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how to keep chrome Mangel wheels from rusting?

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VWFOOL · 15 Jul 2004, 1:51 pm

i hav heard u need to coat the chrome mangel wheels in something to protect from rust, any tips?

[Edited on 17-7-2004 by VWFOOL]

VWFOOL · 17 Jul 2004, 3:40 pm

bump

lowrider · 17 Jul 2004, 5:07 pm

Somebody said Mothers (?) was good

pod · 17 Jul 2004, 5:08 pm

maybe clearcoat them😉

vw54 · 17 Jul 2004, 6:36 pm

Go get some BEES wax from the floor polish area of the super market.

This is Tawianiese chrome and it aint good.

5PL1TDCS10N · 17 Jul 2004, 8:32 pm

Wipe some WD-40 or RP-7 on 'em regularly....😀

mattnsuz · 18 Jul 2004, 4:06 pm

AUTOSOL metal polish to clean, and as before WD40 wipe over is the go

Adam_C · 18 Jul 2004, 5:30 pm

Rechrome?

VWFOOL · 18 Jul 2004, 7:44 pm

they havent rusted yet mate

Adam_C · 18 Jul 2004, 9:51 pm

but if theyre cheap chrome, like the brazillian copies :P

68AutoBug · 18 Jul 2004, 10:46 pm

You can stop most chrome from rusting by applying a good car wax every few weeks or so...

Meguairs or Mothers canubra Wax is good...

and when washing, use a car wash with wax.. these are available everywhere... Kitten, Armorall, Turtle wax etc....

or You could spray some clear lacquer over the wheels...

and still wash with a wax...

Taiwan & Brazillian chromes are a problem....

Re chroming would be another "Expensive" remedy..

Lee