Cleaning and Maintenance of our MWS Wire Wheels

Looking after your wheels over the winter MWS Full Stainless Steel wire wheels are manufactured using state of the art technology. Special processes were developed after long years of Research and Development in making these wheels. Full stainless steel wheels are made of superior Austenitic grade stainless steel that has excellent protection against corrosion.   The Stainless Steel rims and shells are polished to a superior natural finish in special purpose machines. The hand polishing by highly skilled craftsmen compliments this.   The Stainless Steel spokes and nipples are electro polished to match the lustre and colour of the rims and shells.   The Wheels are specially treated as a final process to retain the lustre and colour.   100% inspection on finish on all the parts ensures only the best quality products are passed out. The most important task is to give the wheels a thorough clean.  Any foreign contaminants or surface rust if not removed can lead to severe corrosion.  MWS Wire Wheels are craftsmen built products and to maintain their best condition in service the following advice should be followed.  For All Finishes: (in addition to further specialised instructions below): Allow the wheels to cool before cleaning Do not use a pressure hose or washer Do not use a car wash as the guidance tracks and/or hard brushes may cause damage Do not use an abrasive polish or cleaner (such as T-Cut) Regularly wash the wheels (on the car) with soap and water, rinse with clean water and dry off Regularly remove the wheels from the vehicle and clean the entire wheel thoroughly to remove the corrosive dirt and brake dust which builds up over time     To support our customers in the care of their wire wheels MWS has produced a specialist cleaning kit containing: cleaning solution, protective solvent, dispenser, applicator brush and disposable gloves.  To compliment our cleaning kit MWS offers a wire wheel cleaning brush for more stubborn marks. How often you need to clean your wire wheels depends on the distance driven and the road conditions experienced.  Due to brake dust and road salt being highly corrosive we strongly recommend thoroughly cleaning the wheels off the vehicle before putting into storage, for example over the winter. Painted and Stainless Steel: No additional care should be necessary Chrome: If the chrome appears tarnished: Polish using a good quality non-abrasive chrome cleaner and a soft cloth Rinse with clean water Dry and wipe with a clean dry cloth to ensure all traces of cleaner are removed If light rust spotting appears an acid-based chrome cleaner may be used; however, acid-based cleaners should not be used often as they are very strong.  Take care to follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding treatment times and rinsing procedure. Damage caused by cleaning chemicals is not covered by our Warranty. For storage over winter remove the wheels from the vehicle, clean thoroughly, dry completely and apply a light spray of WD40 (or equivalent) to help protect your wheels.  If applying WD40 for storage then the wheel must be thoroughly cleaned before first use to ensure the oil does not compromise the brakes. CAUTION – PLEASE READ THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND ADVICE BEFORE USING ALL PRODUCTS General good practice when using wire wheel cleaner is: Wear protective gloves where possible and wash hands immediately after use Avoid contact with skin and eyes Keep all chemicals out of the reach of children and animals

Free of charge inspection While your car is off the road for the winter it is the perfect time to have your wheels checked. MWS offer a free of charge inspection service that will report on the condition of each wheel. We can then advise on and perform any repair work that your wheels require. For more information, pleasecontact us www.mwsint.com

Cleaning kit refills MWS now offer refill packs for our Cleaning & Protection system. The cleaning solutionand finishing solution are both available individually.