Wheel washing is one of the most consuming and tedious aspects of car cleaning. Frustratingly, after all the elbow grease in getting them to shine, wheels are usually the first parts of the vehicle to regain the grime.

Armor All’s recently-introduced Shield for Wheels offers a powerful preventative deterrent against brake dust or road tar contamination of any alloy wheel after it’s cleaned: the repellent coating leaving a glossy finish that forms an invisible protective barrier. Application simply involves spraying onto wheels and leaving for an hour to form a bond with the alloy surface.

Awarded ‘Best Buy’ from Auto Express magazine in a recent group test of alloy wheel cleaning products, Shield for Wheels was praised for “its great all-round performance.”

According to Armor All, alloys remain protected for up to four weeks following a Shield For Wheels treament, during which time all that’s required to keep wheels clean is a simple rinse off with water.

Shield for Wheels is widely available at independent motoring accessory shops nationwide, including Halfords, priced at £8.99 or alternatively it’s available on Amazon.