Meguiars All Metal Polish

purp99gp · 01-24-04, 01:21

Is the Meguiars All Metal Polish (Pro line) safe for clear coated wheels. I have got factory wheels I use in the winter on my Grand Prix and I know that they are clear coated. My other rims are chrome. I wanted to get a polish that will work good on both. Would the All Metal Polish be good for both, or would it be better to use on the chrome and use regular car wax on my clear coated wheels. Thanks

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C-MDX · 01-24-04, 01:29

Most chrome rims nowadays are clearcoated no matter if it's chrome or not, just treat your chrome rims like how you treat your clearcoated. I don't know if I'm right or not but I think that's how it is

Aurora40 · 01-24-04, 02:47

It says it can be used on coated wheels. It is very gentle. But if your wheels are clearcoated, I'd just use paint products if I were you. I didn't realize chrome tended to be coated...

K_Csaxo · 01-24-04, 04:35

im probably beind the times here but... have manufacturers solved the problem of chrome rims from corrosion yet?

Lynn · 01-24-04, 11:13

purp99gp, fortunately, we have forrest -- a Mothers rep -- in our community. You might want to PM him, and ask him to look at Mother's-related threads. I'm sending him a PM now to ask him to look at this one. Admittedly, other Autopians may have experiences that differ from the Mother's "company line," but I figure it can't hurt to get the "official" answer.

forrest · 01-25-04, 11:13

I disagree with the notion that most chrome plated wheels are clear coated. The only chrome wheel I've hear of is a Lincoln Town car of 1 model year, and only on a certain high-line trim package.

Chrome doesn't need a clear coat, it will only degrade the shine it gives off. Chrome is also extremely hard, whereas clear coat is much softer in comparison.

I don't believe you're going to find a polish that does a good job on both coated wheels and chrome plated ones - the finishes are so different there's no way one polish can do a good job on both.

I'd recommend a quality chrome polish for the plated ones, and either a product made specifically for clear coated wheels or a quality paint protection product for the coated ones.

C-MDX · 01-25-04, 12:48

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Originally posted by forrest
I'd recommend a quality chrome polish for the plated ones, and either a product made specifically for clar coated wheels or a quality paint protection product for the coated ones.

Just like MOTHERS chrome polish and clearcoat wheel polish, correct??

forrest · 01-25-04, 02:58

There are other quality chrome polishes as well.

That I know of, we are the only folks who make a polish just for clear coated wheels, and it's tough to find as it's not a good seller. That's why I suggested a good paint care product.

jgv · 01-25-04, 04:11

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That I know of, we are the only folks who make a polish just for clear coated wheels, and it's tough to find as it's not a good seller. That's why I suggested a good paint care product.

Noticed that, just ordered that

So, guess it's not basically the same as a paint polish, is it?

gb387 · 01-25-04, 04:21

This has nothing to do with Meguiars All Metal Polish but here goes any way...

I had a bad experience with eagle one wheel cleaner so I nolonger use any wheel cleaners no matter what they say.... so for my wheels I use Rain-X Glass cleaner concentrate (This stuff is a really bad window cleaner so I thought I would give it a shot on another test before it hit the trash can) I mix it with water and wipe with cotton towels. Works GREAT! I have been using it for years on both clearcoated wheels and polished never had a problem. They shine like new and the brake dust wipes off no problem.

Only problem I am almost out of concentrate and can nolonger find it anywhere and I need some so if anyone knows where it is sold let me know. I am told they still make it.

forrest · 01-25-04, 04:42

jgv - it's not one of our paint products repackaged. It's a polymer product that has a little bit of cut to help remove the light surface scratches from road debris and the milky streaks left from the use of improper wheel cleaners. It also will help remove embedded brake dust, and leaves a coating behind to help inhibit brake dust from adhering.

Too bad I can't convince the big retailers that folks with clear coated wheels would actually buy it. They are under the impression that clear coated means maintenance free.

jgv · 01-25-04, 04:50

As I said before, just ordered it! And be sure I'll post a review of it after a couple times of using it!