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Old 01-01-2001, 12:03 PM
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Default Alloy Wheel Cleaning Tips?????????????

Just picked up our 225TTQC this pass week and was wondering what does everyone use when cleaning their alloys? I'm used to cleaning painted wheels with just soap and water. Any suggestions on how to keep that nice shine without getting swirl marks?

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Default very mild car wash soap and warm (not hot) water...

After you have them really clean (and I suggest you take them off the car to do this) then you glaze them...and then wax them....just like you would do to your cars paint finish. This will lessen the amount of brake dust that will adhere to the inside of your wheels.

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Oh my god, u are crazy and obsessed with ur car!=) wish i have that dedication and time and effort=(
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car wash soap & water!
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Default I don't do it everytime...just when I rotate tires...and if I have time

There are people on this board that are WAY more **** than I am ...trust me on this.
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I use simple green as a detergent and wax them every time I wax my car.
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