Those with chrome SRT reps, What cleaner/polish/wax do you use???

[White WK Swagga]

I've contacted Factoryreproductions to try to get info on how to care for the wheels. I have the chrome Jeep SRT8 reps with some light break dust stains and light pitting inside the well of the wheel. I can't access my AOL at this time but I'll post the emails I've sent and received from FR....

Please list what products you use and how you like them....

I'm planning on taking the wheels off in the near future and cleaning and polishing them. please any input you may have is greatly appreciated...

The emails...

I just purchased a set of 20" Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 replica wheels from a friend that purchased them from your site. I was wondering if someone can provide me with some information about the wheel. I was wondering what metal is the wheel made of? Is it chrome all the way through or coated? If you can provide me with the information or direct me as to where I can find the information, it’ll be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Nathan


factoryreproductions wrote:
Wheel is made of aluminum alloy and plated with copper, nickel and chrome.
Factory Reproductions Inc


Thanks for the prompt reply. What do you suggest I use to clean/polish the wheels with? Should u use aluminum, metal polish, or something other?

Nathan


factoryreproductions wrote:

Treat the wheel the same way you would the paint on the car. Keep them clean. Brake dust will eat into the chrome if it is left on the wheel for extended periods. I you want to wax them use a Carnuba wax. Do not use a cleaner wax some will damage the finish.

Factory Reproductions Inc


I have a set of the 20" chrome jeep SRT8 rims. I was wondering if
there is some pitting in the barrel of the rim, what can I use to
clean them? All purpose cleaner?

Thank you in advance,
Nathan


factoryreproductions wrote:

Do not use anything with containing an abrasive. Most cleaner waxes for
paint finishes are ok.


Factory Reproductions Inc

[robpp]

its chrome. use chrome polish. or auto wax for a light touch-up.

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

on my chrome ones for a nice shine I use ultimate quick detailer from mcquires and it works wonders ... makes it shine like none other and also gives it a good shine for a while ...

sometimes i use the mothers wax by hand to give it a good clean protection but other than that I have tried various products with no luck ...

get ultimate quick detailer it's cheap and you can use it all over the car for quick touch ups and make it shine ...

http://www.meguiars.co.in/media/product/normal/132_G14422.gif

[White WK Swagga]

Thanks Rob & Omar. I used mothers quick detailer that I had left over from clay bar kit and that made them shine nice!!! But I really want to clean them up. the FR rep said the wheels are made of aluminum alloy and plated with copper, nickel and chrome. I just don't want to use the wrong cleaning product and ruin the finish.

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

fabric softener and water goes a long way !!! gotta get dirty with it though and get a good brush so you can scrub that sh1t ... other than that nothing else comes to mind ...

try giving Greg @ DI a shout and see what he says

[White WK Swagga]

I'll check him out...

[Scottina06]

you need a good paint sealant like Meguiers #21. Ask Moteller the condition inside and out of my SRT wheels that i sold him. They were spotless and all I ever used was Meguiers #21 sealant and P21s concours carnuba wax

[White WK Swagga]

Ok Scott, Thanks!!! What should I use to clean them??? If it's beyond repair I'm going to just have them powdercoated black over the winter...

[Scottina06]

whatever car wash soap you use and a good stiff brush(only on the inside) The outside just use your cart wash soap. If youve got some staining you could try the p21s whhel gel that detailedimage.com carries

[08Hemi]

pretty funny how they say do not use cleaner waxes as some will harm the finish...then they recommend using a cleaner wax HAHA...I think you should listen to Scott if he had that good of results

[Motteler621]

they should clean up fine nate. Yea scotts wheels I just washed them and all the dirt came off easy in the barrel of the wheel. The other wheels I got didnt have sealant applied on the barrel to my knowledge and that took some scrubbing to get off but it came off and looked the same as scotts. Each wheel probably took me 45 mins to clean without the sealant, with sealant 10-15 mins.

