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Old 11-05-2005, 01:08 PM   #1
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I’m ready to park my ride for the winter and I would like to put some sort of protectant (spray) on my chrome wheels…any suggestions….I’m storing in a non heated garage
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A good coat of wax or polish would be fine.

Regular maintenance, I'd just use with soap/water when washing and or glass cleaner if they become spotty after washing. Chrome looks great
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Old 11-06-2005, 12:31 AM   #4
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I use BlueMagic Metal Polish Cream, which cleans, shines and protects. To help keep the moisture off during the cold of winter, put some carpet pads under those tires. Carpet samples are sometimes free from your local carpet store.

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If your chrome is dirty or oxidized... Clean first using your favorite chrome
polish (like Mothers, Simichrome or Wenol)... to remove any oxidation. The
abrasives in these chrome polishes is what cleans and polishes the
chrome and makes it look good. However these chrome polishes offer no
protection and the chrome will start to get dirty very fast. After
cleaning your chrome wheels etc, I recommend using a synthetic based polymer type product which
is very durable and will make chrome more brilliant. It will also help the chrome stay cleaner
longer and make maintenance and cleanup easier.
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If your chrome is dirty or oxidized... Clean first using your favorite chrome
polish (like Mothers, Simichrome or Wenol)... to remove any oxidation. The
abrasives in these chrome polishes is what cleans and polishes the
chrome and makes it look good. However these chrome polishes offer no
protection and the chrome will start to get dirty very fast. After
cleaning your chrome wheels etc, I recommend using a synthetic based polymer type product which
is very durable and will make chrome more brilliant. It will also help the chrome stay cleaner
longer and make maintenance and cleanup easier.


You wouldn't happen to know where I could get something like that, would you.

I don't have chrome wheels but I use Zaino on my paint, polished aluminum wheels and valve covers (my other car), my painted Z06 wheels and even on my Titanium mufflers after I polish them. Great product, thanks.
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