Chrome wheels Polishing with Mothers?

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Dear Friends,

This car (2014 Honda Civic) stopped by my garage for a full detail and coating that'll start tomorrow (today morning).

Take a look at the wheels:



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I've never worked on wheels like those before, I also don't have any product for this kind of wheels.

However, I've found a can of Mothers Aluminum Mag polish at the trunk of this car.

The wheels will be washed and clayed, but I'm willing to do a bit more for this customer wheels, since it's noticeable he likes them a lot.

I'm thinking about using his own Mothers product since I haven't got any other dedicated product for that.

If someone can give me any tip on working this product on those wheels (I've saw a video and it looks straight forward), or if using any other polish (like a compound, polish, AIO, etc) would be a good idea, I appreciate a lot.

Thanks for attention,

Kind Regards.
 
The pictures are low quality so I personally can't determine the amount of defect that needs attention. They look chrome so I'll say this. From my experience when not using a dedicated chrome polish do a test spot first with the polish. If the polish has a lot of oils in it then it will leave a blue film that takes forever to remove. If you are really in a pinch call a small local hardware store and ask if they have wenols metal polish. The blue box is best for chrome but the red works too. If they don't then a local auto parts store will have blue magic which works pretty well when you need something asap.

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Also be careful the product you use isn't to aggressive. If it is you can possibly scratch up the rims pretty good. In all honesty dude if you don't feel comfortable doing it or don't have the tools to safely do it then just clean them up with a glass cleaner. Glass cleaner works really good on shining chrome. If they are in good condition that is. It works and you can sleep knowing you aren't having to make an insurance claim or shell out 5 grand for new wheels. Hope that helps :)

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You need to confirm the rims are chrome plated. If so, don't use Mag & Aluminum Polish on them. You need Chrome Polish.

If they are polished aluminum, Mag & Aluminum Polish is fine. It should turn black immediately when you start polishing with it.

Using a quality applicator will help prevent additional marring.

But, they appear to be chrome. If that's the case, you need a chrome polish - ours or some other brand.
 
Mothers Chrome Polish + PowerBall(Mini will even do) = WIN!!!!

Trust me on this OP. I have cleaned a lot of intricate chrome wheels, this combo takes the cake every time.
 
forrest@mothers said:
You need to confirm the rims are chrome plated. If so, don't use Mag & Aluminum Polish on them. You need Chrome Polish.

If they are polished aluminum, Mag & Aluminum Polish is fine. It should turn black immediately when you start polishing with it.

Using a quality applicator will help prevent additional marring.

But, they appear to be chrome. If that's the case, you need a chrome polish - ours or some other brand.
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I`m with Forrest on this one.I have a lot of Chrome on my cars.
 
Thank you very much guys,

(sorry for pics, I was out of garage (already at home to sleep!) when placing thread and that was the only pics I had).

Based on what you talked, I will skip polishing wheels this time, and maybe in next maintenance wash (if customer return, which I believe he will), I will get dedicated Powerball and proper products to do the job.

You (as always) helped me a lot.

Thanks everyone for feedback,

Kind Regards.
 
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