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cwhitt 08-22-2016 04:56 PM

Stained chrome clad wheels easy fix
 
So I picked up a set of take offs of the 6 spoke xlt 2013-2014 chrome clad wheels.
To take the brake dust off the back, I sprayed scrubbing bubbles heavy duty and scrubbed with a thick bristled brush.
For the front I used Eagle One A to Z wheel cleaner (safe for all finishes) and after they dried I noticed that brake dust, water spots, and various other crap was still left behind.
I researched how to get this off and was overwhelmed with how crazy everyone got with it. I decided before I bought anything to break out my mother's mag and chrome polish.
Needless to say.... it worked like a charm! These things look brand new now.

Before:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...0a98cc51c8.jpg
After:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...d2ab7ae623.jpg
Side by side:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...8c9f468372.jpg

Patman 08-22-2016 05:22 PM

Try posting them in your gallery and I can walk you through the rest

glc 08-22-2016 08:35 PM

That's fine the way they are, click on the attachment thumbnails and they open up full size.

SSCULLY 08-22-2016 11:05 PM

Did those have a clear coat on them ?

cwhitt 08-23-2016 01:40 AM


Originally Posted by SSCULLY (Post 5201149)
Did those have a clear coat on them ?

I think so. With that mother's stuff, if it doesn't, the oxidation turns black. REALLY BLACK. I know this first hand bc the wheels I took off were Weld Racing uncoated aluminum and the upkeep is ridiculous.

Blown F-150 08-25-2016 05:45 PM

Poor Boy's Spray and Rinse is great for this.

cwhitt 08-26-2016 10:51 PM

*update*

Just washed the truck today and water spots didn't even get baked in when the wheels were in the sun. Wiped them right off and still looks like I just polished them. Didn't have to use detailing spray or anything on them.

cwhitt 08-30-2016 04:53 PM

Trying to get the hang of inserting pictures...
Lets see if this works
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...91403adf41.jpg


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