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Old 03-20-13, 04:25 PM
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Default How to clean Sonax wheel cleaner residue?

so i used sonax wheel cleaner, worked like a charm, but i missed some spots and now there marks around the rim(brake dust) that i'm having a hard time getting off with soap and water as it's dried onto the rim.

what is best thing to use that i can buy to get rid of it? would prefer something i can just get from pep boys so i can fix it without having to wait for shipping.

these are my wheels.
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hit it with some more sonax and rinse..... If not you can try claying the area and hitting it with a DA polisher
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caked on brake dust can be a pain in the *** to remove, even when using the best wheel cleaners on the market.

You could do what was already suggested above and clay the area or keep hitting it with the sonax, letting it dwell and agitating it with a brush. It may take several tries to get the results you're looking for.

after that best thing you can do is put a sealant on the rims to make any future cleaning easier.
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hit them up again and use a brush or towel after the sonax is activated.
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thanks guys! once the sonax is activated, can i just apply a wet towel and dry?

do i need a hose?
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you will need water from a hose and good pressure to remove the sonax.
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Just how good is this Sonax wheel cleaner? I keep reading that their products are pretty good. I'm currently using Mother's Wheel Cleaner.
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Originally Posted by benztolex
Just how good is this Sonax wheel cleaner? I keep reading that their products are pretty good. I'm currently using Mother's Wheel Cleaner.
yeah i also heard its pretty good, thinking about pullin the trigger and getting it, its really expensive!
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