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Old 09-07-2012, 10:35 AM
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Short (5,000 word) wheel cleaner eval

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Old 09-07-2012, 12:56 PM
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NICE. Did you wipe it down between pics 2 and 3? Or was that just the product doing it's job?
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Nice. Which store did you get it from.
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Old 09-07-2012, 01:09 PM
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Hey, your wheels weren't even really dirty
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Old 09-07-2012, 01:24 PM
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Hey, your wheels weren't even really dirty
I agree!

However, he probably maintains better than most and cleans regularly so it doesn't get all caked up.
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Old 09-07-2012, 01:43 PM
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Hey, your wheels weren't even really dirty
Yes, they're not that bad. He must be using aftermarket pads.

Also, that style of wheel is pretty easy to clean since they don't have all sorts of nooks and crannies. Lucky guy....

I like Sonax wheel cleaner. That stuff works like a champ. (See Detailing Forum for many examples from Phil.)
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Old 09-07-2012, 03:07 PM
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Yes, they're not that bad. He must be using aftermarket pads.

Correct!

Also, that style of wheel is pretty easy to clean since they don't have all sorts of nooks and crannies. Lucky guy....

True!

I like Sonax wheel cleaner. That stuff works like a champ. (See Detailing Forum for many examples from Phil.)
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I agree!

However, he probably maintains better than most and cleans regularly so it doesn't get all caked up.
Cleaned weekly which = about 30 or 40 mi unless I had to go outta town.
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Is there a wheel cleaner that works WITHOUT mechanical effort? brush, etc?

Yes or No

If No, then why bother with 'wheel cleaner'? Any carwash will do.

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Old 09-07-2012, 05:18 PM
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Is there a wheel cleaner that works WITHOUT mechanical effort? brush, etc?

Yes or No

If No, then why bother with 'wheel cleaner'? Any carwash will do.

IMO

A
I was waiting for the "ard" response. Not as "hard hitting" as normal though
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