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Old 10-27-2010, 01:40 AM
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I got really bored at between 1 and 2 am on sunday morning, so this is what i did...



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Nice, just sucks that after a week theyll be just as bad again lol.
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What did you use to clean/polish them?
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Originally Posted by itsslow98
Nice, just sucks that after a week theyll be just as bad again lol.
do ruin my day...haha...i know. its a good thing she isnt a DD for me. but i did drive her to work today. and i am going to take her done this back road here in abilene that has two 1.5 to 2 miles straights

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What did you use to clean/polish them?
soap and water only. car wash soap from walmart that is, haha.
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Grab some Adams Polish for them and Wheel Wax from Poor boys. I used both on my CCW's for the SS and Trueforged on the Cobra. They will look better than new and the wheel wax will allow you go atleast 2-3 weeks before you start to notice any oxidation or tarnish in the metal from normal driving conditions.
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Originally Posted by big reg
Grab some Adams Polish for them and Wheel Wax from Poor boys. I used both on my CCW's for the SS and Trueforged on the Cobra. They will look better than new and the wheel wax will allow you go atleast 2-3 weeks before you start to notice any oxidation or tarnish in the metal from normal driving conditions.
thanks for advice. i will def do that this weekend when i detail the breaks and wheel wells
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thanks for advice. i will def do that this weekend when i detail the breaks and wheel wells
You've got way to much time on your hands.
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You've got way to much time on your hands.
haha...yes i do, and i am loving every second of it. one of the benefits of being single.

i get to spend my entire weekends working on my car if i choose. or i can sit around and do nothing. unless i am on call. then all that changes, i have to be ready to be at work within 30 minutes of being called.
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Originally Posted by big reg
Grab some Adams Polish for them and Wheel Wax from Poor boys. I used both on my CCW's for the SS and Trueforged on the Cobra. They will look better than new and the wheel wax will allow you go atleast 2-3 weeks before you start to notice any oxidation or tarnish in the metal from normal driving conditions.
+1 for the wheel wax. I put it on my old Harley truck wheels put it on my wheels on the V. It makes cleaning them a whole lot easier. If you put it on right when cleaning you can spray nearly all the brake dust off with just a spray of the hose.
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any specific brand that any like better then the other?
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I Zaino my wheels along with everything else on the exterior, windows included.
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Adams polish is by far the best I have used on all of my forged wheels. I have used Mothers, Meguiars, you name it. You can get it directly from them. Also the wheel sealant from Poor Boys is incredible too. Has a nice bubble gum smell when applying so you can bring your wheels in the house like I used to when it was wax time

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-68-ad...al-polish.aspx

http://www.poorboysworld.com/wheel-sealant.htm
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I can't remember the one I have at the house but I think it is Mother's. I have not tried the Adams so I don't know how it compares but the I got the Mother's at the local Vatozone. Worked pretty well for me.
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Originally Posted by ColeGraham
haha...yes i do, and i am loving every second of it. one of the benefits of being single.

i get to spend my entire weekends working on my car if i choose. or i can sit around and do nothing. unless i am on call. then all that changes, i have to be ready to be at work within 30 minutes of being called.
I've heard of Male Strip Clubs keeping their employees on call...smart move!

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Originally Posted by big reg
Adams polish is by far the best I have used on all of my forged wheels. I have used Mothers, Meguiars, you name it. You can get it directly from them. Also the wheel sealant from Poor Boys is incredible too. Has a nice bubble gum smell when applying so you can bring your wheels in the house like I used to when it was wax time

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-68-ad...al-polish.aspx

http://www.poorboysworld.com/wheel-sealant.htm
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I can't remember the one I have at the house but I think it is Mother's. I have not tried the Adams so I don't know how it compares but the I got the Mother's at the local Vatozone. Worked pretty well for me.
looks like i am going to be making a couple trips around town. and i will more then likely end up buying everything i need to do a complete detail. and motor oil for both the car and the truck...and plugs, wires, and a new belt for the truck too.

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I've heard of Male Strip Clubs keeping their employees on call...smart move!

adam, you are my best customer...so all these new buys will be on your dime...haha



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