My rim lips need help!

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statik83
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Guys I need some help please. I just got back from Iraq. While I was in Iraq my Coupe was parked outside at our bases designated deployment parking. Of course when I got back it was dirty and had been facing the elements for a while without any cleaning. My 20 inch Ruff Racing rims were filthy. I cleaned the chrome lip with Black Magics Titanium Wheel Cleaner and they still look dirty. The Black Magic product helped a little but there is still this stain looking stuff all around the lips. Is there a product I can use to clean the lips with better? Do I need something to scrub it off? Please help!!



BLACKonBLACK98
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those are machined lips, not chrome. from the loooks of it you will need to polish out the oxidation. the product you use will depend on whether or not there is clear coat on it. my guess is there is not so metal polish is the way to go.

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Try something called "Nevr-Dull" its in a little tin can, thats what i use.

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statik83
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Ok, any suggestions on where to get this "Nevr-Dull"? like the nearest auto store or hardware store? Thanks.

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http://www.nevrdull.com/

looks like it's easily available. there's also about 1,000,000 other metal polishes that work but before you do any of them you need to confirm whether they are bare or cleared. if that oxidation is under clear coat it's a whole 'nother ballgame.

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statik83
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Awsome, thanks guys. I will go get some of this today and try it out. I will post my results for anyone having the same prob in the future.


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