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collinsRS · 09-29-2013, 08:36 PM

What do you use to clean your Black Chrome/Chrome wheels?

Windex and a microfiber?

Thanks!

ChadG · 09-29-2013, 10:39 PM

Even though you're Navy and I'm Army I won't try to steer you wrong. You shouldn't let your wheels get dirty enough to have to clean it with anything other than car soap, water and a wash pad that has been relegated to wheel duty. If for some reason you need something heavier duty, I don't know of anything specifically formulated for black chrome - but I'd go with something without too many harsh chemicals to be safe.

Windex and a microfiber you're just asking to scratch the finish and be a sad panda.

Chris82xx · 09-30-2013, 12:19 AM

Go over them with either diluted simple green or very diluted purple power. Rinse them fairly quickly and spray the tires with a spray shiner. When you wipe down the excess of tire shine, go over rims. It gives a little moisture to wipe them clean.

collinsRS · 09-30-2013, 12:28 AM

What kind of cloth?

Chris82xx · 09-30-2013, 09:16 AM

Usually something old that's lying around. Ay towel will do.

collinsRS · 09-30-2013, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris82xx

Usually something old that's lying around. Ay towel will do.

I've read they terry cloth and bath towels can scratch the crap out of Black chrome...

Anyone have any exp?

charlietuna · 09-30-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by collinsRS

I've read they terry cloth and bath towels can scratch the crap out of Black chrome...

Anyone have any exp?

I would buy some dedicated micro fiber wash media for those. Check out car pro the micro fiber madness line is excellent.

jordan 572 · 10-02-2013, 08:29 PM

Black chrome is impossible to keep nice, but as far as the advice given I don't exactly agree. Get yourself a nice wheel brush or a good wash pad just for the wheels. If there not hammered car soap will do just fine on them, I would use compressed air to dry them as nearly any towel other than high dollar microfibers will scratch them. They seem like they would be tough because there black "chrome" but in reality there just clear coated so they take a beating. Make sure to clean the pad or brush often while moving from wheel to wheel also.

WiSSDiver · 10-03-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris82xx

Usually something old that's lying around. Ay towel will do.

I think this is the second post from you that I read today that is a sure way to scratch paint.

Start with the last aggressive all purpose cleaner and a Boar hair brush. If the inside barrels or the face of your wheels are covered in brake dust, try something a more aggressive like Adams Deep a Wheel Cleaner or Sonax full effect. Follow up with ACP and blow dry with a leaf blower after you've washed your car properly.

Hope that helps

jordan 572 · 10-03-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WiSSDiver

I think this is the second post from you that I read today that is a sure way to scratch paint.

Start with the last aggressive all purpose cleaner and a Boar hair brush. If the inside barrels or the face of your wheels are covered in brake dust, try something a more aggressive like Adams Deep a Wheel Cleaner or Sonax full effect. Follow up with ACP and blow dry with a leaf blower after you've washed your car properly.

Hope that helps

09-29-2013, 08:36 PM	#1
collinsRS Active Duty U.S. Navy Drives: 2012 Malibu LT, 2012 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Benbrook, Texas Posts: 831	Black Chrome Wheels - Cleaning? What do you use to clean your Black Chrome/Chrome wheels? Windex and a microfiber? Thanks! __________________

09-30-2013, 12:19 AM	#3
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	Go over them with either diluted simple green or very diluted purple power. Rinse them fairly quickly and spray the tires with a spray shiner. When you wipe down the excess of tire shine, go over rims. It gives a little moisture to wipe them clean. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

09-30-2013, 12:28 AM	#4
collinsRS Active Duty U.S. Navy Drives: 2012 Malibu LT, 2012 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Benbrook, Texas Posts: 831	What kind of cloth? __________________

09-30-2013, 09:16 AM	#5
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	Usually something old that's lying around. Ay towel will do. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

09-29-2013, 10:39 PM	#2
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	Even though you're Navy and I'm Army I won't try to steer you wrong. You shouldn't let your wheels get dirty enough to have to clean it with anything other than car soap, water and a wash pad that has been relegated to wheel duty. If for some reason you need something heavier duty, I don't know of anything specifically formulated for black chrome - but I'd go with something without too many harsh chemicals to be safe. Windex and a microfiber you're just asking to scratch the finish and be a sad panda.

10-02-2013, 08:29 PM	#8
jordan 572 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,720 View My Garage	Black chrome is impossible to keep nice, but as far as the advice given I don't exactly agree. Get yourself a nice wheel brush or a good wash pad just for the wheels. If there not hammered car soap will do just fine on them, I would use compressed air to dry them as nearly any towel other than high dollar microfibers will scratch them. They seem like they would be tough because there black "chrome" but in reality there just clear coated so they take a beating. Make sure to clean the pad or brush often while moving from wheel to wheel also.