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chrome rims? do they make any rims fully out of chrome? or is it allways aluminum with chrome coated.
What should be used to clean chrome rims? I just bought a used car with chrome rims. They appear tarnished and have a dull bronze film on them. I assume break dust and grime. I tried some chrome polish but it didn't do much, it seems that I should clean them before I try and polish them. What is the best product to use? They are slightly pitted and I am guessing that is permanent, but would like them to look as nice as they can. Thanks in advance.
How do i get brake dust off chrome Rims? If there is any product or home remedies that will help get brake dust off my chrome rims. Also, after it is off, is there anything i can do to keep it off?
What solution sis best to clean chrome rims? I just bought a car with chrome rims that are dirty (haven't been cleaned in ages) and I wanted to make them nice and shiny again =) Is there any special solution I should be using that will work better than water and soap? Lol. My mother keeps insisting on windex but she knows nothing about rims so I doubt that would work but who knows. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks =)
How to remove scratches from chrome rims? I have chrome rims with light scrathes on them from driving the car. Does anyone know how to remove them, any help would be great! Thanks
Is there anyway to strip down some rims with chrome paint on them? I got 4 set of chrome rims. One of them is basically chipped off and i decided to repaint them. The problem is, i dont exactly know how to strip the chrome paint off the other 3 wheels. any ideas? Also, how much would it cost to have a shop do it?
How do you clean the chrome on car rims? I think I have rust on my chrome rims. How would you clean this off to give it a mirror like image?
Whats the best way to purchase chrome rims? I want to buy some 20" chrome rims for my girlfriend's 06 Maxima, the problem is that I have always gone to performance shops and spent over 1500$ on 17" and 18" rims and tires. Now that I want 20" I want to get the best deal for them. Does anyone have some advice on what I should do?
Why do latinos put giant chrome rims on Nissan Altimas? This is not meant to be racist or condescending in any way, its just something that i've observed. Why do latinos put 20" chrome rims on their nissan altimas and maximas? Everytime i see one of those cars driven by a latino, it always has humongous chrome rims. Why? Does this have anything to do with cultural aspects?
I have a set of chrome rims that I allowed to sit dirty for a few months. what is the best way to clean them? I have a set of chrome rims that I used to have on a car that I got rid of. They sat in my garage dirty for a long time and now when I tried to clean them they will not get clean. I have tried using 2 different wheel waxes and also soap and water. Is there anything I can do to get them clean and for how much?
How can I put 20 inch chrome rims on my 92 honda accord? I have a 92 Honda accord and I want to put some 20 inch chrome wheels on it. Most chrome rims come with five lug nuts, but on my honda you can only put rims that consist of four lug nuts. Can anyone help? I know theyre big but i've been seeing people with the same model honda as mine with large rims on it
What is the best website for nice car chrome rims? I have a 2000 mitsubishi mirage and I am shopping for 17" 4 lug chrome rims. If you know of a place that I could search on line for a great deal on car rims, please let me know.
Can you improve the look of curb scratched chrome rims? This weekend I scratched my nice new chrome rims on the curb pretty bad... (ouch). I feel like an idiot. I know that in order to get it fixed back to normal it would need to be re-chromed, but is there anything I can do to make it not as noticable? Is there a way to lessen the appearance of the scratch? It's driving me crazy.
The car wash sprayed my chrome rims with some kind of cleaner and now they are stained. What can I do? I thought the rims were polished aluminum, but I looked online and it says they are chrome. Is it more likely that they are aluminum if it had a chemical reaction like that? It doesn't seem to wanna rub off and it looks terrible. Any suggestions?
Where can I buy chrome rims in New Jersey? I want to buy 16in chrome rims for my 2006 mustang coupe. Does anyone know a place in NJ (Prefer Central Nj) where I buy rims? If there is a website with it please post it.
What must I do to prepare chrome rims for enamel painting? the rims show signs of age (minor rust) I am painting the car and i was gonna paint the rims also.Do I sand to scrach the chrome or can I chemically etch the chrome to allow the enamel to stick? these are steel rims that have been chromed and thanks for guessing i am NOT an idiot...the jury is still out but i'm a hope ing
What is better between powder coating motorcycle rims or just purchasing chrome rims? I have a Yamaha 2001 YZF R6 and I want to know which would be better between powder coating and chrome rims.
