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Old 08-24-2007, 06:17 PM
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Getting a pair of Chrome 5 spoke Rims. What is the best way to keep them shinny. Does anybody use Zaino polish on them????
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Yes have done that for a few clients. All you need after a few coats of zaino is just a soap and water wash.

I suggest applying the zaino to then before the install. Alot easier that way.

What zaino products do you have and are the barrels chrome as well?
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I'm a fan of DP Wheel Glaze - get it at autogeek.net
has some cleaning ability, as well as a good long-lasting sealant. I can get about 3 months, it seems, before the protection starts to fade.

I you really HAVE to treat the wheels before you put them on.
you HAVE to remove them at least twice a year, for a full polish and cleaning - or else you'll get pitting and flaking of the chrome.

Road salt and brake dust are really a killer - do not be satisfied just washing the face of the wheels. Make sure you pop the wheels off a few times a year for the full treatment
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After cleaning the wheels, I give them a coat of Zaino. On all the cars I detail. They will clean easier and the brake dust washes off a lot eaiser.
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Getting a pair of Chrome 5 spoke Rims. What is the best way to keep them shinny. Does anybody use Zaino polish on them????
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