Abstract: A temporary hand-held wheel spray mask (120) for detailing tires (112) to protect vehicle wheels (114) 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 (128). The generally circular opening is defined as an annular flange (122) or a thin walled cylindrical section (126). This flange (122) or thin walled cylindrical section (126) is positioned against the outermost diameter of the face (116) of vehicle wheel; where the outermost diameter of the annular flange (122) or thin walled cylindrical section (126) closely matches the outermost diameter of the vehicle wheel (114), such that a plurality of unique and separate wheel spray masks (120) will be offered. While the wheel spray mask (120) is positioned against the wheel (114), light pressure is applied by the user to an integral or separately affixed handle (132) on the wheel spray mask.