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11-19-2006, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: YYZ / ORD
Posts: 6,527
Car: M5
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Originally Posted by dbworld4k
Just bought this today from BMW Mississauga on my way back from campus. I'll give it a shot tomorrow and post the before and after pics  |
Well, I cleaned the rims just now and let me tell you - this is, hands down the GREATEST clenaing expereince I have had with rims. The best $10 I've spent!!!! They just SPARKLE now and it was so easy! I simply sprayed it, waited a few minutes and used a brush/sponge to wipe off the excess dirt/brake-dust and then gave it a rinse. Unfortunatley, I forgot to take the before pics but let me assur eyou, the rims were VERY dirty, almost a ghetto gunmetal look. However, here are some of the end product! I didn't give my full 100% when cleaning with the sponge between spokes and such since it was too cold, but it turned out amazing anyways!
Onto the pics.. (I know my car looks like ass... still waiting on front clears and window tints  )
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E60 SSK, Dice iPod, Illuminated ZHP knob, GT Custom Exhaust, BCR Coilovers
'01 330Ci Titanium Silver on Coral Red
'96 328i Jet Black on Black
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11-20-2006, 04:50 PM
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Moderator/Event-Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Stance
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Car: S54
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LOL, glad people are listening to me.
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11-20-2006, 06:36 PM
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BmwAviator
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: OakRidges
Posts: 3,049
Car: E92 335is
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hmm gonna have to try this out!
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2011 Alpine/Black 335is
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12-10-2006, 12:53 AM
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V-Dub in da House
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 4,903
Car: 07 GTI, 96 Harliquin
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Originally Posted by Mystikal
BMW Wheel Cleaner.
Cheap (dealer item), and by far the best I have ever tried. They just updated it this year too, so for those that only know the older spray type the new one is more like a gel...it's badass.
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used it for a while now and love It, donno what they put in it but man does it work...
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07 GTI, Revo Stage II, 3" catless GHL exhaust, OEM R32 rear conversion, 17x9 + 17x11 215/45/17 all around on genuine BBS RS's, B&G RSII coilovers
96 Harliquin Golf
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12-10-2006, 12:55 AM
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V-Dub in da House
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 4,903
Car: 07 GTI, 96 Harliquin
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Originally Posted by dbworld4k
Well, I cleaned the rims just now and let me tell you - this is, hands down the GREATEST clenaing expereince I have had with rims. The best $10 I've spent!!!! They just SPARKLE now and it was so easy! I simply sprayed it, waited a few minutes and used a brush/sponge to wipe off the excess dirt/brake-dust and then gave it a rinse. Unfortunatley, I forgot to take the before pics but let me assur eyou, the rims were VERY dirty, almost a ghetto gunmetal look. However, here are some of the end product! I didn't give my full 100% when cleaning with the sponge between spokes and such since it was too cold, but it turned out amazing anyways!
Onto the pics.. (I know my car looks like ass... still waiting on front clears and window tints ) |
no offence but you need new center caps bro
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Sean
07 GTI, Revo Stage II, 3" catless GHL exhaust, OEM R32 rear conversion, 17x9 + 17x11 215/45/17 all around on genuine BBS RS's, B&G RSII coilovers
96 Harliquin Golf
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12-10-2006, 12:57 AM
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Photographer
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 3,285
Car: oscar meyer weiner
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I wonder if it will take off the black specs of wheel dust that seems to be stuck on my wheels. I am too lazy to clay bar the wheels.
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12-10-2006, 02:23 PM
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Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,953
Car: ttc
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GROUP BUY ON THIS STUFF,,, maybe they will give us a discount???
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12-10-2006, 03:40 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Burlington, ON
Posts: 3,631
Car: 2003 M3
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Does BMW only make one wheel cleaner?
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12-10-2006, 08:17 PM
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Detailing Geek
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 94
Car: 335i
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I believe BMW wheel cleaner is a re-branded Sonax product (bottle should look something like this):
http://www.sonax.de/sonax-e/katalog_...product=230200
If so, it's a very good acid-free wheel cleaner, obviously not nearly as powerful as an acid, but much safer.
Interestingly BMW sells their detailing products at a huge discount, and afaik it's all Sonax stuff.
If you ever need something slightly stronger (but be careful with it, since it has caustic), Eagle One All Wheel & Tire Cleaner is a very popular OTC option (available at CT).
If anyone ever needs the industrial grade stuff let me know... 
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12-10-2006, 11:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: YYZ / ORD
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Car: M5
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no offence but you need new center caps bro |
LOL! Yes, I have known for a while . I'm leaving them as they are until I get a new set of summer rims. Those OEM ones will be my winter set.
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Imola Red / Imola Red ///M5
E60 SSK, Dice iPod, Illuminated ZHP knob, GT Custom Exhaust, BCR Coilovers
Past:
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'96 328i Jet Black on Black
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12-11-2006, 11:13 AM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 4,947
Car: 08 Civic
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I'm going to have to buy some of this come spring. I know the simple green foam is awsome but can't find it anywhere and it's been months since I've seen it at CT..
Jeff: Yeah man Jay's pool cleaner works wonders as well. I'll have to hook up with him come spring so he can give me some products to clean the engine bay..
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12-12-2006, 12:48 PM
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Moderator/Event-Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Stance
Posts: 12,614
Car: S54
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Originally Posted by picus
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Yup, that's the bottle.
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12-12-2006, 02:40 PM
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Detailing Geek
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 94
Car: 335i
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Originally Posted by Mystikal
Yup, that's the bottle.
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Cool - it's good stuff. Definitely worth $10.
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01-14-2007, 01:43 PM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 19
Car: 93 Chev Cavalier, 87 BMW 528e
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Wheel Cleaning
Do BMW wheels have an anodized finish? It appears that it does and that it has come off in some areas! could this be the case?
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01-14-2007, 04:36 PM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Oakville aka cokeville
Posts: 15
Car: 320i
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I used to work for Canadian Tire parts and the best product we used was the Hotrims by Meguiar's great product.
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