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  Meguiar's Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner. 24 oz.

  Automotive Parts and Accessories (Meguiar's)
  

  Rating (47 reviews):

  (3.7/5)

  

  This is what I was looking for to clean my wheels.

  This cleaner works well. It is not magic and simply applying it and rinsing off doesn't really do the trick. Although, I guess if you were crazy and did that daily it would work, but who does that?Personally, I try to wash my car weekly. Some weeks it doesn't happen, but mostly it does. I've found that this spray is easy to apply after having just washed the car and then I use a brush on the wheels before rinsing it all off. The spray goes on easy as a nice foam and all four tires of my mustang seem to take just a little fluid out of the bottle implying a large number of wheel washings per bottle. I have only used it three times so far and the fluid level is nearly at the "looks like it just came from the store" level.As with cleaning anything, keeping a regular routine just makes the cleaning easier and faster. If your wheels are really dirty and you don't clean them frequently then expect to apply this cleaner more than once and to use a little more... 5/5 C. Zimmerman "train nut, shutter bug, compute... (Mechanicsburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews, July 14, 2008

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  The Good Stuff

  This Stuff really works when you use it right. Something that should be mentioned is that you may(and more likely than not)need to "agitate with a brush." It also cleans your tires a lot better than I expected. 5/5 Dan Ya ME "Dan" (San Diego, California) - See all my reviews This review is from: Meguiar's Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner. 24 oz. (Automotive) This Stuff really works when you use it right. Something that should be mentioned is that you may(and more likely than not)need to "agitate with a brush." It also cleans your tires a lot better than I expected. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 30, 2006

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  From an automotive detailer...

  I too am an automotive detailer, I've used this product for quite some time. It used to be called all wheel cleaner but is not called all wheel and tire cleaner.I don't get the negative reviews, this product works great for many applications. Applications as in, wheels, tires, and even plastic wheel wells where gritty dirt accumulates.Wet the wheel down, make sure it's cold, you don't want to apply this or anything for that matter to an extremely hot surface.. Work one wheel at a time, rinse, apply product, let sit a few seconds SCRUB the tire and wheel with a SOFT to MODERATE bristle brush, and rinse away... You shouldn't have a problem and you should see a dramatic improvement.Cons: this stuff isn't cheap and it doesn't last for more than about 3 sets of 4 tires and wheels. Use it only when completely necessary. If you wash your car often DON'T use this all of the time unless your budget is better than mine. Use your car wash detergent or... 4/5 Michael Bremer (MCHENRY, IL, US) - See all my reviews This review is from: Meguiar's Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner. 24 oz. (Automotive) I too am an automotive detailer, I've used this product for quite some time. It used to be called all wheel cleaner but is not called all wheel and tire cleaner.I don't get the negative reviews, this product works great for many applications. Applications as in, wheels, tires, and even plastic wheel wells where gritty dirt accumulates.Wet the wheel down, make sure it's cold, you don't want to apply this or anything for that matter to an extremely hot surface.. Work one wheel at a time, rinse, apply product, let sit a few seconds SCRUB the tire and wheel with a SOFT to MODERATE bristle brush, and rinse away... You shouldn't have a problem and you should see a dramatic improvement.Cons: this stuff isn't cheap and it doesn't last for more than about 3 sets of 4 tires and wheels. Use it only when completely necessary. If you wash your car often DON'T use this all of the time unless your budget is better than mine. Use your car wash detergent or... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 21, 2012

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  List Price: $8.99
  Price: $4.87
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  Spray on & hose off

  24 oz spray

  Loosens and dissolves brake dust, road grime

  Safe for all wheels

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  BlueMagic 400 Metal Polish Cream - 7 oz.

