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Old 11-06-2006, 09:35 PM   #1
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Default What do you use to keep your wheels clean?

I figure this will be a very helpful thread. I haven't used anything yet, haven't needed to, but I want some ideas.

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Old 11-06-2006, 09:37 PM   #2
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I use Eagle One Nevr Dull for all chrome, and it works wonders.

It's an interesting product, it looks like cotton in the tin, and you rip a little bit off and use that to polish and clean the chrome.
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Your wheels need to be maintained differently than most ling. Those are awesome wheels, but i'll tell you what. They are a bitch to keep clean.
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Your wheels need to be maintained differently than most ling. Those are awesome wheels, but i'll tell you what. They are a bitch to keep clean.
Yeah, especially since they are polished aluminum...
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Your wheels need to be maintained differently than most ling. Those are awesome wheels, but i'll tell you what. They are a bitch to keep clean.
Yeah, especially since they are polished aluminum...
Thats what I was refering to
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Default Re: What do you use to keep your wheels clean?

i have weld prostars on my cutlass and they are polished aluminum, and i have one of them mothers buffing balls, and ill tell you right now i can get 1 rim that is caked in break dust looking brand new with about 15minutes of using that thing, that and my microfiber towel for drying my camaro off so there are no waterspots are probably the best purchases i have made. what size are ur rims btw ling 17's?
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i have weld prostars on my cutlass and they are polished aluminum, and i have one of them mothers buffing balls, and ill tell you right now i can get 1 rim that is caked in break dust looking brand new with about 15minutes of using that thing, that and my microfiber towel for drying my camaro off so there are no waterspots are probably the best purchases i have made. what size are ur rims btw ling 17's?
17 by 8. Did you ever get a chance to see all of my good pictures of the wheels? I remember you said you wanted to see them once I got them on.

I plan on getting one of those Mothers balls next paycheck, what do you use to put on the ball when you clean them?

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THe mothers polish of course. I've looked and honestly nothing else works better for Chrome.
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I havnt found a product that works better for any type of metal polish to be honest. Mothers is just amazing.
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I usually start with a cold wheel. Hose it off first, then rinse with regular soap and water. I always try to get in the cracks by hand with the soap to break off the bad stuff. I hose the wheels again, and let them dry. After a bit I will go back to them and spray them with Turtle Wax wheel cleaner (it comes in a green spray bottle) I'll mist the wheels and let the liquid sit for a few minutes, go back and hose off. The wheels come out looking good as new and very shiney. Also when i use spray on tire shine, i will rub that in, and clean off the excess with a rag. That usually always helps too.

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