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Old Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 01:38 AM
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These are the easiest wheels to clean of any I know!
 
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Old Dec 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 Dec 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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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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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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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:25 PM
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Say NO to Armorall
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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What does "Nous" stand for TORETTO?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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Whats wrong with Armor all?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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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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