Limited 20" factory rim cleaning

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Just fishing up my winter prep and I have no idea as what my 20" limited rims are made of, let along what to use and what to avoid using to clean them.

Anyone have these, and what's your experience?


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Use some all purpose cleaner and a bristle brush.
 
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Use some all purpose cleaner and a bristle brush.


Yeah.. looking for a wee bit more info than that. Are they chrome, aluminum, chrome clad etc. Anyone who has these any tips, tricks, advice? What are you using for product.
 

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Yeah.. looking for a wee bit more info than that. Are they chrome, aluminum, chrome clad etc. Anyone who has these any tips, tricks, advice? What are you using for product.

Chrome is chrome clad. Chrome is just a plating.

Post a picture. I can't read minds and I don't have the entire catalog of ram rims memorized.

Odds are if it's shiny, it's chrome.
 
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Chrome is chrome clad. Chrome is just a plating.

Post a picture. I can't read minds and I don't have the entire catalog of ram rims memorized.

Odds are if it's shiny, it's chrome.

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Limited 20" factory rim cleaning

Your rims look like polished aluminum, I have a 2016 Limited. I just Black Magic No Scrub All Wheel Cleaner to clean them up.
Black Magic BM41023 No Scrub All Wheel Cleaner, 23 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000630AQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Qt7Vzb3281HDW
Once they are clean I use Mothers Mag Wheel Polish to shine them up an add a layer of protection to the brake dust doesn't stick.
Mothers 05140 PowerBall Metal Polishing Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007RDVD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lv7VzbD1XCYVK

This picture is this a hand wash and I cleaned and polished the rims 4 months ago.
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So, polished aluminum isn't really a thing. Aluminum oxidizes almost instantly. You can polish it, and remove the layer of oxidation, but it will be back a few minutes later.

If it truly is polished aluminum, then there's a clear coat over top keeping the air out. Don't use anything harsh that can damage the coating.
 

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One thing you can try is to put ceramic coating on your wheels once they are cleaned up to your standards. You can also put a good sealant on them to protect them and make them easier to clean in the future.
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So, polished aluminum isn't really a thing. Aluminum oxidizes almost instantly. You can polish it, and remove the layer of oxidation, but it will be back a few minutes later.

If it truly is polished aluminum, then there's a clear coat over top keeping the air out. Don't use anything harsh that can damage the coating.



You are correct, they have a coating
 
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Thanks for the responses guys... going to see if I can get some Adams for the weekend


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