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May 8, 2006 | 05:00 PM

ElisTwoCents

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Chrome wheel maintenance...

I just picked up a set of Z06 chromies and have yet to mount them on my Camaro (yeah I know but the offset is diff on my 87:o ). I going to clean them up really well and all I have is NvrDull. It'll do the job.

Im curious as to what you guys are using on your Chrome wheels for upkeep

May 8, 2006 | 05:09 PM

75 Red Vert

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May 8, 2006 | 06:03 PM

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I don't use anything special. I just take a sponge to them when I wash the car - and I dry them with a soft towel.

May 8, 2006 | 06:09 PM

rocco16

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I agree. Just keep 'em clean. Waxing with whatever you use on your car's paint will make them easier to clean up, but is not required.

Larry
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May 9, 2006 | 01:38 AM

goldeneye_vet

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Windex always worked great for me. I then follow that up with some 3m Perfect-It wax whenever I waxed the car and never had a problem. Chrome wheels are a breeze to take care of IMO.

May 9, 2006 | 06:03 AM

mseven

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I agree with what has been said. The only thing I would add is to use the least abbrasive as possible to clean/polish. Some 'chrome polishes' will put lines in the chrome. Never dull isn't bad, probably one of the least abrasive in those types of cleaners.

May 9, 2006 | 07:59 AM

StuzVette

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Is there maintenance on Chrome wheels..

wash and windex works for StuzVette...

May 9, 2006 | 09:04 AM

AORoads

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Originally Posted by rocco16

I agree. Just keep 'em clean. Waxing with whatever you use on your car's paint will make them easier to clean up, but is not required.

Larry
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Also, for light dust on chromes (even for other wheels), I just keep a spray bottle of clean water in the garage, spray a little on and with a clean cloth, wipe it off. Keeps wheels looking good for a very long time in between washing of the car.