How to Polish Chrome Rims

Chrome rims can give your car a sleek look and hot rod style. To keep chrome rims shiny and looking good, you will need to clean and polish them on a regular basis. This will not only keep your chromes looking good, but also prevent damage from road salt and other corrosive elements that could come in contact with your rims.

Step 1: Park the car is on a flat level surface. Use a water hose to rinse the car thoroughly, concentrate on the rims and removing any dust or dirt that is stuck to them.

Step 2: Use a sponge or brush to clean the wheels with car washing soap or soap that is specifically designed to clean and protect chrome rims. You can find these soaps at department and automotive stores.

Step 3: Use the water hose to rinse the soap from the rims. Be sure to spray behind the rims and other hard to reach places. If soap is left on the rims, it can cause damage and soap spots.

Step 4: Use a dry cloth to wipe the rims and dry them completely. This will also help prevent water spots and improve the look of your rims.

Step 5: Use a cloth or sponge to apply chrome wheel polish to the rims. Apply the polish to the entire wheel, focusing on crack and hard to reach places.

Step 6: Wait until the chrome polish dries. When it is completely dry, it will look cloudy or smeared. Use a dry micro-fiber cloth to buff the rims until the cloudiness disappears and the rims looking shiny.

Step 7: Use a cloth to apply wheel wax to the polished rims. The wheel wax will act as a barrier that prevents dirty, dust and other materials from adhering to and damaging the chrome rims. The wax will also make the wheels easier to clean in the future.