mediabandit Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 So summer is approaching and i will be bringing my Z34 back out on April 18th. So my question is what is the best product to use on my chrome rims to really make them sparkle? i have been using the Mother's compoud, i think it does a good job, but is a bit of a pain in the ass to use. I think there may be something better and/or easier to use out there. Do you guys know of any sprays or anything like that which would be better? I have posted a few pics of what the rims look like for those who don't know. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 eagle one makes a good rim cleaner. Spray on, hit it with a scrub sponge quick, hose off. Canadian Tire carries it iirc. http://www.eagleone.com/pages/products/product.asp?itemid=1007&cat=5006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediabandit Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Cool,thanks. That's the stuff i was actually looking at and was wondering if it was any good. I will go pick up a bottle and give it a try. The mothers stuff i use is sort of a pain cuz it is a paste, so you have to clean the rim, then rub it on and buff it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 If your rims are chrome or aluminum with no clearcoat, then using a product like Mothers metal rim polish paste is nessesary. But if it's got clearcoat I'd try a regular car wax (after they are cleaned properly). Those rims look like a real bitch to maintain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I used that Eagle one stuff on my 20's and it worked pretty good for a spray on cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSI_MuNkY Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I always liked this shot of those wheels... Maybe its cause you can see my cross laces in the reflection... Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3pt1lumina Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Eagle One for sure. It's the only thing I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediabandit Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 So i am definetly going to go with the Eagle spray and give it a try. You guys all recommended the same product, so i think it is worth a go. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediabandit Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 If your rims are chrome or aluminum with no clearcoat, then using a product like Mothers metal rim polish paste is nessesary. But if it's got clearcoat I'd try a regular car wax (after they are cleaned properly). Those rims look like a real bitch to maintain! \ They are chrome, no clearcoat, the paste works great but alot of work, and as you pointed out, the rims ARE alot of work to maintain. That is the reason i was hoping for some sort of spray that may be a little quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I have absolutely no advice, I just want to say that those rims are SWEET looking on your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift13 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 i dunno i like the armor all wheel cleaner for mine i get a nice liquidy look to them after they dry and if i want added shine i use turtle wax chrome cleaner its a paste but im guessing mine are easier to clean then those very nice rims! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediabandit Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I have absolutely no advice, I just want to say that those rims are SWEET looking on your car. Thanks, always love getting compliments on the looks of them. i dunno i like the armor all wheel cleaner for mine i get a nice liquidy look to them after they dry and if i want added shine i use turtle wax chrome cleaner its a paste but im guessing mine are easier to clean then those very nice rims! Thanks, they are a lot of work to do, that is why i was looking for the in between major detail... spray shine, the paste takes so long and i would only like to do that when i do the major details. Definitely going to give the Eagle spray a try, i picked up a bottle of it today in preparation for the cars emergence from storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4DaMo Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 If your rims are chrome or aluminum with no clearcoat, then using a product like Mothers metal rim polish paste is nessesary. But if it's got clearcoat I'd try a regular car wax (after they are cleaned properly). Those rims look like a real bitch to maintain! I'm looking for the best way to maintain my factory chrome exhaust tips on MY Z34. Would regular car wax be the best bet? They've been neglected a while, but I'm pretty darn sure they have a clearcoat that I don't want to mess up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I would stick with metal polish for the exhaust tips as their not clearcoated, and i used to have a Z34 and all i used was Lightning shine metal polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrcuttymann Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I'd go with the EagleOne product, they also make a protectant for your wheels that is also a spray on product. Suppose to repel dirt and road grime for up to two weeks http://www.tryeagleone.com/ is the website if you wish to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4DaMo Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thank you both very much! They've got to get cleaned up for the Dayton Meet next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 a brillo pad always works for cleaning up the z34 exhaust tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4DaMo Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I'll have to use that. It looks like they have some undercoating misted on them. I tried Big Orange, but I need something stronger to dissolve the dried rubber. I'd go with the EagleOne product, they also make a protectant for your wheels that is also a spray on product. Suppose to repel dirt and road grime for up to two weeks http://www.tryeagleone.com/ is the website if you wish to check it out. I ordered that stuff a day or two ago and it was on my doorstep today. Quick delivery! I'll test it out tomorrow, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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