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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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I finally found a great wheel cleaner,Hot Rims from Meguiars. Just spray on and hose off, wow and safe on all wheels.
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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You sure you don't work for the company???
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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Is it helping with all the brake dust?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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Ill second that, Ive been using it on mine every week when giving her some TLC. Brush can be required too, but brake dust comes off easily.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Jhoo
Ill second that, Ive been using it on mine every week when giving her some TLC. Brush can be required too, but brake dust comes off easily.
I don't know what kind of brake dust you guys are getting but mine comes
over very easily with just some dishwashing liquid and some paper towels..
Your rims actually need brushes and harsh chemicals?????
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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soap and water wasnt cutting it for me, but then again maybe im to ****. Im not talking about agressive brushing but a nice light spray and then a rinse and then a lil rub and Im pleased.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:10 AM
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soap and water wasnt cutting it for me, but then again maybe im to ****. Im not talking about agressive brushing but a nice light spray and then a rinse and then a lil rub and Im pleased.
How often do you clean the rims?? I'm as **** as it gets, i don't stop unless every spec of brake dust is off, but it comes off very easily for me,, however
i wash my car at least every 1-2 weeks...try using dishwashing liquid,, i usually
use that along with paper towels for the rims, then i dump the bucket out and
use car wash concentrate on the rest of the car, using a wool car wash mitt..
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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Thanks for the tip Tony, will try this weekend. Im washing every 1-2 weeks too. Have not tried the paper towel trick yet.

Cheers!
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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I use Meguiar's wheel cleaner to get the area's you can't reach. like inside the wheels, plus it's alot faster and easier.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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Great cleaner, wish it came in a bigger bottle...
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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My wheels are chrome are yours? I think that is why I am having a little bit of trouble.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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couldnt you just use paper towels and wipe off the dust without any cleaner...maybe some water....
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony1
I don't know what kind of brake dust you guys are getting but mine comes
over very easily with just some dishwashing liquid and some paper towels..
Your rims actually need brushes and harsh chemicals?????
Since when isn't dishwashing liquid a harsh chemical? It completely strips off any wax from the wheel. And I find that a coat of wax really helps the brake dust from adhering.
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