  Automotive Parts and Accessories (Blue Magic)
  

  Rating (74 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Works well, similar to simichrome

  I use this to remove tarnish and dirt from antique lamps, clocks and other art-deco items that are from the 20s and 30s. I alternate between this and simichrome polish. Here is a comparison if you are trying to decide between the two:*This product is much less expensive than simichrome. (7oz tub for 6 bucks vs 8.8oz can of paste for $25).*This has a consistency that is creamy like sour cream vs a paste. I think it takes a little more time and effort to get comparable results, as the paste seems to go farther.*It seems to leave a residue on some items. Objects that I thought were polished and clean tend to develop a slight film a few hours later, and require some additional elbow-work.*It does leaves behind a brilliant glossy shine that is incredible- better than simichrome. Although for some reason, it doesn't seem to work as well as simichrome on crystal and glass.Both products have their uses and work very well. I've been starting out with... 4/5 Jessica Farrone (Fairfield, CT United States) - See all my reviews, January 5, 2012

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  THE BEST METAL POLISH IN THE WORLD

  Absolutely IGNORE "one star Larry" below. This product is the exact opposite of horrible. He also says Mothers is better. Mothers metal polish is like rubbing sand on your finish, a product much closer to horrible for finesse work. The description of his project (oxidized wheels with CLEAR LACQUER PAINT ON THEM) required a different product and approach. He obviously has no clue. This polish is SO good and versatile I have even used it on fine finished wood (gun stocks) and painted surfaces as well as metal. But used for its intended job - metal - there is NO better in this world. I keep a jar on my bench, I wouldnt be without it. 5/5 A. DeMello (Southcoast, Mass.) - See all my reviews, August 1, 2010

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  Works great!!

  I recently googled a tip on how to polish plastic headlamps for my Plymouth Voyager. They were really dull, almost yellow and ugly looking. I got a tip from a person online that he used this BlueMagic polish cream and 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper (see below for product link) and after a few minutes of sanding and polishing, the headlamps looked almost like new! Well, he was right!! It does work!Can't wait to try it with other items it says it polishes! 5/5 Elvis "Viva Las Vegas" (USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: BlueMagic 400 Metal Polish Cream - 7 oz. (Misc.) I recently googled a tip on how to polish plastic headlamps for my Plymouth Voyager. They were really dull, almost yellow and ugly looking. I got a tip from a person online that he used this BlueMagic polish cream and 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper (see below for product link) and after a few minutes of sanding and polishing, the headlamps looked almost like new! Well, he was right!! It does work!Can't wait to try it with other items it says it polishes!3M Imperial Wetordry Sandpaper - Micro Fine 1000 Grit - 5 Sheets Per Pack - 9'' x 11" Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 26, 2007

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  List Price: $6.99
  Price: $3.91
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  Non-abrasive

  Provides lasting protective coating

  For all metal surfaces, brass, copper, sterling silver, aluminum, stainless steel and gold

  Can be used with buffers and polishers

  Removes tarnish and oxidation

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  Rust-Oleum 7578838 Professional High Performance Enamel Spray Paint, Flat Black, 15-Ounce

  Home Improvement (Rust-Oleum)
  

  Rating (27 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  Excellent paint, even though spray button is too small

  Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Enamel Spray PaintEvery few years, we remove and disassemble our front steel security door and sidelights. We remove the rust, scrape paint flakes off, and clean. We use spray paint as it makes for a better job than using a brush. This year, we used 4 cans of Rust-Oleum's Professional High Performance Enamel.Pros:- Paint appears to be of high quality.- If it's in the 70's or up (and not humid), the paint dries to the touch in less than 15 minutes, and can be re-coated in an hour. I waited up to a full day between coats though, so the paint would be fully dry.- The spray pattern is excellent. The fine mist makes it easy to apply a smooth finish.Cons:- The 3/8" diameter spray button has sharp edges and a strong spring. If doing a large painting job, it won't take long for your fingertip to hurt. Alternating between index finger and thumb helps. For small... 4/5 Victor H. Agresti "remodeling-guy" (Gaithersburg, MD United States) - See all my reviews, May 16, 2010

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  How to make it look like true stainless steel......

