1. Choose the right cleaning agent
Household cleaners and detergents commonly used in the market are highly corrosive to the surface of the wheel hub because they are alkaline or acidic. You can choose some neutral soapy water for cleaning to avoid the wheel coming into contact with strong chemicals.

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2. Do not wash the wheels if the temperature is too high
When the temperature of the wheel hub is high, it must not be washed with cold water directly. It should be cleaned after it cools down naturally, otherwise the aluminum alloy wheel hub will be damaged, and even the brake disc will be deformed and the braking effect will be affected. In addition, cleaning the aluminum alloy wheel with detergent at high temperature will cause a chemical reaction on the surface of the wheel, tarnish the luster, and affect the appearance of the wheel. When cleaning aluminum alloy wheels, it is best to use a sponge or towel, do not use a brush with too hard hair, and use a wire ball to remove stubborn dirt will cause damage to the surface of the wheel.

3. Properly clean the hub
When there are stains on the surface of the wheel hub that are difficult to remove, professional cleaning agents should be used to gently and effectively remove the stains and reduce damage to the surface of the aluminum alloy. If the car has been used for a period of time and a layer of hard dark brown coke has formed on the wheel, then a stronger wheel cleaner should be used. When the wheel hub is stained with hard-to-remove asphalt, if the general cleaning agent is ineffective, you can try to remove it with a brush, but do not use a hard brush, especially an iron brush, which will easily damage the surface of the wheel hub.

If the area where the car is located is wet or close to the seashore, the wheel hub should be cleaned frequently to avoid the corrosion of the aluminum surface by the salt. After cleaning if necessary, the wheels can be waxed and maintained to keep them shiny.

4. Develop good driving habits
Car owners should pay attention to the low obstacles on the road during daily driving, and avoid getting too close to the roadbed when parking, which will easily cause scratches to the wheel hub, which will affect the appearance in the light, and the anti-rust coating will be scraped, which will affect the waterproof and anti-corrosion. , the wheel hub is deformed and the driving safety is affected.