How Do I Clean This?
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Goo Gone removed the sticky weight remnant along with the paint for me. As already said the wheel brushes work well for the barrels.
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Last edited by BearZ06; Apr 22, 2016 at 10:20 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bridgewater New Jersey
Looks like you have the polished aluminum wheels that are clear-coated. So you're cleaning the same type of surface as your painted finish, clean and polish the same.
I use this brush for the inside of the barrel areas, and that helps with removing brake dust. Detail Image Dot Com.....
I use this brush for the inside of the barrel areas, and that helps with removing brake dust. Detail Image Dot Com.....
Safety Car
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From: Port St. Lucie West Florida
I spray the wheels with just plain water( my rims are mostly clean all of the time) and wipe odd with a soft microfiber cloth. I use 4 cloths one on each wheel then wash them in the washing machine
Le Mans Master
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I have the same rims (clear coated aluminum) and treat them just like the paint on the car. A good coat of wax or sealant (I use Rejex) every couple of months and mine just wipe clean with a damp rag.
Melting Slicks
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Cleaning wheel barrels
Wally World auto section has a brush called a reach and grab dust cleaning tool, it works great with car washing soap, ( the same that use on your car) for around $7.00. Buy 2 and you can also use one on the interior. 
Race Director
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From: Tonawanda New York
You get a bucket of soapy water. You get your garden hose. You get a soft sponge. You get a long handle brush. You get a leaf blower. You get some microfiber towels.
1. Wet wheel with hose.
2. Use sponge and soapy water to clean wheel. Using long handle brush to clean barrel of wheel between spokes.
3. Hose off wheel to rinse.
4. Use leaf blower to dry.
5. Wipe and polish with microfiber towel.
6. Optional: polish with Mothers chrome wheel polish.
7. Use tire dressing of your choice, wipe any excess off rim.
8. Repeat steps for rest of wheels.
This is what I do.
1. Wet wheel with hose.
2. Use sponge and soapy water to clean wheel. Using long handle brush to clean barrel of wheel between spokes.
3. Hose off wheel to rinse.
4. Use leaf blower to dry.
5. Wipe and polish with microfiber towel.
6. Optional: polish with Mothers chrome wheel polish.
7. Use tire dressing of your choice, wipe any excess off rim.
8. Repeat steps for rest of wheels.
This is what I do.
Last edited by Don-Vette; Apr 22, 2016 at 08:43 PM.
Me too
Former Vendor
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1. Consider Griots Wheel Cleaner, the offer two versions, one for all and other for chrome specifically
2. Daytona Wheel Brush or Wheel Woolies
3. Coat with a paint sealant or coating like G-techniq's Wheel Armor
4. Also consider cleaning the wheel wells with an APC a brush
5. Then use Griots Undercarriage of Chemical Guys Undercarriage Spray to dress the wells
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2. Daytona Wheel Brush or Wheel Woolies
3. Coat with a paint sealant or coating like G-techniq's Wheel Armor
4. Also consider cleaning the wheel wells with an APC a brush
5. Then use Griots Undercarriage of Chemical Guys Undercarriage Spray to dress the wells
www.autogeek.net
Best part ... we offer all your needs in one place. Let us know if we can help.
Racer
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