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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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So I just got this little blazer and it seems like this thing has never had a bath. Was wondering if any of yall knew of a good wheel cleaner to cut all the brake dust and polish the lip back out on these rims. The truck I'd getting fresh paint next month and I'd like to keep these rims. Any idea what'll get the job done? Here's a pic,
 
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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go to any local auto parts centre and find cleaner with rim acid it will clean them right up and remove all the brake dust and make the chome brighter. use a toothbrush to work in the crack and crevisis.
 
Old Aug 27, 2013 | 11:51 PM
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I have the exact same wheels on my '93 Sonoma, but with GMC center caps. Nice!
 
Old Aug 28, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by gitch93
go to any local auto parts centre and find cleaner with rim acid it will clean them right up and remove all the brake dust and make the chome brighter. use a toothbrush to work in the crack and crevisis.
Do you know of a specific brand that won't eat the wheel up?
 
Old Aug 28, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Toby Hanson
I have the exact same wheels on my '93 Sonoma, but with GMC center caps. Nice!
Yeah, I like them a lot, I'm missing two center caps and a few lug nut caps I was gonna try to find at a junk yard or buy all brand new. Haven't decided yet haha.
 
Old Aug 28, 2013 | 10:48 PM
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I have found the napa brand wheel cleaner works amazingly. I just got a can recently and used it on the jimmy, it worked amazingly paired with a soft plastic bristle brush.
 
Old Aug 29, 2013 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by richphotos
I have found the napa brand wheel cleaner works amazingly. I just got a can recently and used it on the jimmy, it worked amazingly paired with a soft plastic bristle brush.
Awesome, there's a Napa right down the rd, ill have to try it out this weekend. Thanks.
 
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