Ownership · Maintenance
Wheel care and maintenance
A few simple habits keep every Sentali finish looking as it did on delivery day, and keep your warranty valid.
Do
- Use only mild cleaners with a neutral pH, and clean water without chemical additives.
- Clean chrome, brushed and polished wheels with water only.
- Remove brake dust, dirt and road chemicals quickly and thoroughly.
- Rinse and dry the wheels thoroughly after every wash.
- Remove the centre cap if needed so no cleaner is left in hard-to-reach areas.
Don't
- Use caustic or aggressive cleaning agents. They can permanently damage the finish and the wheel.
- Leave brake dust, dirt or chemicals on the wheels.
- Leave cleaner sitting in the spokes, around the centre cap or on the barrel.
Every wash
Cleaning routine
- 01
Choose the right cleaner
Mild, pH-neutral cleaner and clean water for painted wheels. Water only for chrome, brushed and polished wheels.
- 02
Remove contaminants
Wash off brake dust, dirt and road chemicals promptly, before they can damage the paint or the wheel itself.
- 03
Rinse thoroughly
Rinse away all cleaner, including behind the spokes and around the centre cap. Remove the cap if necessary.
- 04
Dry the wheels
Dry every surface after washing so no water or cleaner is left on the finish.
By finish
What to clean with
| Finish | Clean with |
|---|---|
| Painted, gloss and matte finishes | Mild pH-neutral cleaner and clean water |
| Machined, milled and diamond-cut finishes | Mild pH-neutral cleaner and clean water |
| Chrome | Water only |
| Brushed | Water only |
| Polished | Water only |
Keep your warranty valid
Not following these instructions can damage the paint and the structure of the wheels, and voids the warranty.