Wheel Cleaning — Brake Dust and Road Grime — Gone for Good

Why Your Wheels Need Professional Attention

Brake dust, road tar, dirt, and moisture combine to create a stubborn layer that household soap cannot remove. This buildup eats into your wheel's protective coating over time, causing pitting, discoloration, and permanent damage that can only be fixed with costly refinishing or replacement.

Professional wheel detailing uses specialized products and techniques to safely dissolve and extract these contaminants before they cause irreversible harm.

The New Orleans Factor

New Orleans creates a particularly harsh environment for wheels. High humidity and frequent rain keep brake dust damp against wheel surfaces, accelerating the oxidation process. Salt air from Lake Pontchartrain and the Gulf coast compounds the corrosion risk.

Add in potholes that chip finishes, seasonal flooding that leaves chalky mineral deposits, and stop-and-go I-10 traffic that generates heavy brake dust, and your wheels need regular professional attention.

What Professional Wheel Detailing Includes

Every wheel detail starts with an inspection to identify your wheel finish type — clear-coated alloy, chrome, painted, or powder-coated. We then select the appropriate pH-balanced wheel cleaner and technique:

• Soft-bristle brushes for barrel, spokes, and lug nut wells
• Detailed cleaning behind the wheel face
• Iron fallout remover for heavy contamination
• Tire sidewall cleaning and dressing
• Rinse and inspection

Signs Your Wheels Need Professional Cleaning

• Brownish or rust-colored film that won't wash off
• Dark spots unresponsive to regular soap and water
• Dull or hazy appearance where finish was once glossy
• Visible pitting or rough texture after washing

If you notice any of these signs, schedule a professional detail before the damage becomes permanent.