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Old Jun 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?
Old Jun 15, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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i always use amoural on my matt wheels dude
Old Jun 15, 2014 | 12:26 PM
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Really? The one in the orange bottle for the brake dust?
Old Jun 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
Old Jun 15, 2014 | 01:20 PM
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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"
Old Jun 15, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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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.
Old Jun 15, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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Awesome. Definitely picking up a bottle today. I don't know why I haven't seen that before either.
Old Jun 16, 2014 | 12:01 PM
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http://www.chemicalguys.com/Chemical...cws_995_16.htm

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