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Chrome wheels
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 ?.
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Re: Chrome wheels
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
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Re: Chrome wheels
Originally Posted by 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 ?.
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.
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"Before" pictures please
It will help those who want to offer advice on cleaning products and techniques.
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Re: Chrome wheels
Originally Posted by 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 ?.
Compounding chrome rims! Before and after pics
Check out that thread, as for the PBL coating, I have it on my wheels. Makes cleaning them a breeze!
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Some are chrome, some are polished:
2013 GMC Yukon Rims, 2013 GMC Yukon Wheels at OriginalWheels.com
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.
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Re: Chrome wheels
Originally Posted by allenk4
Can you chrome aluminum?
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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
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: Chrome wheels
Originally Posted by FUNX725
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?
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