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Old 08-20-2007, 10:20 AM
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I have detailed cars for about 2 years now. I worked in a shop environment and used all the detail products provided by them. On my car just recently i havent been able to remove brake dust off my wheels completly. i have tried meguiars and mothers products for wheel cleaner and just scrubbing with no luck. this is the first time i have not been able to get the wheels clean. does anyone have any suggestions on what to use. they are just the stock wheels.
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Old 08-20-2007, 10:26 AM
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brake cleaner works but i dont know how it would affect your wheels, are they chrome or aluminum wheels????
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The eagle one nano polish worked miracles for break dust and water spots on my chrome stockers!
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Have you tried a clay bar yet? They are very underestimated in their usefulness 90% of the time.
Old 08-20-2007, 11:34 AM
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I've been detailing for about 5 years now and hands down the best and safest wheel cleaner is P21s wheel gel its expensive but well worth it
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try a clay bar. it will take a little wile but it should come off. just dont use it on the paint after lol.buy 1 and cut it in half.
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If they are stock, a very fine steel wool would work, I've actually used them on chrome before to get rid of some embedded crap.........I detailed for 8 years. If they are chrome, go get some Never-dull........it is fiberglass like material with polish in it. Looks almost like cotton, but it will cut through some crap...........
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sorry they are the stock silver painted wheels. not the chrome ones...
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Mothers or meguiars metal polish
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Eagle One All Wheel and Tire Cleaner, Meguiar's Wheel Brightener, Poorboy's Spray and Rinse, claybar, paint polish, etc.
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409... yes the household cleaner... dont laugh till you try it
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Have you tried Fantastic cleaner?? Spray it all over you wheels and tires let sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Get a soapy wash rag and wash wheels and tires. If it still doesn't work repeat procedure. Works great for me!
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bleech white or w/e its called works pretty well 4 me
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Originally Posted by Rich189
I've been detailing for about 5 years now and hands down the best and safest wheel cleaner is P21s wheel gel its expensive but well worth it
I would second this

this is what I use if soap and water won't do the trick.


bleech white or w/e its called works pretty well 4 me
that is a recipe for disaster on wheels .. works very well on tires ..but will destroy wheels.




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