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approved surface protectant and lubricate each time the tire is removed (see
the recommendations in the Alcoa Technical Data brochure).
3. To maintain the original appearance of your wheels, the following procedures
are recommended:
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a. After installing new wheels and prior to operating your vehicle,
use a sponge or cloth to wash exposed wheels surfaces with a mild
detergent and warm water. Do not use abrasives, abrasive brushes,
steel wool, scouring pads or strong chemicals (such as acids or
alkaline products). Standard off-the-shelf car wash and wheel
detergents are sufficient. Warm water and a mild detergent will
speed the cleaning process.
b. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
c. Wipe dry to avoid water spots.
d. Clean your Alcoa wheels, using the above procedures, on a
regular basis to avoid sticking or encrusting of the disc brake
dust.
Typical road soils, grime and brake dust trap moisture, which can cause corro-
sion over a period of time. These must be removed regularly. If not, disc brake
dust can encrust. To assist in the removal of excessive dust, dirt and road
grime, the use of warm, high-pressure water with a mild detergent is recom-
mended. The surface of the wheels will be damaged, discolored or removed
if abrasives, abrasive brushes, steel wool, scouring pads or strong chemicals
(such as acids or alkaline products) are used to clean the wheel.
4. Once in service, the wheels can become nicked or scratched by road debris
and/or mechanical damage. If this occurs, continue to follow the normal wash-
ing and cleaning instructions provided above. The surface of an Alcoa Dura-
Bright® wheel is designed to limit cracking and peeling if nicked or scratched
while in service.
5. Even as durable as the wheels are, the mounting area can become scratched,
marred or discolored when mounted against another wheel, hub or drum. The
use of a wheel mounting surface guard, such as Alcoa DiscMatesTM, is recom-
mended.
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