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Old 01-16-2007, 04:25 PM
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Hey everyone.

Ive been noticing right after I clean my car that the aluminum lip on my rims has a greenish almost chemical look to it. If I rub it real well my towel will also get green. Is this from the break dust? I have been using a aluminum wheel polish on them. Can anyone suggest a well known cleaner?


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anyone have a suggestion on a good product?
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Originally Posted by eddie33081' post='379251' date='Jan 16 2007, 08:25 PM
Hey everyone.

Ive been noticing right after I clean my car that the aluminum lip on my rims has a greenish almost chemical look to it. If I rub it real well my towel will also get green. Is this from the break dust? I have been using a aluminum wheel polish on them. Can anyone suggest a well known cleaner?
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Your polish is probably the problem. Nothing else will make it green
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What do you use to clean your wheels?

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Originally Posted by eddie33081' post='381100' date='Jan 20 2007, 02:00 PM
What do you use to clean your wheels?

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i just use soap and water. when the rims get pretty dirty again, time to wash the car again.
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Just to clarify. I have aftermarket aluminum forged rims. With a polished aluminum lip.

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