  If you're looking for that brushed stainless look, then just spraying on the surface is not enough. coat the surface multiple times, then on the last coat, use a high quality wide faced brush with super fine bristles. Immediately after applying the paint, lightly go over the surface in a straight line with the brush. this will more or less guarantee as close to the real thing as possible. 4/5 pete maresco (BELMAR, NJ, US) - See all my reviews This review is from: Rust-Oleum 7519838 Professional High Performance Enamel Spray Paint, Stainless Steel, 14-Ounce (Tools & Home Improvement) If you're looking for that brushed stainless look, then just spraying on the surface is not enough. coat the surface multiple times, then on the last coat, use a high quality wide faced brush with super fine bristles. Immediately after applying the paint, lightly go over the surface in a straight line with the brush. this will more or less guarantee as close to the real thing as possible. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 18, 2010

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  Good quality at a good price.

  I've used Rust-Oleum for years and they have always been good. The "Professional" series is worth the bit of extra price: quality paint, a good nozzle, and a long lasting finish. 5/5 Kenneth C. Reed (Forest Ranch, California United States) - See all my reviews, February 3, 2010

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  List Price: $44.94
  Price: $6.12
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  Ideal for protecting metal, wood, concrete, and masonry surfaces

  Tough enough for commercial applications

  Large 15-ounce size

  Rust preventive, fast drying

  Provides excellent coverage

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  MOTHERS 05101 Mag & Aluminum Polish - 10 oz

  Automotive Parts and Accessories (MOTHERS)
  

  Rating (69 reviews):

  (4.8/5)

  

  Almost magic - and that's the problem

  I bought this product last summer to restore some vintage kitchen canisters made of brushed aluminum. It's almost magic, but in a way that's a problem. I literally spent a day polishing one canister, because I just couldn't ever get to the point where my rags and paper towels weren't continuing to pick up dark oxidized material from the surface. This stuff is so effective, that at some point, you just have to realize that there will always be a microscopically thin layer of oxidation and call it good. The challenge is to leave an even surface without darker or lighter spots. If you start saying "I'm just going to work on that little spot some more", then that little spot will be shiny enough to blind a sniper at two miles, but then it's shinier than everything else, so you you need to work on the other parts for awhile and...well, you see what I mean.I agree that it stinks to high heaven, but I use it in my kitchen anyway. Hey, the two rolls of used reeking paper... 5/5 Park City teacher (Park City, Utah, USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: MOTHERS 05101 Mag & Aluminum Polish - 10 oz (Automotive) I bought this product last summer to restore some vintage kitchen canisters made of brushed aluminum. It's almost magic, but in a way that's a problem. I literally spent a day polishing one canister, because I just couldn't ever get to the point where my rags and paper towels weren't continuing to pick up dark oxidized material from the surface. This stuff is so effective, that at some point, you just have to realize that there will always be a microscopically thin layer of oxidation and call it good. The challenge is to leave an even surface without darker or lighter spots. If you start saying "I'm just going to work on that little spot some more", then that little spot will be shiny enough to blind a sniper at two miles, but then it's shinier than everything else, so you you need to work on the other parts for awhile and...well, you see what I mean.I agree that it stinks to high heaven, but I use it in my kitchen anyway. Hey, the two rolls of used reeking paper... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 23, 2011

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  Great Product. But BE CAREFUL!!!

  Overall a great product. However, be careful if you're polishing a part that's only coated with a thin layer of metal because the metal will be gone. As the case with my chrome headlight housing. I baked apart the headlight assembly to polish the oxidized chrome inside only to end up buying a new headlight. So be careful. 5/5 K N - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: MOTHERS 05101 Mag & Aluminum Polish - 10 oz (Automotive) Overall a great product. However, be careful if you're polishing a part that's only coated with a thin layer of metal because the metal will be gone. As the case with my chrome headlight housing. I baked apart the headlight assembly to polish the oxidized chrome inside only to end up buying a new headlight. So be careful. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 20, 2010

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  Mothers Magic

  Most people beleive Mothers is mainly for cars, but I've found it is a great cleaner in the house. I was using it to clean the fixtures in my shower, and accidently discovered it is a wonderful cleaner on the glass shower doors. I highly recommend this produce. 5/5 S. Straub (Davidson, NC) - See all my reviews, November 24, 2009

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  List Price: $8.75
  Price: $5.49
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  Gentle enough to use on a regular basis

  Regular use provides a long lasting benefit to your vehicle

  Easy to apply

  Apply with a clean cloth and a little elbow grease for a shine

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  Anytime Tools POLISH BUFFING KIT for Mag Wheels, MANIFOLD, ALUMINUM, Stainless Steel, CHROME

  Home Improvement (AnytimeTools)
  

  Rating (32 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  When the PowerBall won't cut it.

