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Old May 24, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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So I got my new rims. I put them on and then it rains. I have to drive to work, so I do, and when I got home later that day, my rims were dirty as hell. So the next day I get out the carwashing crap and the wheel polish and I wash her up. I get to the wheel and I notice that the "dirt" has appeared to almost stain the wheel. Like water spots that wont come out. But also some of the dirt that just wont come out no matter how hard I scrub. I dont want to use anything harsher because I dont want to scratch the hell out the rim... Anyone seen this and if so what did you use to get rid of it!!! Thanks
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Old May 24, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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try using a clay bar...i got a little overspray of primer on mine once and that clay bar took it right off. Then put a coat of wax on them, will help with the dirt from sticking to the rim.
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Thanks... good idea.... ANYONE ELSE?
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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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are they polished?
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Old May 24, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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Yea, I called Coddington and they recommended Heavy Metal Polish. I polished them before I put them on.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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i just bought "heavy metal" for my Boyd's and it got alot of salt pitting out that the other paste polishes could not. Heavy metal is great stuff and well worth the $.
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I have used Gords Aluminum Polish on my Smoothie II rims and it is the best for bringing out stains....Boyd rims suck when it comes to keeping them clean...

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I have used Gords Aluminum Polish on my Smoothie II rims and it is the best for bringing out stains....Boyd rims suck when it comes to keeping them clean...

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Thanks, I will try that too.
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Originally Posted by GregWS6&z28
i just bought "heavy metal" for my Boyd's and it got alot of salt pitting out that the other paste polishes could not. Heavy metal is great stuff and well worth the $.
Amen! I use the Heavy Metal polishes to keep my Boyd's in good shape too.
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