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Will try this i guess, with a wheel cleaner?

Hopefully brings back a fraction of the original clean look

Yea can use a brush for the inner part of the wheel and just a sponge for the outer face of the rim. Should come up really well, i had trouble with mine for ages but look great after doing the above, and its simple

Yea can use a brush for the inner part of the wheel and just a sponge for the outer face of the rim. Should come up really well, i had trouble with mine for ages but look great after doing the above, and its simple

Thanks bud, I'll let you know how it goes :)

Your GTR looks ace ;)

Best thing to do with wheel cleaner is throw it out. Too caustic, too harsh and not needed. It will eventually pit your wheel's finish and erode your caliper paint. I have found a normal carwash soap on a sponge and a soft tooth brush for the hard to get places is enough and once a month using a light cutter or polish with a wax. Result will be showroom rims year after year. With wheel cleaner after 6 months your rims will look crap but you won't notice because the damage process is slow.

Was thinking of waxing my wheels but was curious how it goes with matte paint. I would be cautious of cutting matte as wouldn't it shine up the dull matte of the paint? Not really sure. Maybe wax only for matte wheels?.. can anyone confirm this?

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