bobback Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Noticed, after a 2nd winter, that there is some oxidation starting to build on the chrome; even on the lug nuts. What product(s) are you finding to be good? And they say that sh*t they put on the streets is safe; right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMIR.T-BIRD Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Since almost all chrome is applied to plastic, sounds like you have the road "salt" residue...kinda greenish, goofy looking?...of so its the stuff with the sticky application, here in MN the bridges get a sodium chloride application with some molasses! that keeps it from running off, and with a few snows one after another, it accumilates and loooks wierd on he wheels especialy. hard to expliain, but if you look close it looks more like a build up, rather than oxidation....a good HAND washing, some times 2 or 3 to get it off....I never EVER,( ok sometimes on vacation its hard to find a do it yourself wash, but they are out there) go to drive thru car washes of any kind. Every spring I use a Meguires brand Clay Bar, then the the 1-2-3- step cleaner, polish, wax.....a LOT OF WORK, but well worth it for protection on the paint and wheels.....Fair warning it can take ALL DAY!...usually takes me 12-16 hours! For some light oxidation ( lug nuts,tail pipe extensions) I use CLR..the bathroom household cleaner in a spray bottle, with a sponge. I do this when I wash the car....keep it OFF THE PAINT...it will strip the wax right off! also dont let it "dry" a light wipe or rub, then rinse. hope this helps. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I would highly recommend Adam's Metal Polish #1 and #2...I just did my exhaust tips with it and they came out great. They had some polish marks and looked a little dull from the winter, and using the #1 followed by #2 ...they look great again. You don't need much polish, a little goes a long way, but the results are great. I'm sure it would work to clean up all your chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO Rod Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I've used Collinite Metal Wax with good results. It is not a harsh abrasive, gets the metallic stuff clean, and protects the way I've only found Collinite products can. It may be due to the brake dust, but I will say on the wheels the Metal Wax does not seem to last as long as the #845 lasts on paint. -Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@Adams Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 These guys ALL give great recommendations!! Clay bar, metal polish, and also our Swirl & Haze Remover are all great products to help with oxidization removal!! Never hesitate to PM me with questions! Also, take a look at our 4" focus pad kit for a drill, MAJOR HELP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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