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Wheel Wells, Rims and Tires Rims, wheel wells and tires make a bold statement for the appearance of the vehicle, do you know how to properly detail these key components? Would you like to learn?

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Old 01-08-2008, 08:21 AM
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I had a small detail job this past weekend (sorry, no pics) and used the Surf City wheel cleaner for the 1st time. The wheels were not that bad but the barrels in particular cleaned up really nice. I'm looking forward to trying this out some more. You can use it dry or wet on the wheel too (the instructions say dry, but I had called them and that's what they told me).
I just ordered 2 liters of it yesterday and 2 liters of the glass cleaner because I keep reading great reviews about both products. I wasn't going to order the 2 liter bottles until I saw that they are offering free shipping.
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Old 01-10-2008, 05:13 PM
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I had a small detail job this past weekend (sorry, no pics) and used the Surf City wheel cleaner for the 1st time. The wheels were not that bad but the barrels in particular cleaned up really nice. I'm looking forward to trying this out some more. You can use it dry or wet on the wheel too (the instructions say dry, but I had called them and that's what they told me).


This is what I use and I have been very happy with it thus far
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Old 01-10-2008, 05:18 PM
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I used premium blue on a detaile this week. The rims was pretty clean. But it did a great job, and the dirt on the tires was running off, just like with ARO.
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Old 01-10-2008, 05:34 PM
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I've got the Blue Citrus Wheel Cleaner on the way from CGs. I can't wait to try this stuff out.
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Old 01-10-2008, 05:38 PM
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I've got the Blue Citrus Wheel Cleaner on the way from CGs. I can't wait to try this stuff out.
Please let me know how this compares to SC beyond steel
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Old 01-10-2008, 07:35 PM
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Please let me know how this compares to SC beyond steel
You know I will!
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Old 03-11-2008, 06:07 PM
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i use ARO AND SURF CITY on customers cars ,the ARO i use on cars with oem rims and the SC i use on custom wheels ,but like was stated ealier the SC is just not cost effective i would love to find a wheel cleaner thats safe for all wheels even non coated alum that still gets the job done.
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Old 03-11-2008, 06:27 PM
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I hate to say it. Poorboys Spray and Rinse is my favorite wheel cleaner for BAD wheels. I recently replaced it with Chemical Guys Premium Blue for obvious reasons.

There is something about the Poorboys, but I wont return, its too expensive for regular use.
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