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Old 06-15-2005, 07:36 PM
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I just got some z06 chrome rims. What do you guys think I should use to clean and take care of them? Any brands and special advice you have? thanks
Old 06-15-2005, 07:43 PM
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Ill be interested in the answer, I have some 18" Z06s in chrome myself that are new..congrats!
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First off, never spray water on hot chrome wheels, let the car sit in the shade or garage for a couple of hours to let the wheels cool down.

After the wheels have cooled just use carwash soap and water.

Hit them with some Mothers chrome polish and a coat of wax every couple of months and they will look new for a long time.

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http://www.brian.xmgfree.com/camaro/DSC00545.JPG

I use mother's chrome polish
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The cheapest and best thing that I have found to clean chrome, is window cleaner and a paper towel, it gives the chrome a nice mirror finish, and is easy to apply.
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Off the subject, but Richie what type of seats are in your car? From what I see they're real sweet.
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They are Corbeau CR1's. I took them out of the car two weeks ago, one of my friends wants them and my car will be sold tomorrow morning.
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and is that your house in the background richie? If so i'd just let you know that there's some kind of limo in the front of your mansion
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No that's my cousin's house and limo. My house isn't too shabby either but it's nothing like my cousin's house.



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