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Jferrell88 · 06-01-2009, 07:05 PM

how or what should i use to keep the calipers looking good on my car the white chevy lettering already looks dark and weathered after 400 miles! And im wondering what i can clean these with and any ideas on how or techniques. i was thinking something like a tooth brush. but with stiffer bristles and some sort of cleanear hopefully to be named by you folks, something to keep the lettering nice and white, and could i put a wax or something over it to keep it nice and protected

Moose · 06-02-2009, 08:48 AM

I found a 3-pack of brushes at Home Depot to clean my calipers.

But, seeing as yours are painted, I'd used either a tooth brush, and avoid anything too abrasive/stiff. For a cleaner, you might try a wheel cleaner (it shouldn't harm the paint/finish seeing as they're formulated for wheels), a degreaser if they're pretty drity, or just some car wash to maintain them.

Jferrell88 · 06-03-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose

I found a 3-pack of brushes at Home Depot to clean my calipers.

But, seeing as yours are painted, I'd used either a tooth brush, and avoid anything too abrasive/stiff. For a cleaner, you might try a wheel cleaner (it shouldn't harm the paint/finish seeing as they're formulated for wheels), a degreaser if they're pretty drity, or just some car wash to maintain them.

thanks, i think im gonna try some of that all wheel cleaner on a mild brush

djsnoflake · 06-05-2009, 01:55 PM

Go buy electrical contact cleaner that comes in an Aerosol can. That stuff will clean ANYTHING off of anything. It is fu%$in amazing.

nards444 · 06-05-2009, 03:16 PM

that stuff that you clean white walls with, red and blue label. cant remember the name.

Moose · 06-05-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nards444

that stuff that you clean white walls with, red and blue label. cant remember the name.

'Westley's' Bleach White?

06-01-2009, 07:05 PM	#1
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06-02-2009, 08:48 AM	#2
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I found a 3-pack of brushes at Home Depot to clean my calipers. But, seeing as yours are painted, I'd used either a tooth brush, and avoid anything too abrasive/stiff. For a cleaner, you might try a wheel cleaner (it shouldn't harm the paint/finish seeing as they're formulated for wheels), a degreaser if they're pretty drity, or just some car wash to maintain them.