Maintenance
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated Protecting your vehicle from corro-
with a clear protective finish.
Corrosion protection
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while main-
taining a slow forward speed.
sion
•
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 produces cars of the
They may scratch or damage the highest quality. However, this is only
finish.
part of the job. To achieve the long-
term corrosion resistance your vehi-
cle can deliver, the owner's coopera-
tion and assistance is also required.
•
•
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
Common causes of corrosion
the wheels after driving on salted The most common causes of corro-
roads. This helps prevent corro- sion on your vehicle are:
sion.
•
Road salt, dirt and moisture that is
allowed to accumulate underneath
the car.
•
•
Avoid washing the wheels with
high-speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid • Removal of paint or protective
detergent. It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum 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.
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