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Old 03-23-2003 | 11:53 AM
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Does anyone know of or use a product that really cleans aluminum wheels? There has got to be something better than the typical off the shelf type stuff. Something that will help get rid of brake dust etc..
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Old 03-23-2003 | 03:15 PM
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For the brake dust & grease, use some fo the aerosol brake parts cleaner. Then shine them up with Mother's Mag Wheel Polish.
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Old 03-23-2003 | 06:51 PM
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I have always used mothers mag and aluminum polish. Have always had good luck with it.. Usually polished the wheels about 1-2 times a month to keep them looking good. I will continue to use mothers on my new wheels that show up in a few weeks
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Old 03-23-2003 | 10:58 PM
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i use simple green .... don't let them get to bad and it works pretty good.... can also use it on lots more stuff....
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I agree.....Simple Green is awesome. I use it to clean wheels, engine, floormats, etc etc. Great stuff.
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Old 03-24-2003 | 07:24 AM
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Whatever good cleaner you use take it off with a big pressure washer, I use a 4000psi 4 gal. per minute, brake dust doesn't have a chance plus it's easy to get to the hard to reach spot's.
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Old 03-24-2003 | 07:42 AM
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I use some acid mixed with water !!!! and rinse quickly...work for weel beat up and dirty rims.
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