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Black wheel arches...

Hey everyone, just curious what you use to clean your black wheel arches.
Any products that you find works well?
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x2 on the 303. I've heard Ammo Mud works well, and looking forward to my shipment to test it out on the tires and trim.
 
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Wash with car soap. Then dress with a cloth or microfiber towel very lightly.

Chemical Guys VRP +1 and it smells like coconuts. Like the beach.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...arch-fade.html

 
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Wash with car soap. Then dress with a cloth or microfiber towel very lightly.

Chemical Guys VRP +1 and it smells like coconuts. Like the beach.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...arch-fade.html

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Meguiar's Ultimate Black $7.49 - Available at Walmart and Autoparts stores.

V.R.P. Super Shine Dressing - 16 oz. $10.65 - Available online.

303 Aero Space Protectant - 16 oz. 9.25. - Available online.

Really, its a matter of Price vs. Convenience vs. Ease of use.

There are tons of other options like Armorall and some lesser name brands.

I like Meguiar's because cost is lower and its easier to get. It goes on about like VRP, but to be honest, they will all get you about the same results.
 
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Meguiar's Ultimate Black $7.49 - Available at Walmart and Autoparts stores.

V.R.P. Super Shine Dressing - 16 oz. $10.65 - Available online.

303 Aero Space Protectant - 16 oz. 9.25. - Available online.

Really, its a matter of Price vs. Convenience vs. Ease of use.

There are tons of other options like Armorall and some lesser name brands.

I like Meguiar's because cost is lower and its easier to get. It goes on about like VRP, but to be honest, they will all get you about the same results.
Have you used the Meguiars Ultimate Black? I want the black to stay matte and not glossy...wasn't sure how the Meguiars makes the plastic look.
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I use Meguiar's Ultimate Black. I wouldn't say its glossy. I would say it brings back the stock look. Its more of a conditioner. Not like tire shine or anything.
 
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VRP is around $9.95 on our site right now. Good gloss but not highly reflective, nice semi gloss. Easy to use and apply and I liked it more then most others and I have tried them all since 2004+ . The CG tire gel ES2619010 ( not VRP ) is more glossy but its goopy for the wheel arch and has to be warm out. Good for tires through.
 
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We use Black WOW original - works great http://www.blackwow.com/
 
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We use Black WOW original - works great http://www.blackwow.com/
Ditto ...

A little goes a long way ... I bought a 4oz bottle of this when it was introduced (7+ years ago) and still have over 3/4 of the bottle left.
 
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I use Meguiar's Ultimate Black. I wouldn't say its glossy. I would say it brings back the stock look. Its more of a conditioner. Not like tire shine or anything.
Great! Thank you!
 
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I love the Black Wow

Takes very little and last the longest.
 
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Originally Posted by Brutal-Force
Meguiar's Ultimate Black $7.49 - Available at Walmart and Autoparts stores.

V.R.P. Super Shine Dressing - 16 oz. $10.65 - Available online.

303 Aero Space Protectant - 16 oz. 9.25. - Available online.

Really, its a matter of Price vs. Convenience vs. Ease of use.

There are tons of other options like Armorall and some lesser name brands.

I like Meguiar's because cost is lower and its easier to get. It goes on about like VRP, but to be honest, they will all get you about the same results.
Not a huge fan of Armorall - it tends to make everything sticky.

More votes for Meguiars, 303, or anything Chemical Bros.
 
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Been thru a dozen
keep coming back to 303
It just works well
 
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