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I just bought an 09 Chevy Equinox that has chrome wheels.I have never had a car with them and was wondering what the best way to safely clean them and keep them looking their best. Any suggestions?
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Re: chrome wheel care
As long as you are keeping up with regular washes you should be good to use the normal soap and a soft brush or wash mitt to clean them when you wash the car.
If you go two weeks or more between washes you will likely want to use a product like this:
to wash them. Make sure to rinse thoroughly after use.
Then follow that with this chrome polish:
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Congrats on the new ride. I would add. Never clean chrome wheels when they are hot. Dry them fairly quicky after washing to avoid hard water stains. You should get a soft rim brush, heck I have three of them all different sizes, but I own threee cars and all have different types of rims. I use a powerball mini to apply the chrome polish and hit it up with wheel wax. I also clean behind the rim where the brake caliber sits, this may be a bit much for you, but then again, I'm car crazy.2011 335i M Sport Coupe
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I wouldn't even get a brush; those can be too harsh. Get a dedicated wheel wash mitt and it's own bucket. Wash it separately of course.
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Thanks for the respones. I guess Quick Wheel Detailer would be a good product for in between washes?Comment
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It's a great product. I use it on my wheels all the time.Originally posted by stlted View PostComment
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+2. It is for me a must have product. Like it a lot.Originally posted by stlted View Postquality creates its own demandComment
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Question?
After the wheels are clean could you use something like Megs quick wax to protect (Chrome rims that is)? Or is a dedicated wheel wax better?2019 Ford F-150 XLT SPORT 4X4 EcoboostComment
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Quik Wax isn't a replacement for wax. Some don't like wheel waxes too much; I have some and like it. Most here use NXT or something similar.
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