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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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I used this **** on my TT2s(polished aluminum), which it says right on the bottle is okay to use it on. Big mistake. Turned all 4 rims white. i had to scrub them w/ polishing compound for a week. If you have aluminum rims, don't use this crap. Thank you.
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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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I found it's best to use just car wash or dish soap when cleaning wheels. Alot of those wheel cleaner products on the market are just too harsh on the wheels finish.
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Old May 13, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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yea i just use car wash too, douse em with a nice foamy layer and let it soak and clean the rest of the car. then just spray em off when you rinse off the car and dry them with a towel. i also wax them when i wax my car to get a nice polish and keep the water off.
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Old May 13, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Almost all wheel cleaners have some type of acid in them just read the back label next time you go back to the store but, they say it's safe bullshit.
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Old May 13, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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isnt black magic a cheesy walmart brand? i just bought some meguiars aluminum wheel cleaner and have yet to use it, hopefully it turns out alright.
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Old May 13, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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i use the Meguiar's hot rims cool care, cleans perfectly, no residue left behind, and dries spotless if you dont wipe it off after rinsing
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Old May 13, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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^looks good from your sig
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Old May 14, 2008 | 03:33 AM
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glad i dident use that black magic yet. ill return it tomorrow. the best and safest wheel gleaner is the eagle 1 a to z wheel and tire cleaner. and also advance auto parts sells there oown version of the eagle one and it is identical to the a to z but a bigger bottle and its cheaper. i normaly keep an old bottle and dilute the wheel cleaner with water just to be safe.
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This is why I always use only soap and water when cleaning wheels.
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