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Wuiquen · 07-18-2014, 11:23 PM

Can you guys recommend a good and safe wheel cleaner? I am using meguiar's all wheel and tire cleaner. It works amazing but I think its staining my chrome lips. Today, after wash, I had some water marks like where it was washed out from the wheels? I'll see if the marks are still there tom and take pics.. Its weird thou... It looked like when u have grease and the water wouldn't mix with it.

Wuiquen · 07-19-2014, 01:52 AM

Here's the pictures. It looks like it stained my wheels on the black and chrome part. Can I clean that out with M105 right? This is bad... Errr

SSJ455 · 07-19-2014, 06:48 AM

I've used Eagle1 AtoZ Wheel cleaner for years on chrome and high polished aluminum without any issue.

JTruck · 07-19-2014, 01:06 PM

http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-non...r-d-14301.html

This is what I use and haven't had any problems with it.

I've never worked with chrome but if I remember correctly I don't believe your can polish it like normal paint, I could be wrong.

JTruck · 07-20-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wuiquen

Can you guys recommend a good and safe wheel cleaner? I am using meguiar's all wheel and tire cleaner. It works amazing but I think its staining my chrome lips. Today, after wash, I had some water marks like where it was washed out from the wheels? I'll see if the marks are still there tom and take pics.. Its weird thou... It looked like when u have grease and the water wouldn't mix with it.

Did a little research and reading for you, first off is that chrome lip actual chrome of just plastic with a chrome finish?

Try claying the chrome first and see where that gets you. From what I have read, some wheel cleaners can be very acidic and harsh on chrome, which maybe what happened here. (I'd look into a non-acidic wheel cleaner.)

If claying doesn't work, and this is actual chrome, then you can polish it, but not like you polish paint. You need a metal polish such as this: http://www.autogeek.net/3m-chrome-polish.html

parkerss · 07-20-2014, 01:53 PM

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Crazy storms/dust storms here in AZ (aka haboobs). Leaves me a very dirty car.

I hope to be in AZ no later than Aug 20th

JTruck · 07-20-2014, 02:10 PM

Went driving with a buddy last night, also went by a car show. (Sorry for the edited picture, one of the girls that was with me did it.)

parkerss · 07-20-2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Wuiquen

Here's the pictures. It looks like it stained my wheels on the black and chrome part. Can I clean that out with M105 right? This is bad... Errr

I hope i'm wrong..but that looks like you used a "hot" product on them and "burned" them. A product like Purple power is terrible to use on any vehicle part. Not saying that's what you used but that's what it does. Its way too aggressive. If that's what happend you cant reverse or clean it :( Again I'm not saying that's what it is but looks close to it. Can you rub the stain off with your finger? If so that's a good thing

Wuiquen · 07-21-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JTruck

Did a little research and reading for you, first off is that chrome lip actual chrome of just plastic with a chrome finish?

Try claying the chrome first and see where that gets you. From what I have read, some wheel cleaners can be very acidic and harsh on chrome, which maybe what happened here. (I'd look into a non-acidic wheel cleaner.)

If claying doesn't work, and this is actual chrome, then you can polish it, but not like you polish paint. You need a metal polish such as this: http://www.autogeek.net/3m-chrome-polish.html

Thanks bro.. I guess I'll look into that wheel cleaner.. Today I washed the wheels with dish soap and water, they came out clean so maybe I'll stick to that.. Then used M105 and the marks went away. Stop using it to try Meguiars fine cut cleaner which I am guessing is M2 cuz its got a big 2 in the front. And the wheels came out clean... Look at these pics

They are shinny with no marks right now so I'll try to keep them like that..

Wuiquen · 07-21-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by parkerss

I hope i'm wrong..but that looks like you used a "hot" product on them and "burned" them. A product like Purple power is terrible to use on any vehicle part. Not saying that's what you used but that's what it does. Its way too aggressive. If that's what happend you cant reverse or clean it :( Again I'm not saying that's what it is but looks close to it. Can you rub the stain off with your finger? If so that's a good thing

Finger didn't work but check the previous post. Meguiar's polish/cleaner worked

JTruck · 07-21-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Wuiquen

Thanks bro.. I guess I'll look into that wheel cleaner.. Today I washed the wheels with dish soap and water, they came out clean so maybe I'll stick to that.. Then used M105 and the marks went away. Stop using it to try Meguiars fine cut cleaner which I am guessing is M2 cuz its got a big 2 in the front. And the wheels came out clean... Look at these pics

They are shinny with no marks right now so I'll try to keep them like that..

Looks awesome, glad you found a remedy.

rebelyell22 · 07-26-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SSJ455

I've used Eagle1 AtoZ Wheel cleaner for years on chrome and high polished aluminum without any issue.

That shit ROCKS

CamaroDreams07 · 07-27-2014, 07:24 PM

My Camaro is now paid off!

Muscle Car Lover · 07-27-2014, 07:27 PM

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My Camaro is now paid off!

BOOM!!!!

How does that feel? Nothing like being free and clear. Congrats man!

07-18-2014, 11:23 PM	#1317
Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,599	Can you guys recommend a good and safe wheel cleaner? I am using meguiar's all wheel and tire cleaner. It works amazing but I think its staining my chrome lips. Today, after wash, I had some water marks like where it was washed out from the wheels? I'll see if the marks are still there tom and take pics.. Its weird thou... It looked like when u have grease and the water wouldn't mix with it. __________________

07-19-2014, 01:52 AM	#1318
Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,599	Here's the pictures. It looks like it stained my wheels on the black and chrome part. Can I clean that out with M105 right? This is bad... Errr __________________

07-19-2014, 06:48 AM	#1319
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,037 View My Garage	I've used Eagle1 AtoZ Wheel cleaner for years on chrome and high polished aluminum without any issue. __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

07-19-2014, 01:06 PM	#1320
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-non...r-d-14301.html This is what I use and haven't had any problems with it. I've never worked with chrome but if I remember correctly I don't believe your can polish it like normal paint, I could be wrong. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

07-20-2014, 02:10 PM	#1323
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Went driving with a buddy last night, also went by a car show. (Sorry for the edited picture, one of the girls that was with me did it.) Attached Images __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

07-27-2014, 07:24 PM	#1329
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	My Camaro is now paid off! __________________ [B]