ACCU-SHIELD™ Aluminum Wheels.

General Cleaning Procedure

Congratulations on the purchase of your Accuride ACCU-SHIELD aluminum wheel. You have chosen the lowest maintenance aluminum wheel available from Accuride Corporation.  Regular cleaning of your ACCU-SHIELD wheel is recommended to keep the wheel finish bright and shiny.

   To keep your ACCU-SHIELD wheels looking their best, follow these simple steps:

1. Rinse the wheel with high-pressure water to remove any debris, grit or dirt particles.  High-pressure water is recommended.

2. Use a 100% cotton cloth dipped in a mild soap solution to help remove stuck on dirt and grease.

3. Rinse the remaining soap residue from the wheel.

4. Dry the wheel thoroughly with a 100% cotton cloth.

5. To repair scratches in the surface, refer to Accuride Technical Bulletin 2.003 8.

   For technical assistance contact Accuride Field Engineering at (800) 86 9-2275.

Field Engineering and Technical Services

Accuride Corporation

2315 Adams Lane

P.O. Box 40

Henderson, KY 42419

Contact:  fieldservice@accuridecorp.com

Always follow these Do’s and Do Not’s when cleaning your ACCU-SHIELD^TM  aluminum wheels.

   Do’s for cleaning an ACCU-SHIELD aluminum wheel:

• Rinse the wheel with water to remove any debris, grit or dirt particles prior to scrubbing. High-pressure water is recommended.
• Use a 100% cotton cloth to remove stuck on dirt and grease.
• Use a mild soap solution to help remove built up dirt and grease. Commercially available dish soap or automotive carwash soap is recommended.
• Rinse off all soap residue. High-pressure water is recommended.
• Dry the wheel with a clean, dry 100% cotton cloth.
• Refer to the General Cleaning and Polishing Procedure for machined and polished Accuride  aluminum wheels (Accuride Technical Bulletin 2.0036) if you need to clean and maintain Accuride machined or polished aluminum wheels. 

  Do Not’s for cleaning an ACCU-SHIELD aluminum wheel:

• Do not scrub the wheel before rinsing off loose particles with high-pressure water. Rubbing debris against the surface of the wheel can result in scratches.
• Do not use synthetic cleaning pads. Synthetic cleaning pads can result in streaking of the surface.
• Do not use wire brushes to remove dirt or grime from the wheel surfaces.
• Do not use strong detergents, alkaline or acidic cleaners to clean an ACCU-SHIELD  aluminum wheel. These solutions can attack the surface of the wheel and leave dull areas.
• Do not use strong solvents to remove grease or grime from the surface of the wheel. Damage to the wheel surface finish might occur.
• Do not allow soap solution to dry on the surface of the wheel.
• Do not use polishes or wax on an ACCU-SHIELD aluminum wheel. The finish will maintain the bright and shiny surface for years to come without the need for special polishes.

ATTENTION: To avoid accidents, OSHA regulations require employers to train their personnel who service multi-piece and single-piece rims/wheels. Contact your local OSHA area office or Accuride Corporation for safety information and charts. For free safety manuals, charts and videotapes write to Accuride Corporation, P.O. Box 15600, Evansville, IN 47716-0600. Or visit us on the web at www.accuridecorp.com.  For more information on Accuride Wheels call 1-800-823-8332.