Chrome Rim cleaning

Zatrekaz · December 22nd, 2008, 02:09 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, 02:13 PM

There's no shine like Mothers!!

04mustang232 · December 22nd, 2008, 02:25 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, 02:41 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, 12:06 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.

NastyStang113 · January 17th, 2009, 11:24 PM

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, 03:27 AM

I use Black Lightning or w/e its called.

OhhShorty · February 6th, 2009, 08:48 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

breakout831 · February 6th, 2009, 09:01 AM

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

NastyStang113 · February 7th, 2009, 02:00 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, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

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

that was a knee slapper?

weems · February 7th, 2009, 11:05 PM

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, 08:05 AM

white diamond will make them shine

Zatrekaz · February 11th, 2009, 04:07 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, 04:15 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, 12:31 AM

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

TheUNZippee! · February 27th, 2009, 07:22 PM

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

followed by

.:: WheelWax ::.

hbk_136 · March 12th, 2009, 10:41 PM

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

January 17th, 2009, 11:24 PM	#6
NastyStang113 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT 11.87@119 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 2,491	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. __________________ VMP Tuning tuned Roush TVS R2300 @ 10 PSI 506 rwhp 476 rwtq - 11.87 @ 119 mph 1.70 60' (OLD)

February 6th, 2009, 08:48 AM	#8
OhhShorty Regular 2002 Mustang GT Vert 14.17@98.96mph Join Date: May 2007 Location: Richlands, NC Posts: 289	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" '02 GT Vert JLT Cold Air Intake, BBK UDPs, C&L Intake Plenum Eibach Pro-Kit 20" ASA MUI w/ Nitto NT555 MILITARY CREW E-5

February 7th, 2009, 11:05 PM	#12
weems Resident Panty Dropper 2003 Mustang Mach 1 12.89@104.6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 5,136	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 10th, 2009, 08:05 AM	#13
00redgt Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 2,356	white diamond will make them shine __________________ Mac Flowpaths o/r/h spectre filter lowered 1.2"front-1"back

February 17th, 2009, 12:31 AM	#16
95BlackStang Enthusiast 1995 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: houston Posts: 506	i like mother's and never dull, really brought a shine to my 95 cobra r's __________________ 95 GT vert, fresh 306 Cobra intake, GT40's, 1.7 RR, Smog delete CAI, BBK LT,BBK o/r h-pipe, Mac Cat back BBK Fuel Pressure Regulator, Hurst Short shifter Saleen ground effects, 95 Cobra R's Custom Hood Eibach Sportline Springs

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December 22nd, 2008, 02:13 PM	#2
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 3,802	There's no shine like Mothers!! __________________ sig by MUSCLETANG. Thanks Chad.

February 6th, 2009, 03:27 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: 475	I use Black Lightning or w/e its called.

February 6th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#9
breakout831 Pooperscooper Winner 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,358	Fly zippy over. He can suck the chrome off a trailer hitch he's so good

March 12th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#18
hbk_136 Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 134	I use NEVR-DULL and a product called Simicrome, which works great, i would recommend them both.

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