If its chrome on the barrel of the rim if you use anything with abrasive it will scratch the chrome. I would use something like p21s wheel gel cleaner, p21s total auto wash or that one stuff that mario used to clean his wheels, pretty sure its called the grime reaper. Just let that stuff soak on the deep stains and it should come off.

[Scottina06]

yeah...the p21s...you can leave on up to two hours

[B.P.O.D]

nate next time i see you i will give you meguiars apc+ and you can use that instead of buying the p21

[White WK Swagga]

Aiight Irf. I may be going up to CT this weekend to p/u sways & springs from Frankie. Oh and I need your address again... LOL

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

Irf's address:

http://toolserver.org/~geohack/geohack.php?pagename=Guantanamo_Bay_detention_camp&params=19_54_8_N_75_5_56_W_

:D

[White WK Swagga]

Lmfao!!!!

[Scottina06]

apc will strip your sealant off

[B.P.O.D]

yeah but he needs the apc to clean them first scott. after he cleans them up then he will seal them and use car wash... he has really dirty barrells he's gotta clean first

[Robert Palmer]

apc will strip your sealant off

Seriously. Irf like do you have to dilute it to 99 percent water and 1 percent APC so it is not abrasive? LOL

EDIT: If the barrels arent chrome he can use it. If so, he needs to use car soap or P21s (that is sooooo good). Sucks that I cant get it in stores and must order online.

[White WK Swagga]

so APC, then sealant, then wax?

[White WK Swagga]

I should just bring them to Mario right....

[Motteler621]

yea show up at marios place with his most favorite lunch, he'll clean them up for you.

[White WK Swagga]

yea show up at marios place with his most favorite lunch, he'll clean them up for you.

Or I can bring Jasmine with me.... LOL

But first I want to get the TPMS installed and rebalance the tires....

[Motteler621]

yea just bring a local stripper and have her dance for him instead.

[B.P.O.D]

nate, apc+ to clean the barrels, reg car wash for face, seal them after they are cleaned, then maintain face and barrel with car wash...

[B.P.O.D]

joe nice edit btw!!!! LOLOLOL... i should post or aim convo!!!

[White WK Swagga]

nate, apc+ to clean the barrels, reg car wash for face, seal them after they are cleaned, then maintain face and barrel with car wash...

How about we meet and exchange wheels, You clean/wax them or whatever it is and rock them for a week then we trade back???

[White WK Swagga]

joe nice edit btw!!!! LOLOLOL... i should post or aim convo!!!

I say Yes!!!

[Robert Palmer]

joe nice edit btw!!!! LOLOLOL... i should post or aim convo!!!

Look at the time of the edit and look at the time of the start of the AIM convo.

I win.

[B.P.O.D]

hahaha but the content of our aim convo is priceless!!! U OWE ME UR RIDE BIATCH!!!

nate = 2 weeks and u got a deal!

[speed"n"jeep05]

i have the reps too i just wash them with car wash and then i use windex on them b/c its safe and it works then shine them up with some mothers polish and it looks good and lasts too.

[White WK Swagga]

Damn 2 weeks??? ok lets do this soon cause I need them for the whole summer. I'll lend you some swagga Irf. LOL

All jokes aside!!!
I swear if I see any rash or anything I'll blow up the whole NJ and PA!!!

[B.P.O.D]

hahahaha

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

Nate my cousin ahmed should be calling in a bit to sell you some supplies to blow Irf away :D

[White WK Swagga]

:D

[White WK Swagga]

Nate my cousin ahmed should be calling in a bit to sell you some supplies to blow Irf away :D

I'm meeting him in Staten Island tomorrow night... LMAO

[DJ BoNiOmArIo]

nice tell him i said hi and tell him "he is awesome!" 25% discount LOL

[B.P.O.D]

LOLOLOL u guys are fuuuuuuuuuuuuny... lololol