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They're hard to keep clean on my F150. They're even harder to keep water spots off of. Any suggestions for products? How about cleaning techniques?
 
I would use a very fine cleaner polish by hand,I sprayed some water spot solution remover on a Silverado and it turned purple on me.protect with some collinite wax.
 
Claybar to get rid of the water spots, then a good coat of sealant. I'd imagine DP Wheel Coating would work great as well.
 
forrest@mothers said:
Are you sure they're chrome plated? Have any pix?
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Mine are...
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asianisafish said:
0000 steel wooooooool
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My steel wool is actually 00
Reason I bought this 1 is because the label says it's for cleaning metal golf clubs and cleaning chrome, including rust on chrome. I've never tried 0000 steel wool.
 
asianisafish said:
0000 steel wooooooool
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I personally try to keep 0000 steel wool away from chrome as much as possible.

If they're clean and your looking to put something on, one thought is CP Reload.

I would suggest a sealant/polymer type product on chrome rather than a wax.
 
Eldorado2k said:
My steel wool is actually 00
Reason I bought this 1 is because the label says it's for cleaning metal golf clubs and cleaning chrome, including rust on chrome. I've never tried 0000 steel wool.
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oooo steel wool is a detailers major got to have.everyone has there own system or product preference.weekenders tend to be timid,as professionals use it all the time.I did a 05 vette today full job used steel wool for very stubborn shoe marks on the edge of seat once and done.you have to know the materials and the secrets of detailing with steel wool.
 
Has to be fine oooo,anything above that you will inflict major damage.l would never advise any wrong risky advice,ok maybe 1 or 2 times but it's perfectly safe.you have to know what material it is prior to steel wool cleaning.
 
GSKR said:
Has to be fine oooo,anything above that you will inflict major damage.l would never advise any wrong risky advice,ok maybe 1 or 2 times but it's perfectly safe.you have to know what material it is prior to steel wool cleaning.
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What do you mean though? I'm saying.. The back label of Rhodes American 00 Steel Wool says 1 of the recommended applications is chrome automotive wheels. That's the reason I bought it quite some time ago.. I've used it many times and it's never scratched my wheels.
 
GSKR said:
oooo steel wool is a detailers major got to have.everyone has there own system or product preference.weekenders tend to be timid,as professionals use it all the time.

I did a 05 vette today full job used steel wool for very stubborn shoe marks on the edge of seat once and done.

you have to know the materials and the secrets of detailing with steel wool.
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GSKR said:
Has to be fine oooo,anything above that you will inflict major damage.

l would never advise any wrong risky advice,ok maybe 1 or 2 times
but it's perfectly safe.

you have to know what material it is prior to steel wool cleaning.
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But:
You said you even used steel-wool on a '05 Corvette's
seating surfaces...On a "leather" seat!!
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!!

Once and done—that's no joke. :smh:


Bob
 
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Grade #0000 [top line]
Smooth lacquer, varnish, shellac and polyurethane. Buff furniture and woodwork to a high luster using wax or oil. Clean precision tools.
Grade#00[3rd desc. from top]
Polish and restore aluminum, copper, brass and other bright metals. Clean and polish golf clubs, Metal Wheels....

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Based on the description on the label, which grade would you choose? I choose 00. I've been using this for years and never scratched chrome wheels. And I have my wheels to prove it.

@GSKR. Do you have any pics of the chrome you mentioned cleaning up today with the 0000 steel wool?
 
Eldorado2k said:
What do you mean though? I'm saying.. The back label of Rhodes American 00 Steel Wool says 1 of the recommended applications is chrome automotive wheels. That's the reason I bought it quite some time ago.. I've used it many times and it's never scratched my wheels.
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you can do what you want,just be conscience while using a more abrasive steel wool.
 
FUNX650 said:
But:
You said you even used steel-wool on a '05 Corvette's
seating surfaces...On a "leather" seat!!
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!!

Once and done—that's no joke. :smh:


Bob
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not on the seat,I meant where you open the door and see the seat setting that panel just a quick little nib.sounds scary but then again I've been doing this along time now and know all the quick moves and secrets.
 
GSKR said:
not on the seat,I meant where you open the door and see the seat setting that panel just a quick little nib.sounds scary
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No...doesn't sound scary to me.

GSKR said:
but then again I've been doing this along time now

and know all the quick moves and secrets.
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^^^ But this does! ^^^


Bob
 
I'd love to see some pictures of some of your work. Can you share?
 
That's what a great detailer has to know doing this for a living other wise your not gonna make any money.
 
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