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  1. #1 weels cleaning 
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    I can get you guys pics of this but in the corners of my rims( I have the five spoke) looks really dirty. I cant tell if the chrome or whatever there coated with is coming off or if it is really dirty. is there an easy fix with this im sure im not the only person with this problem. any help with this would be great thanks guys
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    Probably in the clear coat. Mine were clear coated and it's starting to peel and dirt gets under it and makes it look horrible.
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    what can I do to fix it?
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    is it just brown dirt? mine get some stuff in the corners every once in a while, just take some Meguiars all wheel cleaner and spray it in the corners, then take your finger or a rag and work it in, then rinse off. works great for me
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    Ill take some pics so you guys can tell me for sure but it has been getting progressively worse here latly
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    do you guys like to use mothers aluminum polish to clean your rims?
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    If they are the silver painted 5 spoke wheels like I used to have, I used Meguiars cleaner wax and a rag, about 30 mins on each wheel and cleaned the whole wheel. The corners I got with my fingers. The design of the wheel lets brake dust and dirt stay there and a regular wash cant get to that area.
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    if it werent the chrome ones i would say sand them a little and clearcoat them but it sounds like the meguires would be the best bet for you
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    Supposedly, the stock wheels are a clearcoated aluminum. So, mother mag/alum polish isnt what you should use unless the clear coat is already off, and the metal is hazing. Just use some sort of car paint polish or cleaner wax.
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