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Anyone have a favorite for safely cleaning painted/alloy wheels? thanks
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all i ever use is simple green with a soft toilet brush, works great and gets the insides well.
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cool, but does SG worked on painted wheels as well? The outer spokes are silver, the inner wells are painted black. Just want to make sure I don't use something, then poof, off comes the paint. :)

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I would have no hesitations for putting simple green on those rims. I've used a lot harder chemicals on rims, and even bodies of cars, without any reservations.
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been using SG for years, I even spray it on the road/grime build up around the wheel wells/paint before washing my car, makes it so much easier to wash the grime off.

just used it yesterday on the wheels I bought off you.
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excellent.......... thank yous for the 411.............. :beerchug:
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Maybe try to use something a lil softer than a toilet brush.
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Soap & water.
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you'd be amazed at what a bar of Ivory soap and a soft brush will do. - BC
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You really shouldn't need more than car wash if you are washing them on a regular basis. Especially if you keep them waxed.
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01bonneSC wrote:Maybe try to use something a lil softer than a toilet brush.
the brush I use is really soft, like cotton soft. not easy to find in basic stores, I buy them from a janitor supply store.

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Now that looks like a nice tool to have.
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Gumball wrote:
01bonneSC wrote:Maybe try to use something a lil softer than a toilet brush.
the brush I use is really soft, like cotton soft. not easy to find in basic stores, I buy them from a janitor supply store.

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That looks soft enough for me to wipe my butt with it. Gotta find one of those.
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:laughing3:

I am also a supporter of Simple Green. That stuff works everywhere.
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nos4blood70 wrote::laughing3:

I am also a supporter of Simple Green. That stuff works everywhere.
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I don't like it's smell, kinda like rotten root beer. :)
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00Beast wrote:
nos4blood70 wrote::laughing3:

I am also a supporter of Simple Green. That stuff works everywhere.
Everywhere?!
Well, it's only suggested for external use... :poke:
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was at auto zone the other day and was recommended this product seeing that I was told that Wesley's Bleche White was not to be used near my wheels because of the chemicals they utilize.

http://www.turtlewax.com/tirewheelhub/p ... r-with-wax

tried it this evening, looks like it's cleans really good and leaves somewhat of a nice shine.
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ga93sle wrote:
00Beast wrote:
nos4blood70 wrote::laughing3:

I am also a supporter of Simple Green. That stuff works everywhere.
Everywhere?!
Well, it's only suggested for external use... :poke:
Well maybe not EVERYWHERE. :P I use it for engine bay, wheels, exhaust tips.... My shower.. XD
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Arrowhead wrote:I don't like its smell, kinda like rotten root beer. :)
true..... :beerchug:
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