Yes, you read that right. We’re living in interesting times, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want a clean car with shiny rims that sparkle. Plus, dirty rims and wheels can cause damage and destroy your car’s exterior.

The great news is that you don’t need to leave your house to achieve the sparkling aluminum rims of your dreams. You already have the ingredients for shiny success in your kitchen right now.

We’ve done the research and offer these six simple solutions to remove road dirt, tar, grease, and brake dust from your aluminum rims.

Spoel aluminium velgen altijd eerst af

Before you wash your vehicle, clean the wheels’ aluminum rims first.

Pre-rinsing will prevent the rims’ dirty and greasy water runoff from mucking up your clean car.

Spoelen is eenvoudig. Pak een gewone waterslang, schroef een sproeikop vast om waterdruk te creëren en spuit direct op de rand. Het vuil en het vuil zullen onder de waterdruk uiteenvallen. Warm water werkt het beste.

Hoe citroensap en bakpoeder te gebruiken

Wat een geweldige combinatie! Citroensap is een veelzijdige ontvetter that can be used on your car’s rims and tires. But what’s so great about baking soda? Baking soda is a mild alkali cleaning agent that causes dirt and grease to dissolve easily in water for powerful removal. It’s also one of the cheapest, most effective cleaners available. Combining lemon juice and baking soda creates the perfect foil to combat brake dust, road dirt, and grime.

You’ll need:

• 2 eetlepels citroensap of citroenconcentraat
• Spuitfles
• 1/2 kopje zuiveringszout
• 1 kopje warm water
• Microfiber handdoeken

Stap 1

Giet warm water en citroensap in de verstuiver, schroef het deksel erop en schud goed.

Stap 2

Spuit de oplossing direct op de velgen, beginnend vanuit het midden naar buiten naar de randen bij de banden. Zorg ervoor dat de velgen volledig doordrenkt zijn met de oplossing van citroensap en water.

Stap 3

Bevochtig een microvezeldoek in warm water en strooi de baking soda op de stof. Wrijf met ronddraaiende bewegingen over de handdoek om hardnekkige vlekken te verwijderen en maak de randen verder schoon.

Stap 4

Droog de aluminium velgen volledig af met een droge handdoek.

Gebruik zuiveringszout en azijn om de velgen schoon te maken

Wit azijn geeft extra pit in combinatie met zuiveringszout om olie, vet, remstof en vuil uit te schakelen.

You’ll need:

• Bakpoeder
• Warm water
• witte azijn
• Middelgrote mengkom
• Spons
• Oude tandenborstel

Stap 1

Pour three parts baking soda into a medium mixing bow. Slowly add 1/2 part warm water, and 1/2 part white vinegar until thick, wet paste forms. Don’t be alarmed; the mixture will bubble up a little after adding the white vinegar.

Stap 2

Breng de baking soda-pasta aan op een spons, wrijf de spons rechtstreeks op de aluminium velgen en bedek het hele oppervlak. Tip: je kunt deze pasta aanbrengen en tot vijf minuten laten intrekken voordat je gaat schrobben.

Stap 3

Gebruik de spons om de wielen te schrobben en pak dan een tandenborstel om krappe plekken te bereiken om hardnekkig vuil en roet te verwijderen.

Stap 4

Spoel de wielen na het schrobben af met schoon water en droog ze vervolgens af met een zachte handdoek Herhaal stap 3 indien nodig meerdere keren om de wielen zo schoon mogelijk te makenDe methode van zuiveringszout en afwasmiddel

Deze DIY aluminium velgenreiniger gebruikt meer bakpoeder magie, maar combineert het met afwasmiddel als ontvetter. Perfect voor het verwijderen van vet en teer.

You’ll need:

• ½ cup baking soda
• 1 teaspoon dish soap
• 1 gallon of hot water
• Sponge or rag/coth
• An old toothbrush or soft brush

Stap 1

Pour 1 teaspoon of dish soap into a gallon jug of hot water. Shake the gallon jug to mix the dish soap and hot water.

Stap 2

Soak a rag or sponge in the dish soap solution. Make sure your sponge or cloth is entirely saturated. Then liberally sprinkle the baking soda on your sponge or rag.

