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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 03:53 PM
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The plastic center caps on my wheels are dull and stained with brake dust. I've tried Eagle 1 wheel cleaner with no success. Can anyone recommend a product that will clean them but not remove the chrome?
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 07:43 PM
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0000 Steel Wool and soapy water. I use this on my wheels and running boards.
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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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I would start with a good paint polish first - similar to what you would use on your clear coat. Obviously popping the caps off and working with them on the bench will be much easier.
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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 03:16 PM
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+1 on the steel wool and soapy water. it will shine it back up like new. then finish it off with a light spray wax
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 10:40 AM
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Yep, u guys were exactly right, a lil dawn and 0000 steel wool shined em right up.
Thanks again for the tip
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