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stoauto
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are there any places in the bay area that can polish some chrome rims? or what works well? thanks
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BlackNGold
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You can buy some metal polish like Mothers or another brand from your local parts store...You can only polish aluminum, if the chrome is bad on your wheels you might need to have them re-chromed...
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88DroptopGT
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What is the condition of the rim? Flaking, oxidation, water spots, scratches? With water spots, I had good results with Mothers metal polishing cream. Nothing fixes flaking, that's when the wheel is done and needs a re-chroming - which is somewhat pricey. Superficial scratches on the clear coat can be buffed out on chrome, but deep buffing marks cannot be hidden (such as using a dirty cloth, wrong stage polish, or too much cleaning agent, coarse sponge, etc).
Try vigorously cleaning the wheels with Meguiars wheel cleaner (pink stuff) drying, and applying some Mother's polish with a new, non-scratching lint-free cloth.
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stoauto
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thanks for the replies, very helpful, actually the chrome is in really good shape,but i do believe there are some water spots. my buddy justs wants to try and get them a little more shiny, for this upcoming car show. trying to see what his options are, and so far so good.
thanks again
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six 5.0
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Tinfoil and Coke, I saw it on Mythbusters (IT WORKS, TRY IT.... ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif) )
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stoauto
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Originally posted by six 5.0:
Tinfoil and Coke, I saw it on Mythbusters (IT WORKS, TRY IT.... )
really! shit, i just might try that, but on an old rim first. thanks
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ci$ko
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pledge is the sh!t use that or other foaming polish
[ April 25, 2004, 06:06 PM: Message edited by: ci$ko ]
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ci$ko
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dubble post
[ April 25, 2004, 06:06 PM: Message edited by: ci$ko ]
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HaulinAss Motorsports
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Originally posted by stoauto:
are there any places in the bay area that can polish some chrome rims? or what works well? thanks
Evan call The Wheel Place and talk to Sam.He is located in San Jose in the same complex as Gromm Racing off of Stockton Ave.He does great work and has good prices.
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stoauto
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Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
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Originally posted by stoauto:
are there any places in the bay area that can polish some chrome rims? or what works well? thanks
Evan call The Wheel Place and talk to Sam.He is located in San Jose in the same complex as Gromm Racing off of Stockton Ave.He does great work and has good prices.
hey sweet! thanks matt!
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HaulinAss Motorsports
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Originally posted by stoauto:
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Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
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Originally posted by stoauto:
are there any places in the bay area that can polish some chrome rims? or what works well? thanks
Evan call The Wheel Place and talk to Sam.He is located in San Jose in the same complex as Gromm Racing off of Stockton Ave.He does great work and has good prices.
hey sweet! thanks matt!
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