Protecting new chrome wheels

**Gonzo** · 09-12-2003, 07:41 AM

I am a Klasse Twins user. Is this OK for chrome wheels?

Failing that what would be recommended to maximize protection of brand new chrome wheels - both the public side and inside the "barrel"? Street temps in Houston reach 150 degrees in summer and I`m sure that is tame compared to where the wheel touches the hub of the calipers (4 wheel disk brakes)

**imported_Tony** · 09-12-2003, 03:16 PM

Hi Gonzo

Most factory chrome wheels are clear coated. Mothers makes a polish for clear coated wheels. It is "not" their regular wheel polish that everyone carries. I know Forrest has posted about this polish before perhaps he we join in with a part number and its ability to protect.

I am also a Klasse user and believe it should last longer than most waxes due to its higher resistance to heat. Klasse will not hurt your chrome wheels.

**Gonzo** · 09-12-2003, 03:23 PM

Wheels are not factory chrome. They are aftermarket factory replicas and are exposed chrome and not clearcoated. When purchased, I was told to wash them with water only. I will see how that goes tonight, as we`ve had rain here the last 3 days. Will also add a layer of KLASSE (red) tonight and maybe a couple of KLASSE (silver) tomorrow. If washing becomes tedious, I`ll order and use P21S wheel cleaner, diluted

**imported_Tony** · 09-12-2003, 03:41 PM

I wonder... alot

Since s100 is similar to P21s paste wax, If perhaps s100 carries a wheel cleaner similar to P21S wheel cleaner.

same company just different label and cheaper price

**BradE** · 09-12-2003, 04:06 PM

Zaino or Klasse will work great on uncoated chrome. :up

**ntoddalbert** · 09-12-2003, 04:45 PM

S100 wheel cleaner does exist, about 9 bucks for a bottle, its the same as the regular P21sw ( Non Gel) wheel cleaner from my exp

**forrest@mothers** · 09-13-2003, 02:18 PM

I`ve not seen any clear coated chrome wheels. But, if there were, I`d suggest using a quality polymer based product, or something like our Clear Coat Wheel Polish, part # 05108.

For chrome plated wheels, a good chrome polish works wonders. You can pay $2 for a low end one, or $3-4 for a good one.

The extra few dollars are well spent. The inexpensive ones are are old, harsh formulations that are great for removing rust from the bumper of a `67 pick up, but way too aggressive for today`s show quality platings.