Chrome Wheels

[Mieux97]

I've been thinking about getting some new wheels and I really like chrome, tho I am lucky to have a white car, meaning that practically any color will go well with my car. I hate the way the chrome starts to peel. Is there any way to prevent this? Is there a better alternative?

[pajeff02]

Polished aluminum will give you essentially the same or better look. The only problem is that they need to be routinely maintained.

[35th-ANV-SS]

Agreed with Jeff.

[35th-ANV-SS]

To answer your original question though, chrome is a final finish and I think only comes with clear coat from the factory. Aftermarket chrome wheels won't. I could be wrong though.

Some people have removed the clear protective coating on their wheels all-together and use sealers on them instead in order to prevent them from getting pitted/deposits. Once you remove the clear coat though, they require more maintenance (cleaning more often).

Most aftermarket polished AL wheels do not have the clear coat.

[tatertot91]

Yep, love polished aluminum but the maintenance comes with it
Chrome cleans really easily but like you said with time you have pitting and peeling.

[purplebat66]

one of the reasons way chrome peels is because it is left untreated , you have to treat it like paint polish and make sure when you take it to the carwash they dont put acid on the rims.Only soap for my rims and i have had my rims for more than two years and no peeling, before that i put acid when ever i took it to the car wash and they wouldnt last 6 months.

[Mieux97]

So....you guys are sayin that I should add a layer of clear coat to the chrome wheels out the box?

[INMY01TA]

I've never had any problems with my chrome wheels. Soap only.