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Old 07-21-2008, 01:56 PM
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How to clean Formula wheels?

What are some tips on cleaning the 87-92 Formula rims?

Mine are pretty damn dirty I bought a Mcguires wheel cleaner but that really didn't help.
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Re: How to clean Formula wheels?

The clear coat is stained. The only way to get them to shine like they should is to strip the clear coat. There are all different kinds of ways to do it. I've done three sets of rims so far from the really hard way to the really easy way. The easiest way that I've found to do it is how I recently stripped the lips on my GTA wheels.

Here's a link to what I did this last time and what I used:
http://www.austinthirdgen.org/forum/...7&hl=stripping
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Hmm sounds easy I'll give it a try this weekend, thanks.
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do you have pictures of that car?
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do you have pictures of that car?
Me or the other guy?
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you. i love formulas!!
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you. i love formulas!!
I'll try and get some up.
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