FOSTER21 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I have a set of chrome ZR1's on my Camaro, and would like to know what you are using to polish and shine your wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/wheels-trim-undercarriage-engine-bay-detailing/8499.htm If they are indeed Chrome, Metal Polish #2 or BG for the shine, and seal them up with Quick Sealant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 AQS before BG IMO though! I use MP #2 on our Enclave's and MAN do they pop! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 are they OE, or aftermarket? if OE, the wheels are polished, not chrome! clean them normally, but use Metal Polish #1 and #2 to a mirror finish, then follow that up with some QS to protect them! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t4YwQZ0MT8&hd=1]Adam's Polishes Vol. 7 - Chapter 18 - Metal Polishing - YouTube[/ame] if they're truely chrome, then treat them as you would your paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Are you referring to C4 ZR1 wheels or the new C6 ZR1 wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTER21 Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 They are aftermarket chrome c4 ZR1's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 then there is most likely no clear coat on them. Adam's Metal Polish combo will work wonders for you! on true chrome i've had success mixing the Metal Polish #1 with a little revive on a blue hex grip pad. i don't have MP2 yet, because i hardly us MP1 as it is. the only true chrome piece i own is an exhaust tip that gets hit with everything from the RR tire on the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 then there is most likely no clear coat on them. Adam's Metal Polish combo will work wonders for you! on true chrome i've had success mixing the Metal Polish #1 with a little revive on a blue hex grip pad. i don't have MP2 yet, because i hardly us MP1 as it is. the only true chrome piece i own is an exhaust tip that gets hit with everything from the RR tire on the road! I'm not sure if they are clear coated or not. My step-dad has an OEM set on his '96 SS. Last week I stripped all of the wax on them off w/ APC, put quick sealant on followed by brilliant glaze. They look awesome and probably the most like a "mirror" since he's owned the car. If you want to see if they're clear coated or not, take a little bit of Metal Polish #1 or #2 and run an inconspicuous spot on the wheel. If black residue comes off on the applicator, they're NOT cleared and continue with that polish. If there IS NOT any black residue, stop, and grab Revive Polish then follow that with quick sealant and brilliant glaze! I was going to polish my step-dad's "polished" C6 Z06 wheels, but after a little research discovered that they were actually clear coated. I was disappointed since they look pretty dull. OP, if you know who manufactured the wheels, since they are aftermarket, call them up and ask them if they clear coat their wheels or not. A lot of aftermarket companies will. I know OEWheels "polished" wheels are clear coated, so they might clear chrome too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I'm not sure if they are clear coated or not. My step-dad has an OEM set on his '96 SS. Last week I stripped all of the wax on them off w/ APC, put quick sealant on followed by brilliant glaze. They look awesome and probably the most like a "mirror" since he's owned the car. If you want to see if they're clear coated or not, take a little bit of Metal Polish #1 or #2 and run an inconspicuous spot on the wheel. If black residue comes off on the applicator, they're NOT cleared and continue with that polish. If there IS NOT any black residue, stop, and grab Revive Polish then follow that with quick sealant and brilliant glaze! I was going to polish my step-dad's "polished" C6 Z06 wheels, but after a little research discovered that they were actually clear coated. I was disappointed since they look pretty dull. OP, if you know who manufactured the wheels, since they are aftermarket, call them up and ask them if they clear coat their wheels or not. A lot of aftermarket companies will. I know OEWheels "polished" wheels are clear coated, so they might clear chrome too. chrome and polished get mistaken for the same thing all too often as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Post up some pics of your wheels when done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 chrome and polished get mistaken for the same thing all too often as well! This is very true. Polished can be a PITA, but look amazing when they're polished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villapd Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 AQS before BG IMO though! I use MP #2 on our Enclave's and MAN do they pop! Chris Chewy, how do use the quick sealant on wheels? Do you spray them ,then wipe off or do you spray onto on mf then hit the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Chewy, how do use the quick sealant on wheels? Do you spray them ,then wipe off or do you spray onto on mf then hit the wheels. i quickly spray it on the spokes and around the lip, then spray some in an americana applicator pad, and rub it on, as if i was waxing. get done with all 4 corners, wait a few minutes, go back and buff it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villapd Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 i quickly spray it on the spokes and around the lip, then spray some in an americana applicator pad, and rub it on, as if i was waxing. get done with all 4 corners, wait a few minutes, go back and buff it off Thanks Ryan ! By the way, u know any other members near my neck of the woods? I was trying to find someone that can help me do some paint correction on my caddy. Tia I'm about 3 hrs westbof Dallas . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Thanks Ryan ! By the way, u know any other members near my neck of the woods? I was trying to find someone that can help me do some paint correction on my caddy. Tia I'm about 3 hrs westbof Dallas . i'm moving to Midland next Sunday... last time i was out that way i think i was the only forum member within a 300 mile radius LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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