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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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What is the best way i can clean rims

Ok i have asa js5 rims and there getting a like black spots in between each of the 5 spokes. Ive tried a toothbrush and it doesnt work. Plus it needs to be something thats not going to scratch the rim. Plz im up for anything i have a car show on the 4th 5th and 6th and i have no time to get my car ready just today and tommorow thanks guy.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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Im not sure about the coating on those rims (polished, clear coat, etc...) but you could start by buying some wheel cleaner safe for their finish or some safe all purpose cleaner like Meguiars makes. Then hit them with a clay bar and a fresh coat of wax and they should be good as new.

If they are polished just polish them
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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I recently used Mr Clean Magic Erasers made for wheels and tires and they worked well on my wheels
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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I recently used Mr Clean Magic Erasers made for wheels and tires and they worked well on my wheels
Ive also heard good things about those , but never used them
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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I use "Never Dull" by Eagle 1. Its like cotton soaked with cleaner and works very well at cutting all kinds of grime; especially brake dust. I then wipe them down with a microfiber towel.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cobi
Im not sure about the coating on those rims (polished, clear coat, etc...) but you could start by buying some wheel cleaner safe for their finish or some safe all purpose cleaner like Meguiars makes. Then hit them with a clay bar and a fresh coat of wax and they should be good as new.

If they are polished just polish them
+1. As long as the wheel cleaner is not Acid based, you are probably going to be ok. But just to be safe, you can get a cleaner that is made to handle your specific coated wheel.

Wheel cleaner costs too much for what it does, I use a mild dish soap, water and a terry cloth and I can't tell the difference between the cleaning potential of either. Unless it's really aged dirt or grime, mild dish soap will do the trick relatively easy.
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