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Old Dec 21, 2002 | 02:57 PM
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Cleaning painted calipers...

For those of you who painted your calipers... what kind of cleaner do you use to clean them. I've heard that brake cleaners will eat the paint off. Is there a less "strong" caliper cleaner than you guys use. Thanks.
Old Dec 22, 2002 | 12:57 AM
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I've been using simple green and it's been good so far. I just spray it on and let is sit a few minutes then spray it off. Hope this helps
Old Dec 22, 2002 | 12:10 PM
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Thanks!

I've just read that others use simple green also. I'll try it! Thanks again!
Old Dec 22, 2002 | 02:58 PM
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meguires hot rims cleaner. spray it on and hose off. works well for me.
Old Dec 24, 2002 | 08:57 AM
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i just use whatever i use to clean my wheels. it works good
Old Dec 27, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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Some cleaners will take the paint right off!!

I've read horror stories where the wheel cleaner/brake cleaner took the paint right off the painted calipers!!! I can't find that Green Stuff anywhere!!! I might get the Mcguires Hot RIMS cool _____. From the instructions that I've read on other sprays, the HOT RIMS seems to be the safest, right??
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well i'll tell u what i use. i use that Turtle Wax Formula 2000 Foaming Wheel Cleaner. it's like a neon green spray bottle. well it works for me.
Old Dec 28, 2002 | 07:29 PM
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Re: Some cleaners will take the paint right off!!

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I've read horror stories where the wheel cleaner/brake cleaner took the paint right off the painted calipers!!! I can't find that Green Stuff anywhere!!! I might get the Mcguires Hot RIMS cool _____. From the instructions that I've read on other sprays, the HOT RIMS seems to be the safest, right??
They sell it at walmart.
Old Dec 28, 2002 | 10:27 PM
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Got the McGuires Cool Rims...

Just got the McGuires Cool Rims Cleaner... haven't used them yet. Heard it hasn't taking off the paint on people who painted their calipers... Hope it'll work for me too.. got my fingers crossed
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