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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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^care to fill me in? ive been scared of using chemical wheel cleaners after reading stories online about the damage they can do to wheel finishes!
Old May 26, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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Sonax is the best stuff on the market, it's amazing. There is no acid in it, it's perfectly safe for all wheels. I think Detailer's Domain is the only place to get it, and after they put this review up on NASIOC, ____ was sold out immediately.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1947806

I'll post before and after pics when I finally get it/get around to cleaning my wheels.

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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:20 AM
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cool beans
Old May 26, 2010 | 01:20 AM
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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:37 AM
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too bad its way too overpriced. 20 bucks, not including shipping for 16oz bottle. My Gatorade bottle has more ounces.
Old May 26, 2010 | 01:47 AM
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a little pricey, but honestly i just use the same soap i use on the car itself with a microfiber wash mit

after reading the reviews and looking at some of the videos, i see its not just spray and rinse, which is what i was hoping for, lol

if im gonna have to scrub might as well do it with regular car soap

but i might just have to try it before i knock it!
Old May 26, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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I wouldn't use this stuff for stocks but if I had a high-end wheel, I would probably use this. Usually I just spray brake dust remover all over the tire and rim, brush it down and call it a day. Worked fine and beautiful for my stocks. Don't know if I can say the same for aftermarket rims.
Old May 26, 2010 | 02:20 AM
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looks like smearing poop on a wheel...

tcpete poop for sale.. most powerful wheel cleaning agent known to man kind. comes in 12 oz bottle for 2 bucks with scented options like italian pizza, wendys classic single, and cuban steak with white rice and black beans... optional nathans hot dog is on back order
Old May 26, 2010 | 02:51 AM
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only 2 ounce? wtfreak...any who, Chico just messaged me and told me that hes gonna order 64 ounces of your most powerful cleaner wendy's scented.
Old May 26, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by chicotunner07
a little pricey, but honestly i just use the same soap i use on the car itself with a microfiber wash mit
$20 for a proper wheel cleaning is pricey...? How much are your lugs?
Old May 26, 2010 | 03:02 AM
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i put that ____ on everything.
Old May 26, 2010 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by chicotunner07
lmao

touche!
im just pulling your leg! lol it looks ****!
Old May 26, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Domo
only 2 ounce? wtfreak...any who, Chico just messaged me and told me that hes gonna order 64 ounces of your most powerful cleaner wendy's scented.
damm yo, u hackin ma pee-emms!!!

yo pete, when is the order gonna be ready for pickup???
Old May 26, 2010 | 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
$20 for a proper wheel cleaning is pricey...? How much are your lugs?
lol, i guess but lugs are a one time purchase, this is something i do every 2 weeks (sometimes more often) and judging by the size of the bottle, im sure id get 2-4 washes out of it

like i said, ill have to try it out first, them we'll see

definitely post up pics of your results!
Old May 26, 2010 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie

i put that ____ on everything.
lmao! i bet that would work too!
Old May 26, 2010 | 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by chicotunner07
damm yo, u hackin ma pee-emms!!!

yo pete, when is the order gonna be ready for pickup???
tee minus 1 hour... i just finished having a snack... factory is open for business
Old May 26, 2010 | 04:18 AM
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damm, hot off the grill! lmao

i can see it now, pete handing out little zip-lock samples at shows, "here, try this ____, works like magic"
Old May 26, 2010 | 04:29 AM
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nah man i'd put in those tostito salsa glass jars... its recyclable and better for the environment
Old May 26, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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ahh, makes sense, put it back where it came from right? lmao

so you got them wheels on yet or what?
Old May 26, 2010 | 04:33 AM
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no the glass jars can be sent back for refills... im going green dur...

well i got my money together now for the tires... just need the ridges fixed and then they'll be ready =D... sometime in june looks like early june i hope! then its just polishing a few parts and powdercoating some more and some candy paint i have left to finish up and im back to stunt'n status



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