Cleaning Chrome Rims

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May 9, 2007 | 04:28 PM

bruno6491

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Cleaning Chrome Rims

Anyone know of a good product to clean teh brake dust off chrome rims, they are aftermarket MotoMetals? I am seeing a lot of brake dust build up that is getting hard to clean off

Any help is always appreciated

Bruno

May 9, 2007 | 05:16 PM

SLAYER1

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We sell this product at the dealer where I work, it works pretty good. check out the site wheelwax.com

May 9, 2007 | 06:15 PM

bruno6491

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thanks, is it safe for all chrome??

May 10, 2007 | 07:58 AM

SLAYER1

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Yes, its supposed to be good for all metal, including clear coated and polished. its just kind of a a pain because you're supposed to reapply every 4-6 weeks.It's probably better for wheels without alot of nooks and crannies.

May 10, 2007 | 09:48 AM

wiingnut

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I'll have to check it out. Has anyone used one of those power ***** you put on your drill motor? Just curious

May 10, 2007 | 10:07 AM

krewat

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There are plenty of wheel-cleaners out there for brake dust. Basically, surfactants.

I've use a few of them on my SD, they work well, just make sure it doesn't dry onto the rim

May 10, 2007 | 11:17 AM

four4x4fords

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I use the Mother's Power Ball for my wheels. It works grseat and seems to be quite durable. Best $20 I've spent in a long time.

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May 10, 2007 | 11:21 AM

krewat

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Just remember that that power-ball uses a compound material, which WILL remove material from your rims, over time.

A spray-on surfactant doesn't remove any paint/chrome/metal.

While the power-ball is great when they're really dirty and/or corroded, a plain chrome wheel comes out great with the spray-on stuff.