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    How To Fresh Up My Rims?

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    Got some pics that show what needs to be done. I know that I won't be able to fully clean them up cause they have a little bit of damage to them. But what is some good stuff that I can purchase and use to freshen up my rims? I'm open to any suggestions from stuff that I buy from Schucks to Online to High End stuff, but preferrable the Schucks (I understand they might not carry the best stuff, but what works...). I'm open to any suggestions! Thanks in advance!




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    Senior Member Two Rings DEB5S4's Avatar
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    Re: How To Fresh Up My Rims?

    Adams 2 step metal polish which is available at www.detailersdomain.com

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    Veteran Member Three Rings Twista616's Avatar
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    Re: How To Fresh Up My Rims?

    Clean the wheels first with a simple Degreaser...then retake pictures. The wheels look dirty...in the second picture, i see little dots on the chrome...looks like some etching or pitting or the coating is chipping. Your basically asking for some over the counter stuff, right?? I dont know what Schucks is, sorry
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    Established Member Two Rings
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    Re: How To Fresh Up My Rims?

    Quote Originally Posted by Twista616 View Post
    Clean the wheels first with a simple Degreaser...then retake pictures. The wheels look dirty...in the second picture, i see little dots on the chrome...looks like some etching or pitting or the coating is chipping. Your basically asking for some over the counter stuff, right?? I dont know what Schucks is, sorry
    Ya, I'm looking for some over the counter stuff. Sorry, I just assumed Schucks was a nationwide chain, but I guess not. It's an auto store that has all the basic car washing / detailing / oil changing / etc. supplies you need. I'll try that degreaser sometime this weekend. Is degreaser the name of the thing I need? I noticed you capatalized it, so I'm wondering if its just a general item or specific item. Thanks for the responses!

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    Re: How To Fresh Up My Rims?

    Simple Green All Purpose De-Greaser (or just go to your local auto parts store and ask them for a degreaser).
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    Veteran Member Three Rings Twista616's Avatar
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    Re: How To Fresh Up My Rims?

    Yea, just a simple degreaser like Simple Green, or Purple Power( read the directions on this one) or any other. Give that a try, make sure you agitate it with a soft brissel brush or spong.
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