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Mountainstorm
Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 07:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Now that I have an exhaust that does not foul my wheel I have been stroking out on the scunge and it's pernicious.

Any suggestions for a fast acting product that does not require tedious inch by inch polishing?

I've tried brake cleaner, carb cleaner, engine cleaner, S100 total wash, S100 polish and probably a few other household products. The S100 polish (in the red tube) is the only thing that even budges the scunge but it's taking a lot of work.

Thanks in advance.
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Jdugger
Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 07:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Harley wheel cleaner and a nylon brush are surprisingly effective.
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Bobbuell1961
Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 10:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A young woman, i proper attire
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Ridenusa4l
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 12:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+1 Jdugger!!! Thats what i used, just let it sit for a couple minutes, then scrub, then wash off, good as new ; )...well almost lol..

Jake
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Crazyhawk99
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 05:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You may try oven cleaner. I know it sounds harsh but it has been used effectively on some nasty exhaust system stains. As always, test on a small area first.
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Kevin_stevens
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 05:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Spray with WD-40. Wipe off grunge.

Spray with Simple Green or equivalent. Wipe off WD-40.

KeS
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Fast1075
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 08:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oven cleaner will most likely take off the powder coat....
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Joshinga
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 09:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

S-100 has a gel wheel cleaner that I use that works great. Spray on a cool dry wheel and let sit for a few, then run a brush over it and hose off best stuff iv used so far.
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Rockstarblast1
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 11:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This has been talked about before. There are certain wheel cleaners that will mess up the finish. And some that won't armor all wheel cleaner is one that won't! It works wounders with a soft brush.
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Gemini
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

grease ligfhtning seems to work pretty well
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Mountainstorm
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 06:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll give some of them a try when the snow melts.

I am leaving for Mecca in the morning (WI)and must leave my babies for a week as I visit the rest of my tribe.

So Merry Christmas in advance : )
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Usmoto
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 06:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use Westley's Bleche Wite. It's normally used to whiten white walls and white letters on tires. U should be able to get it at many auto parts stores and Wal Mart.

I spray in on the dry dirty wheel. I let it sit for approx. 10 seconds, then scrub it with a sponge. Wash it off right away. My wheels come out very clean and looking like new.

I don't know what it will do to the wheel finish if left on too long that's why I don't leave it on but 10 seconds. I've used this stuff for years on tires and other stuff with great results.
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