cleaning chrome wheels??

modified03 · 03-01-2008, 03:36 PM

I clean my chrome wheels all the time and they have small rust looking spots all over them and I can't get it off. The wheels aren't even a year old. I used turtle wax chrome polish and a lot of elbow greese but I still can't get them to look brand new. Does anybody have anything like this and what should I do to get that brand new mirror look back.

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1JP · 03-01-2008, 03:46 PM

I believe when that happens the brake dust had already got the finish in those spots. A friend of mine when he's finished cleaning and drying his rims, he sprays WD-40 on a rag and wipes the rims down with that. It puts a little protective brake dust barrier on them between washes. Give that a try to keep the rims from getting worse.

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***10.5stang*** · 03-01-2008, 04:04 PM

any major wheel company should warrenty against pitting! go back to the dealer where purchased them and see if they will cover them.

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1JP · 03-01-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 10.5stang

any major wheel company should warrenty against pitting! go back to the dealer where purchased them and see if they will cover them.

I believe he's talking about our stock rims, what he's saying, I'm seeing also.

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cumminscider · 03-01-2008, 04:58 PM

once the pitting starts it only gets worse if not constantly maintained. I have had luck with bronze wool with a wet wheel. Try that, don't rub excessivly hard or you'll leave some scratch marks. Be sure to dry and wax the wheels. There are shops that can triple chrome them.$$$ anyway good luck

***BBRam*** · 03-01-2008, 04:59 PM

Moved to the Detailing forum.

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modified03 · 03-01-2008, 05:57 PM

I got them off of ebay and there moto metals??

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SmokinDiesel · 03-01-2008, 06:12 PM

Once pitting starts, they need to be kept up with to stop the pitting from getting any worse.

Try some "0000" steel wool, and see how this does.

Wolfgang also makes very good polishes that are highly abrasive, that do a very good job at polishing metal. Those combined with a wool buffing pad is a great combination.

Keep up with a good quality chrome polish (I recommend using the power ball mini when applying) followed by a high quality wheel wax.

-Mike

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Harley1 · 03-01-2008, 07:31 PM

I use Poorboys for chrome wheels.

poorboysworld.com

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SmokinDiesel · 03-01-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Harley1

I use Poorboys for chrome wheels.

poorboysworld.com

Poorboys makes great products. There SSR line is good for the money. I also use a TON of there s&w, as it is FANTASIC stuff

As for thier metal polishes, I prefer wolfgang over them ... wolfgang has more abrasives, and finishes down better for an LSP. I really like DP Wheel Glaze/Wax as an LSP on wheels

-Mike

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lilfroger · 03-05-2008, 07:19 AM

With my chromies the best thing I found for cleaning / polishing was the Mother's Powerball.
But if you use it...break out the power drill...it kills batteries faster than anything

Had a chrome cleaner that got all the brake dust off the front then followed up w/ a polish / protector.

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03-01-2008, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
modified03 Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 355 modified03's Truck Pics	cleaning chrome wheels?? I clean my chrome wheels all the time and they have small rust looking spots all over them and I can't get it off. The wheels aren't even a year old. I used turtle wax chrome polish and a lot of elbow greese but I still can't get them to look brand new. Does anybody have anything like this and what should I do to get that brand new mirror look back. __________________ 2003, smarty/tst stack, arsen II kit, muffler delete, amsoil 4510, isspro 3 pillar gauge set, 17 moto wheels on 315 tires, carter pusher pump, 2in leveling kit, tinted windows, westin nerb bars.

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03-01-2008, 03:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
1JP Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairfield County, Connecticut Posts: 874 1JP's Truck Pics	I believe when that happens the brake dust had already got the finish in those spots. A friend of mine when he's finished cleaning and drying his rims, he sprays WD-40 on a rag and wipes the rims down with that. It puts a little protective brake dust barrier on them between washes. Give that a try to keep the rims from getting worse. __________________ 05' 3500 SLT CTD 4X4 48RE SRW 3.73's Q-Cab Common Sense Isn't So Common

03-01-2008, 04:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
*10.5stang* Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 70 10.5stang's Truck Pics	any major wheel company should warrenty against pitting! go back to the dealer where purchased them and see if they will cover them. __________________ 2000 3/4 ton 4x4 5speed reg long bed. 50hp injectors,quadzilla xzt+,5 inch exhaust with muffler,afe cold air with tube,cfm intake,new injector pump ,airdog 150,autometer gauges with exhaust temp,boost,and fuel pressure. NEW CLUTCH COMING SOON.

03-01-2008, 04:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
cumminscider Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 5 cumminscider's Truck Pics	once the pitting starts it only gets worse if not constantly maintained. I have had luck with bronze wool with a wet wheel. Try that, don't rub excessivly hard or you'll leave some scratch marks. Be sure to dry and wax the wheels. There are shops that can triple chrome them.$$$ anyway good luck

03-01-2008, 04:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
*BBRam* Just Hangin Around Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chelsea MI Posts: 16,506 BBRam's Truck Pics	Moved to the Detailing forum. __________________ 03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, DTT Trans, Mag-Hytec, R700 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R BETA/TS MP-8, Eliminator Fuel System, Floor It Stage 3 CP3 & Rail Cap, BIG Stix's by FTE, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GrandRock 7" Miters. Old #'s (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.14 @ 100.45 mph)

03-01-2008, 05:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
modified03 Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 355 modified03's Truck Pics	I got them off of ebay and there moto metals?? __________________ 2003, smarty/tst stack, arsen II kit, muffler delete, amsoil 4510, isspro 3 pillar gauge set, 17 moto wheels on 315 tires, carter pusher pump, 2in leveling kit, tinted windows, westin nerb bars.

03-01-2008, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
SmokinDiesel Tech Specialist/Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Pa Posts: 2,827 SmokinDiesel's Truck Pics	Once pitting starts, they need to be kept up with to stop the pitting from getting any worse. Try some "0000" steel wool, and see how this does. Wolfgang also makes very good polishes that are highly abrasive, that do a very good job at polishing metal. Those combined with a wool buffing pad is a great combination. Keep up with a good quality chrome polish (I recommend using the power ball mini when applying) followed by a high quality wheel wax. -Mike __________________ Mike Charlton - Keystone Diesel 1996 Dodge Cummins 12 Valve 580hp - 1178 ft lbs Still Shooting for 600+ ....

03-01-2008, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Harley1 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 19 Harley1's Truck Pics	I use Poorboys for chrome wheels. poorboysworld.com __________________ 2004.5, 2500, QC, LB, 4X4, SLT Laramie, 325/600, 48RE, 3.73 LS, Edge Juice w/Attitude, Prodigy, Deep Molten Red Pearl, Dark Slate Gray Leather, Snug Top. 17,200 miles on 9-7-07.

03-05-2008, 07:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
lilfroger Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 30 lilfroger's Truck Pics	With my chromies the best thing I found for cleaning / polishing was the Mother's Powerball. But if you use it...break out the power drill...it kills batteries faster than anything Had a chrome cleaner that got all the brake dust off the front then followed up w/ a polish / protector. __________________ 06 3500 CTD * Jake Brake * S&B intake * 5" straight pipe * BD Boost Builder * I may be a woman...but this ain't no chick truck