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      10-01-2016, 01:40 PM   #1
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Wheel cleaner

What do you guys use to clean your wheels. I just got some HRE's an want to purchase the right stuff for my wheels! Thanks in advance
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      10-01-2016, 07:20 PM   #2
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I've been using Sonax wheel cleaner for the past couple years it really tackles everything with minimum effort but I also got my wheels ceramic coated too.
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      10-01-2016, 09:18 PM   #3
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is that the purple stuff? spray on, it turns colors, then just wash it off? minimum scrubbing etc.?
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      10-02-2016, 12:47 AM   #4
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is that the purple stuff? spray on, it turns colors, then just wash it off? minimum scrubbing etc.?
Yes! This is the best stuff I've used.

https://www.amazon.com/Sonax-230241-...+wheel+cleaner
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      10-02-2016, 12:06 PM   #5
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Beautiful wheels man! 21" on stock suspension?
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Wheels look great!!
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Beautiful wheels man! 21" on stock suspension?
Ya on stock suspension. Thanks
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Wheels look great!!
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      10-02-2016, 03:24 PM   #9
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Looks great you beat me to these by about 10 minutes haha. I was wondering how 21s would look on stock suspension. Your car is a 13 non CP correct?
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Looks great you beat me to these by about 10 minutes haha. I was wondering how 21s would look on stock suspension. Your car is a 13 non CP correct?
Hahaha ya
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Looks great you beat me to these by about 10 minutes haha. I was wondering how 21s would look on stock suspension. Your car is a 13 non CP correct?
Hahaha ya
Btw I use a BMW wheel cleaner that came in the gift bag with the car. I believe it is actually Sonax as it has the same effects. I can't imagine running 21s in Boston lived there for a few years long ago (04-06) and bent a few Volk 19s on my Acura TL i had at the time. Hopefully the roads have gotten better and not worse since then.
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Not sure if you can get this in the states, but it's the best I've tried.
Rim 7 from Scholl Concepts, it's a german company.
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      10-05-2016, 07:04 AM   #13
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Not sure if you can get this in the states, but it's the best I've tried.

Rim 7 from Scholl Concepts, it's a german company.

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I use Cquarts ceramic coating by Car Pro available on Amazon. Jet seal by Chemical guys Paint sealant is another good option if you want a cheaper option but doesn't last as long (3-6 months). One application of Cquartz last at least a year with proper care. This makes cleaning much easier because you have a layer of protection on top of the wheel finish. So weekly washes only requires soap and water. I don't believe in using wheel acids or degreasers on wheels. The first few times harsh cleaners work well. But later you will see the finish on the wheels start to dull and show signs of slight discoloration especially on black painted and chrome finishes. Silver not so much.

That's a nice set up you have don't go cheap On protection
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Those are definitely some SWEET wheels! as for me i use Chemical Guy's Diablo with a Ferret Brush. http://www.chemicalguys.com/Diablo_G..._p/cld_997.htm
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Sonax for me is Best!
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I like Adam's Deep Wheel Cleaner diluted 1:1.
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