Rims are dirty
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Rims are dirty
They have some "plaque" (just came from dentist visit) and they need a good through cleaning. Any products come to mind? I was planning on taking the wheels off and washing the inside of the rims w/dawn or some other dishwashing stuff. Thanks for the input everyone.
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As others can attest to - my wheels look almost as good as the day the car was delivered (except a few rock chips).
My cleaning tactics are this. I give the wheels a quick dusting after every drive to get the loose crap off.
When I wash the car I use a rag and water to get most things off the wheels.
The stuff that won't come off with water gets the WD-40 treatment. I use WD-40 and a toothbrush and it takes just about everything off. This is mild enough not to mess up the finish, but strong enough to take the stuff off. I rinse the area with water after using the WD-40.
This also works well on and hand polished wheels that were subjected to track time which 2 other people couldn't get the crap off.
My cleaning tactics are this. I give the wheels a quick dusting after every drive to get the loose crap off.
When I wash the car I use a rag and water to get most things off the wheels.
The stuff that won't come off with water gets the WD-40 treatment. I use WD-40 and a toothbrush and it takes just about everything off. This is mild enough not to mess up the finish, but strong enough to take the stuff off. I rinse the area with water after using the WD-40.
This also works well on and hand polished wheels that were subjected to track time which 2 other people couldn't get the crap off.
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I don't get it on the tires. I spray it either directly on the bad spot or I spray it into the toothbrush. I wash off with a wet rag immediately after the cleaning is done.
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I first use Mcguires spray-on wheel cleaner and then hose the brake dust off (it does a pretty good job of this). Then, I clean the wheels with Eagle One cleaner - which is a kind of white paste and comes in a small round tub (http://www.properautocare.com/eagonemagpol.html). This product seems to be highly recommended by car care web sites; another product is Eagle One Nevr Dull Metal Polish. One of these should take off your "plaque" (oxidization) easily.
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Soap and water to get the brake dust and other dirt off.
The secret I have found is using a spray on wax to shine and protect the wheels clear coat.
The dirt is easily sprayed off at the next wash.
The secret I have found is using a spray on wax to shine and protect the wheels clear coat.
The dirt is easily sprayed off at the next wash.
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Originally posted by Forrest2b
They have some "plaque" (just came from dentist visit) and they need a good through cleaning. Any products come to mind? I was planning on taking the wheels off and washing the inside of the rims w/dawn or some other dishwashing stuff. Thanks for the input everyone.
They have some "plaque" (just came from dentist visit) and they need a good through cleaning. Any products come to mind? I was planning on taking the wheels off and washing the inside of the rims w/dawn or some other dishwashing stuff. Thanks for the input everyone.
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