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Old 01-08-2006, 09:44 PM   #1
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Rim cleaner

Does anyone know which type of rim cleaner/polisher works best for cleaning polished aluminum rims after they have been through a winter? I have been using NeverDull and it just doesnt seem to get all the junk off. It does a good job but I would like to try something different. Before I wash the car I use a rim spray cleaner and let is soak on the rims for a minute and then rinse off but it doesnt get everything off.
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Old 01-08-2006, 10:20 PM   #2
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Re: Rim cleaner

http://www.metalwax.com/ALUMINUM%20WHEELS.htm
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Old 01-09-2006, 12:02 AM   #3
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Does anyone know which type of rim cleaner/polisher works best for cleaning polished aluminum rims after they have been through a winter? I have been using NeverDull and it just doesnt seem to get all the junk off. It does a good job but I would like to try something different. Before I wash the car I use a rim spray cleaner and let is soak on the rims for a minute and then rinse off but it doesnt get everything off.

Mothers has some great stuff (as long as there is no clear coat on your rims), aluminum mag/wheel polish and there is a billet polish, if your rims are smooth and just need a shine use the Billets polish. Stuff is a little expensive but well worth it.
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Old 01-09-2006, 08:35 AM   #4
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Re: Rim cleaner

personaly i love to use the armor all wheel and rim cleaner. its in a grey squirt bottle. its only like 5 bucks a bottle you just spray it on before you wash your car. once your rinsing your car just spray off the stuff. if your rims are really bad then you can do a little bit of personal rim cleaning with a rag but it really gets all the brake dust and other stuff off really easily and fast.
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Old 01-09-2006, 11:40 AM   #5
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Mothers has some great stuff (as long as there is no clear coat on your rims), aluminum mag/wheel polish and there is a billet polish, if your rims are smooth and just need a shine use the Billets polish. Stuff is a little expensive but well worth it.
I'll second that. Not to go too much off topic but I use Mother's Mag & Aluminum polish on the frame of my Honda CR250R MX bike. Gets the boot marks off nice and easy too.


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Old 01-09-2006, 12:32 PM   #6
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Re: Rim cleaner

Hey Bob, I know you're a Texan, but spurring the CR doesn't do any good, . I do agree that Mothers Aluminum polish and wheel mist cleaners are two of the best out there. I love Meguiars products too, but their aluminum polish SUCKS just so you know.
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Hey Bob, I know you're a Texan, but spurring the CR doesn't do any good, . I do agree that Mothers Aluminum polish and wheel mist cleaners are two of the best out there. I love Meguiars products too, but their aluminum polish SUCKS just so you know.
Lol. Ride em Cowboy! Checkout this one. It's the new 2006 CR:

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Thanks for the ideas. I need something that'll get that deep down junk off the rims.
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Thanks for the ideas. I need something that'll get that deep down junk off the rims.
bug and tar remover does wonders for wheel stains as well as body stains just trying to help
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