Where can I find out the brand name and style of the chrome rims that my ex gave me? I have a set of chrome rims that I am attempting to sell. I need to know what to call them. Their previous owner purchased them new from Les Schwab tire center sometime between 2000 and 2003. The Les Schwab web site is no help. If you are a rims enthusieist, I have a pic.
Can you paint over chrome rims and make them matte black? I have chrome rims and am looking to get them painted a matte black. Is this possible and what do I need to do?
What kind of chrome rims can fit my 82 camaro z28? Id like to buy some chrome rims for my 82 z28. I would like to put some chrome ones as they always look nice. what size wuld fit? ive looked around but i dont kno so please help guys. appreciate it.
How do I care for 22in Chrome Rims? I recently bought a Cadillac that has aftermarket 22 in Chrome Rims on it and I want to make sure the Rims always look good. Is there any special way I should take care of them?
What is the best product to clean chrome rims with? I have 20" black rims with chrome lips, the person i bought the car from left those on all winter and the chrome part doesnt look so good, what is the best type of cleaner/acid to use
How can I clean up my chrome rims? I have a 1982 Mercedes 300TD, and I am planning on redoing the thing. I really like the original rims, as they have the mercedes logo on them, but they look horrible. I looked into rechroming, but it seems that that costs anywhere from $300-$400, which to me is unreasonable. Are there any tricks to make that old chrome shine? I mean 300-400 bucks per wheel
How to refinish black chrome rims? I drive a Dodge night runner and the wheels are black chrome, but my problem is that the black plating or tint I really don't know how it's done but it's peeling off and the normal chrome (NOT damaged) shows out more, my question is if I could refinish my rims easily without spending too much money. It just looks terrible when peeling off. How could I fix them? In case you're not sure how these wheels look just google image search dodge night runner. (Not the SRT-10) they're different.
How to remove paint from chrome rims? Have some over spray on a set of chrome rims that I have just purchased. Need some help so I do not damage the chrome.
Should it be a felony for anyone to put fancy chrome rims on any car made before 1999? I saw someone in a 92' Tahoe with chrome rims. Too bad the car was a rust bucket.
how do i clean the black tarnish off of my chrome rims? i have chrome rims and i was unable to take care of them over the winter due to a few surgeries and i went out to scrub them and now i cant get the black tarnish off of them. any ideas on what i could do and/or use to get it off?
Where is a good place to buy chrome rims ? I have a 2007 Impala LS and I wanted to buy some chrome rims..Where is a good place to find a good deal ?
what can I do with salt ruined chrome rims? Since paying to have them re-chromed is about the same price as paying for a new set of rims, what are some options I have to make them look nice again. paint them a different color? These rims were brand new and I left them on during the winter which was a big mistake and they barely have any miles on them so I'd like to do something with them besides throwing them out, ya know? they are 20" chrome rims. thanks.
What product to use to remove paint overspray from chrome rims without harming the rims. Thanks.,? Have some overspray paint on a set of chrome rims that I have just bought. Need some help with removal without harming the rims.
Best way to care for your chrome rims and keep them like new? Hi i have some chrome rims on my mustang GT/CS and i want to keep them like new, a friend told me to wax them but i found a bunch of other rim care products. What is the best thing to apply to the rims to keep them like new for as long as possible and what products would you recommend? I was thinking about getting Carnauba Cleaner wax... also is Reflections® Advanced Tire Care good?
How to clean brake dust off of chrome rims? I just got a used car yesterday and it came with chrome rims, but it has baked on brake dust. It looked like the owner before me never cleaned them. Please help is there anyway to get the looking clean again.
were can i buy good quality 20in chrome rims for a dodge intrepid? i live in chula vista california if any one knows of a place that sells affordable chrome rims please let me know........thanks!
Where can I get my chrome rims painted black? Any good sites? I drive a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually, burgandy color, I wanna keep the stock chrome rims except dip them in black. Is that possible if yes, Where and How.....MUCH?hehe There are 6 Wheels in all.
