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rotzilla
03-27-2013, 06:13 PM
I have the chrome clad wheels on my pickup, 4 weeks ago I cleaned them with bug and tar remover, waxed with meguiers cleaner wax, then top with collinite 845. The end results were awesome. Today I washed the truck and discovered the same abrasive crud on them after one snow storm. I spent 2 hours cleaning them and now I am back to step one again. Is there a better to protect them in the future. The offensive crap feels like sand paper.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/truck_pic2.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/57577/size/big/cat//ppuser/38194)
Pureshine
03-27-2013, 06:17 PM
Use Opti-Coat works great :)
rotzilla
03-28-2013, 09:49 AM
Does anyone have a partial tube that they are willing to sell? or is it even useable after it is initially opened? I would be willing to give it a try. I just don't want to spend $$ on 4 wheels.
I don't mean to sound ignorant but I have zero experience with it.
Evan.J
03-28-2013, 11:29 AM
Does anyone have a partial tube that they are willing to sell? or is it even useable after it is initially opened? I would be willing to give it a try. I just don't want to spend $$ on 4 wheels.
I don't mean to sound ignorant but I have zero experience with it.

No selling here but maybe someone will send you a PM. Here is my thought. What about getting Opti-coat for your entire truck then you can have your truck protected and your wheels as well?

I had a Dodge and never cared for those Chrome Clade wheels. As for cleaning and wheel cleaner then you can use a chrome cleaner then protect.

Another option would be wheel wax or wheel glaze. :xyxthumbs:
DP Wheel Glaze cleans and protects all types of wheels! Durable wheel polymer wax coating protects wheels from brake dust adhesion and corrosion. (http://www.autogeek.net/dp-wheel-glaze.html)
Wheel Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/wheelwax.html)
rotzilla
03-28-2013, 05:18 PM
My intention is not to keep the truck past the end of the year, so I don't see spending $$ to do the entire truck.

Thanks for the links. I didn't know they made such a product. I may give one of those a try. Gotta say I'm kinda skeptical though.
However anything may be better than whats previously been tried, and failed.
Blackthorn One
03-28-2013, 05:25 PM
Griots garage paint sealant works well for me, as does Poorboy's Wheel sealant.