Chrome vs The Beach!

pre-cbs · 06-14-2006, 10:14 AM

My Prius came with Chrome wheels and I live at the beach. What precautions should I take to prevent corrosion?

thanks

etyler88 · 06-14-2006, 01:51 PM

The Prius comes with Aluminum wheels and plastic trim rings. They won't corrode, you don't need to do anything. If they really are chrome then they are aftermarket. Chrome is corrosion prevention in itself until the chrome cracks,pits or degrades. You could put a clear coat of paint on them but it won't be as shiny.

pre-cbs · 06-14-2006, 03:53 PM

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The Prius comes with Aluminum wheels and plastic trim rings. They won't corrode, you don't need to do anything. If they really are chrome then they are aftermarket. Chrome is corrosion prevention in itself until the chrome cracks,pits or degrades. You could put a clear coat of paint on them but it won't be as shiny.
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The dealer chromed the OEM wheels ...

seasidetraveler · 06-14-2006, 03:58 PM

what a cute little baby you have

talonts · 06-14-2006, 05:03 PM

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My Prius came with Chrome wheels and I live at the beach. What precautions should I take to prevent corrosion?

thanks
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Wax them, at least weekly.

Try to find wax specifically made for wheels (don't have names offhand, but it's out there), as the wheels have the possibility of getting hotter than the body due to brakes. Not *that* likely with the Prius, but if you can find the higher temp stuff, it would be better. 100% carnauba wax would probably work fine, but the 100% stuff is expensive . Then again, if you only use it on the wheels, one can/tube/bottle should last years.

koa · 06-14-2006, 05:22 PM

I don't think you'll have much problem with rust on chrome plated aluminum. I would think a sealant rather than a wax might hold up longer and not melt off. I use a product call Maas on my stainless prop on my boat and chrome shower and kitchen faucets, it seems to hold up pretty well. Also Flitz works well and leaves some protection. Maybe Zaino would work better than wax and you could spray them with the detailing spray (Z6) after you wash the car.

cairo94507 · 06-20-2006, 09:31 AM

And hey the chrome wheels look good on the black car; keep them clean and wax them monthly and they will be fine.

Drift Motion · 06-20-2006, 02:39 PM

lil off topic but, i see this silver prius with chrome rims, no trim thingy
but i still dont like the chrome idea...

B Rad · 06-20-2006, 02:44 PM

Would love to know how much weight the chrome added. for a lb or 2 I maight just do it......

seasalsa · 06-20-2006, 08:40 PM

Are they really chromed or just polished alumimum?

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06-14-2006, 10:14 AM	#1
pre-cbs Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 103 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	My Prius came with Chrome wheels and I live at the beach. What precautions should I take to prevent corrosion? thanks

06-14-2006, 01:51 PM	#2
etyler88 etyler88 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 450 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	The Prius comes with Aluminum wheels and plastic trim rings. They won't corrode, you don't need to do anything. If they really are chrome then they are aftermarket. Chrome is corrosion prevention in itself until the chrome cracks,pits or degrades. You could put a clear coat of paint on them but it won't be as shiny.

06-14-2006, 03:58 PM	#4
seasidetraveler Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CA Posts: 623 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	what a cute little baby you have

06-14-2006, 05:22 PM	#6
koa Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 913 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Friends: 0	I don't think you'll have much problem with rust on chrome plated aluminum. I would think a sealant rather than a wax might hold up longer and not melt off. I use a product call Maas on my stainless prop on my boat and chrome shower and kitchen faucets, it seems to hold up pretty well. Also Flitz works well and leaves some protection. Maybe Zaino would work better than wax and you could spray them with the detailing spray (Z6) after you wash the car.

06-20-2006, 09:31 AM	#7
cairo94507 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Ramon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 806 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 1	And hey the chrome wheels look good on the black car; keep them clean and wax them monthly and they will be fine.

06-20-2006, 02:39 PM	#8
Drift Motion RMS13 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pasadena/Riverside, CA Posts: 178 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	lil off topic but, i see this silver prius with chrome rims, no trim thingy but i still dont like the chrome idea...

06-20-2006, 02:44 PM	#9
B Rad Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 295 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Would love to know how much weight the chrome added. for a lb or 2 I maight just do it......

06-20-2006, 08:40 PM	#10
seasalsa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,202 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Are they really chromed or just polished alumimum?