  Unfortunately, or perhaps, foolishly, I own three vehicles with polished aluminum wheels. They are all custom wheels with no lacquer finish to protect them. One is a 4X4 (Isuzu Trooper) that sees duty in all kinds of weather. One is a "classic car" that is generally protected and the last is a PU which is always subject to weather.The Trooper was driven to Kansas City this last winter when they were having some of the worst snow and ice in MO for many years. That meant road salt and other ice melting chemicals were in use while the Trooper racked up more than a thousand miles of driving. The (forged Centerline) wheels were inundated and only washed once before spring. Needless to say, they suffered considerable corrosion before I had a chance to clean and polish them.I had been using the PowerBall to polish the Centerlines, and in the East Tennessee climate, they would become only moderately corroded through the winter and the PowerBall (along with a great deal... 5/5 R. Bellamy - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Anytime Tools POLISH BUFFING KIT for Mag Wheels, MANIFOLD, ALUMINUM, Stainless Steel, CHROME (Misc.) Unfortunately, or perhaps, foolishly, I own three vehicles with polished aluminum wheels. They are all custom wheels with no lacquer finish to protect them. One is a 4X4 (Isuzu Trooper) that sees duty in all kinds of weather. One is a "classic car" that is generally protected and the last is a PU which is always subject to weather.The Trooper was driven to Kansas City this last winter when they were having some of the worst snow and ice in MO for many years. That meant road salt and other ice melting chemicals were in use while the Trooper racked up more than a thousand miles of driving. The (forged Centerline) wheels were inundated and only washed once before spring. Needless to say, they suffered considerable corrosion before I had a chance to clean and polish them.I had been using the PowerBall to polish the Centerlines, and in the East Tennessee climate, they would become only moderately corroded through the winter and the PowerBall (along with a great deal... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 17, 2010

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  Buffing Aluminum

  I used this kit to polish 4 American Racing rims that were polished but had oxidation marks from my car sitting outside 1 Ohio winter. I first tried a Mothers PowerCone but the foam prevented concentrating the buffing pressure. This buffing kit did the trick. The various shapes and diameters made it possible to reach 99% of the nooks but after the 2nd wheel they started to flatten out preventing getting every nook. I suggest buying 2 kits if you're doing 4 wheels. I bought a second buffing kit from the local Harbor Freight to finish the last 2 wheels. If your rims are not heavily oxidized then the Mothers PowerCone will get the job done. Also, because the metal polish is grease based it's a messy job. Use old clothes and wear rubber gloves or you might end up spending more time cleaning up than polishing. 5/5 Dale - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Anytime Tools POLISH BUFFING KIT for Mag Wheels, MANIFOLD, ALUMINUM, Stainless Steel, CHROME (Misc.) I used this kit to polish 4 American Racing rims that were polished but had oxidation marks from my car sitting outside 1 Ohio winter. I first tried a Mothers PowerCone but the foam prevented concentrating the buffing pressure. This buffing kit did the trick. The various shapes and diameters made it possible to reach 99% of the nooks but after the 2nd wheel they started to flatten out preventing getting every nook. I suggest buying 2 kits if you're doing 4 wheels. I bought a second buffing kit from the local Harbor Freight to finish the last 2 wheels. If your rims are not heavily oxidized then the Mothers PowerCone will get the job done. Also, because the metal polish is grease based it's a messy job. Use old clothes and wear rubber gloves or you might end up spending more time cleaning up than polishing. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 26, 2010

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  One time use

  These are good for one use only.If you try to wash them they fall apart.Don't know what else to say 2/5 vet 66 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Anytime Tools POLISH BUFFING KIT for Mag Wheels, MANIFOLD, ALUMINUM, Stainless Steel, CHROME (Misc.) These are good for one use only.If you try to wash them they fall apart.Don't know what else to say Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 1, 2011

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  List Price: $42.00
  Price: $21.99
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  Specially designed for polishing recessed aread such as mag wheels, motorcycle wheels manifolds

  Shanks are 1/4" round and continue with hex shape so it does not slip on your drill.

