Dakotazeb Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I have a 2010 Edge Limited with the chrome wheel covers. This spring, after a long tough winter, the chome is really tarnished. I spent the afternoon with some chome polish and have them looking fairly good. But I don't think a person should have to put up with this every spring. And are they just going to get worse? Anyone else having the same issue? If so, has Ford offered to do anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I asked the same question way back and a few of the guys here said to use Maguires products and to wax them like you would wax the car to help keep the gook off. I never did that so I suffer with tarnished wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I asked the same question way back and a few of the guys here said to use Maguires products and to wax them like you would wax the car to help keep the gook off. I never did that so I suffer with tarnished wheels. There are chemicals that will remove it, but you need to find the right ones. Something that will have a molecular affect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakotazeb Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 There are chemicals that will remove it, but you need to find the right ones. Something that will have a molecular affect. I used Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and it worked pretty well. But still my main question is why should us owners have to contend with this. I've never had this happen with other aluminum or chrome wheels. I think Ford has an inferier product in this wheel cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 I used Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and it worked pretty well. But still my main question is why should us owners have to contend with this. I've never had this happen with other aluminum or chrome wheels. I think Ford has an inferier product in this wheel cover. Funny thing is that these rims supposedly resist pitting and tarnishing versus real chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverEdge2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I had the same problem i try a couple of diffrent product, but then i found Mother Pro-Stength Chrome Wheel cleaner. I sprayed it on let it sit for couple of minutes and sprayed off, and holy cow those rims where shining. It cut right through the brake dust and the winter build up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal3thousand Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I had the same problem i try a couple of diffrent product, but then i found Mother Pro-Stength Chrome Wheel cleaner. I sprayed it on let it sit for couple of minutes and sprayed off, and holy cow those rims where shining. It cut right through the brake dust and the winter build up. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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