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Rim Cleaner

A shiny, freshly waxed car is a real eye-catcher, but if you haven’t shined your rims, then your efforts may fall flat. No worries, however; you can fashion rim cleaner from basic items that are lying around the house and remedy those dirty rims with a bit of elbow grease. Let’s look at how to make your own rim cleaner and get your rims looking as fabulous as they did the day you put them on your car.

Supplies Needed

To make your own rim cleaner, you will need basic dish soap, water, and dark cola. You will also need a soft chamois cloth or washcloth, and a garden hose.
Around ¼ cup of basic dish soap and a can of dark cola added to around two gallons of water in a bucket makes excellent rim cleaner. The soap works to break up dirt and grime while the soda can help eat away ugly rust or corrosion before it becomes a problem.

Cleaning Your Rims

Once you have mixed up your rim cleaner solution, you’re ready to begin. Using the garden hose, spray the rims and tires to loosen up any debris, dirt, grime, or (in winter weather) salt that is placed on the roads to dissolve ice. Using your chamois cloth or washcloth, work this cleaning solution onto the surface of your rims, using gentle pressure and going in a circular motion. Rinse your rims again using the garden hose. Inspect the rims to make certain that you have removed all dirt and debris. Look for corrosion or rust that did not initially come off using the rim cleaner solution. If need be, use an additional can of dark cola full strength on the area, and rub in gentle circles using a clean chamois or washcloth. Rinse again. And then finally, use another clean and dry chamois to buff the rims to a deep shine.