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  1. 04-26-2007, 03:37 AM #1
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    Default cleaning wheels

    I got another car, one of the wheels, has dirt or something it looks like rust, but i don think it is, its just old ass dirt. Anything special cleaner i can pick up to get it off or shoudl i just sand it and paint them? ill get a pic later
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  2. 04-26-2007, 07:58 AM #2
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    Well if you want to paint them you might as well clean them beforehand. I use Simple Green to clean my wheels, you can get it at places like Home Depot (in the cleaning supplies section) Its pretty cheap too.
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    man simply green aint gonna work on this stuff.. its like hard ass dirt, stuk in the inner spokes..
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    Use strait Zep industrial cleaner, or purple power, like, with the cleaner to water ratio being like, 4:1. It will clean anything, I used it mixed like that to clean the undercarraige and motor of my coupe. and with a pressure washer, it shined like new.
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    I don't see how Simple green works on everything for you, Magius.

    I use that Industrial degreaser/acid. It's basically either the green stuff, or the clear stuff.

    That acid will remove ANYTHING. (Including your skin.)
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    Quote Originally Posted by BA Panda
    I don't see how Simple green works on everything for you, Magius.

    I use that Industrial degreaser/acid. It's basically either the green stuff, or the clear stuff.

    That acid will remove ANYTHING. (Including your skin.)
    Because the cars I buy are usually clean in the first place. I don't buy cars that have a bad history or owners that didn't clean it properly. That way its in good condition when I get it.
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    i have the same kind of dirt on my fatfives, i havent tried anything other than regular car wash soap.

    *waits on solution*
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    Quote Originally Posted by william_jeff
    i have the same kind of dirt on my fatfives, i havent tried anything other than regular car wash soap.

    *waits on solution*
    lol

    it looks liek rust, but if u scrape it, it will come off. i tried to sand it over the weekend, but its too many spokes and tight areas. And my power washer wont spray... so i couoldnt use that. might just have to one day sand it all off.
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    Just soak it, continuously spray a mild degreaser on it over and over (ie. hot water and simple green 50/50) then use an old toothbrush to scrub it with...
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    I agree that simple green is really good. If you ever want to get them redone, there are places locally that do that too
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