Rim cleaning
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Rim cleaning
As i left my nice rims on through the winter here in michigan I'm having a hard time getting them clean.
The polished lip is staying very, how do i describe this? its almost to a point where whatever i've used wont clean it.
I've used regular car wash soap and dish soap as i know its removes more tough stuff. I also bought a rim brush.. tends to help a little bit but to get the rims cleaned i feel like it would take me days.
Is there a product or something people have used for rims with polished lips? Im kinda getting to the point where i have no idea what to use.
The polished lip is staying very, how do i describe this? its almost to a point where whatever i've used wont clean it.
I've used regular car wash soap and dish soap as i know its removes more tough stuff. I also bought a rim brush.. tends to help a little bit but to get the rims cleaned i feel like it would take me days.
Is there a product or something people have used for rims with polished lips? Im kinda getting to the point where i have no idea what to use.
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I worry about some of the things you used, like your wheel brush, and also what design and finish the wheels in question have. It sounds like you may be rocking wheels with a bare metal polished lip, and for your sake, I truly hope not.
You should start by actually investing in decent products. Car wash soap? Dish soap? Seriously? Are you only trying to clean light dirt / disinfect your wheels?
Stop being cheap and go invest in actual quality wheel cleaner that is meant to work against brake dust, not against dried lasagna and meat sauce.
Here are the three items you need, as of when you first purchased your car / prior to the Winter / prior to potentially damaging your wheels to the point they need to be refinished.
1. http://www.detailedimage.com/SONAX-M...25/5000-ml-S2/
2. http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Brus.../Full-Size-S1/
3. http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Brus...el-Brush-P566/
That's right: $137. AKA less than the cost of having one wheel refinished, and this is enough wheel cleaner to last you at least 1-2 years. The brushes should never have to be replaced; just make sure to thoroughly rinse them after every use.
You should start by actually investing in decent products. Car wash soap? Dish soap? Seriously? Are you only trying to clean light dirt / disinfect your wheels?
Stop being cheap and go invest in actual quality wheel cleaner that is meant to work against brake dust, not against dried lasagna and meat sauce.
Here are the three items you need, as of when you first purchased your car / prior to the Winter / prior to potentially damaging your wheels to the point they need to be refinished.
1. http://www.detailedimage.com/SONAX-M...25/5000-ml-S2/
2. http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Brus.../Full-Size-S1/
3. http://www.detailedimage.com/DI-Brus...el-Brush-P566/
That's right: $137. AKA less than the cost of having one wheel refinished, and this is enough wheel cleaner to last you at least 1-2 years. The brushes should never have to be replaced; just make sure to thoroughly rinse them after every use.
Last edited by MarcHarris; Mar 8, 2013 at 08:18 AM.
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A little harsh but i took your advice and atleast bought the cleaner. The brush i use is one of these
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumbla...6178YQcHlo.jpg
The rims i have are the Boss 338's
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumbla...6178YQcHlo.jpg
The rims i have are the Boss 338's
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