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Old 04-02-2007, 10:31 PM
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Advice on rim cleaning?

I got my R56 MCS two weeks back. I've been noticing a lot of greasy build-up on the rims which doesn't seem to come clean in the touch-less car washes. So, I could totally use some advice on good products and procedures to clean the rims from the pros here
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Old 04-02-2007, 10:41 PM
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I got my R56 MCS two weeks back. I've been noticing a lot of greasy build-up on the rims which doesn't seem to come clean in the touch-less car washes. So, I could totally use some advice on good products and procedures to clean the rims from the pros here
Dupont makes a really good rim cleaning agent, that also has Teflon in it.

You can get it at most Pep boys or other automotive stores.

It is a acid-less wheel cleaner, so it is safe for all finishes, and it makes the cleanup the next time easier, because of the teflon.

Like all good wheel cleaners, DO NOT GET THIS STUFF ON YOUR PAINT for any length of time. Wash the wheels FIRST, then wash your car soon after, just to be sure this stuff is not lingering.
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car shampoo and a boar's hair brush is all i use.

then wax as needed. (or Hydro).
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I recommend getting a wheel brush. I don't remember what kind I use, but it's long & flexible enough to reach everything I can see. it doesn't make wheel cleaning easier, but it does a MUCH better job.
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How about somebody to do rim job?
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