Clear Coated Chrome Rims

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jw

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I'm still having issues with my clear coated chrome rims. I've asked before about these almost rust looking spots on my rims. I've tried 1Z chrome polish by hand,and Menzerna SIP by hand, neither have touched these spots. What next, would a poweball do anything? Should I take the rotary to it? If so with what polishes and pads?



Thanks
 
I also meant to mention that you cannot feel these spots. It's like it's beneath the clear coat. i was told that if you apply chrome polish and it doesn't turn black that means the rims are clear coated. THis is correct isn't it?
 
jw said:
i was told that if you apply chrome polish and it doesn't turn black that means the rims are clear coated. THis is correct isn't it?
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No. It just means they aren't clear coated alloy. Which, if they are actually chrome plated, they won't be clear coated. What kind of wheels are they?
 
jw said:
i was told that if you apply chrome polish and it doesn't turn black that means the rims are clear coated. THis is correct isn't it?
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NO that not whay you were told:

jw said:
How do you know if it's clear coated or not? If its clearcoated can you not use steel wool?
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BigJimZ28 said:
no steel wool on CC

to tell if it is polished or CC use some metal polish and if it is not CC it will turn black as per post #1
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but I did ask nice for you to stop making new threads about

the same rims and answer some of the questions in the 12 other threads you have about these rims:mad:
 
If these are GM factory chrome wheels; they are not clearcoated. They are merely cheap chrome OE wheels.



Grab some chrome polish and have at it. Some 000 Stainless Steel wool may help in the rusted areas. Chrome polish will NOT turn your cloth "black" at all. Chrome does not "polish" like a raw polished aluminum wheel (whereas a raw aluminum polished-finish wheel will make a black putty if you are using a metal polish on them.)



On OE wheels its REAL easy...if they're chrome; they're NOT cleared; if they're argent silver (anything other than chrome) they're cleared. NO OE wheels are raw aluminum alloy these days.
 
I love how BigJim only says this, instead of saying anything insightful. You've told me to post pictures and I did that and you didn't even respond. And I was told that if the polish doesn't turn black the wheels are clear coated. If this is incorrect I'd appreciate someone setting me straight instead of just saying to keep posting this in a thread from 2 weeks ago. Almost every question posted on this board has been posted at some time or another.



By the way David the wheels are 22 inch Dub wheels.
 
For reference pics; go here:



http://www.autopia.org/forum/detailing-product-discussion/108218-chrome-rim-help-pics-included.html



The wheels appear to be chrome; not polished.



Again; if you take metal polish to the surface and don't get a black tarnish very quickly then they are indeed chrome plated.



Most Chrome plated wheels are NOT clear-coated; there is NO need. Chrome is a very hard and durable finish. OTC products like Mother's Chrome Polish works very well by hand and will aid in refreshing the look of the wheel as well as cleaning it. Only 000 or 0000 stainless steel wool will help get those scratches out though. Don't get too carried away; only lightrubbing is necessary.



Best of luck.
 
jw said:
I love how BigJim only says this, instead of saying anything insightful. You've told me to post pictures and I did that and you didn't even respond. And I was told that if the polish doesn't turn black the wheels are clear coated. If this is incorrect I'd appreciate someone setting me straight instead of just saying to keep posting this in a thread from 2 weeks ago. Almost every question posted on this board has been posted at some time or another.



By the way David the wheels are 22 inch Dub wheels.
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sorry I missed the post with the pictures, thanks for the link mblgir

(that why all this info shoud be in one post ..........OK I will stop now)



yes those wheels look like chrome

so I would try the #0000 Steel Wool with polish or WD-40(it will help lube the steel wool and help to disolve the rust spots)



Chrome is very hard so the steel wool will not hurt them

but...because it is so hard it is going to be very difficult or impossible to fix the scratches



now the bad news

chrome does not rust

and that second picture looks like pitting( one or more of the layers under the chrome is failing)



and the rust spots you see in the first picture are either from

something stuck to the wheel that is rusting (not the case because you told me you used clay) or the wheel is rusting under the chrome



good luck:sadwavey:
 
^ FWIW I'm seeing the same thing. It was mentioned that these are Dub wheels. If so, MHT (the company that markets wheels under the DUB name...among others, including Foose & Driv) may be your best bet for help.



MHT Wheels Inc. : Contact



Good luck...
 
Thanks, I purchased this car used so I have no idea where they were purchased or how they were taken care of. I'm afraid these tires may have been exposed to salt during the winter. Jim, you probably did notice that there were some areas i couldn't gett off with the clay. I don't know if it's burnt brake dust or what.



So it sounds like i'm safe to use the steel wool. I'll give that shot. If this doesn't work is there any chance a rotary or a powerball would do the trick. Jim, what causes pitting?
 
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