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CamaroDreams07 · 05-13-2014, 06:18 PM

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Of course. Who else did you think I'd be?..

I went back and forth between tiger and bird

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JTruck · 05-13-2014, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I went back and forth between tiger and bird

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Screw that, birds ruin paint.

Wuiquen · 05-14-2014, 06:01 PM

Quick question guys, can chrome wheels be clayed to remove certain spots that aren't coming off with polish cleaner?

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tramtwo · 05-14-2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wuiquen

Quick question guys, can chrome wheels be clayed to remove certain spots that aren't coming off with polish cleaner?

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Sure can... but may not work... some 0000 steel wool is a favorite... I use it as a last resort.

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Wuiquen · 05-14-2014, 10:08 PM

Sweet. I'll give it a shot.. Just wanted to make sure I didn't ruin them more

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tramtwo · 05-14-2014, 10:10 PM

Check my edit.... also can you post a photo of what you are working with?

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Wuiquen · 05-14-2014, 10:13 PM

I'll do that.. Its like water spots that never got removed and Now they are like permanent on the wheels. Will the 0000 steel wool scratch them?

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tramtwo · 05-15-2014, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Wuiquen

I'll do that.. Its like water spots that never got removed and Now they are like permanent on the wheels. Will the 0000 steel wool scratch them?

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Yes the steel wool can induce very faint scratching.. it is a trade off. What results are you looking for? I will tell you that chrome cleaned of all staining with steel wool looks WAY better even with faint scratches. You and not scrubbing the wheels with the steel wool... just lightly going over then to knock the stains off. You have to take great care. As I said it is a last resort for me but I do use it often... especially on motorcycles.

You could also try brass wool which is softer yet but will also add very fine scratches... which only can be seen with the closest of scrutiny.

Good luck.... and post up a photo if you can.... maybe upon seeing what you're up against someone else may have a better suggestion.

*GTAHVIT* · 05-15-2014, 10:54 AM

Hey Tram!

What was that sponge thing you were using to get the bugs off the front fascia at the fest???

tramtwo · 05-15-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Hey Tram!

What was that sponge thing you were using to get the bugs off the front fascia at the fest???

Wait for it.... a Bug Sponge.

The important part is the Poorboys ... wait for it... Bug Squash.

*GTAHVIT* · 05-16-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

Wait for it.... a Bug Sponge.

The important part is the Poorboys ... wait for it... Bug Squash.

nowai

You f'n smart ass...

LOL, Got it thanks.

menendez1293 · 05-18-2014, 12:22 PM

Question for you guys that use a foam gun, do you add anything else other than soap in the container?

Got my Gilmour gun last week and used it yesterday for the first time but after trying multiple different dilution rates and amount of soap, the soap ended up sliding off of the car in most places (it would really only stay on the hood, roof, and trunk lid). I was using Adam's car soap and I do have a whole home water softener.

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lscamaro · 05-18-2014, 12:39 PM

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Question for you guys that use a foam gun, do you add anything else other than soap in the container?

Got my Gilmour gun last week and used it yesterday for the first time but after trying multiple different dilution rates and amount of soap, the soap ended up sliding off of the car in most places (it would really only stay on the hood, roof, and trunk lid). I was using Adam's car soap and I do have a whole home water softener.

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I put water and soap on mine and it seems to suds fine. How much soap did u use

menendez1293 · 05-18-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

I put water and soap on mine and it seems to suds fine. How much soap did u use

Started off with about 2oz and went up to maybe 6oz. I also started with a dilution rate of B and tried all the way up to D as I added more soap. As I increased the dilution rate on the gun and added more soap, it of course got a little more thicker and stuck to the car more.

But still the majority of it ended up on the floor

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Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,599	Quick question guys, can chrome wheels be clayed to remove certain spots that aren't coming off with polish cleaner? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk __________________

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Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,599	Sweet. I'll give it a shot.. Just wanted to make sure I didn't ruin them more Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk __________________

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Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,599	I'll do that.. Its like water spots that never got removed and Now they are like permanent on the wheels. Will the 0000 steel wool scratch them? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk __________________

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GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Hey Tram! What was that sponge thing you were using to get the bugs off the front fascia at the fest??? __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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05-18-2014, 12:22 PM	#1006
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Question for you guys that use a foam gun, do you add anything else other than soap in the container? Got my Gilmour gun last week and used it yesterday for the first time but after trying multiple different dilution rates and amount of soap, the soap ended up sliding off of the car in most places (it would really only stay on the hood, roof, and trunk lid). I was using Adam's car soap and I do have a whole home water softener. Sent from my HTC One_M8