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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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So I just got the rims pictured below. They are very dirty and caked with dust and other grime. A clay bar worked to get it off but with how dirty they are I would need about 100 clay bars. So what are some ways to clean them up and make them look new? Does the liquid clay car work??

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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Anything with citrus in it!
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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will simple green harm the clearcoat?
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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trust me when I say you want to use the Magic Eraser. they work so good its actually fun to use. don't waste your time with Simple Green
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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will simple green harm the clearcoat?

the answer would be NO. I use it everytime I clean my rims.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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THANK YOU HARO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was well worth $2.59. And I only used 1 pad so I have another for when I need it I was never sure of whether the magic eraser was magic but now im sure it is. I may go try some simple green on tiny spots that I couldn't get off to see if it can do any better.

Atleast my rims look new from 1 foot away now instead of 10 feet
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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see

magic I tell ya
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by harofreak00
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magic I tell ya
X2 I use them all the time
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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funny.

now Im wondering about the magic eraser. guess Ill go buy one just to see.
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