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Old 10-20-2006, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Franklin
I use Simple Green to help break down the dust then use a rag and wash each spoke.
I am also partial to Simple Green. It'll work perfect for this.
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Old 10-20-2006, 02:23 PM
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How about u get some brake pads that don't dust like the stockers FTW!!!
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Old 10-20-2006, 08:52 PM
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When you get a chance, wax those suckers! Makes cleaning mush easier....Simple Green will probably strip the wax, though.
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Old 10-23-2006, 04:12 PM
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I Have A 2006 Sti Too And The Rims Are Difficult To Clean. I Guess I'am Lucky To Be Obssesive Compulsive. Even Though I Am, Still Getting New 18" Gold Rims For My White Sti. Talk To U In The Near Future When I Have 540hp, 450whp. Peace
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Old 10-23-2006, 04:27 PM
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When I get the chance, I'm going to take a video of me using the dupont teflon wheel cleaner and show the world how good this stuff is. Spray on, wash off, dry wheel. 10 minutes TOPS!
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Old 11-24-2007, 04:01 AM
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I jack up sti, take off wheels, washed them, dry them, put them back and sometime I torque them if I don't forget. It takes me under one hour; I do it once every couple of weeks.
Old 11-24-2007, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by djerickd
How about u get some brake pads that don't dust like the stockers FTW!!!
Problem solved...Hawk Pads took care of the dirty wheel problem...
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Old 11-24-2007, 08:27 AM
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Gravedigging a 1 year old thread FTL!
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Old 11-26-2007, 10:07 AM
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Buy new rims, that's why I did and also so I could clean the brakes.
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Old 11-26-2007, 12:06 PM
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Palmolive dish soap & a soft wheel brush makes the dust come right off. I never had any problems and can do them all in about 5 minutes.

Every 6 months I will remove the wheel and hit the inside with this, which melts everythig but the metal... it is super strong and makes clean up a breeze.

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