so, how do you clean matte finish wheels?

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so, how do you clean matte finish wheels?

i cant get the brake dust off
Old 10-03-2009, 06:15 AM
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I use a towel with some soap and water, the matte finish never looks clean
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
I use a towel with some soap and water, the matte finish never looks clean
are you coming to skyline cruise?
Old 10-03-2009, 06:30 AM
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Yea, I think I am going to do my headlights today too
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
Yea, I think I am going to do my headlights today too
sweet, i get to see what it looks like tomorrow.
i need to paint mine too
Old 10-03-2009, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
I use a towel with some soap and water, the matte finish never looks clean
+1 as this is what I've always heard.
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best way....simple green works, or spray some tire shine and use some nice pressure to wash it off...takes off most of the dirst built up...
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^+1..........
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Originally Posted by NJlakeshoreG
best way....simple green works, or spray some tire shine and use some nice pressure to wash it off...takes off most of the dirst built up...
which brand of tire shine do you recommend ?
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Black fire tire gel is great for the rubber. I usually just use the Meguires tire shine on my wheels.
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I use a wax spray on my wheels, leaves em looking sweet as hell, and since its wax, it doesn't get much brake dust on the wheels.


this is what I use bro.


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