a temporary hand - held wheel spray mask for detailing tires to protect vehicle wheels during chemical treatment of tires is a unitary thin plastic molded device having a generally circular opening for mating against the vehicle wheel and a generally domed or flattened concave body enclosure . the generally circular opening is defined as an annular flange or a thin walled cylindrical section . this flange or thin walled cylindrical section is positioned against the outermost diameter of the face of vehicle wheel ; where the outermost diameter of the annular flange or thin walled cylindrical section closely matches the outermost diameter of the vehicle wheel , such that a plurality of unique and separate wheel spray masks will be offered . while the wheel spray mask is positioned against the wheel , light pressure is applied by the user to an integral or separately affixed handle on the wheel spray mask . the generally domed or flattened concave body will provide an overall masking function along with the annular flange or thin walled cylindrical section providing a barrier against overspray and direct liquid run - off . for added improved sealing protection , a seal or gasket can be added to the face of the annular flange or to the edge of the cylindrical section .