them black rims...

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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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them black rims...

so i just bought this use rims from some1..for like $80 yea is an amazing price..they 18" well anyways my problem is that i already try cleaning them with car wash soap.once i dry them...the DIRT still there is like almost stuck to the paint...is not shiny like i was hopping it would be, so i was wondering is there a product i can buy in auto zone or something that could take this off the rim and make it look like some type of new?..but remember is black i think is power coated...didnt put a picture up because my phone cam sucks so is useless to put a picture up..so plz help because i know these bad boys would look HOT if they shine and get real clean
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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If they are dull it could be from not being kept clean and the brake dust has hazed them. The brake dust can become acidic if left on and exposed to moisture.

What make/model of wheel is it?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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Pics?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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$80 rims? wow that's a great deal and i don't even know what they look like
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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ok here is the dirty 1.....

<a href="http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/?action=view&current=IMG00058.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/IMG00058.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>


here is when i clean it, it looks good n all but trust me is if u look in person it has like dust stuck to the paint

<a href="http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/?action=view&current=IMG00062.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/IMG00062.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/?action=view&current=IMG00060.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/IMG00060.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

and this is the dirty 1 and also the brand..

<a href="http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/?action=view&current=IMG00055.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/IMG00055.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/?action=view&current=IMG00059.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/IMG00059.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/?action=view&current=IMG00064.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/yaze21/IMG00064.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>



sorry for the crappy pictures but is a cellphone picture...so any help?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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oops...here are the links...

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73...1/IMG00058.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73...1/IMG00059.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73...1/IMG00060.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73...1/IMG00064.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73...1/IMG00055.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73...1/IMG00063.jpg
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Old May 7, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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Great find
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