What wheel finish

Trick · 01-30-2008, 06:10 PM

I'm shopping for wheels and can't decide on a finish. Most of the wheels I'm looking for come in a chrome finish but I've had those before and they were a nightmare to keep clean. I want a good looking high gloss chrome appearance wheel but I'm worried about upkeep especially since the truck will be offroad often.

Questions -
Wheels like XD or Pro Comp say chrome. Is this true chrome that's hard to keep clean or some clear coated chrome.

Is polished a better choice or are they just as tough to maintain?

The best looking, from a durability standpoint, wheels I've ever owned were some high gloss factory wheels that came on my 2001 Ford Super Crew. I didn't like the wheel itself but loved the finish. This is usually the case for the OEM wheels it seems. Do any aftermarket wheels come in the same finish? (Were these a painted/clearcoated finish?)

Thanks for the help.

cdy1 · 01-30-2008, 06:13 PM

I have the pro comp knight chrome wheels and they are so easy to keep clean. All is takes is soap and water. No polish or anything like that just soap and water and they shine just like brand new. It is great.

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***HarleyMedic*** · 01-30-2008, 06:29 PM

Chrome might not get you home, but It'll damn sure get you l@)d.

Wait, that's for Harleys.

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Trick · 01-30-2008, 06:39 PM

Good to hear tdy and thanks for the response.

What's the deal with the Pro Comp Knight Khrome wheels? How hard are they to maintain?

***SmokinDiesel*** · 01-30-2008, 06:40 PM

Chrome is easy to keep clean, if its kept up with ... Keep them clean, use a good polish, then a good wax to seal everything ...

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Timecode · 02-08-2008, 02:06 AM

I was checking those wheels out, they look pretty sweet. I don't think they are chrome. I believe they are powercoated to look like black chrome. I could be wrong.

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01-30-2008, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trick Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Trick's Truck Pics	What wheel finish I'm shopping for wheels and can't decide on a finish. Most of the wheels I'm looking for come in a chrome finish but I've had those before and they were a nightmare to keep clean. I want a good looking high gloss chrome appearance wheel but I'm worried about upkeep especially since the truck will be offroad often. Questions - Wheels like XD or Pro Comp say chrome. Is this true chrome that's hard to keep clean or some clear coated chrome. Is polished a better choice or are they just as tough to maintain? The best looking, from a durability standpoint, wheels I've ever owned were some high gloss factory wheels that came on my 2001 Ford Super Crew. I didn't like the wheel itself but loved the finish. This is usually the case for the OEM wheels it seems. Do any aftermarket wheels come in the same finish? (Were these a painted/clearcoated finish?) Thanks for the help.

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01-30-2008, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
cdy1 Cummins Fan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winder, GA Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cdy1's Truck Pics	I have the pro comp knight chrome wheels and they are so easy to keep clean. All is takes is soap and water. No polish or anything like that just soap and water and they shine just like brand new. It is great. __________________ 07 5.9 quad cab, six inch superlift, 20 inch pro comp knight chrome wheels with 37x12.50 extreme mud terrains, banks intake and exhaust

01-30-2008, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
*HarleyMedic* Oilfield Trash Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sour Lake, Texas Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts HarleyMedic's Truck Pics	Chrome might not get you home, but It'll damn sure get you l@)d. Wait, that's for Harleys. __________________ 2006 F-350 SRW King Ranch. SCT, Magnaflow.

01-30-2008, 06:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trick Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Trick's Truck Pics	Good to hear tdy and thanks for the response. What's the deal with the Pro Comp Knight Khrome wheels? How hard are they to maintain?

01-30-2008, 06:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
*SmokinDiesel* Tech Specialist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charleroi, Pa Posts: 2,828 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts SmokinDiesel's Truck Pics	Chrome is easy to keep clean, if its kept up with ... Keep them clean, use a good polish, then a good wax to seal everything ... __________________ Michael Charlton - Keystone Diesel

02-08-2008, 02:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Timecode Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Center Line, MI Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Timecode's Truck Pics	I was checking those wheels out, they look pretty sweet. I don't think they are chrome. I believe they are powercoated to look like black chrome. I could be wrong. __________________ 2005 Dodge Ram 2500-5.9, Quad Cab, Short Box Laramie Sport, 48RE, Smarty REVO, Aeroturbine 4040XL, MP-8, Willys Whistler more to come.....