Taking good care of your Tesla wheels is part of protecting your valuable automobile investment. This is a very easy process when performed on a regular basis.
Your Tesla factory wheels have a clear coat layer on them that protects the painted finish, but just like your paint, they too need to be clean and protected.
Before spraying the wheels with any cleaner, make sure the surface is cool to the touch. Spraying any type of cleaner on a hot or warm wheel can easily ruin the finish and harm the clear coat. Always try cleaning your wheels on a shaded area to avoid any watermarks or just rinse them frequently if they're under direct sunlight.
The best thing you can use to clean your wheels is soap (car soap) and water with a separate wash mitt that is used for this purpose exclusively. This method is safe for every wheel and very effective if you clean your wheels regularly and or have your wheels coated. If wheels are in need of a deeper cleaning then a PH balanced wheel cleaner such as P21S Wheel Cleaner or Sonax Full Effect is highly recommended. This cleaners are safe for any wheels and to increase their cleaning power you can allow it to sit on the wheel for a few minutes IF YOU'RE IN THE SHADE. (Tip - If you find this products a little pricey, I recommend you to go with a biodegradable cleaner like Simple Green mixed at 10 to 1 (10 parts water to 1 part cleaner) for regular cleaning or 5 to 1 if wheels haven't been cleaned for a while). Avoid using hard bristle brushes because it can introduce swirls to the wheel's finish.
To effectively clean the inner part of your wheels (inner barrel) I strongly recommend investing in brushes like EZ Detail Brush or the Wheel Woolies. This brushes do an excellent job at removing the brake dust accumulated in this hard to reach area without scratching or causing any damage to the finish. (Tips 1- Spray wheel cleaner on the inner barrel as well as on the brush for a deeper and faster cleaning. 2- Clean inner barrel first and face of the wheel second.)
To make this process much easier and extend the shine and beauty of your wheels I strongly recommend sealing your wheels with a paint sealant specifically made for them such as Poorboy's Wheel Sealant. This sealant is made to withstand the heat produced by the brake dust and makes cleaning your wheels a much faster and easier process (sealant should be reapplied every 2 - 3 months). If you can spend a couple hundred dollars then a semi permanent coating is the way to go.
Hope many of you find this post helpful.
Feel free to post or message me any questions or concerns you might have.
Thank you for reading,
Pete
Your Tesla factory wheels have a clear coat layer on them that protects the painted finish, but just like your paint, they too need to be clean and protected.
Before spraying the wheels with any cleaner, make sure the surface is cool to the touch. Spraying any type of cleaner on a hot or warm wheel can easily ruin the finish and harm the clear coat. Always try cleaning your wheels on a shaded area to avoid any watermarks or just rinse them frequently if they're under direct sunlight.
The best thing you can use to clean your wheels is soap (car soap) and water with a separate wash mitt that is used for this purpose exclusively. This method is safe for every wheel and very effective if you clean your wheels regularly and or have your wheels coated. If wheels are in need of a deeper cleaning then a PH balanced wheel cleaner such as P21S Wheel Cleaner or Sonax Full Effect is highly recommended. This cleaners are safe for any wheels and to increase their cleaning power you can allow it to sit on the wheel for a few minutes IF YOU'RE IN THE SHADE. (Tip - If you find this products a little pricey, I recommend you to go with a biodegradable cleaner like Simple Green mixed at 10 to 1 (10 parts water to 1 part cleaner) for regular cleaning or 5 to 1 if wheels haven't been cleaned for a while). Avoid using hard bristle brushes because it can introduce swirls to the wheel's finish.
To effectively clean the inner part of your wheels (inner barrel) I strongly recommend investing in brushes like EZ Detail Brush or the Wheel Woolies. This brushes do an excellent job at removing the brake dust accumulated in this hard to reach area without scratching or causing any damage to the finish. (Tips 1- Spray wheel cleaner on the inner barrel as well as on the brush for a deeper and faster cleaning. 2- Clean inner barrel first and face of the wheel second.)
To make this process much easier and extend the shine and beauty of your wheels I strongly recommend sealing your wheels with a paint sealant specifically made for them such as Poorboy's Wheel Sealant. This sealant is made to withstand the heat produced by the brake dust and makes cleaning your wheels a much faster and easier process (sealant should be reapplied every 2 - 3 months). If you can spend a couple hundred dollars then a semi permanent coating is the way to go.
Hope many of you find this post helpful.
Feel free to post or message me any questions or concerns you might have.
Thank you for reading,
Pete
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