Cleaning

MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION IN CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Wheels have a protective coating to resist corrosion. Care should be taken to avoid damaging the wheel or corrosion may occur. Washing them (do not use highly alkaline cleaning agents) when washing the rest of the vehicle will be enough to keep wheels looking good for many years. Certain environments created by some operations can lead to corrosion. Some of these are: livestock hauling, salt, chloride compounds used for snow removal, dust control and highly alkaline materials. When these conditions are encountered, the following practice is recommended:
1. Clean the wheels frequently with steam or high-pressure water from a hose. Use of a mild detergent will speed up the cleaning process.
2. When tires are removed, the entire wheel should be cleaned and inspected.
3. For maximum protection, there are various types of coatings which give good results. See Repairing.