Mitch Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Other than constant polishing, what can be done to keep chrome from rusting? I am looking at powder coated wheels for my TJ, but they have chrome center caps. I had these on my CJ and they had rusted within two weeks. Chrome polish got it out and then I would wax them. I couldn't keep up with it over winter and when the salt got to them, they were ruined. I don't suppose chrome can be clear coated, but can it be powdercoated over? Maybe just powdercoat them black. It may not be worth the hassle The center caps are only $10 a piece maybe I should just buy new ones every spring. Anyone got any tips on chrome care? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I would try never dull but I don't know how long it will last. Oh I saw your jeep today in the parking lot it looks good just needs a meater tire on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted June 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I would try never dull but I don't know how long it will last. Oh I saw your jeep today in the parking lot it looks good just needs a meater tire on it. Thanks man. You ain't shittin, those stock 215/70/15s are WEAK. I can stuff 31s in with no lift, just seems a shame to replace tires and wheels that have every bit of 247 miles on them. I've seen the nev-r-dull stuff, I think its just another chrome polish. This stuff is cheap chrome and it rusts fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 A good High quality wax does alot to slow things down but they will alawys rust. I use a thing called insulator wax that they sell at andersons and the paint store and it kicks ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted June 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 A good High quality wax does alot to slow things down but they will alawys rust. I use a thing called insulator wax that they sell at andersons and the paint store and it kicks ass I'll look for it, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Wax. Lots of wax. Oh, and winter wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I forgot that in the winter coat them in vasoline too that helps keep the salt off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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