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03cobra456

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hey guys, i searched the forums for some answers and just got overwhelmed. i just ordered brand new chrome rims for my 04 cobra. they are still new in the box, i was wondering what i can do for them before i mount some tires.

basically im looking for is someone to tell me what products to use and what order to use them. i am a lil new to the detailing world so i need it simplified. thanks in advance
 
This is what I use

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Dave
 
should i use something that enhances the gloss/shine than a wax or just a wax
 
so the deatailers wheel coating protects and also enhances the shine? no wax needed or anything?
 
If they're chrome, they're pretty shiny already. If it protects, it becomes easier to clean and prevents things from reducing the shine.
 
conman1395 said:
If they're chrome, they're pretty shiny already. If it protects, it becomes easier to clean and prevents things from reducing the shine.
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^^^Pretty much this.^^^

Your wheels will have been plated with a "decorative chrome" plating---DCP. They are as shiny as they are going to get when they leave the chrome-plating facility.

Your best bet is to just always keep them clean as possible; and then, once cleaned, keep them protected with one of your favorite Waxes/Sealants/'Coatings'...and they will probably outlast you.


Many people do not understand this, and ruin their decorative chrome plated wheels, and other DCP-items, by trying to polish them through the use of abrasive processes.


Bob
 
I use the wheel wax or the metal wax from CG. Works pretty well for me.
 
I've had chrome wheels on my last three cars and always use Blackfire Metal Sealant. I use a waterless wash (Ultima Waterless Wash) to clean the wheels.
 
Clean them then apply one of the coatings. This will make them easy to clean and protect the finish. Quality chrome is pretty durable, but a coating keeps them looking good longer.
 
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I think the very best thing one could do with any wheel there is, and you want to keep them as pristine as possible for the long run, coat them.

I coated the 22" chrome factory repros on my Tahoe in and out with Carpro CQuartz UK. Another that many folks say is also a top choice, and may be even better yet is Carpro CQuartz DLX.

They'll be very easy to clean, and keep up, never a need for harsh cleaners, will stand up to high heat salts, brake dusts, etc.

With either, get a bottle of Carpro Eraser, and Carpro Spotless.
 
MarkD51 said:
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I think the very best thing one could do with any wheel there is, and you want to keep them as pristine as possible for the long run, coat them.

I coated the 22" chrome factory repros on my Tahoe in and out with Carpro CQuartz UK. Another that many folks say is also a top choice, and may be even better yet is Carpro CQuartz DLX.

They'll be very easy to clean, and keep up, never a need for harsh cleaners, will stand up to high heat salts, brake dusts, etc.

With either, get a bottle of Carpro Eraser, and Carpro Spotless.
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:iagree: 100 & 10 percent!!! You Really Should Coat. Just a couple personal add ons if i may I've got after market 22s coated with Opti-coat 2.0 (the permanent, discontinued version) so I can only speak to that. Night and day difference after coating. Before the chrome was a whole job in itself to keep up. From a distance they looked fine, but you and I know if your on this forum your gonna be looking real close ;-).

Your chrome will tarnish and oxidize and pick up road film and brake dust like a magnet, trust me. You will be spending an hour after your wash just getting them back to perfect, and probably putting in light scratches in the process, like I did. Bottom line is coat them, then use a spray polymer sealant once or twice a month, or more if you want it can't hurt, and save yourself a whole lot of aggravation. They will stay ridiculously shiny for years.

PS. If you live in the snow belt you must must must take them off when the salt and sand flies. No coating, or sealant, or wax, will protect your chrome from the centrifugal force of salt and sand blasting away at it at highway speeds.This will cause pitting and corrosion. Ask me how I know.
 
AGREE ^ About the snow belt. Chrome and aluminum just cant stand up to winter.
 
Collinite 845 works well on chrome as it does on paint.
It last even though the wheels become hot.
 
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