Chrome wheels

[bonedr]

Hi there. Getting ready to tackle my 18 inch chrome GMC wheels on a Denali Yukon . Looking for some suggestions on polish /seal /protect/last . Is there one product that will do all or is at least a 2 step process. Has any body have any experience with the BL wheel coat ?.Feed back please

[jamesboyy]

I would first clean, and clay the wheel's then use a product call p21s metal polish soap to do most of the cleaning/polishing with then if I am not happy dry the surface and polish the surface with a medium or light compound or metal polish I have on hand then once I have the result's I want now it's time to protect them with a paint/wheel sealant of choice. But if your all in one kind of person/or doing this on a time limit, and the wheel's are not too bad wheel wax is a good product to consider also....good luck

[ihadmail]

Hi there. Getting ready to tackle my 18 inch chrome GMC wheels on a Denali Yukon . Looking for some suggestions on polish /seal /protect/last . Is there one product that will do all or is at least a 2 step process. Has any body have any experience with the BL wheel coat ?.Feed back please

If these are like the OEM "Chrome" wheels that are on my CTS-V, they are in no way chrome. They are polished aluminum with a clear coat over them. To the best of my knowledge GM hasn't used a true chrome finish on OEM wheels for years.

It might be worth looking into this before you try using a metal cleaner or polish on a potentially clear coated polished wheel. If they are indeed chromed, I second the recommendation for P21S, that's what I use on my exhaust tips.

[allenk4]

"Before" pictures please

It will help those who want to offer advice on cleaning products and techniques.

[281]

Hi there. Getting ready to tackle my 18 inch chrome GMC wheels on a Denali Yukon . Looking for some suggestions on polish /seal /protect/last . Is there one product that will do all or is at least a 2 step process. Has any body have any experience with the BL wheel coat ?.Feed back please

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/76248-compounding-chrome-rims-before-after-pics.html

Check out that thread, as for the PBL coating, I have it on my wheels. Makes cleaning them a breeze!

[allenk4]

Some are chrome, some are polished:

2013 GMC Yukon Rims, 2013 GMC Yukon Wheels at OriginalWheels.com (http://www.originalwheels.com/gmc-wheels/yukon2013rims.php)

GM says the ones on my Denali are "20 inch Chrome Aluminum Wheels".

So, aluminum that has been chrome plated

This picture is after the dealership "Pimp Dressed" my tires after an oil change.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/WP_20130604_001_1_.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/64950)

[Rsurfer]

Some are chrome, some are polished:

2013 GMC Yukon Rims, 2013 GMC Yukon Wheels at OriginalWheels.com (http://www.originalwheels.com/gmc-wheels/yukon2013rims.php)

GM says the ones on my Denali are "20 inch Chrome Aluminum Wheels".

So, aluminum that has been chrome plated

This picture is after the dealership "Pimp Dressed" my tires after an oil change.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/WP_20130604_001_1_.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/64950)

Can you chrome aluminum?

[281]

Yes

[FUNX650]

GM put a lot of chrome-clad aluminum wheels on a bunch of their vehicles.

Gotta be careful with what products are used on them.


Bob

[allenk4]

GM put a lot of chrome-clad aluminum wheels on a bunch of their vehicles.

Gotta be careful with what products are used on them.


Bob

So far I have only had to used regular car wash soap on mine.

Other than Meguiar's Wheel Brightener; what products should be avoided?

[FUNX650]

So far I have only had to used regular car wash soap on mine.

Other than Meguiar's Wheel Brightener; what products should be avoided?
Here's a couple of threads on what to avoid...and to use:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/36077-chrome-fake-chrome.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/62581-question-chrome-faux-chrome.html

Bob

[allenk4]

Here's a couple of threads on what to avoid...and to use:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/36077-chrome-fake-chrome.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/62581-question-chrome-faux-chrome.html

Bob

Both the suggested threads appear to be focused on "fake chrome".

The wheels I have are aluminum that has been chrome plated. I don't think they are chrome film.

[FUNX650]

Both the suggested threads appear to be focused on "fake chrome".

The wheels I have are aluminum that has been chrome plated. I don't think they are chrome film.
Those threads were only suggested because of the piggy-backing you did below (Post#10)


GM put a lot of chrome-clad aluminum wheels on a bunch of their vehicles.

Gotta be careful with what products are used on them.


So far I have only had to used regular car wash soap on mine.

Other than Meguiar's Wheel Brightener; what products should be avoided?

Bob

[allenk4]

Those threads were only suggested because of the piggy-backing you did below (Post#10)



Bob

I am confused

You mentioned, "Gotta be careful with what products are used on them."

I was wondering which cleaning products should not be used on chrome plated wheels.

[HD.Detailing]

I have pvd black chrome on my wheels and just use car soap


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