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washing rims - 12/12/2007 7:56:43 PM    burgernuds   Posts: 359 Joined: 7/9/2007 Status: offline how do you guys do it? I find that spraying a water from a hose to mine don't doanything with in between the spokes or the caked on 6 month dirt. Is there something I can spray, similiar to tire spray for max glow? (black rims) Post #: 1

RE: washing rims - 12/12/2007 8:03:16 PM    91JDMB16A Posts: 86 Joined: 8/29/2006 Status: offline your gonna have to use some elbow grease, but soap and water work fine _____________________________ I may have a little pepper, but it's HOTT! (in reply to burgernuds) Post #: 2

RE: washing rims - 12/12/2007 9:42:41 PM    burgernuds   Posts: 359 Joined: 7/9/2007 Status: offline ooh man i didnt even think about soap... lol i kept spraying it with water and hoping the grime and dirt would wash away... i was cautious though - didnt want the water to get to my suspension (in reply to 91JDMB16A) Post #: 3

RE: washing rims - 12/12/2007 9:59:58 PM    Hailchristian Posts: 1349 Joined: 11/12/2006 From: Fresno, Ca Status: offline i got this amorall wheel cleaner from auto zone for like 6 bux... that stuff worked so good...i used it to clean my wheels, my trailing arms, and my transmission i have in my garrage.... picture time! that yellow bottle from to this _____________________________ DOHC ZC (dead) SOHC ZC FTW!• K&N CAI filter • 90 Integra LS rear disc conversion (in reply to burgernuds) Post #: 4

RE: washing rims - 12/12/2007 11:40:20 PM    95civic1.6l Posts: 804 Joined: 3/8/2006 From: Western Mass Status: offline dang those rims look hot now _____________________________ ARE YOU IN NEW ENGLAND, Check out the List, we want to have a meet! http://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_418142/tm.htm YOU Drink! YOU DRIVE! YOU LOSE!!!!! (in reply to Hailchristian) Post #: 5

RE: washing rims - 12/13/2007 12:35:31 AM    that_guy5 Posts: 284 Joined: 11/22/2006 Status: offline i use the meguiars hot rims it works great! but if u buy wheel cleaner make sure its safe no harsh chemicals for paint on ur wheels  _____________________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2325916 Oil leak? What oil leak? That puddle under the car is just sweat from all that horsepower. (in reply to 95civic1.6l) Post #: 6

RE: washing rims - 12/13/2007 12:38:07 AM    that_guy5 Posts: 284 Joined: 11/22/2006 Status: offline then again i get plenty of help from her Attachment (1) _____________________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2325916 Oil leak? What oil leak? That puddle under the car is just sweat from all that horsepower. (in reply to that_guy5) Post #: 7

RE: washing rims - 12/13/2007 7:32:14 AM    mxs Posts: 8006 Joined: 7/3/2005 From: Rochester, NY Status: offline I just spray Simple Green on there and let it sit for 5 minutes, then wash with a microfiber towel. _____________________________ Driving takes 3 abilities: Accelerating+braking+turning. More power only helps acceleration. Lower weight helps all 3. DON'T EMAIL ME W/ TECH QUESTIONS, I WILL IGNORE YOU. (in reply to that_guy5) Post #: 8

RE: washing rims - 12/14/2007 12:35:19 PM    mill$civic Posts: 8468 Joined: 2/24/2005 Status: offline I just use car soap and water and have a rag to wipe them and then just rinse them off. Works great for me. _____________________________ Member since Feb 2005 (in reply to mxs) Post #: 9

RE: washing rims - 12/14/2007 1:48:46 PM    addiction2bass Posts: 7353 Joined: 6/21/2006 Status: online quote: ORIGINAL: mxs I just spray Simple Green on there and let it sit for 5 minutes, then wash with a microfiber towel. dito if the wheels are realy bad! but since i bought mine rims new im trying to keep them clean..... main thing is dont let the dirt/grim/grease build up that bad!!!!!!!!! when i wash my wheels now i just wash the car first then wipe all over the wheels one at a time. very manual BUT depends on how many spokes your rims have. LMFAO mine have QUITE A FEW..... and i have to wipe EACH AND EVERY SPOKE down with a towel to dry them.... otherwise it will leave water spots and NO ONE LIKES WATER SPOTS. LMFAO but if you dont clean your rims to often SIMPLE GREEN WHEEL CLEANER RULES!!!!!! just spray on.... let sit for alittle bit... and HOSE IT OFF... then just wipe down the wheels to bring out a killer shine.... worked GREAT on my old chrome 17s!!!!!!! _____________________________ (in reply to mxs) Post #: 10

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