Chrome Clad Cleaning/Preservation ???

[rotzilla]

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.

[Pureshine]

Use Opti-Coat works great

[rotzilla]

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]

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.
DP Wheel Glaze cleans and protects all types of wheels! Durable wheel polymer wax coating protects wheels from brake dust adhesion and corrosion.
Wheel Wax

[rotzilla]

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]

Griots garage paint sealant works well for me, as does Poorboy's Wheel sealant.