Wtf is up with chrome?

87MustangGT5.0 · Aug 25, 2005

I have this tarnish/rust looking stuff on my chrome rims on a truck. Is there any way of getting it off without ruining the rim? This scares me away from ever buying chrome for the car. Any help would be great. It is a brownish rust looking color.

srothfuss · Aug 25, 2005

You can buy some 'Mothers' brand chrome polish. That will clean up your rusty spots and help protect from future problems.

powertrax91 · Aug 25, 2005

or you can use blue magic

tunedin302 · Aug 25, 2005

Be very cautious .... that could be the copper plating under the chrome starting to come through. Prior to chrome plating a piece they will copper plate it so the chrome has something to stick to. If the chrome isn't very thick then the copper will start to show after sometime. Using a polishing material will only remove the little chrome that is left on the wheel, thereby exposing the copper plating. Do you have a pic of the wheel?

87MustangGT5.0 · Aug 25, 2005

uhh i can try and get some...its the 20 inch wheels on the hemi rams. It is starting in the inside of the spokes.

tunedin302 · Aug 25, 2005

87MustangGT5.0 said:
uhh i can try and get some...its the 20 inch wheels on the hemi rams. It is starting in the inside of the spokes.

What year is it? The newer ones (I think 2003 and up) are just wheel covers (essentially really nice hub caps). They have had some problems with the chrome on them because it is a plastic wheel cover, copper plated, and then chromed. My dad got his replaced under warranty. If it is prior to 2003 then it will be an actual wheel (no cover) that is polished.

iskwezm · Aug 25, 2005

tunedin302 said:
What year is it? The newer ones (I think 2003 and up) are just wheel covers (essentially really nice hub caps). They have had some problems with the chrome on them because it is a plastic wheel cover, copper plated, and then chromed. My dad got his replaced under warranty. If it is prior to 2003 then it will be an actual wheel (no cover) that is polished.

your saying the 20" wheels is a chromed wheel cover??????

I dont think so,their aluminum wheels chrome plated.

tunedin302 · Aug 25, 2005

iskwezm said:
your saying the 20" wheels is a chromed wheel cover??????

I dont think so,their aluminum wheels chrome plated.

Umm No ... they are not a chrome plated aluminum wheel They are a chrome platted cover. The previous years had a polished wheel with no cover.

srothfuss · Aug 25, 2005

Since it is a factory wheel, let us assume that the chrome thickness isn't the issue and that his rims are just starting to develop spot rust.... It's time to wax those puppies!

Good point about the copper bath prior to chrome plating though.

tunedin302 · Aug 25, 2005

iskwezm said:
your saying the 20" wheels is a chromed wheel cover??????

I dont think so,their aluminum wheels chrome plated.

Here you go, straight off of Dodgetalk.com. I have no reason to make this stuff up. I only answer if I know what I am talking about. In this instance I do since I have dealt first hand with it. These wheels are know to be somewhat of a problem because of the plastic cover. Thanks

http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66863&highlight=chrome+clad+wheels

green95gt · Aug 25, 2005

iskwezm said:
your saying the 20" wheels is a chromed wheel cover??????

I dont think so,their aluminum wheels chrome plated.

It is a wheel cover. I have sold dodge for a long time and was shocked when I found this out. If I remember correct the polished is not a wheel cover, wierd.

$uperstang · Aug 25, 2005

tunedin302 said:
Umm No ... they are not a chrome plated aluminum wheel They are a chrome platted cover. The previous years had a polished wheel with no cover.

CORRECT! It is a wheel cover, take your finger nail and run it accross the back of one of the spokes just at the edge (where the front meets the back) You wheel see what he is talking about. It is a wheel cover that almost looks like a wheel!

iskwezm · Aug 25, 2005

well then i guess my buddy got his chromed.I stand corrected, a thousand apologies.

87MustangGT5.0 · Aug 25, 2005

Ok guys well here is an attempt for pictures, hard to take pics with a reflection. Let me know what you think, I guess I can take it in if its covered by warranty. By the way it is a 2005.

tunedin302 · Aug 26, 2005

I would try some chrome polish ... looks like it should come right off

srothfuss · Aug 26, 2005

Get the polish (less than 4 bucks) and clean those rims!

87MustangGT5.0 · Aug 26, 2005

Thanks guys I will try that out, what is the best brand, mothers?

tunedin302 · Aug 26, 2005

Haven't tried mothers or the "powerball" but I'm sure it will do a decent job. I usually use blue magic and am satisfied with it. Let's us know how you make out.

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