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  • Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

    Hey Everyone,

    Over the last month and a half, I have been testing Meguiar's Hot Rims Chrome Polish on various chrome bumpers, and other chromed accessories. How does the product perform? In a word: AWESOME!



    I have all kinds of different metal/chrome polishes both from Meguiar’s as well as several from other manufacturers. Some work really well on some metals and not others. But the biggest challenge was finding a metal polish that worked well on chrome that did not add light hazing, or did not cause you to spend a lot of time trying to removing the residue or smears from the polish. If you have polished chrome before, you will know that smears from some polishes are difficult to remove. Not so with Meguiar’s Hot Rims Chrome Polish. It simply left a clean, reflective, and beautiful finish!

    For years when it came to chrome, I ended up using one of my favorite products that was designed for paint but works extremely well also for chrome: Meguiar’s #20 Polymer Sealant. But from my recent testing, that may be about to change!

    Meguiar’s New Hot Rims Chrome Polish is a white thick liquid/gel that has very little odor to it. I tend to apply the product using a Meguiar’s Supreme Shine microfiber towel, working the product in thoroughly. I work the chrome polish to the point that it is almost gone and then I use another microfiber towel to wipe it off, buffing it to a brilliant shine! On every piece of chrome I have tried it on, I was simply amazed at both the results and the user friendliness of the product. Some products have a very strong chemical smell to them, Again, not so with the new Chrome Polish.

    At the end of a long detail, it is the extra touches that cause one paint finish to stand out from another. This also holds true for trim pieces and especially chrome as real chrome grabs ones’ eyes and draws you to the vehicle. I enjoyed the product so much, that I now wish more new vehicles had chrome on them!

    Here are a few pictures.







    And the results after only a few minutes of work:








    And finally, like I said, the added touch to the chrome just completes the whole package!








    This is going to be one product that I will be using on every detail where there is chrome!

    Tim
    Tim Lingor's Product Reviews

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    Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

    Nice write up Tim! I guess your truck looks OK also.

    Andy
    Keeping MOL family friendly! If you need help or have a question, don't hesitate to shoot me an email or PM. 101impala@gmail.com
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      Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

      Tim!

      WOW!! (Mike-in-Orange I hope you don't get mad because I said WOW)
      Like always your reviews are very well based, you test and test and you give information that would help us to understand and see in our minds what is like. Your description is so precise that you can even "taste" what you are saying.

      Thanks for taking the time and dedication for this, like always helping out in the forum

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        Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

        Originally posted by yalerd View Post
        Tim!

        WOW!! (Mike-in-Orange I hope you don't get mad because I said WOW)
        Like always your reviews are very well based, you test and test and you give information that would help us to understand and see in our minds what is like. Your description is so precise that you can even "taste" what you are saying.

        Thanks for taking the time and dedication for this, like always helping out in the forum
        LOL. Mad? Not even close, especially when once again "wow" is the perfect word.

        Tim, your trucks bumpers look so amazing I almost want to go out and buy a car with some chrome on it!!! It just looks so........ wow.
        Michael Stoops
        Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

        Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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          Originally posted by Mike-in-Orange View Post
          It just looks so........ wow.
          Yeap!! that's the word of the day guys and gals!

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          • #6
            Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

            Looks great Tim!

            I agree that there should be more chrome on new vehicles. And they can start with wheels!

            I hope this product is readily available locally!

            BTW it looks like your LSP held up very well over that Canadian winter!

            RamAirV1
            2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack 392Granite Crystal
            2006 GTO Impulse Blue

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            • #7
              Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

              WOWEEE!!! (that's right, I just went there)

              Looks great Tim! I only wish I had enough chrome to actually have an excuse to go out and buy some now!

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              • #8
                Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

                Awesome looking truck Tim.

                Aaron
                Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without grumbling or questioning,

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                • #9
                  Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

                  Tim, great review, and wow what reflection in those pics. I was on the fence about what chrome polish to try. Not anymore. Thanks for the review. I have to say it again, Wow!
                  quality creates its own demand

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                  • #10
                    Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

                    Looks GREAT! BUT I was wondering how long it lasts ie. how it holds up; how often does one have to polish the chrome again?

                    TKS Michael = Elky w alot of Chrome.

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                      Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

                      Originally posted by cyberized View Post
                      Looks GREAT! BUT I was wondering how long it lasts ie. how it holds up; how often does one have to polish the chrome again?

                      TKS Michael = Elky w alot of Chrome.
                      Hi Michael,

                      Since chrome is not paint, with the Chrome Polish you are actually removing the grime or crud that has built up on the chrome. You can re-apply when the chrome has water spots, road grime etc that needs to be removed.

                      Tim
                      Tim Lingor's Product Reviews

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                      • #12
                        Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

                        Great Review!
                        SYDSTER

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                        • #13
                          Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

                          I used it HR Chrome Polish on a set of chrome ten-spoke Benz wheels and I loved the results and my customer was amazed! It's GREAT STUFF that I, too, will use of every detail that has chrome!

                          Bravo!
                          Have you diminished your abrasives today?
                          Wilson's Precision Detailing

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                            Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

                            Thanks for the great review Tim. I can't wait to get my hands on some to try it on our classic cars.

                            Is this polish a stand alone product that does not need to be topped with a wax or sealant to retain it's protection?

                            Keep us posted on how it holds up.
                            Frank
                            "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." Thomas A. Edison

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                              Re: Meguiar's NEW Hot Rims Chrome Polish Review!

                              Originally posted by Blue67 View Post
                              Thanks for the great review Tim. I can't wait to get my hands on some to try it on our classic cars.

                              Is this polish a stand alone product that does not need to be topped with a wax or sealant to retain it's protection?

                              Keep us posted on how it holds up.
                              Good morning,

                              As far as I am aware, the Hot Rims Chrome Polish contains a miniscule amount of protection. However, one should keep in mind chrome is a metal and not paint. But with that said, I top my chrome with Meguiar's M20 Polymer Sealant in order to add protection against the elements, particularly road salt etc.. . Therefore, I use the Hot Rims Chrome Polish to restore the awesome brilliance that chrome can provide and then lock it in with Meguiar's M20.

                              Tim
                              Tim Lingor's Product Reviews

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