Cleaning 2003 CTS Chrome Wheels

[Matt CLC#18621]

Can I use a BrilloPad to clean 2003 CTS Chrome Wheels?

Thanks,

Matt
CLC# 18621

[Chris Conklin]

I wouldn't. What's on them that you feel you need to scrub them like that?

[Matt CLC#18621]

Thick brake dust, grease and white chalky substance.

Thanks,

Matt
CLC# 18621

[76eldo]

I like Maguires all wheel cleaner and a brush.
They do make Brillo pads that are nylon, not steel wool and they won't scratch the chrome.
0000 steel wool won't scratch the chrome either and you can use it on a lot of other things.
Once you get it wet, throw it out. It will rust quickly. So will any shards you leave behind so make sure you rinse completely if you go that route.

A couple of doses of wheel cleaner and. Brush should do it though.

[Gene Beaird]

Are they really chrome?  'white chalky substance' hints at aluminum oxide, meaning they're polished aluminum.  If aluminum, they _should_ be clear coated.  I'd gently clean them like the others have mentioned above, and then evaluate if they are indeed chrome, or aluminum.  If aluminum, perhaps they need to be cleaned up and a fresh clearcoat sprayed on them. 

[Matt CLC#18621]

Are they really chrome?  'white chalky substance' hints at aluminum oxide, meaning they're polished aluminum.  If aluminum, they _should_ be clear coated.  I'd gently clean them like the others have mentioned above, and then evaluate if they are indeed chrome, or aluminum.  If aluminum, perhaps they need to be cleaned up and a fresh clearcoat sprayed on them.

Yes, I believe wheels are polished aluminum.

Thanks,

Matt CLC#18621

[Chris Conklin]

Try some WD40 on the chalky stuff.