Chrome Rim Compound?

[Ragnar]

Picked these up off of CraigsLisp for $200. They will look perfect on Ms. Pearl, and I'm putting new tires on next week (275/65/18 Duratracs), so the timing couldn't have been better.

I took them to the local spray and wash, and hit them with some rim cleaner and a brush, and got most of the major gunk off. However, there is still some grime/brake dust/whatever that needs some extra attention. Since I have a week before they will have tires on them, I might as well get them as close to perfection as possible. What would you guys use? Is there some kind of chrome rubbing compound that may have a little grit to it? If I pick at the stuff with my fingernails, it comes off, so I know it's not pitting, its gunk.

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[Jersey_Joe]

Picked these up off of CraigsLisp for $200. They will look perfect on Ms. Pearl, and I'm putting new tires on next week (275/65/18 Duratracs), so the timing couldn't have been better. I took them to the local spray and wash, and hit them with some rim cleaner and a brush, and got most of the major gunk off. However, there is still some grime/brake dust/whatever that needs some extra attention. Since I have a week before they will have tires on them, I might as well get them as close to perfection as possible. What would you guys use? Is there some kind of chrome rubbing compound that may have a little grit to it? If I pick at the stuff with my fingernails, it comes off, so I know it's not pitting, its gunk. [/URL] [URL="http://s438.photobucket.com/user/dex71/media/2014-12-24103027_zps7bdf3c3c.jpg.html"] (http://s438.photobucket.com/user/dex71/media/2014-12-24102957_zps3bf10d06.jpg.html)
Lol. The last thing I want in a chrome polish is grit lol. Biiiig no no. You'll hate that swirl lol. Mothers/McGuire/ turtle wax. All make great chrome polishes. I have an abundance of #7 chrome polish. Used to made by turtle wax. But I haven't seen it on the shelves in years.

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Btw. Nice wheels. Bust of luck. 2 - 3 coats of chrome polish with lots of elbow grease will look amazing

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The last thing U. Not I. Well..... I don't want it either lol

[Grabber70Mach]

I used to use a chrome polish made by Simonex I think, can't remember the name of it though. Used it with a old tooth brush it worked great.

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[Ragnar]

Lol. The last thing I want in a chrome polish is grit lol. Biiiig no no. You'll hate that swirl lol. Mothers/McGuire/ turtle wax. All make great chrome polishes. I have an abundance of #7 chrome polish. Used to made by turtle wax. But I haven't seen it on the shelves in years.

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Btw. Nice wheels. Bust of luck. 2 - 3 coats of chrome polish with lots of elbow grease will look amazing
So the polishes clean as well? I was planning on getting one of those powerball dealys and applying some 18 volt RIGID grease to them. Nothing too rough, but I'm running out of fingernails.:)
I was also thinking a clay bar might be rough enough, but I think I'll heed your advice and give the polish a run first.

[btoolguy1]

Someone mentioned mr clean eraser before. Dont have those wheels. Maybe someone will chime in.

[Ford Fan#1]

Someone mentioned mr clean eraser before. Dont have those wheels. Maybe someone will chime in. I wouldn't use mr clean stuff on wheels haha. I would use some good chrome wheel cleaner then some chrome wheel polish and a microfiber towel.

[RhinoZ24]

Turtle Wax Chrome polish or Magic Blue, it'll work wonders for chrome.

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[Jersey_Joe]

Someone mentioned mr clean eraser before. Dont have those wheels. Maybe someone will chime in.
Never. That will scratch bad.

[Ford Fan#1]

Someone mentioned mr clean eraser before. Dont have those wheels. Maybe someone will chime in. I've used it to clean parts of my steering wheel and some blue stuff on the pillar and I used it on my rear bumper's plastic trim to clean it. It didn't do bad

[Jersey_Joe]

It's a fine Brillo. It scratches. That's how it cleans so well. Takes the top layer off. U have to know that kid. Your a detailer right?

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Polish my brother. The tooth brush is an old school way to apply. ( still a good one). But nothing but polish on your chrome. McGuires and mothers make a great product. If they were mine. That's what I would do.

[Ford Fan#1]

It's a fine Brillo. It scratches. That's how it cleans so well. Takes the top layer off. U have to know that kid. Your a detailer right? yeah.. I didn't know that lmao but then again I would never use it on anything besides my truck. Well. Besides what it's ment for

[Jersey_Joe]

See buddy. U learn somethin every day

[Ford Fan#1]

See buddy. U learn somethin every day yup haha including how easy a open diff will get you stuck...

