Wheel cleaning
Wheels that look defined again.
Material-specific wheel cleaning at AVP Autopflege near Zurich for bonded brake dust, road film and seasonal wheel sets.
Wheel cleaning
Identify the wheel finish before cleaning it.
Painted, polished, anodised and chrome-effect wheels do not tolerate the same chemistry. Brake dust and road contamination also become harder to remove once heat has bonded them to the surface.
We assess the finish, clean in controlled stages and address barrels, faces and details without relying on unnecessarily aggressive products.
When it fits
Wheel type and condition set the effort.
Dedicated wheel cleaning is useful when routine washing no longer removes bonded brake dust or stored wheels need preparation before fitting.
When the wheel material matters.
Chemistry and tools are selected for the actual coating rather than used universally.
When brake dust has bonded.
Embedded metallic residue is treated in stages without treating the wheel as bare metal.
When stored wheels return to service.
A clean wheel set is easier to inspect and protect before the next season.
Process
Clean wheels through a controlled sequence.
Finish assessment, staged cleaning, optional protection and final inspection keep the work material-safe.
Assessment
Wheel finish, damage and contamination are checked before products are selected.
Cleaning
Faces, recesses and accessible barrels are treated with suitable chemistry and tools.
Protection
A compatible wheel protection can be added to support easier future maintenance.
Handover
The clean wheels are checked and any permanent damage is pointed out.
Honest assessment
Cleaning cannot repair a damaged wheel.
Kerb damage, corrosion, failed clear coat and structural defects need wheel repair or replacement. Cleaning can reveal those issues but cannot remove them.
We distinguish bonded contamination from coating damage before promising a result.
Related services
Plan the next step.
These pages provide useful context when more than one area of the vehicle needs attention.
Car care
Place wheel cleaning within the complete exterior-care process.
View car-care servicesExterior cleaning
For a considered hand wash across paint, glass, trim and wheels.
View exterior cleaning