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Wheel Cleaning

Wheel Cleaning

Postby ilio2002 » Sat Jan 11, 2003 8:07 pm

i checked the search for any type of wheel cleaning thread but came up empty. what do you guys use to clean your wheels? or do you guys just use soap, water and a chamois? thanks in advanced.
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Postby 4banger » Sat Jan 11, 2003 11:31 pm

I've used a spray on cleaner from Maguire's that worked pretty well. It's pretty corrosive and not something you want to breathe too much of, so make sure you read all the labels!!

Try this site: http://www.premiumautocare.com/wheelandtirc.htm


that 303 stuff is expensive, but it protects rubber like you wouldn't believe. They use that stuff at my work on inflatable boats.
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Postby ICrazyChrisI » Sun Jan 12, 2003 3:34 am

I use simple green.
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Postby Optimus » Sun Jan 12, 2003 9:32 am

I use Castrol Super Wheel Cleaner.
On stock rims I used Greased Lightning, which works extremely well and you barely need to scrub. It actually prevented brake dust from accumulating after a few uses.
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Postby ilio2002 » Sun Jan 12, 2003 12:30 pm

thanks guys for all the leads...i am planning on picking up something today..thanks
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Postby aleath » Mon Jan 13, 2003 10:33 pm

4banger wrote:I've used a spray on cleaner from Maguire's that worked pretty well. It's pretty corrosive and not something you want to breathe too much of, so make sure you read all the labels!!

Try this site: http://www.premiumautocare.com/wheelandtirc.htm


that 303 stuff is expensive, but it protects rubber like you wouldn't believe. They use that stuff at my work on inflatable boats.


The 303 is expensive by the bottle, but I bought a gallon jug of it for 53 dollars. This way it works out to about 7 or 8 dollars a bottle instead of 12-13 dollars per individual bottle. In my opinion, 303 is the best for wheel dressing, vinyl, any rubber parts, etc.

We have a Correct Craft Air Nautique wakeboarding boat which we've used 303 on for about three years now. The vinyl seats still look new and we haven't had any problems like we did with Armor All causing cracked seats. Anyway.. the one thing to remember w/ 303 is to use it sparingly or else it will streak.
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Postby ilio2002 » Tue Jan 14, 2003 11:11 pm

yeah, i was looking at the 303 as well, how's the ps12? anyone used that before?

also, does anyone wax the wheels as well?
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