tburkdoll Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 What types of wheel polish do you guys use? I use Mothers chrome polish on all our chrome wheels and it looks really good right after polishing but seems to fade fast. My SS wheels still look fine but on a set of Helo Maxx 6's we have on our 06 Tahoe the wheels have a few small spots of oxidation that are beyond polishing out, same on a set of American Racing wheels (the two or three spots of oxidation look like little nics or cracks in the chrome). I polish all of these wheels often enough this shouldn't happen. Does the Mothers polish not have a protectant? Would simply using a wax after polishing do the job to prevent further "cracking"? Any input would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedbowtie Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 mothers polish sucks im my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tburkdoll Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 What do you guys recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) Right here: http://www.rejex.com/ However, wax/sealants will only take you sooo far. If the wheel is shitty quality they will be more prone to pitting/oxidizing. Edited May 3, 2009 by SS Silv (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tburkdoll Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) Right here: http://www.rejex.com/ However, wax/sealants will only take you sooo far. If the wheel is shitty quality they will be more prone to pitting/oxidizing. This sounds like some super stuff! i may have to try this Edited May 3, 2009 by SweetSS24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tburkdoll Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) Right here: http://www.rejex.com/ However, wax/sealants will only take you sooo far. If the wheel is shitty quality they will be more prone to pitting/oxidizing. Ya and i wondered about that too...the wheels weren't real high dollar (not cheap either to say the least) but i wondered about the quality of the chrome. Edited May 4, 2009 by SweetSS24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bag Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Here is it what I use.... Blue Magic Metal/Chrome Polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmien2008 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Try this! http://www.optimumcarcare.com/metalpolish1.htm?li=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funceca88 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 this stuff is great, it alows me too apply as much as i whant, and in between washes i use ice detailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Try this.... http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+ca...C+2.5+ounces.do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tburkdoll Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 hmm....maybe the griots garage polish followed by a rejex coating??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badkarma Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Just rememeber, polish is a very mild abbrasive. Just like on paint, it can be over used. If you have chrome, wash them with soap and water after you wash your truck. Try windex and a micro fiber towl for quick cleaning during the week. you would be suprised what a diffrence that makes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 http://www.californiacustom.com/ourproducts.html These guys make an awesome product. I'm actually in the testimonials section - check out the before/after pics of my wheels on my old yukon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) The key of course is to correct the problem before laying down a protective coat. Nicks and cracks aren't gonna be corrected by polishing, that sounds more like defects in the chroming process. Personally I've had excellent results w/ Mothers Power Polish & the Powerball. As was recommended above after the problems are corrected lay down a coat of Rejex to keep them sealed. EDIT: after reading your post again, you mentioned your SS wheels... did you have yours chromed or are the factory finish? If they're factory finish then DO NOT use a metal polish. They are clear coated and you'll mess them up using a metal polish on those. Edited May 4, 2009 by Dylan06SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tburkdoll Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 The key of course is to correct the problem before laying down a protective coat. Nicks and cracks aren't gonna be corrected by polishing, that sounds more like defects in the chroming process. Personally I've had excellent results w/ Mothers Power Polish & the Powerball. As was recommended above after the problems are corrected lay down a coat of Rejex to keep them sealed. EDIT: after reading your post again, you mentioned your SS wheels... did you have yours chromed or are the factory finish? If they're factory finish then DO NOT use a metal polish. They are clear coated and you'll mess them up using a metal polish on those. My SS wheels are chrome and are perfect and i was thinking of using the Rejex on them after a polish. We have Helo's on our Tahoe that have a few pitted spots in the hard to reach spots. Anything I can do about the spot thats already pitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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