Chrome Rim cleaning

Zatrekaz · December 22nd, 2008, 03:09 PM

I have some 18" Chrom Saleens... and I need some ideas.

I have been cleaning them as normal; Wheel Cleaner, elbow greese, water. However, in the corners and cerveces there seems to be some build up of grime, and over time the shine is getting worse.

What would you all suggest for some good deep cleaning on these rims? Including products, techniques, ect.

1FUN4RD · December 22nd, 2008, 03:13 PM

There's no shine like Mothers!!

04mustang232 · December 22nd, 2008, 03:25 PM

I have the same problems with my saleens.

1. Never use wheel cleaner. Use a good aerosol glass cleaner.

2. Do it twice.

3. Mothers makes a small tub of wheel polish. Its a beigh (sp) tub with red lettering. Put that on there, let it dry, and rub it off.

Turtle wax makes a really good cheap chrome cleaner that acts as a rust remover and a wheel "wax".

4. Even if they act as a wax, I always finish my wheels with a coat of Next Generation car wax.

Make sure you dont get tire shine on the chrome either, that will kill em.

Zatrekaz · December 22nd, 2008, 03:41 PM

So, clean it twice with something like Windex Auto, Us Mother's Wheel Polish, Turtle Wax Chrome Cleaner, Wax.

What about products such as never dull, and the Mother's Powerball thing? Simply because this grime feels like it just will not come off.

04mustang232 · December 23rd, 2008, 01:06 AM

I like the mothers chemical products, i dont like the power ball because i feel like i can get in tighter spots with my fingers. However, they make a powerball mini that might not be bad.

As far as which product to use, i only listed the ones i no prefer. Test out a couple and see which ones you like the most. Just dont use rubbing compounds that are gritty or have abrasive materials (duh). I just say this because some rubbing compounds have fine grit in them to polish, chrome doesnt respond to that stuff.

NastyFX4 · January 18th, 2009, 12:24 AM

Use a Chrome Wheel Cleaner from Eagle One or similar since it's OTC. Spray the wheels down with water, spray the wheel with the cleaner, wait 15 seconds, and than scrub the wheel with a mitt with soap and water. Rinse well. Repeat. Don't do this all of the time. Chrome Wheel Cleaners are very acidic and can cause hazing but it's the easiest way to get them very clean. I'd recommend picking up a wheel sealant or a synthetic wax to put on them. It'll make clean up a lot easier and stop this from happening. Just wash them with soap and water more often.

Cool Bam · February 6th, 2009, 04:27 AM

I use Black Lightning or w/e its called.

OhhShorty · February 6th, 2009, 09:48 AM

sometimes i wish i had chrome wheels.. lol nvm i like mine.. but i do have chrome wheels on my Cadillac, which i use mothers chrome cleaner, occassionally windex and they are still shining to this day. even in the cold weather and snow all over them

Breakout · February 6th, 2009, 10:01 AM

Fly zippy over. He can suck the chrome off a trailer hitch he's so good

NastyFX4 · February 7th, 2009, 03:00 AM

Originally Posted by breakout831

Fly zippy over. He can suck the chrome off a trailer hitch he's so good

I hear the same thing about guys who drive 350Zs ...

svtkidd23 · February 7th, 2009, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

I hear the same thing about guys who drive 350Zs ...

that was a knee slapper?

weems · February 8th, 2009, 12:05 AM

Get you a cotton buffing wheel and some adam's #1 and #2, do the entire wheel with both of them, and then put a good coat of wheel wax on them. After that, you shouldn't have to worry about them for quite some time.

00redgt · February 10th, 2009, 09:05 AM

white diamond will make them shine

Zatrekaz · February 11th, 2009, 05:07 PM

I found that using Turtel Wax's Chrome Polish works really well. I simply clean with Windex, then use the Polish, followed by another windex treatment.

Made them shine like new.

weems · February 16th, 2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by weems

Get you a cotton buffing wheel and some adam's #1 and #2, do the entire wheel with both of them, and then put a good coat of wheel wax on them. After that, you shouldn't have to worry about them for quite some time.

Edit, I just re read and realized that you had chrome, which is more than likely clear coated, do not use the buffing wheel. It will generate a lot of heat and burn right through the clear coat.