I would like to put chrome rims on my 99 Grand AM SE? Currently I have hubcaps on my 99 grand am se. I would like to put chrome rims on it, however, I do not know what is the biggest size tire or rims I can use. Can you please help me? Thank you for any information!
Can I paint chrome rims without sanding? I want to paint my chrome rims, but do I have to sand them? I've seen rims painted without being sanded, and they look fine but I'm not sure if they will chip or crack or anything like that.
Where can I find a good deal on (new) 20" chrome rims for a Dodge Stratus? 20" chrome rims for a Dodge Stratus '02
how do you clean the chrome on car rims? I think I have rust on my chrome rims. How would you clean this off to give it a mirror like image?
what are the most durable chrome rims available? Potholes are bending and cracking my chrome rims! Are forged rims stronger and less likely to crack?
What kind of chrome rims will fit on a 1990 5.0 mustang? I have a 1990 5.0 mustang and need some 18" chrome or black rims that will fit the 4 lug pattern. i want them for show. Where can i get them and what size?
Does anyone know any good products that can get rid of rust from chrome rims? ? I spent over a thousand dollars on chrome rims and I have only had them for about 5 months and they are already rusting and seem to have some sort of permanent specs on them that wont come off no matter what I do. If anyone knows of any good products or anything please let me know because I have tried everything from Noxon 7 to expensive chrome polish.
Whats a good website for getting inexspensive chrome rims? I am looking for a Legit website for selling inexspensive chrome rims...any suggestions?
Does anyone know how to clean rust looking stains off chrome rims? I have some Chrome rims that I am trying to clean up so I can sell. They have rust looking stains on the corners on the front I can't seem to find a way to remove all that. Have any ideas??
I drove my truck with my chrome rims in the snow. Where can I have them cleaned? My rims have salt on them from the snow. I need to get them re-chromed.
How do I paint my chrome rims? I heard that I can sand down the chrome so the paint will bond with it. I have also heard that I need to have the rims dipped in acid. If this is the case, where can I have this done in Orange County, Fullerton area? How long will this process take and how expensive is it? That is only a worse case scenerio. I would like to find another way around that & buying new rims.
Where in the area of Pomona, CA can I find a good shop to custom paint my chrome rims? I have a black car with chrome rims that I think will look really good with black but with the lip remaining chrome..does anyone know a good place in Pomona/Diamond Bar where I can take it to get the rims professionally painted but with an affordable price??
Which is more difficult to maintain, black or chrome rims? I'd like to get some nice looking wheels. I live in the midwest, so salt isn't uncommon in winter. Which is harder to take care of, black or chrome rims?
What kind of chemical that I can readily buy do I need to use to get the paint off my chrome rims? I have brand new chrome rims on my truck that got spray painted, What can I buy to remove the paint without damaging the chrome on them? Acid? Stove cleaner? Please advise. thanks
Best way to take care of new paint job and chrome rims? Whats the best way to take care of a new black paintjob and new chrome rims? What kind of wax?
What can i do with Chrome Rims problem? The rim caps that can be removed are starting to break off the chrome. Ive had them for 5yrs already and they are turning cooper. I was wondering if its possible to get it shiny chrome again with paint or something? I would replace them but they told me they dont make those type of rims anymore so finding a rim cap would be really hard
How do ya remove rust from chrome rims? I have 18in chrome rims and the rust is starting to develop on the cap and near the air hole where ya put air in the tires. what is the best way to get rid of the rust? and what is the best rim cleaner that would make it look like new? and what is the best rim cleaner that i should use, like name brand or type of stuff? thanks again G
What is the best way to get Chrome Rims Clean?? I have been using Rubbing Alcohol. And is works wonders. But i was wondering if there was something else around the house that i could use. Or something that i could go and pick of that doesnt cost a fortune to get just to use on my 20" Chrome Rims. They have set im my gaurage for one whole year, and you could imagin all of the grime and dirt built on them...
where can i find Texas shaped chrome rims? ive seen chrome rims on a car shaped like Texas.. they mustve been like 22'' rims, but i liked them, where can i find them?
