Protecting new chrome wheels

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Gonzo

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I am a Klasse Twins user. Is this OK for chrome wheels?



Failing that what would be recommended to maximize protection of brand new chrome wheels - both the public side and inside the "barrel"? Street temps in Houston reach 150 degrees in summer and I'm sure that is tame compared to where the wheel touches the hub of the calipers (4 wheel disk brakes)
 
Hi Gonzo



Most factory chrome wheels are clear coated. Mothers makes a polish for clear coated wheels. It is "not" their regular wheel polish that everyone carries. I know Forrest has posted about this polish before perhaps he we join in with a part number and its ability to protect.



I am also a Klasse user and believe it should last longer than most waxes due to its higher resistance to heat. Klasse will not hurt your chrome wheels.
 
Wheels are not factory chrome. They are aftermarket factory replicas and are exposed chrome and not clearcoated. When purchased, I was told to wash them with water only. I will see how that goes tonight, as we've had rain here the last 3 days. Will also add a layer of KLASSE (red) tonight and maybe a couple of KLASSE (silver) tomorrow. If washing becomes tedious, I'll order and use P21S wheel cleaner, diluted
 
I wonder... alot



Since s100 is similar to P21s paste wax, If perhaps s100 carries a wheel cleaner similar to P21S wheel cleaner.



same company just different label and cheaper price
 
S100 wheel cleaner does exist, about 9 bucks for a bottle, its the same as the regular P21sw ( Non Gel) wheel cleaner from my exp
 
I've not seen any clear coated chrome wheels. But, if there were, I'd suggest using a quality polymer based product, or something like our Clear Coat Wheel Polish, part # 05108.



For chrome plated wheels, a good chrome polish works wonders. You can pay $2 for a low end one, or $3-4 for a good one.



The extra few dollars are well spent. The inexpensive ones are are old, harsh formulations that are great for removing rust from the bumper of a '67 pick up, but way too aggressive for today's show quality platings.
 
SRL - what year? I need to go take a look. I'm a small car kinda guy, so I've never even ventured onto the L-M dealer lots.
 
They are eight window chrome wheels. Lincoln only made them 1 year, 1997, and then discontinued production. I guess they were too expensive. :( They were optional on high end Signature Series and Cartier edition Town Cars.



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Naw, it's actually where I didn't apply tire dressing so it looks uneven. Stupid tread edges, I hate them!. :p
 
One thing you should be concerned with Gonzo is the tire cleaner you are using. Some of them, Bleche Whyte, for example will etch and pit the chrome; it contains acids which actually eat the chrome. So be sure to read the labels carefully on whatever you use.
 
russellp23 said:
One thing you should be concerned with Gonzo is the tire cleaner you are using. Some of them, Bleche Whyte, for example will etch and pit the chrome; it contains acids which actually eat the chrome. So be sure to read the labels carefully on whatever you use.
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Excellent point! Dillute your tire cleaner like 2:1 or 3:1 with water. Whenever I work on my neighbor's vinatge Mercedes, I do this. I also use the mist setting on my hose nozzle and spray the wheel up close while I go around the tire with my OXO tire brush and tire cleaner. This way any drips or overspray will be washed away. I then go over the whole wheel and tire (with seperate MF) with some mild car wash soap and water to wash everything.
 
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