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Old 07-25-2011, 06:33 PM
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The spokes on my 2004 are looking pretty nasty....lots of brake dust and road grime. What do you guys use on these to make them look purdy again?

I'm all about doing it the easy way...but these are really bugging me and I will give them their due time and effort.

Does the S100 stuff really work?

Any other tips?
 
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Old 07-25-2011, 07:06 PM
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chrome spokes? how about chrome polish and 2 hours?
 
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Old 07-25-2011, 07:13 PM
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Agree with seniorchief56, just add an approximate pint of Crown Royal and they are fun to clean.
 
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Luster lace should get them shining again but will take some effort.
http://www.lusterlace.com/
 
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There just ain't no easy way, a good bottle does help
 
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I use Mothers foam wire wheel cleaner and a good brush, and time. They look so purrty.
 
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toilet bowl brush will get them clean but if u want them to shine its a tube sock and some chrome polish one at a time.
 
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Old 07-25-2011, 09:24 PM
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Mine work great dirty, why mess with perfection.
 
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Looks like I need to stop at the both the auto parts store and the liquor store. Thanks guys!!
 
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yep....polish, rag and elbow grease.

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