Cleaning chrome wheels!

[Hartman]

I like my chrome wheels looking good, so I clean them often. But, whenever I do it two things happen. One, no matter if I use a polishing cloth or 100% terrycloth towel, I still get lint all over my wheels. Two, after 15 minutes the wheels look all streaky and what not. I used Meguiars HotWheels wheel cleaner. WHAT DO I USE TO GET RID OF THE LINT AND THE STREAKS? Thanks.

 

[410Fortune]

Chrome is a mirror finish.
Use windex and a paper towel.
No kidding. I used to go out and get all these expensive chrome polishes and waxes and whatnot. Well my buddy who is in the wheel/tire business (He knows his stuff) told me window cleaner is allthey need. Guess what, he's right! Windex and a paper towel.

I also wax the chrome (Zymol) every once in a while, helps keep them clean and protects them from road grime, but I'm **** when it comes to my truck.......

 

[Cartman]

Hartman, no idea on cleaning the chrome wheels but how are the wheels so far, is there much of a difference in handling or extra road noise.
The wheels look great.

 

[Hartman]

Cartman, so far the wheels are great. The rims chop, but not too much, and the ride is different because of the tires, but that's natural. I have a bit of rubbing to take care of, but that's about it. The ride is sub-par because I'm in absolute need of new shocks, but after that it'll ride great I'm sure.

 

[Bill Kemp]

I would not use windex on anything except windows. It has something that will lift chrome plating. If you spray it on the back of a mirror it will lift the mirror backing. Dont use it on your wheels.
I use Eagle One chrome wheel polish and am happy with it. You might also look at www.aaarims.com as they have a rim polish/coating that sounds good.
If you get some let me know how you like it....

 

[Hartman]

I used Windex and it works great. Wasted $5 on the damn Meguiars "all wheel cleaner".

Bill, do you think Windex is really strong enough to lift triple-chrome plating? If so, I'll switch to Eagle One.

 

[Bill Kemp]

No, I dont know for sure if its strong enough but I'm not gonna use it on my wheels. Wheels cost to much to take a chance.