[SSssnake]

How do i identify whether or not my rims are chrome or polished aluminum......it came with the 01 cobra that i recently bought.... its a lil dirty and a lil dull in some spots.. i bought the Mothers metal polish but am hesitant to use since it warns against the use of the product on chrome surfaces.......so is there a way to determine whether or not these rims are Aluminum or Chrome?!?!?!

[67coupe]

A magnet will tell you all you need to know.

[SSssnake]

sorry for being a lil slow ... but magnet WONT stick to aluminum correct?? if it sticks.. its chrome plated correct???

[K'Lar]

Yea if the magnet sticks to the wheel, then it's a steel type, but if the magent doesn't stick, then it is aluminum.... i recamend for cleaning crome rims, use eagle 1.... works the best i think, you can get at any walmart.

[SSssnake]

yeah i did the magnet thing.......sorry for being so late on the update... finally remembered about the post when i got the notification that someone else replied.......so yes it is aluminum...the polish i bought is safe for it....... also....i just recently bought a buffer/PC from sears...know any places online to buy a good "kit" of waxes, like a complete set starting from wax remover all the way to clear coat protectants?

the hood on my car has a ridiculous amount of scratches and swirls... bought the buffer to help try to hide it, now i need u guys to refer me to good products to go along with this buffer?? any suggestions?!?!

[newstangownr]

Originally Posted by SSssnake

...the hood on my car has a ridiculous amount of scratches and swirls... bought the buffer to help try to hide it, now i need u guys to refer me to good products to go along with this buffer?? any suggestions?!?!

Try this: http://www.properautocare.com/exteriorcare.html