so, how do you clean matte finish wheels?

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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:10 AM
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so, how do you clean matte finish wheels?

i cant get the brake dust off
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:15 AM
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I use a towel with some soap and water, the matte finish never looks clean
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
I use a towel with some soap and water, the matte finish never looks clean
are you coming to skyline cruise?
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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Yea, I think I am going to do my headlights today too
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
Yea, I think I am going to do my headlights today too
sweet, i get to see what it looks like tomorrow.
i need to paint mine too
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee
I use a towel with some soap and water, the matte finish never looks clean
+1 as this is what I've always heard.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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best way....simple green works, or spray some tire shine and use some nice pressure to wash it off...takes off most of the dirst built up...
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by NJlakeshoreG
best way....simple green works, or spray some tire shine and use some nice pressure to wash it off...takes off most of the dirst built up...
which brand of tire shine do you recommend ?
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Black fire tire gel is great for the rubber. I usually just use the Meguires tire shine on my wheels.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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I use a wax spray on my wheels, leaves em looking sweet as hell, and since its wax, it doesn't get much brake dust on the wheels.


this is what I use bro.


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