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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='285482' date='May 21 2006, 02:07 AM
I'm 3.5 I dont take out the rim to wash but reach my hand in there to get as much of the sponge in there to clean as much as possible but theres still some brake dust left.
Me too, 3.5.
But I do not wash my car, I have it washed.
This Monday I had it waxed too, including the rims!
When have the tyres changed (from winter to summer or vica versa)
I always require that they wash the rims properly, also from the inside.
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Has anyone used the Power Ball? I'm curious as to how effective and abrasive this method is for cleaning and polishing aluminum chrome wheels.
Here's the link to info on this product: http://www.autogeek.net/mo5140.html
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Here's the link to info on this product: http://www.autogeek.net/mo5140.html
Comments are welcomed.
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I think i'm around 2 or 3.
I don't have time to wash the car ... so what ?
I like my car a lot and i have a certain care with it but it's only an object that i bought to serve me......
I don't have time to wash the car ... so what ?
I like my car a lot and i have a certain care with it but it's only an object that i bought to serve me......
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Originally Posted by Tuga' post='287644' date='May 25 2006, 12:39 PM
I think i'm around 2 or 3.
I don't have time to wash the car ... so what ?
I like my car a lot and i have a certain care with it but it's only an object that i bought to serve me......
I don't have time to wash the car ... so what ?
I like my car a lot and i have a certain care with it but it's only an object that i bought to serve me......
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Originally Posted by Evenflow545' post='285716' date='May 21 2006, 11:31 AM
I'd rather pull the service records. My car, for example, is extremely well cared for, although i could care less about brake dust on the very inner part of my wheels. If you pull the service records, however, you'll see that it's been in the shop at least once a month since I bought it, and, in fact, the shop is where it currently resides, secondary to another sunroof problem.
So, if the inner parts of my wheels were spotless, you'd still buy my car?
I wouldn't.
So, if the inner parts of my wheels were spotless, you'd still buy my car?
I wouldn't.
the service records are important, but that has to do with manufacturing type defects and warranty issues, the rim cleaning issue has to do with how the owner cared for the car
as an aside, it makes me wonder, if all cars are built the same why are some always in the shop (like yours
) and others never have a problem?
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[quote name='Westcoast 550' date='May 25 2006, 06:55 PM' post='287778']
I'm a 3.9 with 172s. The quality of my life has skyrocketed since I installed Axis Deluxe low dust pads on the front.
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I'm 4 clean inside with a wheel brush and to clean behind the spokes I bent another wheel brush. Using just car shampoo it takes only about 4 mins per wheel, but they must be cleaned often otherwise it's a wheel cleaner gel job and takes a lot longer. In winter I might try giving them a squirt of wheel cleaner just before going through the car wash (someone else's idea from detailing forum) defininatey beter than neglecting them altogether. ( I always look at the wheels when buying a s/h car)
I'm a 3.9 with 172s. The quality of my life has skyrocketed since I installed Axis Deluxe low dust pads on the front.
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I'm 4 clean inside with a wheel brush and to clean behind the spokes I bent another wheel brush. Using just car shampoo it takes only about 4 mins per wheel, but they must be cleaned often otherwise it's a wheel cleaner gel job and takes a lot longer. In winter I might try giving them a squirt of wheel cleaner just before going through the car wash (someone else's idea from detailing forum) defininatey beter than neglecting them altogether. ( I always look at the wheels when buying a s/h car)
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Originally Posted by dgjk' post='288102' date='May 26 2006, 11:52 AM
OK, you are right, but let me clarify
the service records are important, but that has to do with manufacturing type defects and warranty issues, the rim cleaning issue has to do with how the owner cared for the car
as an aside, it makes me wonder, if all cars are built the same why are some always in the shop (like yours ) and others never have a problem?
the service records are important, but that has to do with manufacturing type defects and warranty issues, the rim cleaning issue has to do with how the owner cared for the car
as an aside, it makes me wonder, if all cars are built the same why are some always in the shop (like yours
) and others never have a problem?(Car still in shop.)
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