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can I use a car paint polish to get the corrosion off of my crome wheels?

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Old May 11, 2001 | 01:43 PM
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can I use a car paint polish to get the corrosion off of my crome wheels?

Can I or do I have to buy a chrome wheel polish?

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Old May 11, 2001 | 02:38 PM
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It all depends on how much corrosion is present. If it's minor, car polish will work also. They are both lightly abrasive.

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Old May 13, 2001 | 11:43 AM
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If it's just surface rust forming, use a SOS scrub pad on it. Cleans up nice.


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