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    #46
    I did some searches and it took a minute but I think the only place you can buy it is directly from their website.

    http://www.flashwax.com/tire-wheel.html

    Flash Brown Royal Non-Acid Wheel Cleaner. I dunno... if 87gtvic says it does the job I just might get me a bottle.

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      #47
      Yeah I purchased it through their website. I picked up a big bottle of the stuff. They electrical taped the jug so nothing would seep out and put it into a big plastic bag. It definitely works and works much better with agitation.
      ~David~

      My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
      My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

      Originally posted by ootdega
      My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

      Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
      But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

      Originally posted by gadget73
      my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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        #48
        Glad that you had success with the Brown Royal cleaner! It truly is the best wheel cleaner I have found. I have yet to come across a wheel that it wouldn't clean.

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          #49
          Yeah. Thanks again for the recommendation.
          ~David~

          My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
          My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

          Originally posted by ootdega
          My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

          Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
          But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

          Originally posted by gadget73
          my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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            #50
            Looking at the prices it almost does not seem worth buying a quart as opposed to the gallon.
            03 Marauder DPB, HS, 6disk, Organizer Mods> LED's in & Out, M&Z rear control arms, Oil deflector, U-Haul Trans Pan, Blue Fuzzy Dice
            02 SL500 Silver Arrow
            08 TC Signature Limited, HID's Mods>235/55-17 Z rated BFG G-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus, Addco 1" rear Sway, Posi Carrier, Compustar Remote Start, floor liners, trunk organizer, Two part Sun Visors, B&M Trans drain Plug, Winter=05 Mustang GT rims, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R-2 235/55-17
            12 Escape Limited V6 AWD, 225/65R17 Vredestein Quatrac Pro, Winter 235/70-16 Conti Viking Contact7 Mods>Beamtech LED headlight bulbs, Husky floor liners

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              #51
              Agreed. That is why I purchased the gallon. I figured after watching all the videos on u tube that I could use it in other ways if in fact it does not work.
              ~David~

              My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
              My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

              Originally posted by ootdega
              My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

              Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
              But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

              Originally posted by gadget73
              my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                #52
                Just to update things....


                Brown Royal is still the bomb.

                HPPs are still not painted, blasted or refinished.

                One last season on my current tires then next summer (summer of 2017) I will dismount them and refinish in some manner. Not sure yet.

                Need to search for new tires. I want all high performance all seasons as these are my winter wheels and tires and would be driven in cold weather if there is no snow or moisture on the ground.

                Stock size is 225/60/16.

                Looking deeply into 235/60/16 and 245/50/16's.
                ~David~

                My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                Originally posted by ootdega
                My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                Originally posted by gadget73
                my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                  #53
                  http://www.mavistire.com/tire-brands...id=31481&frb=B

                  I have these on the 08 TC in 17" Very happy. Made and owed in usa.

                  note the AA traction.
                  Last edited by jaywish; 10-02-2016, 03:34 PM.
                  03 Marauder DPB, HS, 6disk, Organizer Mods> LED's in & Out, M&Z rear control arms, Oil deflector, U-Haul Trans Pan, Blue Fuzzy Dice
                  02 SL500 Silver Arrow
                  08 TC Signature Limited, HID's Mods>235/55-17 Z rated BFG G-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus, Addco 1" rear Sway, Posi Carrier, Compustar Remote Start, floor liners, trunk organizer, Two part Sun Visors, B&M Trans drain Plug, Winter=05 Mustang GT rims, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R-2 235/55-17
                  12 Escape Limited V6 AWD, 225/65R17 Vredestein Quatrac Pro, Winter 235/70-16 Conti Viking Contact7 Mods>Beamtech LED headlight bulbs, Husky floor liners

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                    #54
                    A bunch of happy customers I see.
                    ~David~

                    My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                    My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                    Originally posted by ootdega
                    My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                    Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                    But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                    Originally posted by gadget73
                    my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                      #55
                      Just started watching:



                      Ill give feedback later.
                      ~David~

                      My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                      My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                      Originally posted by ootdega
                      My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                      Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                      But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                      Originally posted by gadget73
                      my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                        #56
                        Forgot to update.

                        Came out nice.

                        They media blasted the center portion to prep it for a respray. A bunch elbow grease went into the polished lips.

                        After watching the video I am glad I paid to have mine done.
                        ~David~

                        My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                        My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                        Originally posted by ootdega
                        My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                        Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                        But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                        Originally posted by gadget73
                        my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                          #57
                          Originally posted by 87gtVIC View Post
                          Forgot to update.

                          Came out nice.

                          They media blasted the center portion to prep it for a respray. A bunch elbow grease went into the polished lips.

                          After watching the video I am glad I paid to have mine done.
                          May I know how much did you pay to have your wheels restored?

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                            #58
                            Mine are in good shape, but there is a distinct discoloration on the polished lips of 2 of them, I'd guess they were formerly the front 2 wheels and it was caked on brake dust. I get the impression my car was never really washed or detailed with any regularity, and it was probably disgusting, but the dealer I got it from detailed it very nicely. The pads that were on the front of it would turn the wheels black if you just looked at the brake pedal, never seen anything like it, within 100mi of driving the wheels would be black. I do not know if its possible to get the staining out of the clear coat on the lips of the wheels. The painted center sections cleaned up nice with only mild discoloration between the spokes of the same 2 wheels, but it is not noticeable like the wheel lips are. My next plan of action is to take rubbing compound to them and see if I can rid them of the discoloration but I'm afraid its permanent. Whatever the dealer used definitely worked well because overall the wheels look fantastic and I know they were probably just about black at one point.

                            Don't forget to clean the insides of these wheels. I discovered very quickly that the built up crud on the inside of the wheels will run out between the spokes when driven in the rain.
                            -Steve

                            2006 Audi A6 S-Line FWD ~132k miles, stock.
                            1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS HPP ~102k miles, slowly acquiring modifications.
                            1997 Lincoln Town Car Cartier ~145k miles, Ported Plenum, Gutted Airbox, Mechanical Fan Delete, Contour E-fan Retrofit, Dual exhaust, Cats ran away, KYB Gas-A-Justs, P71 front sway bar, air ride reinstalled, Blinker Mod, Projector headlight retrofit, Caddy 4-note horn retrofit, Wood rim steering wheel, rustbelt diet plan..
                            1996 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 117,485mi. R.I.P. 7/14/12

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                              #59
                              Originally posted by nathand View Post
                              May I know how much did you pay to have your wheels restored?
                              500. Completely stripped. Completely powder coated black inside and out. The lips were machined down to bare aluminum and then the wheels were powdercoated in clear powder. Then the tires were mounted and balanced all for the same amount.
                              ~David~

                              My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
                              My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

                              Originally posted by ootdega
                              My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

                              Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
                              But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

                              Originally posted by gadget73
                              my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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                                #60
                                500 for all four wheels? Not bad at all. My Fireturd's originals need to be redone so that gives me a rough idea..
                                1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
                                1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge

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