  Use with any drill (drill in photo is not included)

  Shine your faded wheels, manifolds etc. with this Great PROFESSIONAL GRADE KIT!

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  Wear-Ever Half Size Natural Finish Aluminum Sheet Pan, 17-3/4x12-7/8x1

  Kitchen (Vollrath)
  

  Rating (171 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  All you need to know - Cook's Illustrated WINNING PAN * * *

  After looking through customer reviews on Amazon for the "Lincoln Foodservice Half-Size Heavy Duty Sheet Pan," I came away with more questions than answers. I wanted the sheet pan that Cook's Illustrated/America's Test Kitchen named their winner, but there were so many conflicting reviews about whether this pan was/was not the winning model. So I set out on a quest, and this is what I learned:------------------------------------------------------------------In 2007 Cook's Illustrated/America's Test Kitchen published the results of their baking sheet (jelly roll pan) equipment review. The winning sheet pan rated "highly recommended" was the 13-gauge aluminum Lincoln Foodservice Half-Size Heavy Duty sheet pan. Cook's listed Superior Products as a source for this pan, and MISTAKENLY listed the model number as 806188, and this is where the confusion starts.806188 is Superior Product's ITEM number for this sheet pan sold on their website. If you visit the site... 5/5 UpperDown (Out West) - See all my reviews, April 9, 2010

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  Excellent pan!!

  I also chose this pan because of the recommendation on America's Test Kitchen. I preheated this pan at 475 and baked honey drizzled sweet potatoes on it. It didn't stick, was easy to clean..and most definitely didn't warp. I noticed the picture someone posted of their pan that warped. The bottom of mine looks different. It says No. 5303, Lincoln-Wearever. Fort Wayne, In. Made in USA 2007-4. I wondered if maybe they had received a different pan. This pan was everything America's Test Kitchen said it would be. I have no regrets at all..it's as close to perfect as a 1/2 sheet pan can be! 5/5 V. Walters (Lumberton, NC United States) - See all my reviews, February 18, 2008

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  This Pan Warps!

  This pan warps! The 13 gauge from Amazon did not fare well. I got mine in yesterday and tried it in a 500 degree oven to find it warped badly! I was doing the roasted pear recipe from Cook's Illustrated which calls for you to preheat the baking sheet prior to placing the pears tossed with butter and sugar. It warped after the first use! I was very disappointed as I bought this pan after Cook's Illustrated rated it as its top recommended pan. Cook's Illustrated said the "search was over" and that this pan does not warp. Well mine warped after the first use! I posted pictures of the pan in the customer images for all to see. The picture of my warped pan says it all. 1/5 Tina "Tina" (Chesapeake, VA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Wear-Ever Half Size Natural Finish Aluminum Sheet Pan, 17-3/4x12-7/8x1 (Kitchen) This pan warps! The 13 gauge from Amazon did not fare well. I got mine in yesterday and tried it in a 500 degree oven to find it warped badly! I was doing the roasted pear recipe from Cook's Illustrated which calls for you to preheat the baking sheet prior to placing the pears tossed with butter and sugar. It warped after the first use! I was very disappointed as I bought this pan after Cook's Illustrated rated it as its top recommended pan. Cook's Illustrated said the "search was over" and that this pan does not warp. Well mine warped after the first use! I posted pictures of the pan in the customer images for all to see. The picture of my warped pan says it all. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 28, 2007

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  List Price: $27.80
  

  Available in 1/2-size

  Measures 18-inch length by 13-inch width by 1-inch height

  Tapered design for easy stacking; sized to fit standard baker's racks

  Wear-Ever open bead natural sheet pan

  Made of impact-resistant 13-guage heavy-duty 3000 series aluminum

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  Armor All Wheel Cleaner 24 fl oz (1 pt 8 oz) 710 ml

  Health and Beauty (Armor All)
  

  Rating (6 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Works GREAT and I don't like Armor All products!

