Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a clear protective finish.
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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 wheel when it has cooled.
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Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with water. Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on salted roads.This helps prevent corrosion.
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Avoid washing the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
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Do not use any alkaline or acid detergent. It may damage and corrode the aluminum wheels coated with a clear protective finish.