Real chrome durability

[97expo]

Looking for some input from guys who have had experience with REAL chrome wheels, not clear coated OEM wheels. I am looking to purchase a set of OEM Ford wheels for my truck that have been chromed. Seller states they are triple chrome plated. Nickel, double copper, and then chrome.

My main concerns are how will they hold up over time? What is the maintenance like? I live Southern california so salted roads isnt an issue.

 

As always, thanks for your input.

[Chris@Adams]

If it were me I would apply a coat of BG for shine and QS for protection.

[blcksilv08]

I agree with what Chris said, Brilliant Glaze will make the wheels pop like crazy and Quick Sealant is the easiest to apply to wheels.

[LT1xL82]

If it were me I would apply a coat of BG for shine and QS for protection.

Does this order shorten the life of the QS by much?

[Chris@Adams]

Maybe slightly however QS is so easy to apply and remove it's still worth the shine you will get with BG.

[97expo]

Thanks for the help. Is deep wheel cleaner safe on chrome wheels? It isn't advertised as being safe on chrome wheels on the website.

[BRZN]

Yup, Deep Wheel Cleaner is safe for chrome wheels. Chrome is a very hard and durable coating.

 

Just follow the instructions on the label or watch the videos:

 

https://youtu.be/-60QBxi6to0?list=PL4ju56j0wCCVLlrD2nWaVu6yhJBLO28jy

 

 

Edited October 16, 2015 by BRZN

[McDuff]

I would bet with that good coating and protection that soap and water is all you will need to clean those wheels.

[Dan@Adams]

I would bet with that good coating and protection that soap and water is all you will need to clean those wheels.

 

I agree, most likely yes. However, if the wheels have a lot of intricate spokes or crevices around the rim of the wheel where brake dust could build up, depending on the brake pad compound, sometimes those areas are difficult for me to get perfect and that's where Deep Wheel Cleaner will work amazingly well