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My wheels look like..... #1049265 09/12/04 02:43 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 13 S Senior77 OP New CEG\'er
OP Senior77 New CEG\'er S Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 13	crap. I think the cleaner i was using was too strong. hell i know it was too strong now. they look awful, any suggestions? Someone mentioned "dipping" the wheels....no clue what that is, is there paint or solution i can use to restore its shine?

Re: My wheels look like..... #1049266 09/12/04 11:43 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,025 Fort Wayne, IN B beyondloadedSE_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
beyondloadedSE_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,025 Fort Wayne, IN	if a wheel cleaner says, "if wheel begins to haze after continous use, stop using product immediately." thats enough for me not to use it. perhaps try some rubbing compound and see if you can restore the finish. Jim Hahn 1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04 3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit 364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm

Re: My wheels look like..... #1049267 09/13/04 03:40 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 32 Milwaukee, WI A armyflier24 New CEG\'er
armyflier24 New CEG\'er A Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 32 Milwaukee, WI	You probably used mag cleaner rather than wheel cleaner. That stuff is harsh and has acid in it. It'll eat away the clear coating on your rims. The wheel cleaner is much more mild. I personally like the Dupont teflon based wheel cleaner on my E1 rims. Haven't had a problem yet. "A job will always take TWICE the time you think you need."

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