promote corrosion.
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