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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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Just wonder what you guys use to clean off your chromies after a day in sun? I don't wanna wash the whole care... just want to keep the rims nice and shiny. Do you use anything in particular? or do I just pull out the old wash bucket... and just do the rims?
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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I first use my cal car duster and then I use Wizards Mist and shine. Works great on paint, chrome and glass
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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window cleaner works great!
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 95Bravo-C5
window cleaner works great!
I use windex and a cotton rag
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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I use a relatively wet Absorber and then go back over with a drier one. Works well and no scratches so far.
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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One of those little mini-dusters works great for a fast clean. Other than that, windex!
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I use windex and dry with a micro towel!
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Same here!
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I use a California Duster to get the large grit off then will follow up with Meg's #34 Final Inspection and a microfiber cloth.
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