Honda Civic Quiz
Exterior and Interior Care

Aluminum Alloy Wheels

In this manual: Exterior and Interior Care
Controls Location — 3Driver and Passenger Safety — 42Controls, Instrument Panel, Interior Equipment — 128Convenience Features — 59"Hands Free" Phone System (HFT) — 24Before Driving — 16Driving the Vehicle — 32Maintenance — 32Replacing the Luggage Compartment Lamp Bulb — 16Exterior and Interior Care — 14Troubleshooting on the Road — 21Vehicle and Component Technical Information — 8
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Use the same products to wash aluminum wheels as you use for the body. Wash the wheels with the same product as the body, and rinse them thoroughly with clean water after washing.

Aluminum alloy wheels are coated with a clear protective layer that prevents the wheel material from oxidizing and helps maintain its shine.

Using stiff brushes, aggressive solvents, and even some commercial wheel cleaning products can damage this protective and decorative layer. Only neutral detergents, soft-bristle brushes, or a sponge may be used to wash and clean aluminum wheels.

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