Tips for Preventing Rust on Your Chrome Rims

Nobody wants to drive a rusty and beat up looking car. However, there are precautions you can take to ensure that rust doesn’t ruin the look of your shiny chrome rims. While there is a little maintenance involved, it’s well worth the small sacrifice of time and effort. Here are our three tips for keeping your rims rust free.

Chrome Rims Need A Little Help

Like all beautiful and shiny things, there’s always a chance that the shine can fade. In order to keep things in top shape, you need to make sure that your chrome coating doesn’t get chipped or scratched. Chips leave room for oxidation of the metal underneath and will result in rust.

Three Rust Tips for Chrome Wheel Rims

The Two Week Rule

A clean car won’t have rust. It can do a lot of prevention work just to keep your car clean! Wash your vehicle every two weeks, and maybe even once a week if the road conditions have been particularly harsh. Not only will this keep your car looking great, but spending time making sure to get all the dirt off your rims and wheels will help avoid rust damage down the road.

Rustproofing Spray

When you need a little extra help, a great option is to use rustproofing spray. This spray coats the rims with a thin layer of oil, making sure to grasp onto all the surfaces. This forms a barrier that prevents the oxidation and production of rust on the rims.

Sealant Protection

This one-time deal can save your vehicle from rust. It’s more expensive up-front, but only requires touch-ups and inspections every so often to keep it from allowing potential rust. Professionals apply this coating, but it can’t get into the grooves and crannies of the vehicle as well as the rustproofing spray.

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