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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Default can't get brake dust off gram lights!

i know lips are very sensitive so i only tried soap and water. no luck.
just hoping anyone here can gimme a solution!

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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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claybar? meguires ultimate rubbing compound, wax.. try those!
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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Meg's metal polish?
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Try a pressure washer?
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Clear looks damaged you should try this...

https://my350z.com/forum/repairing-a...h-on-lips.html
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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This is not superficial dirt. The surface is pitted. Its not coming off.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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so i tried claybarring (with LOTS of lube) almost everything i can get on the lip. then i polished with this incredible product:



i'm telling you it does wonders

for those of you wanting to try this method, don't be scared after claybarring if the lip becomes hazy. mother's billet polish will clear it right up

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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Looks good brotha
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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I've got the Ro_Ja badged version of that wheel. Could you post full pictures? What is the sizing of the wheels?

I was going to suggest metal polish, glad the Mother's stuff worked.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Wow! Good job cleaning that up... Does your lip have a clear coat?
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jadaniya
Wow! Good job cleaning that up... Does your lip have a clear coat?
If it did it does not now.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GeauxLadyZ
Looks good brotha
thanks!

Originally Posted by jadaniya
Wow! Good job cleaning that up... Does your lip have a clear coat?
thanks! not sure about clear coat. i got these used and they're my first set of rays. i'm probably gonna need a sealant.

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I've got the Ro_Ja badged version of that wheel. Could you post full pictures? What is the sizing of the wheels?

I was going to suggest metal polish, glad the Mother's stuff worked.
yeah, these aren't the ro_ja R5 or something. these are rays gram lights 57 F PRO's. 19X9.5 +19 and 10.5 +17. i'll take pics on car later.

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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 04:58 AM
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yeah, these aren't the ro_ja R5 or something. these are rays gram lights 57 F PRO's. 19X9.5 +19 and 10.5 +17. i'll take pics on car later.

I am aware they are Gram Lights. That is why I said I have the Ro_Ja badged version rather than saying I have the same wheel.
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