Chrome Clad Rims

[beep119]

Hello, just wondering if anyone has advice on cleaning chrome clad rims and also recommendation one what to do for protecting them for the winter?
Was thinking of collinite 845, but on their website it says "NOT recommended for rubber and non-painted plastic."
Thanks

[ihaveacamaro]

I'm not totally sure of what chrome clad is, but it is my understanding that it is like a chrome that is "painted on."

In that case, couldn't you just apply c845 on it?

Btw, I've read (never tried myself) of people using c845 on plastic parts and rubber with decent to good success.

[Setec Astronomy]

Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

I'm not totally sure of what chrome clad is, but it is my understanding that it is like a chrome that is "painted on."

I believe he is talking about those wheels that are aluminum but have a glued-on facade of plastic that is chrome-plated (somehow this is more "green" than chrome plating the (whole) aluminum wheel). 845 will be fine on it.

[vman]

As far as cleaning it, I would use a pressure washer to get off any debris then agitate the wheel with a brush and wheel cleaner. Then I would get some Nevr Dull to polish up the wheel. I did this on a ford pickup and they have a ton of chromed plastic on it. Nevr dull is non abrasive so this worked out really well in bringing back the shine.

[Vegas Transplant]

Originally Posted by vman

As far as cleaning it, I would use a pressure washer to get off any debris then agitate the wheel with a brush and wheel cleaner. Then I would get some Nevr Dull to polish up the wheel. I did this on a ford pickup and they have a ton of chromed plastic on it. Nevr dull is non abrasive so this worked out really well in bringing back the shine.

Good choice

[beep119]

Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

I'm not totally sure of what chrome clad is, but it is my understanding that it is like a chrome that is "painted on."

In that case, couldn't you just apply c845 on it?

Btw, I've read (never tried myself) of people using c845 on plastic parts and rubber with decent to good success.

It is pretty much just a chrome looking hub cap. The c845 website says not to be used on plastic.

[ihaveacamaro]

Originally Posted by beep119

It is pretty much just a chrome looking hub cap. The c845 website says not to be used on plastic.

Gotcha, yeah I noticed that the c845 isn't supposed to go on plastic.

I was just saying that I've read of people doing it with moderate success.

Still that never dull advice sounds a lot better than mine lol

[Setec Astronomy]

Originally Posted by beep119

It is pretty much just a chrome looking hub cap. The c845 website says not to be used on plastic.

I have used 845 on just about every automotive surface (paint, chrome, rubber, plastic trim, glass) and never had a problem, including those chrome-clad wheels. It will be fine, but if you don't want to use it, don't.

[TomG]

If you are going to use 845, try the 850 instead. Its collinite, so its good, but its made specifically for metal.

[Setec Astronomy]

Originally Posted by TomG

If you are going to use 845, try the 850 instead. Its collinite, so its good, but its made specifically for metal.

Now THAT's a product I wouldn't use on plastic....

Stick with the 845, you'll be fine.