Cleaning the chrome
So as Sean and Ben can attest to, my chrome rims often look like gunmetal by the time i get around to washing the car due to school and living in student housing. So, here's the dilemma- chrome rims don't get clean the brake dust and grime is baked on there...
Is there anything that can be done? I've tried those spray on foaming things and they dont do shit, i could scrub, and that works, but it'll just dull the rim overall. Any suggestions for products or people that can make them rims shine again? I've read that putting wax on them once their clean keeps em clean longer...but getting to that point is easier said than done :( |
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I use this Armorall wheel cleaner and it works great. Just make sure you don't leave it on too long. Spray it on one rim and then clean that rim and rinse well. If you leave it on too long it leaves a white residue on the rim that is really hard to get off (at least on aluminum). I also use it to get the black carbon build up off my chrome exhaust tips.
http://www.armorall.com/products/vie...ry_index=wheel |
Chate,
I would also highly recommend doing a clay bar on your car. Adam and I both did our cars and it made a huge difference. I bet this would be especially pronounced with a black car. I'll even help if you want. Are you going to be in town at all the next couple weeks? |
I read about clay bar-ing, but people say crap like "it damages clearcoat" and i dont wanna get into it if i dont know what i'm doing...so any help is appreciated. I'll be back from my 2 month exile this weekend till jan4! woohoo!
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I agree. Sean watched a how-to video on youtube that Meguire's Made and explained the whole process. It is quite easy really. I have heard people say it is hard and people say it is a mess. Unless I was doing something wrong it was neither for Sean and I.
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I've seen them destroy just about anything.:censored: |
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