Aluminium wheelsAluminium wheels  - Cleaning the outside of your vehicle - Vehicle care - Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Carisma

A protective coating is provided over the aluminium type wheels.

Clean aluminium wheels with a cleaner designed for use on aluminium and apply an appropriate protection agent.

NOTE

(1) When cleaning aluminium type wheels, do not use abrasive cleaners. Wheels exposed to sea water or road chemicals should be cleaned as soon as possible.
(2) Brushes may damage the aluminium wheel surface. Always use a sponge, chamois leather, etc.
(3) Do not apply hot water directly from the steam cleaner or similar to the wheel surface.

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