What's your favorite protectant for chrome?

FYI....



1. The first group are Acid-based Wheel cleaners. These are widely used by detailers, car dealers and car washes desiring to clean wheels in the shortest possible time or with the least amount of effort. Acid-based cleaners are typically a 2-3% solution of oxylic, phosphoric and/or hydrochloric acid. Most spray-on/hose-off wheel cleaners fall into this group. While these cleaners pack the greatest cleaning punch they can etch the surface if allowed to dry on the wheel. Care should also be taken not to use acid cleaners on wheels with pitted or chipped surfaces. The acid will migrate into any fissures and accentuate flaking and peeling of surface coatings.





Source: CMA



-----> Scrub a little bit and use an alkaline cleaner, which seems to be safer.



Also, I believe a lot of us here dismissed Oxylic acid cleaners for clearcoat applications back when the old ABC method was discussed. Virtually ALL the OEM's recommend claying over an acid wash on clearcoat paint.
 
Mr. Chemist- OK, thanks. I'm happy with the wheel cleaning regimen I'm using now, but I wanted something safe to recommend to others who want something "acidic".



DetailKing- Heh heh, well, a few of us are still using ABC. Claying just didn't prevent the rust blooms on my silver vehicles, and I haven't had *any* since I started using ABC ( I use it right after taking the plastic off). It really was a night-and-day difference. No problems of any kind with the ABC, but then I'm exceptionally careful during the acidic step and I don't get it on surfaces that don't need treating. I do think I'll look into switching to FinishKare on the next new one, though ;) Once I've done the decontamination thing though, you're right, clay is fine for upkeep if you keep 'em well protected.
 
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