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CHROME PLATED ALLOY WHEEL CARE & MAINTENANCE

To make sure you get many years of enjoyment from your wheels, there are a few common concerns that we wish to address. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding chrome plated allow wheel care and maintenance.

•	Standard Electro-plated Chrome
•	Cal Chrome Clear and Black Chrome Plating

Standard Electro-Plated Chrome

How should I maintain my chrome wheels?

In order to maintain your chrome-plated wheels wash them on a weekly basis with mild soap and water. To prevent spotting make sure that the wheels are cool. It is also important to remember that absolutely no ammonia-based or acid cleaning solutions on the wheels or the tires. You might want to try using a light coat of car wax on the wheels to decrease the amount of surface contaminants sticking to the wheel. Under no circumstance should you ever use steel wool.
	Steel wool damage.

How often do I need to polish and clean my wheels?

Periodically polish your wheels with a non-abrasive chrome polish (available at most retail parts locations), extra work will be necessary to bring your wheels back to its original luster if you allow them to dull too far. The number of times you polish your wheels will also depend on certain circumstances.

Very little polishing will be required for chrome wheels as long as you wash them regularly.
Weather conditions
How often you wash the wheels with soap and water.
How often you use your vehicle.
How close you are to the ocean

What precautions should I take at the car wash?

Confirm that no harmful chemicals will be used, including ammonia-based or acid cleaning solutions on the wheels or tires. Also make sure the wheels are cool. Heat transfers from the brakes to the wheels and can streak the finish on hot wheels.

Can I run my wheels in the snow?

It is strongly recommended that the wheels not be used on roads where salt is used. Salt will surface pit the wheel. If you have to use the wheels under these conditions, immediately wash them. If the wheels pit due to neglect, there is no warranty.

Are there any special care needs because I live near the ocean?

See all above instructions plus you'll need to take extra care to wash more frequently to remove ocean salts. Any build up of brake dust along with residue from coastal climate can hurt the finish.

*Rule Of Thumb: If you are unsure of how to clean and maintain your wheels, use only those cleaning products and waxes you would use on the hood of the vehicle to clean and maintain its painted surface.

CalChrome Clearcoat

Just like a clear coat on your vehicles paint, proper care must be taken. Just as you would wash a clear-coated vehicle with a constant supply of clean fresh water, CalChrome Clearcoat wheels must be washed with plenty of fresh, flowing water. Contaminants such as brake dust or dirt may scratch the wheel if they are wiped from the clear-coat without the presence of fresh water. Clean, unused, high quality micro-fiber towels are recommended for any wiping down of the wheels surface finish.

After cleaning, a coat of protective wax that is "Clear Coat Safe" will help to preserve the finish. If minor scratches do occur, they may be removed by using a high quality fine polish, or scratch remover that is "Clear Coat Safe".

NEVER use chrome polish or any aluminum polishes that have abrasives.

NEVER spray cold water on hot or warm wheels, this can result in damaging the appearance permanently.

Use caution around automatic car washes, due to their use of bristle brushes or acidic preparations that are used to remove wheel soils.

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