KEEP THE ALLOYS CLEAN !!!

The wheels are the first thing you notice on a car and if they are dirty, corroded or covered in brake dust is really looks bad.
Scuffed, cracked and corroded wheel really detract from the look and appeal of your car so keeping those nice shiny rims in good condition should be the top of your priority list.Keeping wheels clean on a little and often basis is much easier than trying to restore them once the brake dust has bedded in and the road salts and acids have taken their toll. Do not use the same sponge for you bodywork after you have done your wheels, this practically guarantees a load of scratches in your paint finish.
  Tools needed :

1. Nice absorbent sponge
2. Microfiber cloth
3. Wheel cleaner abrasive pad on a stick
4. Tooth brush
5. Mild solution of citric acid
6. Bucket of water with a good quality "car shampoo"/detergent
7. Jack and wheel brace
8. Hose with a fairly powerful jet. 

Removing baked on brake dust, can be a problem area and often it doesn't matter how much scrubbing you do the wheels will just not come up totally clean. For these stubborn stains we use a very mild mix of citric acid. (You get it from specialist food shops and it shifts the brake dust without attacking the wheel too much.) Just rub it on to the soiled area and leave it for a few minutes and then scrub again. Repeat until the stain is gone.

Happy driving !!