In order to maintain the beauty of the car, car washing is essential. However, the standard and price of car washing are different, and the effect of washing is different. Generally, washing a car in roadside shops is cheap and easy. Only the general surface is washed. If the owner observes carefully, he will still see that there are stains on many corners. Moreover, a place that many car owners will ignore is wheel hub cleaning. Do you think the cleaning of the wheel hub is just a matter of washing the car with a high-pressure water tank?
Not at all!
The condition of the wheel hub is directly related to the driving safety of the owner. Cleaning the wheel hub is not a simple washing. If the wheel hub contacts the ground for a long time, it is inevitable to stick sand and other dirt. In addition to the dust adhesion when the wheel is close to the ground, the brake often needs to be braked. The brake will cause powder on the brake disc and scatter on the wheel hub for a long time to accumulate capacity It is easy to form rust spots and difficult to remove. Accumulated more will appear brake failure, thus burying safety risks.
To clean the wheel hub, paint diluent can be used to wipe around the scar to remove dirt. The deepest part of the scratch is difficult to remove the dirt, so you can clean it thoroughly with a toothpick.
When cleaning, in order to prevent the irrelevant parts from being painted by mistake, it is best to paste the adhesive tape carefully around the scar. When there are stains on the surface of the wheel hub that are difficult to remove, professional cleaning agent should be selected. This kind of cleaning agent can remove the stains mildly and effectively and reduce the damage to the surface of aluminum alloy. The hub itself has a layer of metal protective film, so special attention should be paid not to use paint brightener or other grinding materials when cleaning.
If the car has been driving for a period of time, and you are not diligent in cleaning and maintenance, and a hard layer of dark brown has formed on the wheel rim, a stronger wheel cleaner should be used. After spraying the special cleaning agent, you must wait for a while. After softening the coking with solvent, brush it off with sponge or coarse cloth, and then rinse it with water.
How to clean the wheel hub without scratching it?
1. Pay attention to daily cleaning. When you buy a car, you should always wash the wheel rim. It is better to wash the wheel rim by yourself once a week or half a month. First use water to wet, then use detergent to sponge, and then rinse the detergent to avoid damaging the tire.
2. Using the right cleaner, maintaining the wheel hub is just like maintaining the car. Many household cleaners are too strong for the surface of the wheel hub and should not be used. There are many alkaline or alkaline cleaners in the current market, but should be careful. Wash with neutral soapy water. Do not let any reinforcing agent or tire cleaner come into contact with the wheel, otherwise permanent damage to the wheel surface will be caused.
3. When there are stubborn stains, warm water with toothbrush and special detergent often have a good effect. In addition to the stain to pay attention to, do not use material to grind the wheel hub, which will damage the bright protective paint on the surface of the wheel hub. In addition, do not scratch the wheel hub when driving. If scratches or dirt cannot be removed, the best way is to repaint the four wheels.
matters needing attention:
When the wheel hub temperature is high, it should be allowed to cool naturally before cleaning. Never use cold water to clean it. Otherwise, the aluminum alloy wheel hub will be damaged and even the brake disc will be deformed, which will affect the braking effect. Cleaning aluminum alloy wheel hub with detergent at high temperature will cause chemical reaction on the surface of wheel hub, which will lose luster and affect the appearance. When the hub is stained with asphalt which is difficult to remove, if the general detergent is not helpful, try to remove it with a brush or toothbrush, but do not use a hard brush, especially an iron brush, to avoid damaging the surface of the wheel hub. In addition, when the area where the vehicle is located is close to the seashore or there is a lot of rain, the wheel hub should be cleaned frequently to avoid salt corrosion on the aluminum surface.
If the wheel hub is damaged or scratched, it is recommended to renovate and repair it in time, so as to avoid more severe corrosion of the wheel hub, which will cause tire air leakage.
Cleaning the wheel hub regularly can slow down the aging of the wheel hub, reduce the cracking of the wheel hub, and improve the anti-skid ability of the tire. Small wheel hub, the most easily overlooked place, but the safety of every passenger on the car! Safety no small matter, small wheel hub big safety, car owners friends should pay attention to Oh!
It is recommended that you clean the wheel hub regularly. If you want to keep the wheel hub clean for a long time and get a long-term and stable protection, it is recommended that the owner make a wheel hub waxing or coating on the wheel hub to protect the wheel hub, which has the effect of anti fouling, anti scratch and brightening.