95BlackStang · February 17th, 2009, 01:31 AM

i like mother's and never dull, really brought a shine to my 95 cobra r's

TheUNZippee! · February 27th, 2009, 08:22 PM

Metal Polish - Polish Metal, Chrome, Aluminum, Brass, Plastic | California Custom Products Inc.

followed by

.:: WheelWax ::.

hbk_136 · March 12th, 2009, 11:41 PM

I use NEVR-DULL and a product called Simicrome, which works great, i would recommend them both.

aja72 · April 22nd, 2010, 02:28 AM

Read this here you find a best & easy method for Chrome Rim cleaning.

www[.]usedtiresrims.com/how_to_clean_rims

zinc02GT · April 22nd, 2010, 04:35 AM

Read this. Number 14 to be exact.

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December 22nd, 2008, 03:41 PM	#4
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,618 iTrader: 12 reviews	So, clean it twice with something like Windex Auto, Us Mother's Wheel Polish, Turtle Wax Chrome Cleaner, Wax. What about products such as never dull, and the Mother's Powerball thing? Simply because this grime feels like it just will not come off. __________________ OEM Used 99-04 Dark Charcoal Carpet For Sale

January 18th, 2009, 12:24 AM	#6
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,018 iTrader: 8 reviews	Use a Chrome Wheel Cleaner from Eagle One or similar since it's OTC. Spray the wheels down with water, spray the wheel with the cleaner, wait 15 seconds, and than scrub the wheel with a mitt with soap and water. Rinse well. Repeat. Don't do this all of the time. Chrome Wheel Cleaners are very acidic and can cause hazing but it's the easiest way to get them very clean. I'd recommend picking up a wheel sealant or a synthetic wax to put on them. It'll make clean up a lot easier and stop this from happening. Just wash them with soap and water more often. __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

February 6th, 2009, 09:48 AM	#8
OhhShorty Regular 1995 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 293 iTrader: 0 reviews	sometimes i wish i had chrome wheels.. lol nvm i like mine.. but i do have chrome wheels on my Cadillac, which i use mothers chrome cleaner, occassionally windex and they are still shining to this day. even in the cold weather and snow all over them __________________ "For I have made mistakes, which made me a better man, I will forever believe that you can live with NoRegretz" '95 5.0L Vert www.wotmustang.com MILITARY CREW E-5

February 10th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#13
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February 11th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#14
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,618 iTrader: 12 reviews	I found that using Turtel Wax's Chrome Polish works really well. I simply clean with Windex, then use the Polish, followed by another windex treatment. Made them shine like new. __________________ OEM Used 99-04 Dark Charcoal Carpet For Sale

December 22nd, 2008, 03:09 PM	#1
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,618 iTrader: 12 reviews	Chrome Rim cleaning I have some 18" Chrom Saleens... and I need some ideas. I have been cleaning them as normal; Wheel Cleaner, elbow greese, water. However, in the corners and cerveces there seems to be some build up of grime, and over time the shine is getting worse. What would you all suggest for some good deep cleaning on these rims? Including products, techniques, ect. __________________ OEM Used 99-04 Dark Charcoal Carpet For Sale

December 22nd, 2008, 03:13 PM	#2
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 4,360 iTrader: 3 reviews	There's no shine like Mothers!! __________________ www.1fun4rd.blogspot.com

February 6th, 2009, 04:27 AM	#7
Cool Bam Banned 87 stang + 97 ranger both combined i can't break 15 secs. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Somewhere in Cbus OH Posts: 476 iTrader: 0 reviews	I use Black Lightning or w/e its called.

February 6th, 2009, 10:01 AM	#9
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,031 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fly zippy over. He can suck the chrome off a trailer hitch he's so good

February 8th, 2009, 12:05 AM	#12
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,050 iTrader: 3 reviews	Get you a cotton buffing wheel and some adam's #1 and #2, do the entire wheel with both of them, and then put a good coat of wheel wax on them. After that, you shouldn't have to worry about them for quite some time.

February 27th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#17
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Metal Polish - Polish Metal, Chrome, Aluminum, Brass, Plastic \| California Custom Products Inc. followed by .:: WheelWax ::. __________________

March 12th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#18
hbk_136 Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 204 iTrader: 1 reviews	I use NEVR-DULL and a product called Simicrome, which works great, i would recommend them both.

April 22nd, 2010, 02:28 AM	#19
aja72 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	Read this here you find a best & easy method for Chrome Rim cleaning. www[.]usedtiresrims.com/how_to_clean_rims __________________ Used Lifted trucks

April 22nd, 2010, 04:35 AM	#20
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