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Old 11-19-2013, 09:15 PM
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Just as an FYI - I have those same wheels on my 71 Corvette and found out the hard way that some wheel cleaners are pretty harsh. Be careful what you use on them as something I had from one of the reputable detailing suppliers (Poorboys, etc.) had some kind of very harsh chemical that oxidized the aluminum immediately. I took me hours to try to polish the lip back.... I haven't even tried to get the inner barrels polished back yet and the spokes have some light streaking from where the cleaner sat too long in certain places. Normally I soak all four wheels first and then go back and start cleaning them so unfortunately I didn't even get lucky enough to only do this to one, but rather all four. The cleaner I used was something I have been using for a while on my Fiancé's 06 TL as well as my 2012 Acura TL with no adverse effects. I was so pissed I threw the bottle out and don't remember what it was but want to say it was a heavy duty wheel cleaner from Poorboy's.... Sonax works well though!

Just something to think about.


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This stuff! Do not use this on uncoated wheels!! Of course it says it in the instructions, but I had already been using it regularly and didn't even think about it.
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