bullitt1939
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I live in north Louisiana and it is very humid here. I am looking for the best way to protect and preserve chrome. I have heard putting wax on top once it is polished helps, but I have not tired this.
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It is mainly for our show cars we have a lot of chrome under the hood.
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What products have you tried and does this polish and protect?
Deosnt polish but protects pretty good.you probably can just get by with a cleaner wax or check out mothers they have that sector covered.If the chrome is like new I would just apply collinite.I use oooo fine steel wool with glass cleaner to get the humidity crud or grime off then apply collinite .
Come to think I have optimium chrome metal polish in my work truck,very mild cleaning agents and protects.I don't use often because of the settling on the bottom,I can shake it 30 times but don't have the patience.works pretty good just leave it upside down like a ketchup bottle.
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I was doing some reading on Collinite Metal Wax and it is a cleaner and protectant all in one. I have never tried this product, but we have about 20 cars so may give this a try. I am also a fan of Poorboy products, but I haven't tried the chrome polish nor do I think it offers any type of protection other than polishing.
I have a client who has 30 classic cars stored in a hangar at a private airport.These are top notch restorations .so every 2 or 3 months I go there and clean that humidity grime off of ever car and the inside has ac and still gets on the cars.The best thing that works is plain water,it cuts the grime on everything.spraywax just moves it around causing a oily film.on te bumpers I use glass cleaner on all the chrome hubcaps mirrors and that anaodized aluminum.its a pita and dread going there.and the cars are all covered .
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I've been using the Collinite #850 Metal Wax on my El Camino for many years, on the chrome as well as stainless and aluminum. 850 is not as aggressive as many other polishes, so nasty areas may need a stronger polish at first, or #0000 steel wool with the 850, but the legendary Collinite protection lasts nearly forever. My truck has been retired from daily use and is now a garage queen, so a once a year treatment is all it needs to keep everything nice.
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If the chrome isn't in bad shape,you might be able to use Fleetwax on it. The metal wax works to remove light rust and other stuff but it is lightly abrasive. Fleetwax also hold up longer. We use Fleetwax on the polished stainless on the motor yacht I work on. We apply a heavy coat and don't remove it for deliveries of 3 days or more and then wax it off after arrival. It really protects the metal from the salt spray during rough transits and then for several months after we remove it. We also have the Insulator wax on board but I have the crew use Fleetwax because it holds up longer. It is a multi use product.
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I would use the 845, 476S or 885 if the chrome is in good condition. If there is a problem with the chrome then 850 topped with any of the LSP's. 850 is not meant to be used constantly unless you have chrome problems regularly. 850 is meant to clean up the problem.
From Collinite's site
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NOT for use on:
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Clear coat paint or painted metals
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*Clean metal surfaces where the cleaning agents/abrasives found in the No. 850 Metal Wax are not required.
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Surfaces NOT recommended above, as testing has yet to be extensively conducted. Refer to Collinite
directly with application inquiries.
Dave
From Collinite's site
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NOT for use on:
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Clear coat paint or painted metals
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*Clean metal surfaces where the cleaning agents/abrasives found in the No. 850 Metal Wax are not required.
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Surfaces NOT recommended above, as testing has yet to be extensively conducted. Refer to Collinite
directly with application inquiries.
Dave
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I should let you know the Collinite products will add a carnuba glow to your chrome, you may like it or you may not. If not and the chrome is in good condition FK1000 sealant may be the choice. The Fleetwax I believe Whitewater25 is referring to is the 870 brand which has cleaners, sort of an AIO as the 885 is a pure paste wax with no cleaners.
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Chrome is not in bad shape, but is getting old. I have a bunch of products, but always looking for something to make my life easier when it comes to detailing. I may order some Collinite Metal Wax as there are some other things I can use it for like our car trailers. Our 53' stacker has some diamond plate as well as stainless and chrome.
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I skimmed through some of the posts here and I just wanted to clear a few things up.
1) polish is not a sealant or wax of any kind. Unless on the bottle it states it is an AIO type of product then there is no sealing properties. Polishing refers to correcting.
2) do NOT utilize carnauba waxes on wheels or anywhere where brake dust is prevalent. Why? Because the properties of that organic material actually attract and help cause the brake dust to clump and stick to the surface especially when water is added to the mix. It is even more noticeable when using cerametallic type pads.
3)Best longest lasting sealant to use on anything these days is a quality ceramic coating and doing a multi-layered process. Now nothing protects it against extremely hot brake dust from high speed braking. But it is the best most durable coating for chrome surfaces and pretty much any surface for that matter.
As for polishes there are many different polishes to chose from. Pick something that you like that works for you and your application.
1) polish is not a sealant or wax of any kind. Unless on the bottle it states it is an AIO type of product then there is no sealing properties. Polishing refers to correcting.
2) do NOT utilize carnauba waxes on wheels or anywhere where brake dust is prevalent. Why? Because the properties of that organic material actually attract and help cause the brake dust to clump and stick to the surface especially when water is added to the mix. It is even more noticeable when using cerametallic type pads.
3)Best longest lasting sealant to use on anything these days is a quality ceramic coating and doing a multi-layered process. Now nothing protects it against extremely hot brake dust from high speed braking. But it is the best most durable coating for chrome surfaces and pretty much any surface for that matter.
As for polishes there are many different polishes to chose from. Pick something that you like that works for you and your application.
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I sure do not agree with # 2. I have/still use Collinite 845,476,885 etc. and the wheels stay cleaner than using nothing at all. What little dust I get cleans off very easily. Some people like coatings but I would not use it on chrome myself. Just my opinion.
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Well yea if you are cleaning your dust off regularly then any coating will do. I am simply talking about for those who do not do that. Also it depends on the kind of usage. There are many factors involved with detailing. If your Collinite method works for you then great! All I am saying there is a better option. I also do not understand why you do not like a ceramic coating on chrome? They look and perform brilliantly!