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Old 08-11-2010, 09:38 AM
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Removing axle grease from wheels?
My front CV boots exploded a few months back and covered the inside of the wheels with axle grease. Any tips on removing this stuff?
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Old 08-11-2010, 01:17 PM
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Maybe this forum might have better insight ..

http://forums.maxima.org/detailing-51/
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Some degreaser and a pressure washer worked for me.
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WD-40 actually works really well. Better than anything else I've tried (which includes REALLY hot water + lots of dawn dish soap, wheel cleaner, etc).
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wd-40, gasoline, diesel fuel, etc.. use that to get the worst of it off, then use a good wheel cleaner, degreaser, or dish soap to remove the thin film left behind. rinse, repeat, let dry. voila.
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