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Old May 23, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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So dirty!

my wheels are filthy!
i clean them and put tire shine on them, and in like 3 days the wheels are covered in grime and stuff like that! what gives?!

oh and btw, i kinda kinda want some ls meshies. anybody have a deal or hookup?
 
Old May 23, 2008 | 02:24 AM
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first off, this is certainly in the wrong section. I think this should be in the "care" section or whatever its called for all the cleaning related issues. Next, you are putting tire shine on ur wheels?! If u are, then there ur reason for ur wheels getting so dirty... basic science, dirt sticks to oil..
 
Old May 29, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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you want ls mesh when you dont like cleaning rims??,,, gl
 
Old May 29, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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^ lol thats what i was thinking.
 
Old May 29, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by goodyonsen
my wheels are filthy!
i clean them and put tire shine on them, and in like 3 days the wheels are covered in grime and stuff like that! what gives?!

oh and btw, i kinda kinda want some ls meshies. anybody have a deal or hookup?
Try this....next time you wash your wheels, get yourself so good spray way such as Duragloss Aquawax (can be found at Car Quest) or Prima Hydro (Detailers Paradise) and apply to the wheels like you would a quick detail spray. Also, what are you using for tire shine?
 
Old May 29, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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you want ls mesh when you dont like cleaning rims??,,, gl
exactly.
i would hate to clean those wheels!

yeah, tire shine and all that kind of acts like a magnet to dirt, or just any other particles..
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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u shud take each wheel off, give it a gd clean.. apply a few layers of wheel wax, dirt will come straight off.. make sure u also wipe in the tyre shine and not let it sit...
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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thanks for the help guys, my wheels are clean and my tires are shinny
as for the ls mesh i would paint them flat black or some type of black
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 02:17 AM
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good.
shiny/clean wheels are the best
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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i think cleaning the wheels alone makes the car look cleaner...
 
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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post pics when done!
 
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