WANTED: Shagnat needss advice on cleaning chrome

[shagnat]

EVeincluding the chrome on the wheels, the chrome where the handles are the
Wish I had gotten here sooner, Dang it!

 

[Mark_888]

There are a lot of chrome-coated plastic trim pieces on the Genesis, and they scratch very easily. Something like Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer or Eagle One NanoWax Spray are good for that, but be sure to use a microfiber towel to avoid adding any additional scratches. You can also use the same spray to touch-up painted surfaces that have been waxed. I would try and get the same brand as the brand of wax you use.

For chrome wheels (I wasn't aware that any Genesis stock wheels were chrome), there are several chrome wheel cleaners on the market, which you can find via Google. I would make sure and wax them after they are cleaned, so they will stay clean longer (just like painted surfaces).

 

[Southern Boy]

The “chrome” around the windows is stainless steel and needs to be cleaned before polishing with a suitable cleaner for stainless. You can use a magnet to determine if the “chrome” is plastic or stainless steel.

Some owners have reported small specs of what looks like rust on this trim (especially in areas where salt is used on roads in winter).

There are threads on this site that discuss this condition.

 

[shagnat]

There are a lot of chrome-coated plastic trim pieces on the Genesis, and they scratch very easily. Something like Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer or Eagle One NanoWax Spray are good for that, but be sure to use a microfiber towel to avoid adding any additional scratches. You can also use the same spray to touch-up painted surfaces that have been waxed. I would try and get the same brand as the brand of wax you use.

For chrome wheels (I wasn't aware that any Genesis stock wheels were chrome), there are several chrome wheel cleaners on the market, which you can find via Google. I would make sure and wax them after they are cleaned, so they will stay clean longer (just like painted surfaces).

I don't know for sure what qualifies as "chrome" but my wheels look like a chrome finish at the very least. What would you call it? I'm all ears and eager to learn.

 

[Mark_888]

I don't know for sure what qualifies as "chrome" but my wheels look like a chrome finish at the very least. What would you call it? I'm all ears and eager to learn.

I thought it was polished aluminum alloy, but I don't have those wheels so I don't know for sure. If you can find the original specs, they would probably state that it was chrome if it really was.

 

[NSXNEXT]

Stock wheels are clear coated aluminum.
Care for them just like you care for paint.
I suggest a polymer like Zaino, Blackfire, etc.

 

[shagnat]

Stock wheels are clear coated aluminum.
Care for them just like you care for paint.
I suggest a polymer like Zaino, Blackfire, etc.

Thanks! I greatly appreciate the help.