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    Still struggling to find the "right" wheel cleaner... HELP!

    I overlooked what he said before about his wheels already having Opti Coat 2.0 on them.
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    What is your favorite wheel cleaner & tire dressing?

    The rim was cool. The temperature outside was in the 70's, F. I did follow directions. After I rinsed it, there were milky white streaks on it, that later became what you see in the pics. I couldn't see the damage until right after I rinsed the wheel, and then it was clear that damage was done...
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    Nasty Wheel Barrels, Help Please!

    Having pits in the wheels could unbalance them, also. It's rare that wheels and tires are balanced perfectly without weights.
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    Black Mercedes - could this possibly work?

    Wax is a last step product. You can use detail spray or spray wax over it, but not any type of swirl remover. I would not use glaze after wax, either. Polish the car to remove the swirls, then perhaps Menzerna PO85RD to jewel it, then glaze if any slight scratches remain that you don't want to...
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    Dropped clay.

    If my garage floor was as clean as my paint, I would just pick it up and continue my work. If it was dirtier, I would slice off the part that touched the ground with a razor blade and use that for wheels and such. (This I have done) If one is truly of the opinion that a piece of dirt from the...
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    Still struggling to find the "right" wheel cleaner... HELP!

    Opti Coat repels dirt and water better than bare paint and you can still top it with sealant or wax, so it seems an obvious choice for a DD.
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    Not much protection from the sun...

    I suspect the frame is steel. Is it your idea to make it disappear? Might take a lot of product. :)
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    Still struggling to find the "right" wheel cleaner... HELP!

    I bought the Iron X for paint to try it as just the latest and greatest product, and I tried the Sonax on my wheels finally and it wasn't good enough. I read about using Iron X paste on wheels, and I thought since I had the liquid, I would try it. I am really glad I did. It does a great...
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    Still struggling to find the "right" wheel cleaner... HELP!

    Consider Opti Coating your wheels. People who do, find cleaning them to be easy with soap and water.
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    Still struggling to find the "right" wheel cleaner... HELP!

    I would say that Iron X is 3 or 4 times as effective as Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner on brake dust.
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    What is your favorite wheel cleaner & tire dressing?

    These are pictures of what Poorboy's Spray and Rinse did to the clear coat on my Boyd's Star wheels. Spray and Rinse is ok on powder coated wheels, though.
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    Wet/Dry Vac Horsepower Needs?

    I have a 2 hp Shop Vac that I have been using to clean my house carpeting, and it isn't enough. I use the crevice tool to concentrate the suction and it still isn't enough. You can hear the water gurgling up the hose, but the removal is not fast enough. I was considering the 6.5 hp Shop Vac in...
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    Nasty Wheel Barrels, Help Please!

    Iron X paste is what you need to remove stubborn brake dust. My Griot's garage regular wheel cleaner wouldn't touch my dust. The Sonax made a noticeable improvement, but it is obvious that I would go through too much product with it. Griot's Garage Heavy Duty made a small improvement, but not as...
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    Not much protection from the sun...

    That is probably why the cover isn't on. Either the previous hurricane blew it away or he removed in in anticipation of a hurricane and never put it back on.
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    Son1c Wax Giveaway #3 -> Details Enclosed

    Blackthorn One would like to enter Son1c Wax Free Giveaway #3!
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    Son1c Wax Giveaway #2 ! Details enclosed

    I, Blackthorn One, would like to enter the Son1c Wax Giveaway!
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    Giveaway! New DP Products!

    I really like DP Xtreme foam shampoo, because of it's foam, it's lubricity, and it's scent. I agree to write a review with pictures of the 5 products that I win.
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    Auto Finesse Giveaway!

    I would like to try Iron Out. I have some 20 year old Boyd's wheels that have never been cleaned on the inside, and the brake dust is caked. There is some brake dust on the front, too. I have had some success with Iron X liquid, which is much better than Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner. I also...
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    Grit guard ... who needs em

    I think the Grit Guard reduces the chance of marring a little bit, so it is nice to use it. For over 20 years I have rinsed the mitt thoroughly with the hose before putting it back into the bucket. At the end of the wash, the wash water is almost as clean as when I started, except for a few...
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    CTEK Battery Chargers Now Available @ Autogeek

    I found this description to be amusing. "CTEK Multi US 3300 12 Volt Charger The CTEK Multi US 3300 12 Volt Charger is a versatile battery charger in a compact format that makes it convenient and easy to charge and maintain all household vehicles. The special cold mode means that you can also...
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