Simichrome
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From: Redding ca
Simichrome
Someone posted pics of wheels polished with simichrome. Anyone else used it? I put new chrome wheels on my 78, and when I went to clean them my son had a bottle of aluminum cleaner marked "Do not use on chrome" that looked otherwise just like my chrome cleaner. Needless to say it took the bright finish off my wheels. I've tried "Mother's" and others. Wheels have gotten better but still way short of new. Any ideas? :confused:
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Re: Simichrome (78MoneyPit)
Myself and Slickman both used the stuff and it made a big difference on both cars.
This assume you don't have any type of clearcoat finish on the wheel and it only dulled the existing finish and didn't eat into it. It's certainly worth a try. I picked up a buffing kit at sears for $9.95.
[Modified by 78Vette-SA, 9:52 PM 6/11/2002]
This assume you don't have any type of clearcoat finish on the wheel and it only dulled the existing finish and didn't eat into it. It's certainly worth a try. I picked up a buffing kit at sears for $9.95.
[Modified by 78Vette-SA, 9:52 PM 6/11/2002]
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Re: Simichrome (78Vette-SA)
[QUOTE]Myself and Slickman both used the stuff and it made a big difference on both cars.
This assume you don't have any type of clearcoat finish on the wheel and it only dulled the existing finish and didn't eat into it. It's certainly worth a try. I picked up a buffing kit at sears for $9.95.
QUOTE]
nice result!!! :yesnod: :yesnod:
This assume you don't have any type of clearcoat finish on the wheel and it only dulled the existing finish and didn't eat into it. It's certainly worth a try. I picked up a buffing kit at sears for $9.95.
QUOTE]nice result!!! :yesnod: :yesnod:
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From: Moravian Falls NC
Re: Simichrome (GrandSportC3)
I read the first post and wnt to the Harley store and bought some. Jut tried it tonight. It worked great for me. I kept going and did the door handles and the T-Top center.
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Re: Simichrome (78MoneyPit)
Been using Semichrome on my bikes/cars for years. It's great for removing oxidation, and leaving a high shine finish on brushed and polished aluminum...but sorry.. never used it on chrome. It contains an abrasive, so I don't think you can. :cheers: :cheers:
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From: Redding ca
Re: Simichrome (Silvr77)
I'm a little affraid to try it. I tried some different ones from the store and it seemed to make the wheels a little more dull, although it got rid of some of the streaks.
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Re: Simichrome (78MoneyPit)
If you look at your wheels, you'll see they're bare aluminum. No problem for Simichrome. But the wheels on my 2000 F150 are clearcoated aluminum -- an abrasive polish would mess those babies up in a heartbeat!
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Re: Simichrome (78MoneyPit)
Oops, I went back and read your first post. We got off track and started talking about (and showing) original wheels. Whatever you try at this point --like Simichrome -- can't hurt too much.
But you may have to get the wheels rechromed for a completely "new" look. :cry
But you may have to get the wheels rechromed for a completely "new" look. :cry
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Re: Simichrome (page62)
There is a product called Nu Chrome that I have used specifically for chrome and other metals. It costs about $5 and is awadded material impregnanted with cleaning solution. Just tear off a wad a have fun. Used this stuff on my motorcycle for years.
