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Old 12-28-2013, 12:22 PM
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Wheel cleaning?

What is best way to clean these forged type wheels?
Is there a secret to getting all areas clean easily?
 
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Old 12-29-2013, 07:34 PM
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just use water. and microfiber.

wheels are your baby, treat it like a baby.

you wouldn't spray a baby with chemicals would you?
 
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Old 12-29-2013, 08:09 PM
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So dundermifflin, there are only a few ways to clean forged wheels safely. The only household product I would ever use to clean wheels is Dawn detergent and only if your wheels are cool...not hot from driving. Car wash soap and a high pressure hose will get them clean if you do it on a regular basis. All wheels will eventually lose their clear coat and start lookin' fugly. Powder coating is the best way to bring them back to better than factory appearance and make them bullet proof!
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These are the easiest wheels to clean of any I know!
 
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Old 12-30-2013, 01:57 AM
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I use some wheel cleaner that I got from autozone, idk if its bad but it works like a charm haha
 
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Old 12-30-2013, 11:13 PM
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sonax wheel cleaner is safe. may have to google and order itt. spray on rinse off.
 
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I use the Armor all wash that i use while washing my cars.. except i change the water and rag
 
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Say NO to Armorall
 
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What does "Nous" stand for TORETTO?
 
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Whats wrong with Armor all?
 
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Armor all is fine for the yearly detailer, but there are much better products out there that do not dry out your cleaned surfaces.

Leatherique for leather, meguiars for dash, etc.
 
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