I’m not usually one to plug a commercial product but I use a spray on wheel cleaner from autoglym. Having damaged wheels before using incompatible products I’m fairly wary.

If there is stuck on tar-like residue I use eucalyptus oil on a clean cotton cloth.

Steel wool can remove the outer hardened layer or finish and can cause problems because the surface it provides is then more porous and softer making it more prone to contamination and needing more cleaning.

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