[Jersey_Joe]

That's driver error I'm sure. You'll get it kid

[Ford Fan#1]

That's driver error I'm sure. You'll get it kid nah haha it was on the ground that was soaked.

[Jersey_Joe]

Right driver error. Should have pulled right out.

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Chrome polish. !!

[Ford Fan#1]

Right driver error. Should have pulled right out. it wouldn't roll haha

[Jersey_Joe]

I put 4 coats on my wheels. And they come clean real easy because of it. And they dry batter. No water marks. More polish just helps. FYI. Just makes that brake dust come off. Food for though

[Ford Fan#1]

I put 4 coats on my wheels. And they come clean real easy because of it. And they dry batter. No water marks. More polish just helps. FYI. Just makes that brake dust come off. Food for though I don't use anything on mine. Just car soap and they clean easily. Besides the brake dust that is burnt on...

[Jersey_Joe]

Tooth brush. Works well

[Ford Fan#1]

Tooth brush. Works well yeah. I'll have to try that sometime

[RhinoZ24]

yup haha including how easy a open diff will get you stuck...

Pssshhh you have 4wd too lol. Me over here with 2wd and an open diff and no problems so far in mud or water. Lol

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[Ford Fan#1]

Pssshhh you have 4wd too lol. Me over here with 2wd and an open diff and no problems so far in mud or water. Lol Dodge Sucks, Chevy Swallows, Toyota's the Turd well I had to use 4wd. And that's only Beacause you don't get much rain haha

[RhinoZ24]

I see enough lol. Desert gets a lot of rain in the winter where my girlfriends family lives. Just have to drive fast and you won't get stuck lol.

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[Ford Fan#1]

I see enough lol. Desert gets a lot of rain in the winter where my girlfriends family lives. Just have to drive fast and you won't get stuck lol. Dodge Sucks, Chevy Swallows, Toyota's the Turd kinda hard to do when you parked on soft grass hahahaha

[RhinoZ24]

Very true lol

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[Ragnar]

Picked up some Blue Magic metal polish at the local Man's Mall. Holy cow.

Turns out the gunk was just brake dust on tarnish. One coat and a quick buff, and the one I have done is gleaming. Thank You for the great advice.

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[Ford Fan#1]

Picked up some Blue Magic metal polish at the local Man's Mall. Holy cow. Turns out the gunk was just brake dust on tarnish. One coat and a quick buff, and the one I have done is gleaming. Thank You for the great advice. they look great. I don't see any wheel clamp marks

[Ragnar]

Shiny is good. Not bad for almost 9 year old rims in a heavy salt state.

There are some weel weights on them, but they are on the back of the rims.

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[Ford Fan#1]

Shiny is good. Not bad for almost 9 year old rims in a heavy salt state. There are some weel weights on them, but they are on the back of the rims. ah cool

[Jersey_Joe]

Picked up some Blue Magic metal polish at the local Man's Mall. Holy cow. Turns out the gunk was just brake dust on tarnish. One coat and a quick buff, and the one I have done is gleaming. Thank You for the great advice.
Wow. They look great!! Well done sir

[RhinoZ24]

Picked up some Blue Magic metal polish at the local Man's Mall. Holy cow.

Turns out the gunk was just brake dust on tarnish. One coat and a quick buff, and the one I have done is gleaming. Thank You for the great advice.



Stuff works wonders. Only polish that takes off the bake on dirt and grime on my exhaust tips. Bought it once to try it an its a favorite for sure.

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Wow. They look great!! Well done sir

Take note Joe, haha try some of it it's amazing haha.

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[Ragnar]

All four done, and they look amazing. The Blue Magic took years of grime, tarnish, and gook off in minutes. I did it all by hand (the powerball dealy wasn't needed, and is pretty worthless anyway), and it all came off in a snap. They are going to look killer on the truck.

[djfllmn]

tooth brush and busches super shine polish...LOVE that stuff

magic erasers are a big no no unless youre cleaning leather seats

[btoolguy1]

What about the plastic clad chrome ones?

[RhinoZ24]

All four done, and they look amazing. The Blue Magic took years of grime, tarnish, and gook off in minutes. I did it all by hand (the powerball dealy wasn't needed, and is pretty worthless anyway), and it all came off in a snap. They are going to look killer on the truck.

Yup Blue Magic and some elbow grease and good as new.

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What about the plastic clad chrome ones?

Haha nothing will clean those. Isn't it nice to pay for the chrome package and get plastic? Cheap @$$ Ford for that one

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[FFX4150]

They look great!!
What did they come off?
Btw $200-SCORRRRE!