How to Clean Stock Aluminum Chevy Wheels

Remove the stock aluminum wheels to thoroughly clean them. Take off the center caps if the wheels have them. Use an adjustable nozzle and a thick garden hose to spray off loosely attached and superficial surface grit and dirt. Hose off all the brake dust and carbon fibers from the brake pads and the tiny metal shavings from the rotors.
Wash off the remaining dirt and grime with regular car soap or shampoo. Soak the wheels with water and apply the soap. Work it into a lather and gently scrub with a lambskin cleaning mitt to take off grime and road dirt. Scrub the front and backside of each wheel.
Spray the wheels with nonacidic, water-based clear coat-wheel cleaner to prevent damage to the acrylic or polyester clear coat applied to all stock Chevy aluminum wheels. Read the cleaning product's label to make sure it is designed for clear-coat wheels. Loosen stubborn dirt with the cleaner and a flexible-handled, soft-bristled wheel brush. Scrub the spoke edges and the concave nooks and crannies of the wheels.
Clean around the lug nuts and the recessed lug-nut holes with a lug-nut brush to remove residual dirt and brake dust. Turn the hose nozzle down to a gentle spray, and rinse the wheel thoroughly to remove all traces of the cleaner.
Dry the wheels with a clean terry cloth, chamois cloth or microfiber towel to prevent water spots. Avoid dropping the drying cloth and contaminating it with grit that will scratch the wheels' finish. Polish the wheels with a clear-coat-safe polish to make them shine.

How to Buy Direct Stock Without a Broker (4 Steps)

Find out if a company you are interested in offers a direct stock purchase plan. Companies offering DSPPs feature them in the Investor Relations section of their websites. Alternatively, you can check transfer agent companies like ComputerShare and Sharebuilder, who have lists of the companies for which they manage DSPPs on their websites.
Open an account with the company's transfer agent. You can either call the transfer agent and request a paper application or apply online. There is a one time fee to set up a DSPP to buy direct stock without a broker that ranges from $10 to $25, depending on the stock. The minimum investment is usually $250 or $500.
Arrange to have monthly investments automatically deducted from your checking or savings account. You can make your investments by check. However, if you use electronic funds transfer the transaction fees are lower--just $1 to $3 per transaction, pus 3 to 5 cents per share. Another advantage of using electronic debiting is that you can meet the minimum investment requirement with monthly installments of $50. Once you have invested the minimum you can add more when you wish, as long as additional investments are at least $50 each. Some companies, like Exxon Mobil, even pay the transaction fees for stock purchases so all of your money goes directly towards purchasing stock.
Choose the plan features that suit your needs. Most DSPPs provide free dividend reinvestment and safekeeping storage of your stock certificates. You can set up a direct stock purchase plan as an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Some companies add special features. For example, McDonald's has a program in which a minor can start a direct stock purchase plan for their stock for as little as $100.