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Pro rims?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Shallowminded, Jun 20, 2021.

  1. Jun 20, 2021 at 5:34 AM
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    Shallowminded

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    What do y’all use to clean them? I know soapy water and a sponge works. I didn’t know if y’all used a specific spray on cleaner for them?
     
  2. Jun 20, 2021 at 5:54 AM
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    Jynarik

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    A lot of people use a matte wheel specific cleaner. Chemical guys makes one
     
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    Charlievee

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    I use the left over wash water in a "wheel" bucket only used for the tires and rims. A wash mitt and some finger action. Last year i ceramic coated them, makes them much easier to clean.
     
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    Alloutdrs1

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    Anyone have a specific clearer that works well? I've tried the Dr. Beasley's and scrubbing them and it just seems like the brake dust won't lift from these wheels.
     
  5. Sep 7, 2021 at 9:04 PM
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    taco_runner

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    Maybe try to spray with tire/wheel cleaning spray first. I use Turtle brand on my stock wheels/tires then rinse and use left over soap and water I use on the body. It works well for me.
     
  6. Sep 8, 2021 at 7:01 AM
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    I've tried, then hit them with the foam Cannon and scrubbed. It's just flat wheels I guess and I'm gonna have to learn to be happy with how they are.
     
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    SlvrSlug

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    I use this.

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    matoolie

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    I second this.
     
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    I detail lots of vehicles and the wheel cleaner that I swear by is Poor Boy's Spray and Rinse. Use as directed and brake dust doesn't have a chance. Awesome stuff!
     
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    I use Simple Green on microfiber cloth works ! :hattip:
     
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    I have seen that sonax recommended on other sites as well. I think I'm gonna give that a shot.
     
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    I use this on my vehicle and rims. Works great. I’ll use a power washer first if my vehicle if covered in mud though.
    5EDCDB6B-DC68-4ABE-BC1C-8FBDF669A4A3.jpg
     
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    kmeeg

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    Wow, I should try to make my mind on cleaning 4R like you guys. I'm so lazy I just use the garden horse to clean the dirt/mud (mostly underbody, wheels, brakes)after a trail run and before it dries run to the touchless car wash near my house.
     
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    What did that consist of? How long and expensive?
     
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    I have always used soapy water on my rims, regardless of make.. I think we over think things on cleaning.
    Now cermicoating the wheels to make it easier to clean sounds nice. But, does it really make a difference?
     
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    2433EEB4-4979-4C89-8637-3B469903DFE0.jpg Everything in this photo is what I use on my Pro Wheels. The bottle to the far right is a cleaner/detail spray for matte wheels and/or matte vinyl wraps.
     
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    is the blue bottle she natural shine? That’s a nice shine on the wheel!
     
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    *tire
     
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    This is the tire shine that I use. 7A2CD930-ADE6-4579-A60F-FE6C75258313.jpg
     
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    Thanks i tried their orange sticky wheel cleaner I believe it’s called and saw that there I will try that for sure! Thanks
     
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    I also use the orange sticky cleaner. I use a detail brush to work the cleaner in to get the grime out.
     
  22. Aug 28, 2022 at 7:09 AM
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    hossler1788

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    I use the exact same products, i like them. Chemical guys have so many to choose from
     
  23. Aug 28, 2022 at 7:20 AM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Interesting...is that available in stores or did you have to order online?
     
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    i order it on Amazon. But there’s several detail supply shops in my area that carry it. If you’re planning on getting this, they have a tutorial on their YouTube channel on how to use it. It’s pretty simple.
     
  25. Aug 28, 2022 at 1:31 PM
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    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Thanks!
     
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