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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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rim cleaners

whats a good rim cleaner/polish for some bronze volks. ive heard of the mothers polish cleaner, but wasnt sure if it was safe to use. any other options out there? TIA
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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paint thinner.

jk.

honestly all i use is laundry detergent and water.
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 01:00 AM
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I use carwash soap and a microfiber towel. I also heard this stuff works pretty well:
http://www.wheelwax.com/
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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:rotfl: I was expecting this thread to be about something else, entirely. :rotfl:
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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HaHaHa!!! Ryball get your mind out of the gutter.. LOL
I need to clean my wheels as well. I go over them when I wash my car and most of it comes off, but right around the wheel nuts, and the little corners it is hard to get clean. I am guessing a tooth brush and some scrubbing might get it clean though.
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by x002x

honestly all i use is laundry detergent and water.
Just please don't tell me you use that on your car body. :/

I usually just wash mine with car soap and water with a rag. But if I'm not washing my car and just cleaning my rims (thanks to my dirty Axxis Ultimates) I use a wheel specific cleaner in a bottle (made by Turtle Wax).
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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This stuff is just simply amazing. Just spray, agitate, rinse, dry. It also leaves a light wax on the rim that lasts about 2-3 weeks so you can spray your rims and the brake dust comes right off. Total time for 4 wheels about 10 min.

http://www.topoftheline.com/wheel-cleaner-safe.html
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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SUBY 6 STI that sounds great.. I have a power washer, and in all the little nooks and crannies it is near impossable to get the crap out. This would make my life a hell of a lot easier.
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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^^^^ I would also suggest buying one of those brushes that are advertised on the right hand side of the page. I have the yellow trapezoid looking thing, but the other brush looks much better. Hmmm might have to buy some new stuff....
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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:rotfl: I was expecting this thread to be about something else, entirely. :rotfl:
LOL me too! I was going to suggest trying Craig's List personal adds
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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use a paintbrush. Just make sure the bristles are not to stiff. It works wonders. That is how I cleaned rims for the 2 years I detailed cars.
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ryball
:rotfl: I was expecting this thread to be about something else, entirely. :rotfl:
The first thought that came to my mind was: toilet paper.
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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I recently bought a Meguires "Hot Rim" spray bottle, it works very good on my painted wheels. Before, I would use a rag and car soap....that was a PITA!!



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