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Old 01-14-2005, 11:32 AM
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hey all... i was looking for something to really get the chrome/or brushed aluminum, i am not sure what it is to shine on my 98 ssei....these ohio winters are horrible...so whats a good cleaner i can get at any auto store...and i have a piece of side trim that broke, and i cannot get it re-attached....what can i do? let me know whats out there
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i usually clean my rims with the soap i wash the car with
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Eagle 1 A2Z will work wonders. I would also recommend a claybar for the tough spots.
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Any alloy wheel cleaner should work fine for you.
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Originally Posted by dblack1
i usually clean my rims with the soap i wash the car with
That All I use 2 clean my rims. But 2 get them to BLING. I use invisible glass window cleaner works GREAT!
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most detail shops use acid
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Default Re: what can i clean my rims with?

Originally Posted by atauri_92
...and i have a piece of side trim that broke, and i cannot get it re-attached....what can i do?
you are gonna have to be way more specific on that one...
Old 02-21-2005, 08:29 PM
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Hey guys I have found a good wheel cleaner that gets about all the brake dust off my wheels. It is Armor All Wheel Cleaner. Comes in a silver bottle with yellow trigger. I have tried the Meguiar'* and it did not do crap most of the brake dust stayed.
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Originally Posted by GAMEOVER
most detail shops use acid
really why???
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What is a claybar?


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