02 chrome 20's cleaning tips
 

ok my truck is pretty clean and well taken care of so im really happy but the wheels look kinda negleted so i was wondering what i should use to really get them shining and looking great...i was looking at different polishes at my part store but am clueless as to what works...it looks like the wheels have a coating so i dont know if chrome polish is what i need some one help please

RE: 02 chrome 20's cleaning tips
 

I liked how the Meguires Hot Wheels or Hot Rims or something like that worked... use gloves if spending extended time cleaning... takes some layers of skin off after some time... nice and shiney though.

RE: 02 chrome 20's cleaning tips
 

I don't think they really coat chrome as chrome is a coating. Hell, they may even coat chrome now.

For Chrome and some aluminum I use Mothers Products

Here is a test you can do on non chromed metal to see if it is coated or not.

Clean the surface and dry it (wash it)
Take a clean cloth and a dab of any polish (Brasso even) and rub a small spot
If the cloth turns dark it ain't coated.

Try it on abeer/soda can the top is coated the bottom is not. ;)

If you have aluminum you need to polish, I can get you names of products I use on my Fatboy Rims.
Aluminum + Brake Dust + Water = Wheel Cancer

RE: 02 chrome 20's cleaning tips
 

ok i have the hot wheels meguires crap in the garage... it looks as if the chrome is dull not shiney at all you think that hot wheels with fix that??

RE: 02 chrome 20's cleaning tips
 

And a lil elbo grease. You bet it will.;)

RE: 02 chrome 20's cleaning tips
 

The stuff I use is something called S-100.You can only get it at Harley Davidson dealers.Its a powdery type that comes with a type of rough pad.You get the pad wet,dip it in the soap and apply it.Let it dry to a powder and wipe off.Then I use some wheel wax.I get alot of compliments on how nice my wheels look.

RE: 02 chrome 20's cleaning tips
 

so you guys dont think i need a chrome polish then?

RE: 02 chrome 20's cleaning tips
 

I use plexus its good for plastics and chrome wheels.

http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/

Works awesome

RE: 02 chrome 20's cleaning tips
 

Do what FFMedic suggested and get back to us with yer results.:)
If you have a camera take some before and after pics

RE: 02 chrome 20's cleaning tips
 

ok well since i do have the stuff and a camera i will get some before and after pics probley today and some of the truck too :D