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Mark Hoffman

Scratches on chrome rims
February 27, 2005 11:11PM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 40

<HTML>Is it possible to remove light scratches on chrome rims similar to the light scratches you would find on a painted surface of a car? If so what are some recommended products and the best way to do it?</HTML>

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Mark

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jon miller

Re: Scratches on chrome rims
March 02, 2005 12:38AM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 51

<HTML>Cleaning Chrome Wheels:
Once the brake dust has been removed apply a polymer sealant for protection, this will also make future cleaning easier. A polymer is recommended as it has a higher melting temperature (350oF) compared to Carnauba wax (180oF) a wheel surface will reach a temperature in excess of 120oF due to rotor friction and in excess of 195oF when parked in the sun.

Methodology:
•Thoroughly rinse wheels to remove any loose surface dirt or dust, remove imbedded brake dust with detailer’s clay
•Remove surface brake dust with a 100% acid-free and neutral pH wheel cleaner (P21S Wheel Cleaner) Agitate with a soft boar’s hair wheel brush and rinse with low-pressure clean water
•If necessary use a polish to restore the lustre of polished chrome (Simichrome) to prevent re-oxidation and provide a water-resistant coating, remove residue with a clean, dry micro fibre towel
To remove very fine scratches use talcum powder and a damp cloth
•Use a one-step product (Klasse All-In-One or Zoopseal)) to provide both cleaning and long-term polymer protection; this will also make future cleaning easier. Apply with a damp applicator; remove residue with a clean, dry micro fibre towel, and finally buff surface to a shine.

Maintenance- remove brake dust with car wash concentrate or P21S Wheel Cleaner (dependant on how soiled the wheel surface is) AIO or Zoopseal should only require renewal twice per year.
JonM</HTML>

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Mark Hoffman

Re: Scratches on chrome rims
March 02, 2005 01:38AM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 40

<HTML>Thanks for the info Jon, very informative.</HTML>

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Renny Doyle

Re: Scratches on chrome rims
March 02, 2005 08:19PM

Registered: 17 years ago
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<HTML>Has the platting been broke? If you are into metal below the plate level its toast! If not, you may be able to remove a light surface scratch. Most of the time when chrome is damaged its pretty tough to fix. Surface damage can be fixed but anything that lifts or breaks the platting is simply gone.</HTML>

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Mark Hoffman

Re: Scratches on chrome rims
March 02, 2005 09:22PM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 40

<HTML>Renny--The platting looks to be fine, just some light scratches from getting to close to the rim with the tire brush. I was going to give Jon's technique a shot to remove them but I have not had the chance yet.</HTML>

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deadhead

Re: Scratches on chrome rims
March 12, 2005 02:51AM

Registered: 17 years ago
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<HTML>how did it turn out mark? i asked the same question today and got the same response from jon but also haven't been able to try it yet.
oh, and thank you jon</HTML>

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Mark Hoffman

Re: Scratches on chrome rims
March 12, 2005 01:36PM

Registered: 17 years ago
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<HTML>I haven't had a chance to try it yet as it is still pretty cold and I don't have a warm place to wash the car. I am also trying to locate some talcum powder that doesn't come in a pink container with a big fluffy poofer in it.</HTML>

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Mark