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Old 06-15-2014, 11:57 AM
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I have a set of Matte charcoal AMR wheels. I've used soap and water with a non abrasive sponge 3 times already, and I'm not seeing the results i want. It takes more time and energy than when I used to use ArmorAll wheel & tire cleaner. I was wondering, is it still safe to use this on my new wheels? Anyone done it before?
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i always use amoural on my matt wheels dude
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Really? The one in the orange bottle for the brake dust?
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Old 06-15-2014, 12:27 PM
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not sure..not for brake dust no..just matt finish amoural..matt black wheels are a pita to keep looking nice though
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I'm starting to realize the same thing... I don't want to use it and find out the matte finish is getting ruined. The back of the bottle says "safe on all factory wheels and clear coated wheels"
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Originally Posted by l00kitzzlilcj
I have a set of Matte charcoal AMR wheels. I've used soap and water with a non abrasive sponge 3 times already, and I'm not seeing the results i want. It takes more time and energy than when I used to use ArmorAll wheel & tire cleaner. I was wondering, is it still safe to use this on my new wheels? Anyone done it before?
This is what I have been using...

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=286666_0_0_

Just make sure the cleaner you are using says "ALL WHEEL" or "SAFE ON ALL WHEELS"

Used to use Sonax, but fir a 1/3rd of the cost, the Eagle 1 stuff does just as good a job. They are still a PITA to keep clean...but this at least helps when washing. You'll still have to battle a little more time in detailing them for a show. The finish is just prone to show every little spot you miss.
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Awesome. Definitely picking up a bottle today. I don't know why I haven't seen that before either.
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http://www.chemicalguys.com/Chemical...cws_995_16.htm

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Chemical...spi_995_16.htm
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