Dura-Bright® Wheels


Alcoa Dura-Bright® Wheel Finish Care and Maintenance

1. Clean frequently with high-pressure water from a hose. The use of a mild detergent will speed the cleaning process. Do not clean with abrasives, abrasive brushes, steel wool, scouring pads or strong chemicals, such as acids or alkaline products. Never spray cold water on extremely hot wheels. Always allow time to cool before cleaning.
   
   
2. When tires are removed, the entire wheel must be cleaned and inspected. With a brush, remove any foreign products from the tire side of the wheel (portion of the wheel that supports the tire). Do not use an abrasive brush to remove dirt, corrosion or other foreign products from the Dura-Bright® wheel surfaces. It is recommended to generously coat the entire air chamber surface with an 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 Alcoa Dura-Bright® wheels, the following procedures are recommended:
   1. 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.
   2. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
   3. Wipe dry to avoid water spots.
   4. Clean your Alcoa Dura-Bright® 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 corrosion 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 recommended. The surface of Alcoa Dura-Bright® 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. DO NOT USE the Alcoa cleaning products (ALclean, ALbrush, ALpolish and ALfinish) on Dura-Bright® wheels at any time during their service life.
   
   
4. Once in service, Dura-Bright® wheels can become nicked or scratched by road debris and/or mechanical damage. If this occurs, continue to follow the normal washing 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 Dura-Bright® 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 DiscMates^TM, is recommended.