Stap 3

Starting from the outside to the inside edge, run the sponge around the rim several times. Grab an old toothbrush and scrub the grease and dirt away in the hard-to-reach areas.

Stap 4

Rinse the wheel wells with water, top to bottom. Then immediately dry with a clean towel.

Wielen reinigen met crème van tandsteenpasta

What is Cream of Tarter? It’s a kitchen product, also known as potassium bitartrate. Cream of Tartar is the powdered form of tartaric acid. This organic acid is found naturally in many plants. It’s also a byproduct of wine production, the residue left on the barrels.

You’ll need:

• Medium bowl
• Cream of Tarter
• Water
• Fine-grain buffing pad
• Rag or microfiber towels.

Stap 1

Pour two tablespoons Cream of Tartar into a medium-sized bowl. Next, slowly stir in water until a thick paste has formed.

Stap 2

Dip a rag into the paste, and rub directly onto the aluminum rim surface. Polish with a fine-grain buffing pad.

Stap 3

Wipe with a soft cloth to remove any residue.

Aluminium velgen reinigen met ovenreiniger

Yes, oven cleaner! It’s an easy way to clean aluminum rims.

You’ll need:

• Ovenreiniger
• Sponge or non-abrasive scrub brush
• 1-gallon jug of hot water

Stap 1

Thoroughly rinse the aluminum rims with water. Then spray the oven cleaner directly on the rim. Be sure to spray generously areas that are particularly dirty with built-up grime. When you’re content with the oven cleaner application, take a break. Allow the cleaner to do its magic and let it sit for about 30 minutes.

Stap 2

Using a non-abrasive brush or sponge, scrub the entire rim’s surface. Don’t worry if all the grime doesn’t come off the first time. You can reapply the oven cleaner and scrub away until you’re and satisfied the dirt is gone.

Stap 3

Rinse the rim with hot water. Then apply a pressurized rinse from the hose and nozzle to ensure you remove all the oven cleaner.

Stap 4

Promptly dry with a soft towel. Be sure to remove all of the oven cleaner, or a white film will appear when the rim is dry. Nobody wants that.

Toiletpotreiniger voor taai wielvuil

Caution! This recipe will clean almost every kind of wheel stains, but, to avoid damage, follow the directions precisely as written.

You’ll Need:

• Rubber gloves
• Ceramic or glass bowl. Do not use a metal bowl.
• Toilet bowl cleaner with hydrochloric acid (ex. The Works)
• 6 teaspoons baking soda
• Spray bottle filled halfway with water
• Small brush or old toothbrush

Stap 1

You must wear gloves to prepare your acid neutralizer. Fill the spray bottle halfway with water. Then add baking soda. Shake well and set aside. Pour a small amount of the toilet bowl cleaner in the glass or ceramic bowl.

Stap 2

Dip your brush into the glass or ceramic bowl containing the toilet bowl cleaner. Scrub a small area of the rim for no more than 15 seconds. Squirt the spray bottle that’s full of water and baking soda (the neutralizer) all over the rim. Use a garden hose with a nozzle/pressure washer to rinse thoroughly. Repeat scrubbing until all spots are gone.

Stap 3

Rinse the wheels thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft towel.

Hoe die schone aluminium velgen te polijsten

This finishing touch is the pièce de résistance!

You’ll need:

• witte azijn
• Warm water
• Spuitfles
• Soft cloth
• Fine-grain buffing pad for extra shine

Stap 1

Combine equal parts of warm water and white vinegar in a spray bottle.

Stap 2

Spray directly onto the rim’s surface and wipe away with a soft cloth.

Stap 3

For an extra shiny boost, polish using a fine-grain buffing pad made of steel wool that can be found in grocery, hardware, and auto supply stores.

Gevolgtrekking

See how easy that was? You got to stay home without risking your health, and now your aluminum rims are gleaming like the jewels they are. Now kick back, take a photo of your vehicle, and send it to your friends. You didn’t even need a mask or social distancing.

Don’t forget to check out our product reviews to learn more ways to keep your car clean.