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Old 05-08-2008, 07:43 PM
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Default CG grime reaper on wheels

Is this stuff too strong (even when diluted) to use on aluminum wheels? I have P21s gel and Megs WB but sometimes I feel I could use something a little more effective to clean really heavily soiled wheels. Think Grime Reaper will do the job or is it too strong to use safely on wheels?
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Old 05-08-2008, 08:27 PM
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are they clear coated?? raw??
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Old 05-08-2008, 08:37 PM
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are they clear coated?? raw??
Im talking about using it on standard clear coated wheels. Obviously not chrome.
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Old 05-08-2008, 09:09 PM
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Im talking about using it on standard clear coated wheels. Obviously not chrome.
i meant on the aluminum wheels, they can be clear coated to protect the polished surface or raw. meaning no clear and those you can use metal polish. sorry if i'm not
explaining myself properly
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Old 05-09-2008, 04:08 AM
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Megs wheel brightener is the srongest I'd go with. 4:1. If it won't do the job the first time, try it a second time... And remember to rinse well.
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Old 05-09-2008, 04:50 AM
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Megs wheel brightener is the srongest I'd go with. 4:1. If it won't do the job the first time, try it a second time... And remember to rinse well.
I use WB 4:1 for heavily soiled wheels and about 8:1 for general purpose cleaning. Usually I apply and let it sit for 10minutes or so, rinse and repeat but sometimes its not enough.
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Old 05-09-2008, 08:58 AM
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i usually use CG premium blue wheel cleaner, 4:1 and it works great. citrus based and smells good too
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Old 05-10-2008, 08:52 PM
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i usually use CG premium blue wheel cleaner, 4:1 and it works great. citrus based and smells good too
if the premium blue is citrus based and not acidic can you let it sit on the wheels for a long time?
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Old 05-12-2008, 01:15 AM
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lol yeah i actually used it today and forgot for about half an hour. no harm but wouldnt make it a habit. and i've demoed it with paul at a seminar and sprayed full strength on his fender. it was a 535 bmw again no harm, but wouldnt recommend it
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Old 05-12-2008, 01:39 AM
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lol yeah i actually used it today and forgot for about half an hour. no harm but wouldnt make it a habit. and i've demoed it with paul at a seminar and sprayed full strength on his fender. it was a 535 bmw again no harm, but wouldnt recommend it
are you talking about premium blue or grime reaper?
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