Can a 1997 Toyota Camry that is a 4 cylinder with 133hp push 20" chrome rims? I want to know if the 20" chrome rims will ruin the engine or the transmission
does anyone know of a good cheap place to buy chrome rims in chicago? im looking for some chrome rims for my 1993 Pontiac Bonneville..does anyone know of a good cheap place to get some in chicago and whats a good size of rims to get for this car?? thanks a lot
How can I keep my chrome rims from decaying? Out of the set of 4, the two that I cleaned are rotting and the chrome is peeling. The dirtier ones are ok but how can I stop the corrossion, what can I use to protect them?
can i spray paint alluminum rims chrome? i have a 1998 ford mustang v6 on stock rims. i was woundering if its possiable to spray paint the rims chrome? i like the rims i have, but i want em chrome. help? can i spray paint them blue or black?
What are some good tough chrome rims to put on a lifted 2010 toyota tundra? I am looking for truck rims in the 18" category for my truck. I am getting it lifted with 35" mud terrain tires and need rim ideas. So if you could please help me out on some good brands.
What is the best way to store chrome rims for the winter? I live in Michigan so it gets really cold and it snows. Im gonna put my rims in the garage for the winter, but do I need to cover them or put them in boxes so the moisture wont affect them. Would it be alright to wrap them in bubble wrap? Please any advice would help.
What is the best product to clean chrome rims that have dirt buil up? I haven't been able to clean my rims in about a month and they have dirt build up on them. I haven't been able to clean my rims in about a month and I just tried to clean with soap & water. The dirt wont budge.
I have chrome rims with harsh salt stains from the winter. How do I get them to sparkle again? My rims are 18inch and they have salt stains around the outside. Also in the middle is a plastic piece and it is also covered in green dots. I want my rims to look nice for the summer, so anything would help tremendously!!
What website can I go to for chrome rims for my car? I would like to find a good deal on a wheel & tire package. I don't know if I want anything too flashy, cuz I am a female and don't want someone trying to steal them. Would 18'' rims be nice but not to showy?
How do I get brake dust off my chrome rims? Brake dust has left black marks on my rims and i cant get them off by cleaning normally.
How is the best way to get rid of a good set of Chrome Rims? Theyre 20 inch chrome wheels and tires I had for about 6 months. Theyre aftermarket... and Craigslist seems dead right now in LA. Anyone know of any LA area places that buy them back? I gotta sell these fast theyre in the way and I dont live here full time.
Blemishes from brake dust on chrome rims? I have a 35 coupe with chrome 20's and the rear clean very nicly, but the front one;s seem to be stained or etched into from the brake dust. They look like black spots and are rough to the touch. Is there anyway to clear this up? I've tried chrome polish.... just makes the blck spots more noticable.
Getting chrome rims painted to match car! Possible? Hi for my bf's bday I want to go with him to get his 20 inch chrome rims painted. The majority of the rim will be painted but the lip will stay chrome. Are there places that will match the paint of the car to put on the rim? If so, how much does it usually run and where can we go to get it done? Please help.
what is the best way to keep break dust build up off chrome rims or prevention? im constantly wiping,washing my rims daily.
what is the best way to clean rusty chrome rims? The truck has been sitting up for a while. I really need some help. It is really rusty.
chrome rims? can anyone tell me where i can get a nice but not to flashy pair of chrome rims there for a lexus gs300
What is the best way to store chrome rims for the winter? I live in Michigan so it gets really cold and it snows. Im gonna put my rims in the garage for the winter, but do I need to cover them or put them in boxes so the moisture wont affect them. Would it be alright to wrap them in bubble wrap? Please any advice would help.
Where would I find Chrome Rims to purchase? I am looking for rims for my car, but I dont know how I feel about looking on craigslist and other resale places, I dont want to buy something stolen. any good websites (with reasonable prices)? I have been on to Lexani and stuff, just looking for other resources
What are good looking chrome rims to put on a 2001 audi a4 (silver).? I've been looking for a few months and cant find a rim that would look just great on it. Either 17" or 18", its a small sedan dont tell me to get 22s or something unrealistic.
