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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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AKK!! help!



hawk blues are kicking my ***. i cant get this crap off. i have some new pads and rotors that wont dust so bad that im going to put on but i need to get these things shiny again.

heres a crappy whole car pic

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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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try that foam rim cleaner stuff
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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huh? more details? ive been using dupont spray on wheel cleaner (basically does nothing) and then turtle wax polish with a plastic bristle brush thing. the whole wheel lip used to be solid brown like that little ring on the inside.
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Buttcrack &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">heres a crappy whole car pic</TD></TR></TABLE>
you weren't kidding

maybe some simple green a brush but not a rough brush, just a toother brush and some time. If you do go with a regular wheel cleaner, becareful as it will eat away the finish on your rims in no time.

I also hear good stuff about: p21s http://www.carcareonline.com/d...10404
but i've had no personal experience
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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p21s gel
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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lumpbuzcut &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
you weren't kidding

maybe some simple green a brush but not a rough brush, just a toother brush and some time.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I hope your kidding.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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how about some powder soap or detergent like tide.

wet the wheel
shake on soap
wet the soap
let stand for about 5 mins
then get a good hard bristel(sp?) brush and 6 pack and go at it
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 03:51 AM
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holy deep dish...

have you tried a pressure washer?
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 07:20 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Built to Spill &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I hope your kidding.</TD></TR></TABLE>

we use a tooth brush and a degreaser or wheel cleaner similar to simple green when we run into situations like that at work.


I would say heavy duty wheel cleaner, let sit for like 2 minutes, than scrub with brush than rinse with pressurized hose. It might take awhile, especially with that blue dust. If you let that dust get wet, it will probably never come off. Hawk blue dust turns into a rock when it gets wet.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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Try the mothers powerball thing, I believe it attatches to a drill..
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by _Spugen_ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Try the mothers powerball thing, I believe it attatches to a drill..</TD></TR></TABLE>I would recomend that thing also.
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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gotta suck cleaning thoes rims, too many spokes
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iROCKtheSOHC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">gotta suck cleaning thoes rims, too many spokes
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yes
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