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Old 11-26-2005, 02:30 PM
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Default 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.

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Old 11-26-2005, 02:33 PM
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idk im a retard but i like the 05 badges u got on the pony
 
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Old 11-26-2005, 02:44 PM
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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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Old 11-26-2005, 08:38 PM
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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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 11-28-2005, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 95bstallion
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
Hi, so u don't reccomend windex? ...and i don't quite understand the difference between polish and wax. What kind of wax do you reccomend??
 
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Old 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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Old 11-28-2005, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by MattJ
amonia will stain your wheels. like i said, dont use any harsh chemicals.
LOL just use the ammonia free
 
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Old 11-29-2005, 10:04 AM
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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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Old 11-29-2005, 05:26 PM
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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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Old 11-30-2005, 08:11 PM
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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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