View Full Version : Brand new chrome wheels coming in- product rec. for protecting&cleaning
Striker
06-19-2017, 11:21 AM
Hey fellas-
Got a brand new set of chrome wheels coming in this week.
Before mounting them, I`d like to know your thoughts on protecting these wheels.
I currently have one paint sealant (collinite 845) but I`m wondering if there`s a better option.
I`ve heard a couple members raving about Blackfire Metal Sealant?
****this is for a weekend cruiser/nice weather car**** won`t be seeing rain.
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Swanicyouth
06-19-2017, 11:28 AM
I`d just clean them every time with HydroFoam and be done with it. That`s what I do. Wheels are always sealed, bead, clean easy - and it`s literally zero extra work or steps. Of course, you have to buy HydroFoam.
Accumulator
06-19-2017, 12:37 PM
Regulars here might be surprised to hear that I`d coat them. Either that or just use a Wheel Cleaner each time and spitz with something quick and easy as per Swanicyouth`s suggestion. Or use a conventional LSP that`ll outlast/protect 845 (e.g., FK1000P)
I gave up on 845 for wheels ages ago, still like/use/recommend it, but there are much better things to use on wheels these days.
Mike lambert
06-19-2017, 12:58 PM
Kamakaze stance rim coat, easy and 2 years of protection
SGM2008
06-19-2017, 01:43 PM
Kamakaze stance rim coat, easy and 2 years of protection
What`s the shelf life of the coating once it`s open if Kamikaze is touting 2 years of protection?
Mike lambert
06-19-2017, 02:55 PM
I`ve had some for 6 months and no problem
rlmccarty2000
06-19-2017, 03:23 PM
McKees Wheel Coating or Pinnacle Black Label Wheel Coating are inexpensive, easy ways to protect your rims.
Striker
06-19-2017, 09:57 PM
Should I polish them first even tho they are brand new in box or just straight seal them ?
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richy
06-20-2017, 06:49 AM
Feynlab`s Wheel & Caliper coating. Or CQuartz UK.
Accumulator
06-20-2017, 10:42 AM
Should I polish them first even tho they are brand new in box or just straight seal them ?
See how they (really) look when you get them, but I`d just plan on a good cleaning. Some of my "brand new" wheels deserved those scare-quotes, must`ve sent back a dozen over the years...maybe more than that.
Striker
06-20-2017, 12:00 PM
Yea I hope it doesn`t get to that level of where I`m returning them. I`m driving across the border to get them so this won`t be possible. Well it would be. But it`s going to be a paint. 3M makes a metal polish from what I heard. I`m guessing like most 3M products it`s good?
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Accumulator
06-20-2017, 12:41 PM
Striker- I never tried that one, so I dunno. Are you 100% certain that they`re really chrome? Some "machined" wheels like on my Tahoe are NOT, even though they sure look like it.
Striker
06-20-2017, 05:41 PM
That I can`t tell ya my friend. I`ll have to take a look. Perhaps you`d know better. They are SC Saleen wheels sold by late model restoration.
Link:
https://lmr.com/item/LRS-1007SCN/1979-93-Wheel-Sc-Style-17X10-4-Lug-Chrome
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Accumulator
06-21-2017, 12:56 PM
Striker- While Mustang wheels are popular with the Crown Vic crowd, I`m not familiar with those. They do *say* they`re chrome...eh, shouldn`t matter a bit unless they`re marred up, so fingers crossed that they`ll be fine. The backsides though are probably *NOT* chromed plated...or at least that`s my guess. We`ll see if I`m right/wrong :D
Striker
06-21-2017, 01:36 PM
You`re probably right. I had the option of getting them in silver. But on a black car it just looks so much better.
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