Factory chrome rims, have you seen this before?
06-08-2012, 09:59 AM
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Drifting
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Factory chrome rims, have you seen this before?
I have tones of dots you can feel with your finger on all four rims. The spokes are fine just the outer edges have them. I was thinking brake dust but then the back ones shouldn't be as bad and I would think the spokes would have them as well.
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06-08-2012, 10:12 AM
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That's pitting of the chrome plate. Things like dirt, road debris, will wear at the finish over time.
Looks just like the kind of pitting you see on older non-restored cars. My 69 Firebird's bumpers are like that.
You can get a chrome polish like the Eagle One stuff and it'll hide some of that. The only way to truly fix it is to replate the wheels.
Looks just like the kind of pitting you see on older non-restored cars. My 69 Firebird's bumpers are like that.
You can get a chrome polish like the Eagle One stuff and it'll hide some of that. The only way to truly fix it is to replate the wheels.
06-08-2012, 10:14 AM
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That's pitting of the chrome plate. Things like dirt, road debris, will wear at the finish over time.
Looks just like the kind of pitting you see on older non-restored cars. My 69 Firebird's bumpers are like that.
You can get a chrome polish like the Eagle One stuff and it'll hide some of that. The only way to truly fix it is to replate the wheels.
Looks just like the kind of pitting you see on older non-restored cars. My 69 Firebird's bumpers are like that.
You can get a chrome polish like the Eagle One stuff and it'll hide some of that. The only way to truly fix it is to replate the wheels.
06-08-2012, 10:30 AM
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I know this is a bad joke . Not driving it like many Vette owners will stop it from ever getting to that point. A new set of wheels or rechrome is about all you can do. there are many owners that switch out their wheels. Maybe a good used set.
06-08-2012, 10:39 AM
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06-08-2012, 11:02 AM
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That's pitting of the chrome plate. Things like dirt, road debris, will wear at the finish over time.
Looks just like the kind of pitting you see on older non-restored cars. My 69 Firebird's bumpers are like that.
You can get a chrome polish like the Eagle One stuff and it'll hide some of that. The only way to truly fix it is to replate the wheels.
Looks just like the kind of pitting you see on older non-restored cars. My 69 Firebird's bumpers are like that.
You can get a chrome polish like the Eagle One stuff and it'll hide some of that. The only way to truly fix it is to replate the wheels.
Other than not driving your car, nothing.
06-08-2012, 11:07 AM
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06-08-2012, 12:47 PM
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I always use a detailing spray on wheels after each washing which seems to work. I spray on microfiber and wipe wheels down. I also use Armour All Wheel Protectant once a month which really limits anything sticking to rim and inner barrel, great product.
06-08-2012, 08:34 PM
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Not sure I would try the steel wool. Some chrome cleaners or polishes can also leave marks. I wouldn't try anything too aggressive. Maybe give some Never Dull a shot. If it is pitting, your not going to get rid of them other than re plating
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06-08-2012, 10:49 PM
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06-08-2012, 11:16 PM
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06-09-2012, 12:18 AM
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Has anyone ever used simichrome on chrome plated wheels?...It's supposed to clean, shine and protect. I've used it on exhaust tips with excellent results.
At the cost of it, I was wondering if results were good on wheels, as I've never tried it.
At the cost of it, I was wondering if results were good on wheels, as I've never tried it.
06-09-2012, 04:06 AM
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Is it possible you drove thru wet concrete 'water', or concrete dust where they were cutting up the road and then got water on the wheels? Giving you specks of concrete stuck to the wheel?
I would try a thumbnail to see if you could pop a speck off. Or Semichrome or a good 'cleaner' wax on a small place and see if you can polish this off. Although, I don't think you can hurt the wheel much more.
I would try a thumbnail to see if you could pop a speck off. Or Semichrome or a good 'cleaner' wax on a small place and see if you can polish this off. Although, I don't think you can hurt the wheel much more.