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Old 04-27-2004, 11:01 AM
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I'm tracking my car with Fikse FM-5 wheels. The brake dust is getting to them. ANybody have any secrets to getting the aluminum wheels clean without scratching them?
Old 04-27-2004, 01:34 PM
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What finish do yours have? If the brake dust is getting to them, I'm assuming they aren't full anodized.

My FM-10's are bare metal, centers and lips, which is the worst style to keep clean. I use Simple Green(as Fikse recommended) to clean and semi-regularly polish the lips with Mother's Wheel Polish. Keeps them decent, but they'll never pass for new. I've been able to remove HEAVY brake dust deposits using the polish and a towel!

FM-5's should be a little easier to clean, regardless of finish. One quarter the spokes to clean and the openings are big enough to get a hand in.
Old 04-29-2004, 02:28 PM
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I always had good luck with P21S. Pelican, Performance Products, and Mid America sells it. Not affiliated with any business, just know it works.
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I know it's a little off the subject but figured you guys would know the best place to buy FM10's. Is there a discount kind of price on these anywhere?

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