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Old 03-29-2010, 08:31 AM
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whenever i go service my car (north hollywood bmw) i notice my rims are brand new. no dirt in any corner. for a while i thought they were hand washing them but i just realized they are steam cleaning them. WOW! they reallly look brand new. anyone know what kind of steamer i could buy to get the same results? anyone using a steamer for their rims? feedback!!!
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Interesting! I will try it on mine, I have few small black spots that nothing can clean them. I will report later!
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If there was a tool I could use to automatically clean my 166s I'd be at the store in 5 minutes. I absolutely have a love/hate relationship with my rims.
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Dustless brake pads anyone?
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Dustless brake pads anyone?
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Originally Posted by vkhong
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i will only clean my rims w/ steam now!
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Great idea, I'll have to try it with my steamer!
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Ooo interesting... i wonder if the $30 ones sold at bed bath and beyond works...
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03
Ooo interesting... i wonder if the $30 ones sold at bed bath and beyond works...
im pretty sure they will work as long as the steam is hot. the guy on the link above used a crappy one. ima try mine this weekend =) ill post some b4 and after pics


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