Chrome wheel cleaner?

**Mulletman44** · 03-01-2015, 03:54 PM

I know there's other threads on wheel cleaners but I need a little more specific. I have chrome wheel that will be polished and then I will use hydrO2 sealant on them, so I was wondering what the best wheel cleaner for those circumstances would be or do I even need one with the sealant?

**swanicyouth** · 03-01-2015, 04:03 PM

Car wash soap.

pH basic or acidic wheel cleaners will degrade Hydro2 much faster IME.

**KyleWrap** · 03-01-2015, 04:18 PM

Maybe hit it with a decontamination spray like ferreX or Iron X and then maybe this..?

Mothers PowerBall Mini Kit includes Mothers PowerBall Mini Polishing Tool, Mothers Chrome Polish, Microfiber Gloves and 2 microfiber towels. polish

I personally purchased the DP wheel kit since i already have the mother metal polisher

DP Wheel Special combines some of our best wheel maintenance products.

**FUNX650** · 03-01-2015, 05:07 PM

It's going to be quite the tenuous task to actually
polish the very thin layer of decorative chrome.

Getting them clean; and then Sealing them...
should be the goal you are shooting for, IMHO.

Bob

**Mulletman44** · 03-01-2015, 07:17 PM

I have a sample of carpros iron X soap that I think I'll use and then maybe clay bar them? And I have a mothers cone polisher that attaches to a drill sill I'll get some chrome polish and shine them up a bit before sealing. My wheels are a more high end chrome wheel they aren't cheapos or anything so they should polish decently I would think.

**KingXaiver** · 03-01-2015, 07:28 PM

I use simple green HD diluted 4:1, Does a fantastic job on chrome. I use 0000 steel wool on stubborn spots and excessive brake dust.

**FUNX650** · 03-01-2015, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Mulletman44

I have a sample of carpros iron X soap that I think I'll use and then maybe clay bar them? And I have a mothers cone polisher that attaches to a drill sill I'll get some chrome polish and shine them up a bit before sealing. My wheels are a more high end chrome wheel they aren't cheapos or anything so they should polish decently I would think.

Take extreme care:
Chromium plating is only ~ 0.000001"-0.00005" thick.
Its purpose is to protect the underlying bright nickel plating.

Again:
It's best to never try to "polish" Decorative Chrome...
especially with too abrasive of a product.

Also:
Clay is an abrasive product.

Bob

**STSmal01** · 03-01-2015, 08:21 PM

I use Maguires none acid tire and wheel cleaner. It's concentrated so you can diluted It as needed. As a sealant OPTi Seal works well for me and my factory chrome wheels.

As for brake dust try switching to ceramic brake pads. I haven't had to clean break dust for about three years now.

**Mulletman44** · 03-01-2015, 08:46 PM

Okay I understand now. But with that being said that I shouldn't polish they are looking a bit dull kinda like and oxidized hazy look.. And just normal washing and even wheel cleaners I've used haven't helped with it so what would you suggest to do?

**Smitty4x4** · 03-01-2015, 09:13 PM

When I have to polish chrome, I use a gentle chrome polish and do it very gently by hand with a microfiber towel. I have seen the results of machine polishing with a heavy metal compound that was intended for aluminum. At the same time, I saw the sick look on my neighbor's face when he found out how much a set of original OEM wheels would cost for his Corvette.