I have 22" Chrome Rims on my Truck. Anyway, is there anything on the market thay will clean the rims without me having to use a towel to clean them good and make them shine. I hate having to clean my rims every week by hand. I'm not saying I don't want to clean them by hand but I dont want to have to do it weekly. I'm hoping like a spray on and spray off type system. I have read about people using simple green to clean there wheels. But will that work on chrome rims?

 

If you wax your rims when you wax the truck, they will be much easier to clean. Been doing it for years (decades).

And Simple Green is fine, so is the same soapy water you use to wash the truck. I'd avoid any harsh chemicals that may discolor or damage surfaces over time. If it's too strong to apply with a bare hand, it's too strong to put on my truck.

 

I stay away from chrome wheel cleaners because I "scarred" mine last year by using one of those spray on cleaners. Does anybody know of a way to remove the scarring and restore the original shine?

Also, has anybody heard of any product when used on wheels will create a charge that repels dust? I guess I'm looking for something like the ionic toothbrush that creates a charge on your teeth that repels germs and bacteria from "sticking" to your teeth. Maybe I'm looking for a spaceage solution. LOL.

 

bajabenedik, I'd check the Ronco website.

Apparently Simple Green isn't for coated metals. I use it full strength, and have so on aluminum and chrome wheels for years, with no problems, only success. According to their website, they make a special Simple Green for automotive use, that is safe for all metals.

 

One important thing to note though... the Simple Green will remove wax. It's just the nature of the chemical...

It works great though... I use it on my tires and wheel wells when they're extra dirty.

RP

 

RP,

Do you really expect us to believe anything on any of your vehicles could ever be "extra dirty"??

That's hysterical...

 

I mix up another batch of wash solution and use a soft bristle brush to clean my wheels. I'm not too keen on chemical cleaners for wheels.

 

I've heard too many horror stories about cleaning wheels with chemicals. I just use soap and water with a mitten. Sure it takes longer and is harder but its definatly better than effing up those nice wheels!