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11-26-2005, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hollywood
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Cleaning chrome rims.....
I want all those smart and clever hints and tips for keeping my nice new chrome saleens shinning and beautiful without ruining them.
Thanks.
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11-26-2005, 02:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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idk im a retard but i like the 05 badges u got on the pony
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11-26-2005, 02:44 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Racine, WI
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Keep them clean. Dont let them get crap on the rims and sit. Id suggest getting the mothers wheel buffer and cleaner. Dont use any strong cleaners on them either because they could stain.
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11-26-2005, 08:38 PM
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Location: Findlay Ohio
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Just use your normal chrome wax after you wash and dry them real good. The wax will get them shining very nicely, but unlike chrome polish it will not dull the surface overtime
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11-27-2005, 09:38 PM
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I found the best way was to use Windex. It always gave the wheels on my old car the best shine. It never hurt the finish either.
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11-27-2005, 10:46 PM
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amonia will stain your wheels. like i said, dont use any harsh chemicals.
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11-28-2005, 02:16 AM
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11-28-2005, 03:56 AM
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Mothers chrome polish is all I used to use.Also the Eagle One wadding polish works damn good too.
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11-28-2005, 06:32 AM
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2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new |
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11-29-2005, 10:04 AM
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Always Detailin'
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Dayton, OH
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mothers is what i use. But honestly, i just use water 80 percent of the time. and then wipe down with a wet towel and then dry them.
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11-29-2005, 05:26 PM
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Location: Findlay Ohio
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I reccomend any kind of car wax. I use black magic or turtle wax
 . It's alright to use chrome polish every once in awhile, but I have seen some people that polish there chrome alot and it dulled the finish a bit supposebly polish is more abbrasive.SAY NO TO WINDEX  |
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11-30-2005, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Chrome is easy to clean with regular car wash soap and water. then use a towel to dry. No need for fancy cleaners. I do have the Mothers chrome polish and it works fine.
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