Can you replace or take off chrome lips on rims? A friend is selling black rims with chrome lips and I am interest but, unfortunately, the chrome lip on one rim is damaged due to hitting a curb. But on the other hand, 3 of the 4 rims are ok. He said the rim is ok but the chrome lip isnt and he also said you could just replace the chrome lip or take it off. I was wondering, can you replace or take off the chrome lips on a rim?
chrome rims???? ok well my friend he got some 20 inch chrome rims and he sees all these cars with there rims on still in the winter with snow and everythign the rims all all still shiny and he took his off and he wants to know will it affect his rims if he puts them on in the winter and will the snow ruin them or not
what are the nicest chrome rims for my aveo? my dad bought me a brand new chevy aveo LS & the car is in stock condition,im taking it tommorow to get the windows tinted & the same store sells rims..what rims will make my aveo look nice & what size?
Were can i get the cheapest 20" chrome rims? I have a Mustang and i need some 20" chrome rims for it
is there something i can put on my chrome rims so they will be protected during the winter? i dont have the stock tires and rims anymore... and i dont want to go buy new ones. help!
Toyota avalon 17 inch chrome rims tire size? bought a set of 17 inch motegi chrome rims for my 2002 toyota avalon, but i do not know what size tires I need to buy for it. if anyone knows or can figure it out I would greatly appreciate it
Where can i find chrome rims for my car? I am looking for 16 inch chrome rims 5x120 lug pattern for under $100 a rim can anyone help i found nice msr chrome rims for 92.99 each but the problem is i cant find any 5x120 is there any solution
anyone know where i can scrap a set of chrome 22" rims for cash around fort lauderdale? i have a set of 22" chrome rims that are damaged too badly to be fixed so im trying to find a place that will scrap them for cash
Whats a good way to clean custom chrome rims? (to get road grime, dirt and water stains off?
Are chrome plated rims any good? What's their durability? Do you recommend them for the price of $209 each? Basically I was looking at: Granite Alloy LK1H "Chrome Plated". Do you think the "Bright Silver Paint" finish is any better? Thanks a lot! Recommendations welcome for nice rims (like this one) for a 2000 Toyota RAV4 (not too expensive). Appreciate it! Source: www.tirerack.com Any idea on how chrome plated wheels will do in NYC winter weather?
Is it possible to sell bent chrome rims? All four wheels are bent; one of which is bent to the point where it drastically affects the smoothness of the ride and prevents the tire from holding air for more than 48 hrs.
how can i start making my own chrome rims? i would like to start a business where i design and sell my own rims and I would like to know how to begin the process and what manufacturer will assist me.
I have a blue Huffy Howler bike and I want good chrome rims on it, where can I get it? I want it really bad for my bike. What company makes them?
Where can I get rid of chrome rims for money? They're bent and I don't need them anymore. I don't want them to go to waste; I'd like to get a little $$ out of them. The bent can be fixed. I'm in SC. Any ideas...?
tips on cleaning rust of chrome rims? I have 18in chrome rims and the rust is starting to develop on the cap and near the air hole where ya put air in the tires. what is the best way to get rid of the rust? and what is the best rim cleaner that would make it look like new? thanks again G
What is the best product to use to clean chrome rims?? 22 inch tires on a Dodge Durango
Chrome or black rims on Light silver dodge ram? I just got a new dodge ram with megacab and the color is light silver so i was wondering which one looks better black rim or chrome? I personally like KMC wheels so just wanna see which one you guys like better on a light silver dodge ram.
Quickest/Easiest way to clean tricky CHROME rims? Are there any products that can simply be sprayed on and then washed off after a period of time, or MUST I get down and dirty EVERY time to clean my rims? What about water pressure? What PSI could I use without damaging the tires? Could I just use a water compressor to clean my brake rotors and rims? Any help would be much appreciated. FYI It is to clean my stock trans am rims.(if that helps, never know...) The reason I am asking is because I live in the desert where dust is more than prevalent in my surroundings and even the air I breath daily. Rims get dirty VERY fast in my city. Not to mention we have one of the worst maintained city roads in the nation for a metropolis. Seriously, my city is horrible at laying out and maintaining the roads. HORRIBLE...
how much is a good set of chrome rims and where to buy them? im 15, a week til im 16.. i love my 92 caprice to death but its just so OLD... it still has the original rims on it and a tape player still in there too!! ive got the cd player coming, but i want to figure out the cost of the rims too im gonna try and get some super expensive rims for 16th b-day
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