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Old 12-12-2007, 06:56 PM
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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)
 
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Old 12-12-2007, 07:03 PM
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your gonna have to use some elbow grease, but soap and water work fine
 
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Old 12-12-2007, 08:42 PM
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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
 
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Old 12-12-2007, 08:59 PM
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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....

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Old 12-12-2007, 10:40 PM
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dang those rims look hot now
 
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Old 12-12-2007, 11:35 PM
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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
 
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Old 12-12-2007, 11:38 PM
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then again i get plenty of help from her
 
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Old 12-13-2007, 06:32 AM
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I just spray Simple Green on there and let it sit for 5 minutes, then wash with a microfiber towel.
 
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Old 12-14-2007, 11:35 AM
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I just use car soap and water and have a rag to wipe them and then just rinse them off. Works great for me.
 
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Old 12-14-2007, 12:48 PM
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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!!!!!!!

 


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