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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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I saw the write up for aluminum, what about chrome, nothing I do get's them super clean with no spots...
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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I use simple green on my Chrome wheels to get them good and clean..
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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I use simple green on my Chrome wheels to get them good and clean..
Just SG, that's it? What about those Mothers polishing *****?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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I have one of those things.. and it works okay, but I didnt get the name brand one, so that might be why I dont use it much. I just get those 1 gallon jugs of simple green concentrated, and put about 2 cups of that to a gallon or so of water, in a small bucket, and use rags and elbow grease.. works good for me
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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I have one of those things.. and it works okay, but I didnt get the name brand one, so that might be why I dont use it much. I just get those 1 gallon jugs of simple green concentrated, and put about 2 cups of that to a gallon or so of water, in a small bucket, and use rags and elbow grease.. works good for me
I'm there dude. I'll try that this weekend. Post some pics if they look good. Thanks.
 

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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Oilfield_Mafia
I have one of those things.. and it works okay, but I didnt get the name brand one, so that might be why I dont use it much. I just get those 1 gallon jugs of simple green concentrated, and put about 2 cups of that to a gallon or so of water, in a small bucket, and use rags and elbow grease.. works good for me
I use the Eagle One wheel and tire cleaner on mine and it does a great job taking off the brake dust and doesn't leave any spots. I have the Mothers ball (both sizes) and all I can say is the same as you. They work OK, but not great.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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windex, 0000 steel wool, and paper towels. the end lock thread . i use to work at a custom shop and we cleaned all the chrome wheels and all the other chrome stuff like that. you will love it. you can also clean glass with it also.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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i've used a diluted down purple power solution before to get the brake dust off, then windex and news paper to wipe off the windex and dry the wheels. looks like a mirror.... but i got tired of that and got black wheels..... wash them with soap and water and they are done
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by slowtowpig
windex, 0000 steel wool, and paper towels. the end lock thread . i use to work at a custom shop and we cleaned all the chrome wheels and all the other chrome stuff like that. you will love it. you can also clean glass with it also.
X2 there are some other good polishes out there too. The powerball is crap you don't want anything to abrasive you want chemical polishes.
 
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