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Cleaning Chrome Rims?

bthessel

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Anyone have a good way to get heavy oxidation off of chrome rims? On my 2009 trailer the chrome rims are really dull and have a pretty good layer of oxidation. I tried a couple of off the shelf chrome polishes and barkeepers friend soft cleaner. No luck. Only thing I found that worked was fine grade steel wool, but it was like 15 minutes of rubbing to get a spot clean the size of a baseball. I will wear out my fingers trying to do all 4 wheels.
 

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If they are real chrome steel or brass wool will do the trick, just don't go too nuts or they’ll scratch. You likely won’t find a product that is going to produce satisfactory results if you had to scrub that much to get it off.
 

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image.jpgthis morning I used water & SOS pads PLUS did a fast wax. They had some slight rust & a nasty film that came right off. The soap in the pads helps keep anything from getting scratched
 
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SOS pads worked well for me. A Tip i discovered is to hold 2 or 3 pads at a time to make it easier on the hands to grip than just a single one.
 

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Either SOS pads or never dull.
 

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View attachment 127579this morning I used water & SOS pads PLUS did a fast wax. They had some slight rust & a nasty film that came right off. The soap in the pads helps keep anything from getting scratched
Good night! Those rims are shining like brand new!
 

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Going forward, invest in some of the Meguiars Hot Rims cleaner. It is amazing. I usually spray it on, then use a small bristle brush on rims and tires. Look like new every time.

meguiars-hot-rims-all-wheel-tire-cleaner-24-oz-18.jpeg.jpg
 
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