Chrome Rims

**sfu7274456** · 03-30-2009, 10:44 PM

My Rims have what look to me to be stains. They are not pits. They are smooth to the touch. The rims are I believe powder coated clear over the chrome. Has anyone been successful in wet sanding chrome rims. I have tried every wheel polish on this earth, and steel wool and they will not budge. I am assuming that you can sand them being they are cleared, but being a powder coat finish they are really hard. Any advice would be appreciated.

thanks,

Scott

**Beemerboy** · 03-30-2009, 10:57 PM

Is this clear coated??? I know you said that.....but you lost at the powered coated part..are they PC and then have cleat over them??

**Jeremy** · 03-30-2009, 11:03 PM

I`m sure he meant it`s clear coat sprayed over the chrome

**Beemerboy** · 03-30-2009, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by Jeremy

I`m sure he meant it`s clear coat sprayed over the chrome

If they are clear coated on chrome....then a good chemical based polish like PB PP would be where I would start...but he said that he used steel wool....and he also used the term...powder coating...so that`s what`s throwing me...if its bare metal like chrome...and stained...then the chemical polish would be a good choice...it the pics I can see some very minor scratches that`s tells me he has used abrasives...but I`m still not clear on the real finish of the rims

**Jeremy** · 03-30-2009, 11:19 PM

If they are chrome there is no powdercoat.They do have chrome looking powdercoat but you can tell the difference easily

Post a pic of the whole wheel...

**Luster** · 03-31-2009, 07:22 AM

I`ve never seen chrome wheels clear-coated. Polished/clearcoated, yes, but not chrome.

If they are clear-coated: Wet sand with 2000, then polish.

If they are chrome: DO NOT WET SAND! Use PB Pro Metal Polish or Mother`s Chrome polish.

**Beemerboy** · 03-31-2009, 06:28 PM

I`ve not heard of this finish...but wouldn`t starting at the Edelbrock web site to see what they suggest for cleaning or polishing be the best start?

I did a search on Edelbrocks Endura Shine and it appears to me a protective clear coating over polished aluminum...as for how hard that is I don`t know...but what I said last night a chemical based polish would be the place I would start other than the mfger site

**flash gordon** · 03-31-2009, 06:35 PM

From tha look of those Rims they look pitted, Those Rims are done. You may either have rechromed or replaced.If your lookin 4 that perfect look.

**Beemerboy** · 03-31-2009, 06:37 PM

I just read this on another forum...its a process but I don`t see anything about PC on the metal...that`s what was throwing me off

According to Edelbrock, the EnduraShine coating is an environmentally friendly process that uses a three-step Vacuum Metalizing Process technology which includes a base coat, aluminum coat and a top coat to protect the glossy finish for a shine that lasts. Now you can get the look you want with genuine Made-in-America quality from Edelbrock.