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Old 02-19-2003, 11:33 PM
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Chrome Maintenance ?

What are you chrome wheel pimps using to clean your wheels? I've heard everything from Windex to car wax. I'm just lookin for the best method of cleaning. Any tips?
 
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Old 02-20-2003, 12:16 AM
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I use Meguiar's chrome wheel spray on my tbird.....
 
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Old 02-20-2003, 12:28 AM
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Just spray on, wipe off?
 
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Old 02-20-2003, 03:12 AM
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I just wash them with the same soap and water I use to wash the truck. Dry them before they start spotting and presto. The true beauty of chrome is that it doen't require 'polishing' to look its best.
 
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Old 02-20-2003, 03:56 AM
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Clean with simple green. Protect with Carnuba Wax.. Weekly
 
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Old 02-20-2003, 08:42 AM
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Mothers Chrome Polish is awesome

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Old 02-20-2003, 08:52 AM
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Originally posted by tliss
Mothers Chrome Polish is awesome
Damn right it is........that stuff shines protects like crazy

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Old 02-20-2003, 09:34 AM
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Clean with simple green. Protect with Carnuba Wax.. Weekly
Simple Green is the Chit! I think it works better than the high dollar wheel cleaners .
 
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Old 02-20-2003, 12:24 PM
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I just wash them with the same soap and water I use to wash the truck. Dry them before they start spotting and presto. The true beauty of chrome is that it doen't require 'polishing' to look its best.
Wendy,

That's what i've been doing, but I can't help but think i'm not getting the full bling potential. I want people running off the road from the glare.

Since Mother's got two recommendations, i'll give that a shot.

Thanks guys (and Wendy)
 
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Old 02-20-2003, 12:38 PM
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Simple Green is the Chit! I think it works better than the high dollar wheel cleaners .

Chances are, that it is pretty much the same stuff or very similar. It's amazing what the price of a product does when you put a name on it for special apllications. I work in the chemical industry and many of the cleaners, household and automotive, are very similar in make up. It's in the marketing that differentiates the price.
 



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