How to Recondition Car Tire Rims

Car tire rims are just important when you want to keep your car looking good. Rims that look bad can ruin the entire look of the car. They look much better when they are shiny with no damage or wear. You can recondition the car tire rims to look like new again.

How to Recondition Car Tire Rims

Materials Needed

• Bucket


• Mild liquid dish detergent


• Sponge


• Brasso


• Scrubbing pad


• 200 grit sandpaper


• 500 grit sandpaper


• Steel wool pad

1. Cloth


2. Make sure the rims are removed from the car before starting. Locate an area that you can work in to recondition the rims.


3. Fill a bucket with hot water and add five drops of mild liquid dish detergent. Swish a sponge around in the bucket to mix the soap and water. Wash the rims thoroughly. Rinse the rims with clean water.


4. Apply Brasso to a scrubbing pad. Scrub the rust away on the rim. Make sure the rim remains wet while scrubbing away the rust.


5. Use 200-grit sandpaper to sand the rims. You want to remove the finish from the tire rims.


6. Use 500-grit sandpaper to sand the rims. This step will make sure the surface of the rim is smooth.


7. Apply Brasso to a steel wool pad and use it to go over the rims. Make sure you use circular motions while applying the Brasso.


8. Take a clean cloth and apply Brasso to it. Rub the rims until they shine. You may have to use force to get the shine.