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Old 28th May 2009, 18:45   #1
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Old 28th May 2009, 18:46   #2
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Tyre or actual rim?
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Old 28th May 2009, 18:47   #3
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i got some wheel cleaner from halfauds simonize i think and its very good for the price
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i got some wheel cleaner from halfauds simonize i think and its very good for the price
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i have AG wheel cleaner, but i want something to put on once the wheel is dry, that will give it a shine.
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you wanna clean them with a good wheel cleaner like bilberry, then dry them off and apply a wheel sealant like poorboys or chemical guys to make them shine.
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i think they are about the same really, but i use chemical guys and think it does a great job
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there isnt a great deal of differences between the two mate
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auto glym do like a sylicone that you spray on after cleaning them to keep them shiny
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for wheels go for this so much better than poorboys and chemical guys http://www.seriousperformance.co.uk/...oView_402.html
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hmm looks really good but has a high price tag!!
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only £5 more than poorboys and chemical guys and lasts quite a while to. wheels only need to be pressure washed and they are virtually clean.
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My dad gets me alloy cleaner from work, got tubs of the stuff! I should really start selling it!
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