Step 1 - Clean the wheels and tyres

We like to clean the wheels and tyres first, as they're generally the dirtiest part of the car. Getting them done before you start on the paint also means you're not spraying brake dust and grime back over a freshly washed car.

Fill your dedicated Wheels bucket with water and add some Dirty Times Wash. Its stronger cleaning and anti rust properties make it extremely well suited for use around wheels and brake components.

For wheels with plenty of brake dust, spray on Wheely Clean. For heavier road grime, use Down & Dirty, which is also our choice for cleaning tyres and removing old tyre dressings. Scrub the tyres with The Little Stiffy brush.

Now give the wheel and tyre a thorough rinse. This is an important step, as you're removing as much loose brake dust and grime as possible before you start using brushes on the wheel, helping reduce the chance of scratching or marking the finish. Always work on one wheel at a time and never allow the products to dry on the surface.

Now use the appropriate brushes with the suds from your Wheels bucket to thoroughly clean the wheel. Use The Flat Head Brush for the inner barrels, Nuts & Guts for wheel nuts, valve stems and tight areas, and The Chubby brush for most wheel faces. For delicate or high gloss finishes, use the super soft Palmy Brush or Octobrush instead.

Once everything is clean, rinse thoroughly and you're done. Or, while the wheel is still wet, spray on some Wet Dreams and immediately rinse it off to add some ceramic protection that'll help make the wheels easier to clean next time.

Then move onto the next wheel and repeat.