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Old May 13, 2013 | 03:41 PM
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Are these aluminum or stainless steel? I cannot tell the difference, so it can aid in the choosing of cleaner, I cannot remove the white spots on the rims what is it?



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Old May 13, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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Aluminum.



Looks like they're possibly clearcoated also.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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Sounds like someone should visit



http://www.detailersdomain.com/
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:38 PM
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Painted aluminum. They look fairly cheap, which means the finish is probably pretty fragile.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:52 PM
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So what kind should I buy to clean they make the car go fast I want to keep for a while

the inside of the rims are painted black.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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Any wax designed for painted surfaces... not metal polish.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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Do you think scrub sponges and aluminum wheel cleaner will work to clean the spots off the rim?
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Old May 16, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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When cleaning painted wheels, the rule is simple... If you wouldn't use it on your car's bodywork, don't use it on your wheels.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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yes i8acobra i understand now
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