  Normally, I stay as far away from Armor All stuff ans I possibly can. I had a bottle of this from a garage clean-out of a rental house and thought I'd give it a whirl. Talk about sweeeet! Removed literally everything! (bad that is) with no apparent damage to the tires or wheels. I have an 07 Acura TL with the Mag Aluminum wheels where you see through most of the wheel and half of what you see is what shrouds the brake calipers and rotors. I sprayed this in where I couldn't get my wash mitt, and the gunk and brake dust just melted away. Really impressed. You do have to literally soak things down with this, so you will get about 3 nasty cleanings or 5 normal cleanings out of a bottle, as near as I can tell. 5/5 T. Reimer - See all my reviews, January 6, 2012

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  Best Wheel Cleaner!

  Works wonders, even on tires. I had a thick layer of gunk from all the tire gels, brake dust, and dirt on my tires and wheels that other cleaners couldnt get out , even with scrubbing. Sprayed a nice layer on it on each wheel, one by one. As I go back to the first wheel I sprayed, I can see all the gunk from the tires just roll off. Gave everything a scrub and dryed my wheels. Shines like a new penny. Gotta have plenty of this stuff. 5/5 Stacy Penfold (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews, December 18, 2009

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  Good but expensive

  My car has anodized rims and in the tight spots it gets a tough brown varnish-like stain from what I assume are metal particles from the disc and pads that have oxidized. This cleaner EASILY removed what soap and scrubing could not. I love this stuff but I found that the bottle runs out quickly. So I clean the rim with soap and water first and later remove the bad spots with the Armor All. Will buy again unless I find a lesser priced cleaner. Any suggestions? 4/5 Olddetailer - See all my reviews This review is from: Armor All Wheel Cleaner 24 fl oz (1 pt 8 oz) 710 ml (Health and Beauty) My car has anodized rims and in the tight spots it gets a tough brown varnish-like stain from what I assume are metal particles from the disc and pads that have oxidized. This cleaner EASILY removed what soap and scrubing could not. I love this stuff but I found that the bottle runs out quickly. So I clean the rim with soap and water first and later remove the bad spots with the Armor All. Will buy again unless I find a lesser priced cleaner. Any suggestions? Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 18, 2012

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  List Price: $6.99
  Price: $3.50
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  Safe for all wheels

  Reveals your wheel's brilliant shine

  Safely dissolves grease road grime and brake dust on contact

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  MOTHERS 05140 PowerBall Polishing Tool

  Automotive Parts and Accessories (MOTHERS)
  

  Rating (38 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  PowerBall Vs. PowerBall 4Paint

  Mothers does not recommend our 05140 PowerBall on painted surfaces. We offer 05147 PowerBall 4Paint, which is of a different foam and made for use on painted surfaces. In addition, we recommend the use of a cordless drill due to its lower torque limits. Please use the right tool, in the right manner, for your needs. 5/5 Mothers - See all my reviews This review is from: MOTHERS 05140 PowerBall Polishing Tool (Misc.) Mothers does not recommend our 05140 PowerBall on painted surfaces. We offer 05147 PowerBall 4Paint, which is of a different foam and made for use on painted surfaces. In addition, we recommend the use of a cordless drill due to its lower torque limits. Please use the right tool, in the right manner, for your needs. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 22, 2010

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  Mini Powerball Not Small or Tough Enough

