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Tire and Wheel Care Kit

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Wheels and tires take the hardest hit of any part of the car, collecting brake dust, road grime, and baked-on fallout. A dedicated tire and wheel care kit lets you clean these areas safely without spreading dirt to the paint. The process runs from a strong wheel cleaner and iron remover, through detailing brushes that reach barrels and lug areas, to a tire dressing that leaves a clean, even finish. This hub covers each product so your corners match the shine of the rest of the car. Clean wheels and freshly dressed tires often make the biggest visual difference in a finished detail.

The quick checklist

  • Rinse wheels before applying any cleaner
  • Spray a dedicated wheel cleaner on cool wheels
  • Treat embedded brake dust with an iron remover
  • Agitate spokes and barrels with brushes
  • Rinse fully and dry before dressing
  • Apply tire shine to clean, dry sidewalls
  • Keep wheel wash media separate from paint gear

Wheel and Tire Cleaners

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Iron Removers

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Detailing Brushes

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Tire Shine

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Wheel Wash Media

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Wheel Protection

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