Maintenance
Aluminum wheel maintenance
Corrosion protection
High-corrosion areas
The aluminum wheels are coated Protecting your vehicle from corro- If you live in an area where your vehi-
with a clear protective finish.
sion
cle is regularly exposed to corrosive
materials, corrosion protection is
particularly important. Some of the
common causes of accelerated cor-
rosion are road salts, dust control
chemicals, ocean air and industrial
pollution.
•
Do not use any abrasive cleaner, By using the most advanced design
polishing compound, solvent, or and construction practices to combat
wire brushes on aluminum wheels. corrosion, we produce vehicles of
They may scratch or damage the the highest quality. However, this is
finish.
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
•
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Clean the wheel when it has
cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral
detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean
the wheels after driving on salted Common causes of corrosion
roads. This helps prevent corro-
sion.
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
•
•
Avoid washing the wheels with
high-speed car wash brushes.
•
Road salt, dirt and moisture that is
allowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Do not use any alkaline or acid
detergent. It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
•
Removal of paint or protective
coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
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