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What Tools Should I Use to Clean My Wheels?
Choose your wheel-cleaning tool based on the sensitivity of the wheel finish.
Quick Answer
Match the Tool to the Sensitivity of the Wheel Finish.
Use clean microfiber towels on highly sensitive gloss-black wheels, a soft boar’s-hair brush on matte or satin wheels, and a flagged-tip wheel brush on standard clear-coated wheels.
Choose by Wheel Finish
Match the Tool to the Sensitivity of the Finish.
More sensitive wheel finishes require gentler contact. Identify your finish, then use the corresponding tool below.
Gloss Black
Use Microfiber Towels
This highly sensitive finish reveals extremely fine scratches, so use soft microfiber towels with light pressure.
Matte or Satin
Use a Soft Boar’s-Hair Brush
This sensitive finish benefits from soft natural bristles that clean intricate surfaces without creating an uneven appearance.
Standard Clear-Coated
Use a Flagged-Tip Wheel Brush
This more forgiving finish can be cleaned with soft flagged bristles for effective, finish-safe agitation.
Free Printable Tool Guide
Choose the Right Wheel Tool Without Guessing.
Use the Wheel Brush Guide to match the tool to the wheel finish. This comparison guide will help you:
Compare microfiber towels, boar’s-hair brushes and flagged-tip brushes
Match each tool to gloss black, matte, satin and clear-coated finishes
Compare scratch risk, reach and flexibility at a glance
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