Kia Sportage: Exterior care / Aluminum wheel maintenance

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Appearance care / Exterior care / Aluminum wheel maintenance

The aluminum wheels are coated with a clear protective finish.

Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or wire brushes on aluminum wheels. They may scratch the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with water. Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on salted roads. This helps prevent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with highspeed vehicle wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and corrode the aluminum wheels coated with a clear protective finish.

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