  Bought the Mini PowerBall to do the aluminum wheels on my motorcycle after I tried the regular PowerBall and found it WAY too big to get into all the areas I needed to. Even the Mini was difficult to get into some areas. I wish Mother's would make a Micro or Nano version.The ball worked well with the Billet Polish to get a mirror shine in most areas. However, I would caution you to take your time and use only light to light-medium pressure on the ball because it didn't take too long before it began to tear apart on the inner folds and start thumping around on the surface, making it useless. I had to buy another in order to finish the job and it was starting to tear by the time I was done. Not very cost-effective. BTW, I have used cotton buffing wheels with the compound bars and the like in the past in order to buff various metals and had already used that method here before using the Mini PowerBall and Billet Polish for the final step in the process. So I wasn't... 2/5 Bike Krazy (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: MOTHERS 05141 PowerBall Mini Polishing Tool (Automotive) Bought the Mini PowerBall to do the aluminum wheels on my motorcycle after I tried the regular PowerBall and found it WAY too big to get into all the areas I needed to. Even the Mini was difficult to get into some areas. I wish Mother's would make a Micro or Nano version.The ball worked well with the Billet Polish to get a mirror shine in most areas. However, I would caution you to take your time and use only light to light-medium pressure on the ball because it didn't take too long before it began to tear apart on the inner folds and start thumping around on the surface, making it useless. I had to buy another in order to finish the job and it was starting to tear by the time I was done. Not very cost-effective. BTW, I have used cotton buffing wheels with the compound bars and the like in the past in order to buff various metals and had already used that method here before using the Mini PowerBall and Billet Polish for the final step in the process. So I wasn't... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 29, 2009

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  Great product, definitely worth $20 apiece!

  I worked at the detailing department at a car wash and know something about buffers. This thing works *great* on paint, just like a commercial grade buffer wheel. If you have experience with a regular buffer wheel, this is an easy adaptation. It's small enough to handle easily, but big enough to do a fairly quick job.I use a corded drill for doing a large vehicle. Unless your cordless has brand new batteries, they may run out. But you will save money by not having to buy a buffing tool. 2 of these babies (1 to polish, 1 to wax) and a good drill is all you will ever need. They clean up by soaking in dish soap solution for an hour or two (use enough soap). I definitely recommend this product to anyone who wants a good looking car and wants to save about $100 on equipment! 5/5 Thomas Quirk (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews, March 24, 2008

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  List Price: $34.99
  Price: $17.00
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  Shines a wide range of automotive surfaces: billet, chrome, plastic, stainless steel, aluminum and more

  Regular use provides a long lasting benefit to your vehicle

  Saves time and energy, prevents hours of tedious polishing

  Attaches to a drill to create a powerful polisher

  Open cell foam is flexible enough to reach into tight areas, but soft enough to polish delicate surfaces

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  BlackBerry Polishing Cloth

  CE (BlackBerry)
  

  Rating (8 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Amazingly Surprised

  You don't think someone would get this excited about a microfiber cleaning cloth, but this is a simply amazing piece of fabric. All my fingerprints on my PlayBook are gone in a couple of swipes WITHOUT water or any kind of cleaning solution where others take 4-5 minutes of buffering with water to get anywhere near what this cloth achieves. Highly recommended for any electronics product. 5/5 PC Jones (Southern Utah) - See all my reviews This review is from: BlackBerry Polishing Cloth (Electronics) You don't think someone would get this excited about a microfiber cleaning cloth, but this is a simply amazing piece of fabric. All my fingerprints on my PlayBook are gone in a couple of swipes WITHOUT water or any kind of cleaning solution where others take 4-5 minutes of buffering with water to get anywhere near what this cloth achieves. Highly recommended for any electronics product. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 31, 2011

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  Blackberry polishing cloth; works on more than just phones...

  Cheap technology!Used the one included with my work phone to clean the screen on my laptop and realized that I needed more than one.The price (and shipping)for several of them was more than reasonable, (dare I say cheap?) and they are small, don't require an extra liquid, and are easy to pack with the units that need them.We use these cloths on a Kindle Fire screen, three laptops, and two cell phones; (all fingerprint magnets)no scratching! 5/5 Jonathan A. Camp (Jaffrey, NH USA) - See all my reviews, August 11, 2012

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  Works great

  I received my order quickly. The product works great on my Playbook and BlackBerry Torch. I am very satisfied with my purchase. 5/5 Donna M. Davis - See all my reviews, July 26, 2012

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  Aluminum VHE Rim Style Round Container

  Kitchen (Handi-Foil)
  List Price: $142.89
  Price: $45.32
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  Includes 500 containers per case.

  Temperature-adaptable.

  Easy to clean for reuse.

  May be used for storing, serving and carryout.

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