cbarone Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Does anyone recommend a good technique or cleaning solution for the Chrome Clad rims. Everytime I clean them they seem to look dull. Thanks, Chris B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ug.mac Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Wheel cleaner spray, you can get it from any auto part store/wal-mart. Never use anything contents polishing compounds on chrome wheel, they'll cause the damage. I use Orange Blast All-Wheel Cleaner, cheap but works like a charm. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune-e1 Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I use Simple Green diluted with water (1:10) or greater. My local Adams polish rep. suggested its use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmerz Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 There are a lot of very good chrome polishes out there... Never Dull Polish Bomsaway Mother's Chrome Polish Liquid Glass Autosol These are directly from folks on my motorcycle forum. And people who have Motorcycles KNOW how to clean chrome!!! I have a bottle of Fast And Furious Chrome cleaner, it works great also. Mythbusters cleaned an old chrome bumper with aluminum foil and Coke. It worked the best, even against the commercial stuff. I'd be worried about putting foil against chrome, but if chrome is tougher than aluminum, maybe there's nothing to worry about.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenM Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 There are a lot of very good chrome polishes out there...Never Dull Polish Bomsaway Mother's Chrome Polish Liquid Glass Autosol These are directly from folks on my motorcycle forum. And people who have Motorcycles KNOW how to clean chrome!!! I have a bottle of Fast And Furious Chrome cleaner, it works great also. Mythbusters cleaned an old chrome bumper with aluminum foil and Coke. It worked the best, even against the commercial stuff. I'd be worried about putting foil against chrome, but if chrome is tougher than aluminum, maybe there's nothing to worry about.... Aren't the factory "chrome clad" wheels...clad in plastic chrome????? If they are, then all of the above could do some serious damage to the surface. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueS Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Aren't the factory "chrome clad" wheels...clad in plastic chrome?????If they are, then all of the above could do some serious damage to the surface. Just a thought. They are. I think the other polishes listed above are for all of the OTHER chrome on our Edge's. But it was good to point that fact out again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tameejean Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 They are. I think the other polishes listed above are for all of the OTHER chrome on our Edge's. But it was good to point that fact out again! Yes, the "chrome clad" rims are plastic with chrome color paint and I do think that treating them like they are real chrome would definitely ruin them. My husband polished my rims with Blue Magic polish and the shine has lasted through many washings. It helps getting any brake dust off of them too. My two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otpisdead Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 They are. I think the other polishes listed above are for all of the OTHER chrome on our Edge's. But it was good to point that fact out again! There isn't any real chrome on the edge. A regular weekly wash with carwash soap (not dishsoap) will keep everything clean, including any brake dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otpisdead Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Does anyone recommend a good technique or cleaning solution for the Chrome Clad rims. Everytime I clean them they seem to look dull. Thanks, Chris B What have you been using to clean them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Girl Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 On the weekend took my Edge through its first carwash - touchless of course - and had to test the seals on my Vista roof - no leaks !!! When I got home - I took a microfibre detailing cloth - polished up my rims - looked good as new.. no solutions required. FYI - Owners manuel said not to use an abrasive cleaners - they are clear coated - so.. the cloth worked great.... easy and fast.. no mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodge Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 windex on chrome... works great been doing it for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmccarthy Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 windex on chrome... works great been doing it for a while Amen. It works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 MKX Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Twice now, after washing outdoors at home, I just clean them - with the final wash solution. Course I have hard water and when I get to drying the wheels, their already dry and water spotted. I use a detailing clay to remove the spots, and they shine up brilliantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dslag6 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 (edited) The Chrome Clad rims are clad in plastic chrome. Car wash and window cleaner will clean almost everything on the rims. If that dont work, try some nonabrasive clearcoat safe car polish. This is good for the other Edge rims also. the microfiber detailing cloth are also recommended. Edited September 19, 2007 by dslag6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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