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What are you guys using to clean the S3 rims? I have the 19s and after my first week of driving they are covered in brake dust so i want to clean them up this weekend. I was told by a co-worker i shouldnt use regular rim cleaner on them i should just use soap (dawn) and water???? What are you guys using?
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Sonax Full Effect

Miracle, Alien Technology - just discovered it last year… it's amazing:

Amazing stuff.
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You can use rim cleaner just make sure it says "safe for all wheels" on it.

Eagle One A to Z All Wheel & Tire Cleaner has always done a good job for me.
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Cool, I will try the Sonax and see how it performs. The green to red thing is cool!
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Cool, I will try the Sonax and see how it performs. The green to red thing is cool!
Yeah, it doesn't actually clean like most cleaners, it reacts to the dust and dissolves it, pretty cool.
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You could just change out your brake pads 👍
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Originally Posted by Steallife904
I was told by a co-worker i shouldnt use regular rim cleaner on them i should just use soap (dawn) and water???? What are you guys using?
Don't ever ask that dude anything else about cars.
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You could just change out your brake pads 👍
Sure, take the easy road.
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I was forced to!! My Xanax prescription was getting too expensive 😬

BTW, I haven't had to clean my wheels in over two (2) weeks, how 'bout you???
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